Emma & Joseph
Wedding Party
Jessica Wetzler
Maid of Honor
Jess and I bonded over all things Grey's Anatomy and Coastal Carolina University (CHANTS UP BABY). She is without a doubt my person and I am forever grateful for her. Favorite color: TEAL BABY (CI-NO) Favorite animal: Sea turtle (with no shells) Favorite Taylor Swift song: Treacherous
Adrianna Downs
Maid of Honor
Adrianna and I met at the aquarium and were pretty much attached at the hip from the moment we became friends. Our love for ocean life and the outdoors only made our friendship stronger. Favorite color: Blue Favorite animal: Octopus Favorite Taylor Swift song: The Last Great American Dynasty
Madeleine Winebrenner
Bridesmaid
Maddie and I met my senior year of high school and bonded over a shared passion for erasing the stigma against mental illness and also Grey's Anatomy. Maddie is one of the strongest people I know and I know I can always come to her with anything. Favorite color: Sea Foam Favorite animal: Baby Sea Turtles Favorite Taylor Swift song: Last Kiss, Enchanted, or just the entire Speak Now album
Sydney Suddreth
Bridesmaid
Sydney and I met working at the aquarium and became friends pretty instantly. Sydney always has the most positive attitude and without a doubt is the most supportive person I know. Favorite color: Blue Favorite Animal: Sea Turtle Favorite Taylor Swift song: Wonderland
Emily Perison
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met when I started dating Joe and share a bond for Marvel movies and of course, all things Maryland, but especially the Baltimore Ravens! I seriously can't wait to have a sister! Favorite color: Purple Favorite animal: Whale Favorite Taylor Swift song: Mine
Heidi Stephens
Bridesmaid
Heidi and I first met in our GIS class and little did I know she was already good friends with Joe. We quickly became friends and leaving her and her husband (also named Joe and one of the groomsmen) was one of the hardest parts of leaving Myrtle Beach. Favorite color: Orange Favorite animal: Hummingbird Favorite Taylor Swift song: Lover
Kyle Ratti
Best Man
I first met Kyle in second grade, in religious edu class at St. John's. We became friends, then parted ways for bigger and better things in elementary through middle school. High school homeroom reunited us and over the four years, we became best friends and bonded over annoying our tablemates. His favorite superhero: Batman His favorite marine animal: Nautilus
Phillip Rund
Groomsman
Phil and I first met in elementary school and became best friends quite quickly, through classes and after school. Our friendship grew over the years as school went by, playing with Kyle over Xbox and hanging out at Phil's pool. His favorite superhero: Spider-man His favorite marine animal: A turtle
Joseph Opinski
Groomsman
Joe and I first met when I was a freshman in college, through Heidi after they had started dating. He and I bonded and became best friends quickly as we hung out with friends and played games, (both board and video). His favorite superhero: Punisher His favorite marine animal: Otter
Matthew Perison
Groomsman
My brother of 23 years, Matt had supported me throughout Boy Scouts. The resident sport encyclopedia of the family, whenever I would need something explained after watching football or scrolling through online, he's the man to talk to. His favorite superhero: Wolverine His favorite marine animal: Manatee