Maid of Honor
Emily and Mary's best childhood memories were made sailing together, with Emily at the helm and Mary as crew. At regattas they were often the only all female pair, and almost always the only sibling pair. There's no other crew in the world Emily would rather navigate life with than Mary.
Groomsman
Ben and Jamie met in high school and have kept in touch ever since. Jamie is a frequent visitor to Kennebunkport, and a big fan of Christmas Prelude.
Bridesmaid
Nikole and Emily met on the soccer field during their elementary days and competed together on travel teams for many years thereafter. Their interests have since evolved, but the friendship remains. They enjoy spending long weekends together in Boston and beyond.
Groomsman
Travis and Ben met at Maritime on their first Summer Sea Term. They would annually go to Travis' hometown to visit Ridin-Hy Ranch. Travis and Ben keep in touch, even while Travis is out to sea. Ben always says that Travis is the most reliable person he knows.
Bridesmaid
Emily and Catherine met at Bates and bonded over their love of winter sports and travel. Ski trips turned into plane flights as they traversed Europe to meet up during their respective Fulbright grants. Ben even joined the two for one such visit in Madrid!
Groomsman
Jeff and Ben met through their significant others and became fast friends. They are also neighbors, and love spending time around Kennebunkport together.
Bridesmaid
Emily walked into Briana's office for an eye exam in 2015 as a new patient; she walked out as a new friend and the rest is history. And while Briana is still Emily's eye doctor today, she is also a dear friend and neighbor.
Groomsman
Justin and Ben met their first year at New York Maritime on the crew team. Justin was the stroke seat, and Ben the coxswain for their boat throughout college. Justin and Ben also share a deep love of the New England Patriots, a rare thing at a school in the Bronx.
Bridesmaid
Emily and Emily joined the cross country team together in high school and have been running side by side ever since. And literally running, as both keep very busy! Emily currently lives in Chicago, so East Coast meet ups are always a treat.
Groomsman
Brian and Ben lived next door to each other their first year at Maritime, and later were roommates when Ben's other roommate, Dustin Magner, was out to sea. Brian was also on the crew team with Ben, and they have remained close after Maritime.
Bridesmaid
Emily and Lisa met in high school and had the fortune of attending college together too. The two were celebrating the start of their Thanksgiving break with dinner out at Alisson's on the night Emily spotted Ben and company at the bar.
Groomsman
Bobby and Ben met in middle school and have been close ever since. Ben has always appreciated that he and Bob have similar taste and hobbies. Bob is also a fan of Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude.
Bridesmaid
Emily and Emily sat next to each other during English class in high school, and are now both high school English teachers themselves. Emily can always count on Emily for good advice and even better company.
Groomsman
Ben and Chris met in Florida while working on yachts, where they would spend quality time off the boat watching their New England Patriots at a Boston sports bar. Now they are both enjoying the southern Maine life ashore.
Best Man
Dustin and Ben were college roommates at Maritime. Dustin was having dinner with Ben at Alisson's Restaurant in Kennebunkport when Emily approached their table and introduced herself. Dustin will be sailing at the time of the wedding.