Wedding Party
Nate Gondelman
Officiant & Wiley's Other Best Man
Nate is Wiley's best friend and now a close friend of Heathers. When Wiley moved out to live with Heather it was a big leap as he was leaving his roommate of ten years. Nate is famous for his extensive sports knowledge and ability to quote Titanic and Seinfeld. He has been there as their relationship as grown and has been a major support to both of them as they continue to move forward and build their family. Heather and Wiley feel honored to have Nate marry them.
Sarah Robinson
Reading
Sarah is Wiley's older sister and Heather's soon to be sister-in-law! Heather is really excited about gaining an older sister and joining the family. Sarah is an avid reader and works with rare collections at the Morgan Library and always has fascinating things to share about her discoveries from work.
Kristen Anderson
Reading
Kristen has been one of Heathers best and closest friends since freshman year of college. Heather couldn't imagine Kristen not being part of her special day. Heather and Kristen have been on many Burlington excursions together and adventures that have reached far past Vermont. Kristen is always there when Heather needs a person to chat with and is one of her go to gals. Kristen lives in Maine with her husband and is raising a new pup and chickens which Heather is always excited to hear the latest story of the chickens and how they are doing or managing in the cold winters in Maine. Heather and Wiley feel honored to have Kristen as part of their ceremony during this special day.
Katie Friedman
Flower Girl
Katie is one of Heathers cousins, David and Allison Friedman's daughter. She is energetic, always positive and very funny and a fantastic actress.
Jake Friedman
Ring Bearer
Jake is Heather's younger cousin. He is the son of Megan and Scott Friedman. Jake is a sweet and caring kid and older brother. He know's a lot about trains and is learning more about sports as he is growing up. We are excited to have him watch over the rings as he walks them down the aisle.
Dana Cofsky
Junior Bridesmaid
Dana is Beth and Larry Cofsky's daughter. Dana is energetic and kind. Dana loves riding horses and making/playing with slim, over Thanksgiving she taught us (Heather & Wiley) how to make it! Dana loves riding horses and is fantastic at it. We couldn't imagine doing this special day with out her being part of it!
Hope Gagnon
Maid of Honor
Hope is Heathers baby sister! She has been an inspiration to Heather since she was born! She has shown so much strength and resiliency in the face of so much adversity. Not only is she strong but she is positive and funny and always up for an adventure even if her big sister isn't she will push her to join her for a beach bonfire or a night at the Chicken Box or a Drink at Tree House Bar. Pretty much anywhere on Nantucket that they can have a good time Hope is there, she knows everyone and is always dragging her older sister along. Hope is one of Heathers best friends and her sister, she couldn't imagine anyone better standing next to her at the alter.
Kristy Gagnon
Bridesmaid
Kristy is Heather's sister in-law who joined the family last June, the Sunday after the wedding is actually her one year anniversary so if you see them wish them a happy anniversary! Although it became official only recently Kristy has been part of the family for a while and has become a great friend! Heather truly appreciates the friendship she has with her new sister and excited for all of the memories to come. She is excited to have her by her side during this special day.
Emily Hotz
Bridesmaid
Emily and Heather first met at the University of Vermont on their first day of school! They became best friends quickly as they roamed around Burlington getting to know the best lunch spots, night scenes and basements all around town. Building snow forts and running in heals there have had so many ridiculous times together. They have traveled from California to Florida and beyond creating memories and funny stories along the way. Their friendship has grown through the years as they have supported each other through the ups and downs of life. Heather couldn’t imagine getting married with out Em by her side!
Hannah Chafetz
Bridesmaid
Heather met Hannah when Heather was visiting New Orleans her senior year of high school. Hannah showed Heather around town and showed her the first Mardi Gras welcoming her into the friend group quickly. Heather knew they would be life long friends seeing Hannah’s loyalty, optimism and goofy, adventurous spirit. No matter how much time has passed not talking or seeing each other when they get together it’s like no time has passed at all. Heather couldn’t imagine not having Hannah by her side.
