Wedding Party
Nicole Faust
Bride
Michael Kennedy
Groom
Amber McCarthy
Matron of Honor
Amber has had the privilege of being stuck with Nikki for her entire life! She is Nikki's twin sister and has been there for every event in life whether that be prom, softball games, college, and now even for our wedding!!
Rebecca Strane
Matron of Honor
Rebecca is Nikki's older and much wiser sister! There have been many occasions where Becca has been a voice of reason, a shoulder to cry on, and my biggest cheerleader! We feel so grateful to have her stand up as a witness and to celebrate our marriage.
Bridget Orzechowski
Bridesmaid
Bridget is Nikki's future sister in law and most importantly friend! Nikki has so many fond memories of going to Carlos Bakery in NJ, spending time just the two of them in Charlotte, and many more. Looking forward to the many more memories as her sister <3
Jena Watson
Bridesmaid
Jena and Nikki met in college as teammates! They both played softball for Belmont Abbey College. Jena was a pitcher as well, and her and Nikki were able to bond over wine, law and order, and love for sushi. She has been a reliable and true friend and we are so blessed to have apart of our day.
Elizabeth Kennedy
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth has known Nikki since her sophomore year of college and will be her sister in-law in addition to a close friend! Elizabeth and Nikki first bonded over physics and loosing car keys!
Eden Nguyentan
Bridesmaid
Eden is Mike's Sister and met Nikki 8 years ago while she was working at Dairy Queen!! She has always had the most beautiful soul and this amazing capacity to care for others! She also make an amazing blizzard!!
Patrick Kennedy
Best Man
Mike met Pat back in 1993 and has known him longer than any other groomsman. He also happens to be Mike's brother! They went to the same high school + college and were often accomplices in the shenanigans that ensued. Pat is the laughs of the Kennedy Boys and one Mike's Best Friends.
Dominic Kennedy
Best Man
Mike met Dominic back in 1995; Mike's known Dom the 2nd longest of all of the groomsman. He is also Mike's brother! Like Mike and Pat, Dom went to Don Bosco Prep and Belmont Abbey. Dom is muscle of the Kennedy Boys and the one of the of Mike's Best Friends!
Kevin Cavaluzzo
Groomsman
Mike met Kevin back in 2008 when they were both Seniors in High School. Mike and Kev didnt hit it off at first, but Kevin summited an even greater mountain... He impressed Big J from the moment he walked in the door. Mike was having some friends over to watch the College Football National Championship and Big J asked Kevin what the line for the game was ... Kevin gave him the moneyline + spread + over/under... They've been best friends ever since! Kevin is one of Mike's closest friends and can tell you tales of nights in New Orleans or sunrise subway rides back to the Bronx.
Charley Blum
Groomsman
Mike met Charley in the fall of 2009 as they were entering their Freshman year at Belmont Abbey College. They were roommates and became fast friends. Throughout those four years, many a story start with these 2 and a bottle whiskey. Mike was lucky to have his brothers (Pat & Dom) with him at college and the Kennedy Boys consider Charley to be their 4th brother while in school. Charley has been a part of so many memories with Mike and is one of his greatest friends!
Joseph Altura
Groomsman
Mike and Joe first met as rivals on the municipal soccer fields of Goshen's Craigville Park. They grew up playing soccer in the fall and baseball in the spring together and they would meet again as classmates at Don Bosco Prep. Joe + Mike share many special memories together from a spur of the moment trip to Mardi Gras or a weekend trip to South Bend to watch Joe's Alma Mater, Notre Dame. Joe has been a special friend over the last 20 years and the only person on the altar to see Mike ugly-face cry. Mike considers Joe to be one of his greatest friends!
Julius Anglero
Groomsman
Mike and Julius met way back in 1999 when Mike first moved to NY from Atlanta. They were classmates at St. Joseph Elementary School in Florida, NY and have been best friends ever since. Julz was The Rock to Mike's Stone Cold Steve Austin! Julz and Mike have shared so many memories from playing basketball on the school's basketball team, to getting caught sneaking beers from Julz fridge + late night rides to the Pocono's Casino where they both lost more money then they had! Mike considers Julz to be one of his greatest friends.