Wedding Party

Natalie Coyle

Maid of Honor

Natalie and I met thanks to Ryan believe it or not: he randomly selected my freshmen year dorm from the bleachers of my varsity flag-football game because my allotted dorm-selection time conflicted and I was adamant about living on the top floor. Natalie is one of three amazing women I had the luck of living with in the dorms, of which I continued to live with for the rest of college because I couldn't bear the thought of leaving her. She has heard the "F.R.I.E.N.D.S." theme song through our shared wall for countless nights over multiple years- she's the definition of a true friend. She's always willing to hold a grudge on my behalf, and yet is the nicest person I know. When she smiles, I smile, and when she laughs, I laugh. She has this ability to see right through me and instantly know what I'm feeling with just one look. Natalie is without a doubt the most beautiful ray of sunshine and has become the older sister I always dreamt of. I am so happy to share her with all of you on our special night.

Zach Watts

Best Man

Zach and I were stuck together as college roommates, and as classmates in NROTC. We both started out in Chemical Engineering and trauma bonded over the first semester class before both switching majors. After that, we became close, so close that we were mistaken for each other a lot. Throughout the past four years, we've participated in countless shenanigans, NROTC events, and vacations, and we were definitely the best influences on each other, absolutely no bad influence on either side. All of our time and experiences together have practically made us brothers. Plus, he did make me his best man, so I guess I kind of owe him this honor.

Samantha Aghassi

Bridesmaid

If you know me, then you know Samantha. Sam has been my other half for the better part of two decades. I couldn't tell you how many nights I slept over at her house and built a pillow fort in her living room. I still vividly remember our intense arguments over who got the special "I <3 NY" coffee mug for their morning hot chocolate. Even so, nothing could separate us- I even went to temple with her family a few times because I didn't want our time together to end (we saw each other literally every single day at school, after school, and in clubs, camps, and events outside of school). A true testament to our friendship is that Sam has seen me through all of my awkward stages (and please don't ask her because she will share), and I her. She will always be my first best friend, and I (better be) hers.

Bronson Hall

Groomsman

Every introvert going into college ends up getting adopted by an extroverted upperclassman. For me, that person was Bronson Hall, actually the first person I talked to on moving day freshman year. He is quite the easy going, golden retriever aviator, and he had helped me to learn the ropes of the NROTC program and forced me to come out of my shell by dragging me along to social events. Many golf outings, nights of absolute brainrot, and vacations together have earned him a spot as one of my best friends.

Katherine Stoll

Bridesmaid

Katie, Katie, Katie. When I first met Katie, well- it was wild. I won't get into details for both of our sakes, but let's just say we clicked. It took about 2 seconds for us to look at each other for the first time and know that we saw ourselves in each other. I have never in my life laughed as hard as I did in my first year of living with Katie. There's just something about her that clicks into me just right. The chaos and excitement Katie brings into my life is something I will compare every future friend to- she holds the standard. There is never a time she won't drop everything to pick up my call and listen to every repetitive thing I have to say. Whenever I'm in her presence I am at my most comfortable, feeling free of judgment and full of love. Everybody needs that one friend who will always match your energy no matter what mood you're at- and that's my Katie.

Michael Falco

Groomsman

Michael and I are never not on the same wavelength. For some reason, we never fail to be thinking the exact same dumb thing whenever we're hanging out. The host of many parties, he always strives to keep everyone included. Many jokes were made between us in the corner of the classroom, possibly harming our test scores. This, along with thousands of Instagram reels sent between us have killed many of our braincells, so many that it seems like sometimes we share one braincell and are not sure who's turn it is with it.

Mia Bordeau

Bridesmaid

My Mamma Mia girl. If I explained how Mia and I are friends to this day- some of you wouldn't believe it. Mia and I only shared one school growing up- preschool. Now you know, what we have is nothing short of a miracle if we remained friends through all of that separation. Our secret? Signing up for just about anything in the city of Boca Raton together. We were fortunate enough to go to the same church and therefore CCD school (of which we were not allowed to sit together at times because we laughed too much), but we also shared volleyball clubs, gym memberships, youth groups, and volunteered at that same preschool for a summer- a decade later after attending it. We go so far back, that I am privledged with remembering playing teacher with Mia in her house everytime I went over- cut to now, where she works incredibly hard as a new teacher in Jacksonville. Despite the persistent distance, Mia and I always pick up right where we left off, and that is almost as amazing as she is.

Brendon Adams

Groomsman

Brendon and I go way back. We were on the same football team when we were 7-8 years old. After that, we just clicked. Throughout our childhood, we were practically inseparable. We had many many sleepovers, morning pancakes, and family trips to Tennessee and amusement parks. I remember the hours of fun we had when Apple first put slow motion on their iPhones and we just took random videos. With so many childhood memories together, it would be criminal not to have a brother as one of my groomsmen.

Lillie Watts

Bridesmaid

Lillie and I's friendship is a lovely gift that emerged from Ryan's time at college. We met as Ryan and Zach's friendship grew (she is now Zach's ever gorgeous wife), as they bonded over some insane similarities in girlfriends (us). From many states away and without even knowing each other then, Lillie and I had somehow picked nearly the exact* same prom dress in high school (discovered through some Instagram stalking on Zach by Ryan), which I'd like to think sparked some of the first connection between Ryan and his now best friend. When I finally got to meet Lillie, I could tell that we had something special. My friendship with Lillie (and Zach) is one where you know your kids are going to call each other cousins. She is the hardest working person I know and I am so lucky that Ryan and Zach got mixed up for each other all the time in ROTC- because now we have the friendships of a lifetime.

Isa would not budge on her 5

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