Ivy Lauren & Sam
Wedding Party
Sydney Morris Zifodya
Matron of Honor
Sydney and I are first cousins, 2 of 18ish first cousins- our grandmother had 10 children. Our parents were the youngest siblings of the 10, and as we both had 2 brothers each, we were always paired up at family events. We are just a year and exactly a week apart, and I have always looked up to Syd as the cool big sister I never had. She's smart, kind, insanely insiteful and has the 2 cutest kids you will ever meet. She and I made a pact very early on to be each others maid of honors. And as I took a little bit longer to find my sweet Sam, Syd is all but willing to take on the resposibility of keeping me sane while planning a wedding in Covid-19 times.
Katie Tipton Berner
Bridesmaid
Katie and I were roommates in St. Augustine for all of their time at Physical Therapy School. Katie, a LSU fanatic and I- a disgruntled Ole Miss Rebel, somehow became *best friends* throughout our years in our lovely beach town. I was lucky to be one of Katie's Maids of Honor in her wedding to her husband Patrick, who is kind enough to share Katie's attention on his birthday with our reception celebration next year. Katie and Patrick have a little girl named Maddie who is literally a carbon copy of Katie and they live in Greenville, South Carolina.
Victoria Farnsworth-Lamb
Bridesmaid
Victoria and I were sorority sisters back in the day while also slumming it as roommates for our Sophomore year. But sorority sisters and roommates don't really sum up their relationship. They are more so like soul sisters, and continue to be so to this day. Victoria was (is) sarcastic, sassy, and determined, making her an invaluable asset to me while nagivating our twenties and now into our thirties-- sorry I just aged us. Victoria is recently married to Tyler, the type of wonderful guy I have always prayed for for Victoria, and they live in Colorado.
Jordan Loftus
Bridesman
Jordan was my very first friend I made outside of my dorm mates at Ole Miss Freshman year. He and I share a lot of sarcasm, dumb dance moves, and constant friendship since August 2008- we are old J.Lo. Jordan works for Delta Airlines and you can constantly find him in the air or near some plants spouting some plant knowledge. He and his boyfriend Joel live in Atlanta, GA.
Robyn Taylor
Bridesmaid
Robyn and I are coworkers and friends who both work at a physical therapy clinic in Olive Branch. Robyn came into my life a few years ago when she was going to be attending University of St Augustine as I was graduating. We stayed in contact and became closer after her graduation and subsequent beginning of her career. Throughout the past few years, Robyn and I have grown closer and she has been there from the beginning of Sam and I's relationship. Nothing makes me happier to have her by my side!
Sarah Smith Boles
Bridesmaid
Sarah and I were classmates at University of St Augustine. While in PT school, we became very close and have stuck to it since graduating and becoming working professionals. Sarah is the sweetest and most supportive friend you could ever have on your side and call myself one lucky girl to have her in my life. Sarah and her husband Cody live in Owensboro, KY, have one little girl named Adeline and by the time our reception rolls around will have welcomed to the world baby Daniel!
Sarah Swetnam Roberts
Bridesmaid
Sarah and I met Freshman year during our time as Phi Mu pledge sisters and have been besties ever since! Paige and Sarah were roommates before Paige and I were, and that room was the spot for so many dorm parties, pregames, and avoiding all studying as much as possible. Sarah and her husband Jacob live in Fayetteville, AR and just welcomed their new baby girl Blair to the world!
Teresa Mance Brigagliano
Bridesmaid
Teresa also went to school with Sarah, Katie and I in St. Augustine, FL. She is the kind of "woo-girl" friend you need for every type of occasion. Her sweets game is out of this world, and she is who you need to turn to for any party- anywhere. I am so excited for Teresa to be a part of my bridal party, she has been a constant friend ever since we graduated and I am so glad I was able to accompany her to her first SEC game! Teresa and her husband Brad live in Charleston, SC with their pup Reggie.
Paige Whittle Harroff
Bridesmaid
Paige and I were roommates and besties back when we were both Phi Mu sisters at Ole Miss! Paige is the kindest and most loyal friend who is always down to be silly and can step up when you need someone to have your back! Paige is married to Parker and they live in Charlotte, NC with their handsome new baby boy Whitt.
