Ashley & Christian
Wedding Party
Jill Zygmunt
Maid of Honor
Jill and Ashley met in middle school in 7th grade and became fast friends. Jill met and became friends with Chris during her college years and it was through Jill that Ashley first heard of Chris. Years later, it was Jill’s birthday in 2013 that brought Chris and Ashley together to celebrate and the rest was history.
Alyssa Cote
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Alyssa met their freshman year of college at the University of Vermont. After college, Alyssa’s job brought her to many cities across the U.S. and Ashley visited every stop. When Alyssa finally moved back to Boston they have expanded their travels to Colorado, Croatia, Greece, Antigua and many other places together!
Lauryn Gillis
Bridesmaid
Lauryn and Ashley have been friends since childhood in Nahant. Ashley was one of Lauryn’s bridesmaid when she tied the knot in 2017, and was there to help welcome the birth of her daughter Braelyn last August
Michelle Bleau
Bridesmaid
Michelle and Ashley met when Michelle moved down the street from her in Nahant during their middle school days. Their friendship grew while testing their parents limits during high school and now as Boston residents they continue to have fun wherever they can.
Stephanie Gika
Bridesmaid
Chris’s sister in law and mother to the newest member of the Gika family. Ashley and Steph share an affinity for puzzles and both are always up for a game night
Rebecca Paula
Bridesmaid
Ashley’s sister in law and mother to her niece Emery. Ashley stood by Becka’s side when she married Ashley’s brother in 2011 and Becka will do the same!
Casey Stevens
Groomsman
Chris and Casey have been close ever since they were kids and met playing multiple sports around Wellesley. Chris and Casey lived together in Charleston, South Carolina for years and make a point to travel and hang out as often as possible. Casey is the life of the party so if you can't find him, check the dance floor!
Robert Benjamin Kradin
Groomsman
Ben and Chris have been close friends ever since Ben moved to Wellesley in their middle school years. Ben and Chris have traveled to Mexico and Costa Rica together and have countless stories and memories of their time living in Charleston, South Carolina. Chris was fortunate enough to be a groomsman in Ben's wedding and is honored to have him be included in his own as Ben is a true mensch!
Andrew Tanner
Groomsman
Andy and Chris have been friends since the early days of pop-warner football. They too share several memories from their times living in Charleston, South Carolina (notice a theme here?). When they're not together you can always find them talking to each other about sports betting. An added perk outside of great friendship is having access to Andy's wife's homemade pizza and carrot cake! We're both so excited that he can be a part of this special occasion.
Jon Gika
Best Man
What can I say? A hardcore dude that's now a hardcore dad. We're both so excited that he'll share this special day as a key member of our wedding. We love you, bro!
Tyler Hansmire
Groomsman
Tyler and Chris have been close friends since childhood in Wellesley. While Tyler lives in NYC they see each other as often as possible. Chris was one of Tyler’s groomsman in his wedding and excited he can join us as a key member in ours.
Jonathan Paula
Groomsman
Jonathan is Ashley’s brother and father to Chris and Ashley’s flower girl and future niece. Chris and Jon often hang out at the family lake house and watch home videos of the Paula’s and an endless catalog of movies. Chris is looking forward to gaining a brother!
Gillian Kradin
Officiant
Chris and Gillian went to high school together and their friendship elevated to the next level when Gill married one of Chris’s best friends, Ben. Ashley and Gill quickly became fast friends when Ashley and Chris started dating. Gill is near and dear to both of their hearts and seemed the perfect person to join them in holy matrimony!!