Our Wedding Celebration
Wedding Party
Amanda Betz
Maid of Honor
Friends since Kindergarten, Amanda and I ran around the creek behind her house, collecting berries, made kick-ass dance routines in her basement, and in recent years explored parts of Europe together. We've been through it all; childhood, awkward teenage years, and learning how to be adults together in our 20+ year friendship. And through it all, her friendship was always there. I couldn't think of a more loyal and loving friend to stand by me on this special day.
Ryan Napoli
The Best Man
Ryan is the person who knows me best, we've been together from the beginning (although I did have to brave the world alone for about a minute before he arrived). He knows me better than anybody else in the world and is not only my twin, but my best friend, confidant, and the one who always keeps me competing in every aspect of my life to get better. I couldn't imagine having anyone else standing next to me on wedding day as my best man as I did on his wedding day. #FOE
Ashley Loeffelholz
Bridesmaid
Ashley is the girl who goes above and beyond, rain or shine, to be there for me. I know I can always count on her to be there when I need her. She is a 'real' girl, who tells it like it is, and I love that about her. We always have a blast together whether its ice skating, dancing at the country bar, or cheering on our Vikings together, I am blessed to have this girl as my friend.
Zach Garthoff
Groomsman | Co-Best Man
Zach joined the Napoli Nation back around 2003 in high school. Its hard for me to talk about Zach without the asterisk of Ryan as he was one of the only people that was able to navigate having twins as best friends. Whether it was prodding us on or jumping in the middle to break up the fights, we have many a story to tell. Stealth mode, concerts, sports, parties, girls, and the systematic process he has always been an amazing friend and lucky to have him standing up there with me. #hashtag
Lauren McDonald
Bridesmaid
I had the pleasure of traveling Ireland and Italy with Lauren as a roommate, where our relationship blossomed. Undoubtedly, Lauren is one of the funniest people on this earth, this girl has a talent for making me laugh. Not only is she funny, but she is one of the most kind, caring, and nurturing women I have ever met.
Jacob Johnson
Groomsman
Loud, boisterous, opinionated, and loyal are things that come to mind whenever Big Jake comes up in conversation. My little brother Jake always has a special place in my heart and have loved watching him grow up into the man he has become. It means the world to me to have him up there with me on this day and look forward to him cutting a rug on the dance floor. He has a contagious laugh and can't wait to celebrate with him. #brotherforever
Cameren Stanek
Bridesmaid
I've never have more fun in my life, than when I am with Cameren. No matter what we are doing, I always end up laughing myself to tears. Funny voices and stories of alternate realities taken way to far keep us rolling from long nights in the College of Design, being roommates in Rome, until our long distance phone calls today. I am always thankful for Cameren and her loyal friendship, caring personality, ever-lasting hilarity.
Zac Johnson
Groomsman
The youngest of us four and no longer the shy little brother of old. Zac is quick with a joke or a dance move to make anyone smile. He is thoughtful, intelligent, and always knows how to break the tension when he senses the onset of a Napoli brothers argument. I am so proud of him and what he has accomplished in his life and excited to have him share this day with me. He was around when Christine and I started dating and was the first of my family to meet her. After he met her, he told me I was in trouble, that I was done, she was going to be the one...and boy was he right. Now over 3 years later I am proud to have him standing up there with me. #worldtraveler
Ali Machedon
Bridesmaid
Ali is THE BEST. Ali and I found our friendship in University, we got to be rommates in Rome and travelled Europe and South America together. During that time, we learned a lot about life together. She is my travel partner and a forever soul-mate. I have such a deep, soul quenching relationship with this girl, its hard to say in words how much she means to me.
Anthony Meyer
Groomsman
My partner in crime! Anthony and I met playing for the Des Moines Blaze and solidified our friendship over a pitcher (or 5) while watching some interesting karaoke after our first invitation to the "Book Club". From "books" and v-necks, a little dougie action on the field, to spending our birthdays in Florida, Anthony has been an amazing friend through so many experiences. I am so lucky to have him as a friend and a groomsman and honored to have him standing with me at my wedding. #teachmehowtodougie
Kelly Napoli
Bridesmaid
Kelly is a special person to both me and Robby. She's married to Robby's twin brother Ryan, and has been an amazing counterpart as I enter the Napoli family. I have learned a lot about becoming a Napoli from Kelly! She is patient, kind, and a firecracker all at the same time and I am always thrilled when we get to spend some quality time together. I can't wait to see our relationship grow as we go through life together!
JJ Wulfekuhle
Groomsman
JJ and I met playing football at Simpson College. One day he reached out to me as he knew I was struggling balancing school, life, and football, and from then on we became thick as thieves. I am also lucky because without him I would have never met Christine. To have a friend like JJ is hard to put into words and we have been through a lot together. I am honored not to only call him a friend but also a brother. He has been a friend, mentor, business partner, and teammate and couldn't be happier to have him as a groomsman. #dubdeuce aka #djdeuces
Krystal McVicker
Bridesmaid
Krystal and I have been friends since high school, we went through all the growing pains of teenage years and young adulthood together. We share an adevnturous spirit that has taken us both a lot of places seperately but we've always been connected in spirit. It's one of those friendships that you can pick up like you never skipped a beat, even when we didnt see eachother for years, its a friendship I truly value.
Sean Maudlin
Groomsman
Sean aka 'Maud the Bod' and I met playing football at Simpson. Post college Maud and I became great friends working out together at his gym. Maud is one of the funniest guys I have ever met and there is never a dull moment around him, even when he is yelling at me to work out harder or get lower in my squat. Sean is the kind of friend everyone needs as he will always find a way to be there when you need him. I am honored and lucky to have Maud stand up there with me and cannot wait to see who has the better beard between him and Ryan. #chasethepump
Riley Eveleth
Bridesmaid
I met Riley in drawing class at Iowa State. Even though we went on to different majors, we remained friends through all the struggles of college life. Our friendship grew stronger over our dorky and quirky common interests and drinking wine while watching movies on the couch. I know I can always count on Riley for a laugh, thoughtful and truthful advice, and her support whenever I need it.
Yari Gorla
Groomsman
Yari aka my lil homie is my Italian dude. Yari and I met when I was playing with the Seamen (Italian football team) in a friendly game and he came in at QB. I was lost trying to pick up the calls in Italian and I asked him if he knew English and lucky for me he did and started calling plays for me in English. From then on he was always around to help me with anything I needed while living in Italy. Yari is a great friend to both me and Christine, and he became our Italian family while we lived in Milan. I am lucky to call him a friend and I am honored that he is able to come all the way from Italy to join me and stand up next to me on my wedding day. #lilhomie