Brooklyn Schrader
Bridesmaid
Brooklyn and I were roommates with Katie in our last year of PT school. We had the cutest little house across from the beach and we had the best time sharing walls in that place. Brooklyn is fierce but also the most relaxed human being on this planet. Like, so relaxed she missed a final in grad school and wasn't even that worried about it. Brooklyn is an amazing friend to have, and is always on the search for the next great adventure. Brooklyn is currently a Travel PT and is changing locations constantly. Her current location is Nashville, TN.
Mia Josephine Williams
Flower Girl
My sweetest little niece Mia is our flower girl and we are excited to see how cute she is in her adorable outfit!!! She is always such a happy little girl and you will all see how infectious her smile is, it can light up a room!
Matthew Brown
Flower BRO
Matt is my friend from Ole Miss, who I have remained close with since graduation. We have kept each other humble throughout post graduate life, and he is honest and caring to me like another brother. I wanted him to be involved and honored in our wedding and being the flower BRO just fit with our friendship and Matt's easy-going, fun personality. Matt currently lived in Dallas, TX and is single -- layyydiessss!
Margaret Williams
Honorary Bridesmaid
Margaret is my (Ivy's) Sister-in-law and the mother of our niece and flower girl, Mia. She is an excellent addition to the wedding party, mostly because of her patience. She has to possess a lot of it in order to be married to Ivy's brother and put up with all his shenanigans. She lives in New Albany, MS with Cole and is expecting one more little babe in July!
Carolyn Sides
Honorary Bridesmaid
Aunt Carolyn is my (Ivy's) aunt and has been a big influence in my life ever since I was very little. Aunt Carolyn would take me in whenever was needed and would show me so much love and compassion, treating me as if I were her own daughter. It is a great honor for me to have Aunt Carolyn be included in the wedding festivities because she has such a special place in my heart.
Sandy Morris
Honorary Bridesmaid
Aunt Sandy, like Aunt Carolyn, has been an influential and essential other mother of mine (Ivy's). She is kind, loving, gracefully honest, and I could not imagine who or where I would be without her. Sandy is the mother of Sydney, my Matron of Honor, and lives in New Albany, MS with her husband and frequented by her grand babies, which "Mimi" loves fiercely, just as she does her whole entire (very large) family.
Stephen McBay
Best Man
Steve and I met at the University of Memphis and were part of the same fraternity (SigEp, you'll see a trend here). We bonded over being only children, movies, and enjoyed breaking into -- er, urban exploring. Steve is a confident and trusted friend with a similarly twisted sense of humor. Being around he and I usually means staring at us as we laugh at truly dumb inside jokes. Steve and his wife Rocio are currently nomads in his hometown of Honeybrook, PA but hope to move to the NYC area for Steve's job as a press officer for the EPA. Steve and Ro also founded a company called Artezanz, which connects consumers with artisans throughout South America. Steve once lived on cheap tequila and simply lemonade, and he may be doing the same when you meet him at the reception!
Zak White
Best Man
Zak "WhiteFresh" White and I met in college (also in SigEp), where Zak was my "little brother" in the fraternity. Twelve years later, he and I are more like actual siblings than metaphorical college bros. Zak is an incredibly reasoned, driven, loyal, and successful individual whom I enjoy brainstorming with, generally while watching a Grizzlies game where we've shared season tickets for 5 years. Zak is the first person I go to for advice or to share a story. We also co-manage a sports website called The BarnBurner and host a basketball podcast together. In a particularly special moment, Zak got ordained online and officiated my wedding to Ivy in January. Zak now lives in Longmont, CO with his wife Holly and son Weber, both working for Smucker's. Also, he laughs like Mickey Mouse.
Mitch Ashkenaz
Groomsman
I met Mitch at UT College of Law, and we ended up clerking for and starting our legal careers together at Baker Donelson. Though he did his undergrad/drank overpriced mojitos in Miami, Mitch is a Memphis guy as well, having attended Ridgeway HS. Mitch and I became constant lunch partners at the office and helped each other through the rocky beginnings of being young lawyers. AT UT, we played on a few good ultimate frisbee teams, but retired after being dominated by undergrads. We're also Star Wars and Indiana Jones fanatics, so movies are a frequent topic of conversation. Mitch now works as counsel for FedEx in the environmental compliance department and lives on Mud Island with his wife Taryn and two boys (Larry and Irv). He's a killer dad for those two balls of pure energy.
