Wedding Party

Sydney Costa

Bride

Adam Gertenbach

Groom

Emma Villani

Officiant

Emma is one of Sydney's closest confidants and friends. They met in 2023 through work and became inseparable. The ying to the bride's yang, Emma is a dedicated mother to Sydney and Adam's favorite toddler and a talented web development professional. Her goblin-like chaotic energy and infectious joy made her the only choice as officiant for Sydney and Adam's wedding. To prove the point, Emma has now sent the bride over 15 awkward photos of herself to use for this bio. #chaos

Joey Costa

Bridesmaid

The sister of the bride, with years of knowing Sydney under her belt. How did they meet? Ask the parents. Joey is a passionate Special Education teacher just south of Charlotte, something Sydney brags about whenever she gets the chance. When she isn't teaching, she may be found antiquing or spending time with her family or fellow teachers. Sydney and Adam are honored that she is a part of their special day.

Bill Petersen

Bridesman

Bill and Sydney met while attending Susquehanna University. Bill had been adopted into Sydney's sorority by a number of her sisters and challenged her to numerous dance battles at the local bar. One day, Bill came into class with a full chicken dinner, and Sydney knew, this is a friend. After over ten years of friendship, visits and catch ups, trips and shenanigans, the bride could only think of one man for the job of Bridesman.

Lauren Thompson

Maid of Honor

Hailing from the land of tea, biscuits, and Worcestershire sauce, Lauren met Sydney during the Covid-era through video gaming online. Through a series of very fortunate circumstances, they became fast friends, and to this day they both operate on two time zone schedules. After 5 years of friendship and countless visits to the States and abroad together, Lauren has become such a vital part of the bride's life that it was only right to make her Sydney's Maid of Honor. The British are coming!!!

Ryan Gertenbach

Best Man

Greg Gertenbach

Groomsman

Matthew Villani

Groomsman

Matt and Adam met shortly after Sydney and Emma became friends in 2023. Just like Sydney and Emma, Matt and Adam bonded over their love for shared things and now their partners absolutely take credit for the beautiful bromance that resulted from their friendship. Together they enjoy movies, beer, and video games. Matt is a loving father to spicy toddler. Matt is also Sydney's continued race buddy, together they've completed multiple 5ks and 10ks. The couple will keep him, 5ever.