Rachel Carins
Bridesmaid
Rachel is one of Heathers adventure buddies and business minded friends. Heather and Rachel became best friends quickly over their love for yoga, running, good food and spending time with anyone who might be up to join them. Rachel stayed with Heather and Carly* often, waking them up at 6am after a late night to discuss her latest business idea, a joke from the night before or a topic for the podcast that is still in the works. Heather Rachel and Carly would play cards or any board game they got sucked into till 1pm on a Saturday or go for a hike to explore the surrounding area. Heather couldn't imagine getting married without one of her partners in crime by her side. *Carly - One of Heathers best friends who unfortunately can't make it since she moved to New Zealand
Olivia Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Olivia and Heather met in college and became best friends fast. They have shared so many adventures together. Olivia is Heather's go to gal when it comes to anything as they support each other through lifes many different moments. Olivia and Heather will stay on the phone for hours chatting about anything and everything laughing or crying they can talk for days. They share a love of good food, Burlington VT, exploring, hiking and biking to the beach. Olivia lived with Heather for a short time and they were always up for an adventure or whatever may happen that day, which may involve laughing for hours at stupid youtube animal videos or a good story that one of them is telling. Heather values Olivia's honesty and loyalty and couldn't imagine a day with out her by her side.
Megan Yates
Bridesmaid
Megan and Heather met sophomore year of college and became besties quickly. Heather values Megan's honest opinion, her humor and her loyalty. Megan and Heather share their outgoing nature, older sister caring spirit and both used to fall asleep with a TV on which worked out well when Heather would crash at Megan's condo (though they didn't always agree on what to watch.) Heather and Megan became closer and closer through out their years in college and pulled each other through the challenges of graduate school spending many late night studying at Dobra. Even though they are 3000 plus miles apart they are still just as close and Heather knows that Megan will always be there to listen at any time. Heather couldn't imagine walking down the aisle with out Megan by her side.
Eric Falk
Best Man
Best friend since kindergarten at BFS and partner in crime at George School. While he didn't attend UVM, Eric has become part of the UVM crew through constant visits and yearly trips to the Cape. He lives in London currently and Heather and Wiley are looking forward to making a trip over soon.
Dave Volain
Groomsman
Met at UVM orientation in June 2005 and has been a steadfast friend through it all. Wiley and Dave lived in the infamous 25 Orchard Terrace house in Burlington junior year ahead of Wiley's semester abroad in Australia. Dave has been a constant go to guy for just about everything and Wiley was a groomsman in Dave's wedding in the summer of 2016.
Will Bray
Groomsman
Best friends since '86, Will and Wiley were nearly inseparable in the early years. Wiley is Will's younger brothers's godfather, who currently lives in England. Will made several trips to Burlington for skiing and good times downtown. Wiley's looking forward to Will's own wedding a couple weeks before the 23rd.
Alex Gagnon
Groomsman
Heather's brother and Wiley's stoked to have a brother of his own! Alex is always an amazing brother and Wiley is excited for them to be closer. After a recent visit to San Fransisco and Alex's amazing tour guiding Wiley was ready to move there. Alex is always up for an adventure and there for his family, he is a hard working engineer with an amazing kitty named Frankie. Oh and not to mention he is married to an amazing women who is in the bridal party named Kristy!
Greg Schondelmeier
Groomsman
Part of the original UVM crew, Greg has been a close friend since 2005. Wiley and Greg spent many weekends in college over at Greg's cousin's house in Colchester doing laundry and taking care of her kids. From "Fix You" to ""SpottieOttieDopaliscious" Greg has been a great friend and Wiley and Heather were stoked to attend Greg's wedding on Long Island this past fall.
Owen Coursin
Groomsman
Best friend since kindergarten at BFS and part of the trio with Eric Falk. Owen now lives in Keene, NH, not far from Wiley and Heather as well as both sets of parents so they've been able to hang out a lot and climb as many mountains as possible!