Sarah & Joseph
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Anshutz
Matron of Honor
Elizabeth is Sarah's younger sister and oldest friend. This is not their first wedding rodeo - Sarah was Elizabeth's Maid of Honor in 2011 and has been WAITING for the day Elizabeth could be her's! It seems their friendship continues to grow as they get older, even though they live on opposite coasts. Sarah tries to visit as often as possible, and is looking forward to Elizabeth coming out to the east coast for the wedding. Elizabeth lives in California with her husband Ryan and son Caleb (who you will see making a sweet appearance at the wedding!)
James Minock
Best Man
James and Joe met sophomore year of high school at lunch. They immediately connected around their shared preferences in music (Saves the Day was their jam), movies, and the Philadelphia Phillies. They've been best friends ever since! James lives with his three Yellow Labradors in Hammonton, NJ - the Blueberry Capital of the World!
Kristin Litzenberg
Maid of Honor
Sarah met Kristin in 2014 when they both began rehearsals for the national tour of Sister Act the Musical. They toured together for nearly a year, and then ended up living on the same block in New York City. This “FRIENDS” situation didn’t last long, as Kristin was the only thing Sarah liked about that neighborhood, and she moved to Astoria. About a year later, Sarah met Joe, who happens to live in New Jersey. Shortly thereafter, Kristin ended up moving to New Jersey. It kind of seems like they've been following each other around since 2014, but what else would you expect from a pair of BFFs?
Moses Saldana
Groomsman
Moses and Joe met in college at Liberty University as they were on the same floor freshman and sophomore years. Moses and Joe became fast friends as soon as they realized a shared love of a good prank. Moses lives with his wife Shayna and three boys in Western Pennsylvania.
Amy Solis
Bridesmaid
Amy knows Sarah better than almost anyone. They go wayyyyy back - 20 years back! They met in high school where they both played French horn in the band, were on the water polo team, and attended the same church. Amy has been a constant friend, all through Sarah going away for college, coming back home to San Diego after college, leaving town for theatre jobs, and ultimately moving across the country to New York. Amy and Sarah’s friendship has never shaken - whenever they see each other, it’s as if no time has passed. There was no doubt that Amy always had a place in Sarah’s bridal party and will always be Sarah’s very best and longest friend. Amy lives in Arizona with her husband James and 4 children.
Aaron Canada
Groomsman
Aaron and Joe met in the summer of 2007 as interns for the Lynchburg Hillcats, a minor league baseball team in Lynchburg, VA. They quickly discovered they both shared a love for stand-up comedy and sports. Aaron currently lives in Orlando, FL and is finishing up his final year of film school!
Kaitlyn Burnet
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Kaitlyn’s friendship began in 2014 when they were hotel roommates on tour with Sister Act the Musical. But their connection goes back even further: Sarah saw Kaitlyn in a show in LA several years before their meeting. Turns out the friend Sarah went to support in that show is Kaitlyn’s best friend, who she then reconnected Sarah with when he came out to visit them on tour! In a weird roundabout way, Sarah and Kaitlyn were destined to become great friends. Kaitlyn lives in Oregon with her husband, F. Tyler.
Brandon Halsey
Groomsman
Brandon and Joe met roughly seven years ago through Aaron (one of Joe's other groomsmen). Brandon is a terrific writer, sports enthusiast and aspiring stand-up comedian. Fun fact: Joe, Aaron and Brandon co-hosted a podcast together! Brandon currently lives in Lynchburg, VA with his fiance Rachel.
Dani Noelle
Bridesmaid
Dani is such a special friend to Sarah. They attended the same church in NYC, and met at just the right time, when Sarah needed a real friend the most - even though she didn’t even know it. She became a solid friend who would be there no matter what - if Sarah needed something, Dani wouldn’t blink an eye. Not even when Sarah bought two dressers from someone on Facebook and Dani helped her transport them home in a cab and haul them up 4 flights of stairs to her apartment….at 10pm! Sarah was a part of Dani’s 2017 wedding in Nebraska, where Dani continues to live with her husband Robb and 2 children.
Angelo DiBartolo
Groomsman
Angelo is Joe's little cousin - 18 years younger - so he calls Joe "Uncle" but they act more like brothers. Angelo will be entering his sophomore year in high school and is in a creative arts program. He is a great writer and also enjoys singing and is in his high school choir.
Caleb Anshutz
Ring Bearer
Caleb is Sarah’s sweet nephew! When her sister Elizabeth went into labor 2 weeks early, Sarah ran to the airport to catch a standby flight to San Francisco. She didn’t make it, but was able to catch one to LA - if she could just get to the West Coast, she could figure it out from there. After missing her first possible connection, she was feeling very discouraged until she heard an announcement over the loud speaker: “Last call for San Jose.” Sarah bolted across the airport to the San Jose flight and got a first class seat! She made it to the hospital just 20 minutes before visiting hours were over and got to hold her nephew when he was only 4 hours old. Caleb just turned 2 years old in March, and will be the sweetest thing leading the way for his Auntie Sarah to walk down the aisle!