Hannah & Christopher
Wedding Party
Katie Lee
Maid of Honor
Katie, also know as Lilly, is my little sister and my best friend. She is extremely sarcastic and so incredibly competitive but I remind her on a daily basis that I love her more than she loves me. Aside from being stubborn, she is also the sweetest woman I will ever know. She played a huge part in our engagement too; mostly dealing with me when I would text her weekly wondering when Chris would propose. I could not imagine a better sister or more loyal friend. I love her so much my eyes are leaking. I am so honored to have her by my side on the most important day of my life!
Matt LaCroix
Best Man
Matt is the first best friend I ever had. Growing up together, we became more like brothers instead of just cousins. Looking back, it feels like there are almost too many stories to tell. Any friendship where both people have such a positive impact on one another is one worth keeping. Of course, I'll take credit for Matt's vast knowledge of exercise prescription and training since I taught him how to squat. But I never would have competed in strongman if I didn't have his guidance and expertise coaching me along the way. No amount of distance can diminish the bond of our friendship and brotherhood, and I'm glad to have him by my side on such an important day, and for many more in our lives.
Rebecca Kruse
Bridesmaid
Life lover and avid bird keeper. I met Rebecca when she was my college roommate at University of North Dakota (shout out to the room and board committee). You guys, things got weird in Smith Hall room 301. We have YouTube videos of us dancing to 90's hits, numerous embarrassing and hilarious pictures but most importantly amazing memories that fostered an unbreakable friendship. Rebecca is a remarkable artist and I admire so much about the woman she is. She is a mother, a wife, a friend, a sister and she does it all gracefully and with her whole heart. Her smile and laugh bring me so much joy and I cannot wait for her to spread her love and joy on our big day.
Mike Kirejczyk
Groomsman
Mike and I met when I first moved to Warwick, RI at the start of 2nd grade. We have been friends ever since, causing plenty of debauchery in our younger years, skateboarding and spending every summer hanging out, and even competing against one another in our first bodybuilding contest in 2008. That's right, this mammoth of a human started out his weightlifting journey as a 160 pound bodybuilder. Beardless, may I add. No matter the distance, or time in between seeing each other, we are still just as close as we were when we were kids and that's something for which I'll always be grateful.
Emily Johnson
Bridesmaid
Emily is hands down the funniest person I know. Chris has specifically called her "the funny Emily" and thoroughly looks forward to her snapchats above all else. Emily was my and Rebecca's next door neighbor in the infamous Smith Hall freshman year. I knew Emily was my best friend when we went to an extra credit lecture for our Astronomy class titled "Space Zoo." This guy talked about giraffes in space and Emily and I looked at each other and I said, "Will you be my bridesmaid in 2018?" Kidding! Pretty sure I said, "We have to get out of here." Either way, Emily is an incredible human being and I can't wait for everyone to be in her presence! Emily has always known the right thing to say to me no matter what mood I am in which it makes her the perfect bridesmaid and the perfect friend.
Nico Cannella
Groomsman
The year is 2009. Walking through a crowded gym at the University of Rhode Island, from across the room, I spot shredded bulging biceps bursting out of a 3 Inches of Blood t-shirt. Within seconds, I had yelled, "SICK SHIRT DUDE!" followed by a righteous high five on par with that of Arnold Schwarzenegger's and Carl Weathers' from the movie Predator. Our similar personalities, dedication to the gym and metal music, and many other matching traits took us down quite the adventurous path, writing music together and playing some of the greatest shows I'll ever remember, sharing the fitness stage together, and being there for each other during the ups and downs of life, no matter what or where.
Kenzi Lee
Bridesmaid
Kenzi is my cousin Danny's wife; we love her more than him (hehe kidding, Danny!). She has such a wild heart and spirit and it makes her so much fun to be around. Chris and Kenzi act like brother and sister and they try to out weird each other. The interaction between the two of them will be rather hilarious for all guests. Sometimes Kenzi feels like the big sister I never had, and at other times she feels like the craziest and most fun friend I could ever imagine. I am so lucky to have someone in my life like Kenzi. She actually lived in an RV with Danny just like we do now... #inspo. I know she will always support whatever decision Chris and I decide to make in the wonderful life we are building together.
Jason Musall
Groomsman
Jason and I met shortly after we both joined the Navy and showed up for SWCC school. I didn't like him because he had a know-it-all attitude and we butted heads a lot making decisions. Looking back, maybe it was because I never could beat his time on the o-course no matter how hard I tried. By the time we made it through training, we were great friends, and could see that we both were motivated and wanted to be better than the rest. We went on to go through more training together, jump school, checked into the same team, and deployed together. We will always argue who is a better boat driver, but we will never argue the fact that we became brothers and family over the past few years. I'm proud of the father and man he has become.
Roy LaCroix
Officiant
We couldn't think of a more kind-hearted, compassionate, and admirable person than "Uncle" Roy to be the officiant of our ceremony. Roy is the father of the best man. Since Chris and Matt were boys, Roy has been nothing but a positive role model of what it means to be a great man and to put family first. If you share a conversation with him, you'll see those traits exemplified. He is more than personable and outgoing, and an all around pleasure to be around. We are very thankful he can be there with us and help play such a huge role in this special day.
Ethan Musall
Ring Bearer
Ethan is our sweet and dear friend's son. He's a dedicated big brother and serious donut lover. We challenge you to find a cuter and already kind-hearted boy! For a brief period in Ethan's life, he referred to Hannah Banana as his girlfriend. We broke the news to him gently that Chris was going to marry Hannah Banana. Turns out he wasn't that upset and he is mostly excited for the s'mores. Us too, Ethan, us too.
Freyja Lindsay
Flower Girl
The most beautiful pupper in the universe of puppers that have EVER.LIVED. The maid of honor and best man will walk Freyja down the isle so she can stand by her mom and dad as they promise to spend their lives together! She is really excited!!