Emily & Gabe
Wedding Party
Amanda Prescott
Maid of Honor
My big sister, my protector, my kick in the ass when I need it, Amanda motivates me to make things happen in life. She's brought me along on so many of her adventures and reminds me constantly to keep exploring this big wide world. I've been lucky enough to experience first hand the way that she loves to show people the world and help them live a little bit of the dream she lives everyday. I couldn't ask for a better sister or friend. She makes me want to be better, try harder, and keep questioning every day; not in blind pursuit but in endless exploration. P.S. hit her up at plymouthtraveltours.com to get some of that VIP treatment with a group of your own. P.S.S. This marketing plug was all me.
Lindsay Doell
Bridesmaid
Lindsay was my best friend when we were 4 years old. We went to separate elementary schools and reunited over AAU basketball in 7th grade. I was so excited to get "back together", trouble was, she had no memory of our first round of friendship. Lucky for me, it was meant to last. Regardless of the time that goes by, we fall into place as if we saw each other yesterday. She's the life of the party and brings that energy to making student life a blast at UNC Wilmington - as well as every beach outing we've ever been on!
Kerry McDonald
Bridesmaid
Kerry and I have been friends since we were about 8 and I thought her name was Gary. I quickly learned her real name, had a blast playing horses on the playground, and found a lifelong friend. It's fitting that Kerry is a cardiac nurse, because she puts her heart into everything she does. She always makes those around her feel like they can do anything, and she proves time and again that she can too. #NPschoolalmostgrad !
Rachel Stevens
Bridesmaid
I first met Rachel at AAU basketball in the 7th grade, and we've been playing games and cheering each other on ever since. She is a fabulous teacher, a lover of the outdoors and her dog Viola, and one of my very best friends. She's the only one I know that calls me Emmy, and a woman I can always count on for a game night. We've celebrated a lot of life's big events together - from prom to her wedding and now mine!
Lauren Pan
Bridesmaid
I've only known Lauren since we started grad school together in 2014, but it feels like I've known her forever. A lover of Disney movies, craft projects, and a well-written script like me, Lauren is truly a kindred spirit. She's tenacious and always there for her friends. I admire how she puts all of her many talents to work as a Production Coordinator making beloved animated films. She loves a good story, a great play ( *ahem* Hamilton), and a perfect cup of tea just as much as I do, if not more!
Marguerite Nocchi
Bridesmaid
Marguerite and I met in our MFA screenwriting program. She bold, sassy, and is always ready to go deep into a philosophical/spiritual life chat. She helps me find my inner "boss babe" attitude, and I couldn't be more grateful. She's not afraid to dream big. I will never forget the day we sat in a cafe in Orange, CA and decided to start a film company together - Call Me Crazy Entertainment. I will always make movies with this passionate, big-hearted, creative. And I CANNOT WAIT to hit the dance floor with her!
Abby Horton
Best Woman
If you were to picture the quintessential big sister, that's what I have in Abby. She is kind, protective, considerate, and courageous. She is my best confidant and sounding board. She is my forever friend and someone I've looked up to since before I even have memories... From playing make-believe about dinosaurs, romping in big fields, mucking horse stalls, camping all summer, and getting locked in a trailer, to co-driving a Subaru, attending the same college, taking midnight hikes, and coming home to catch up we've shared a lot together. I look forward to what we'll do next and I love knowing she'll always be there.
Cole Brooker
Groomsman
I consider Cole my brother. Through living at each other's houses, football, video games, and every other sport imaginable, a special language, trust, and acceptance developed. Cole has never asked me to change and always knows how to make me smile. No matter how long we've been apart things fall right back into place with him smiling a big cheesy smile and lots of laughter. Speaking of that... If I were to ask him for a favorite memory, I think he'd say when we decided to play home-run derby. On the first pitch he hit a line drive straight to my gut that dropped me like a sack of potatoes. To this day I can hear him laughing and see the tears streaming down his face. If that isn't a brother, I don't know what is...
Jim Early
Groomsman
Jim has the biggest heart, and the craziest mind of anyone I know. The big heart is apparent to anyone who's met him. I mention his head because he was crazy enough to ask me to work with him after college. A forester alone in the woods goes a little cooky. Put two together for long hours everyday and you'll get some deep conversations but also go a little deeper into the crazy too. I love that stop everything laughter that would happen in the middle of nowhere... But even more, I appreciate Jim's patience and attention when we have those deep conversations. Jim makes me better by just being himself, someone who is kind and adventurous, and for that I'll always be grateful.
Pavel Pluhar
Groomsman
Sometimes I think if I were to look in a personality mirror I would mistake Pav for myself. Maybe it's the shared history of wrestling, New Hampshire, forestry, and now jiu jitsu but I don't think there is anyone who I share more interests or experiences with. However, Pav trumps me in his character, work ethic, and listening abilities. Whenever I see or call him I end up apologizing because I realize I'm doing all the talking... he never seems to mind and for that I'm grateful and try to repay the favor. I consider myself lucky as we'll be working together in the near future! (I guess Jim didn't warn him) I look forward to the miles on and off the job I'll get to share with Pav, even if we're wearing the same backpacking outfits on every trip...
Shaun Adams
Groomsman
I met Shaun at jiu jitsu after we moved to Kingston and, like everyone he meets, he made me feel welcome and seen. Once summer rolled around we made a few hiking trips to the Catskills and I got to see more of his personality shine through. The culminating event for the summer was a backpacking trip in the Whites. We had a long first day of hiking and were setting up camp when we realized how small the two-person backpacking tent was... So we got pretty close pretty fast... and while Shaun says he didn't think he'd make it out of the woods of the Shire alive, we already have trips planned for this year. Maybe with separate tents this time...