Thomas Harding
Groomsman
Thomas, 6-2, good post-man, great volleyball player. He's was into bands in college I've only just discovered in my early 30s. If you can start an argument between Zak and Thomas, sit back, crack a beer, and enjoy the fireworks. Thomas's humor is as dry as the Sahara, but he's a really dedicated friend and amazing travel consultant who enjoys trips and concerts and camping, especially if he can do all three. If there's a festival or wild trip somewhere, he's my first text. He works as an accountant in Denver, CO and changes jobs ever few years or so when he runs out of vacation time. Taylor his wife and Wilson his basset hound love nothing more than giving him a hard time. Most importantly, as a classically trained musician., Thomas will be playing the violin at our reception.
Kyle Howard
Groomsman
Kyle is a buddy from Memphis and SigEp. But more importantly, he's a friend I've spent countless hours with as a single adult. He was there the night I met Ivy and during the beginning of our relationship. Kyle is a super kind dude, and he's always down for what an evening may bring. He currently works for Keep Tennessee Beautiful and also owns his own business flipping houses. He's a great craftsman and spends his free time woodworking. Kyle knows everything there is to know about Marvel comics despite having never read Marvel comics (which perplexes me to this day). I'm not sure I would have made it through being single in my late 20s without Kyle's companionship. We had many nights in downtown Memphis. Here's to many more!
Jacob Howard
Groomsman
I met Jacob (then known simply as "Howard") in college where we were both, you guessed it, SigEps. Jacob and I also shared a big brother in the fraternity so we were known as twins. Jacob effectively wore long johns with the designated butt opening for an entire semester and would play beer pong in a coon skin cap. We were both Economics majors so we spent much of our time in the same classes, sharing notes and/or textbooks, and trying to get better grades than the other. We also took many roadtrips to concerts or back to his homestead in South Pittsburg, TN for a hike or to spend time with his parents. Jacob just finished his doctorate in Economics and now lives with his wife Lea in DC and works as a private economist, mostly servicing military contracts.
Casey Long
Groomsman
Casey and I met when I recruited him to SigEp after he transferred to UM from Delta State where he'd played soccer. He is a childhood friend/homeschool loser colleague of Zak and Thomas. I've been with Casey through many of life's bizarre twists and turns. Like the time we were hazed at MS State, or when he met his wife Hannah at PCB spring break (a story as great as it sounds). This picture of us was taken shortly before I jumped off a billboard and broke my heel (sorry, mom). He is an incredibly sweet guy who really takes time to continue and foster his friendships. Casey and Hannah and their pups are now in PHX, AZ (though they normally live in Denver, CO) while Hannah works as a travel nurse.
Mason Massey
Groomsman
Mason, a native of Columbia, TN, joined SigEp the same time I did. We became close through the initiation process, particularly after he was in my Jeep Wrangler when I got stuck on the railroad tracks by the University of Memphis. As roommates in the fraternity house for a year and a half, we basically grew up together. These days, we co-host an NBA podcast and text daily about Grizzlies happenings. He's always been and will always be a trusted friend who I would go to for advice and/or a laugh, often getting both at the same time. Mason has opened my eyes to a bunch of new viewpoints I otherwise never would have seen. He and his wife Lindsey currently live outside LA. But they could be eyeing a return to the 901.
Marc Napolitana
Groomsman
I met Marc in Knoxville at UT College of Law. I'm sure our first conversation was about basketball — him telling me how I was and me defending it, I guess well enough to earn his respect. Hailing from the Boston area, he bleeds Celtic green (but is also a Washington Football Team fan, don't ask him about it). We watched a lot of sports, played hours of trivia, watched The Shield, hung pictures of Jordy Nelson and Big Gulp, trekked to UT road games (including an infamous trip to Rupp Arena on Rajon Rondo's coattails). We were roomates for our third year, living in a ramshackle house we lovingly called "The Barn." Why? Because we're animals. Present day, Marc hosts a college basketball podcast at The BarnBurner and practices law at a firm in DC, where he lives with his wife Mary.
Spencer Pope
Groomsman
Spencer and i met at Memphis (yep, SigEp). Though seemingly quiet, probably only because his literal voice is quiet, Spencer is an extraordinarily thoughtful guy. He's also very devious and mischievous. Don't let his quiet exterior fool you, I've been the victim of many of his pranks — for example, he lifted my futon on my bed about 6000 times and left my computer screensaver on some unsavory websites. In this photo, Spencer and I were running our first half marathon. At the end of the race, I tried to fistbump him, and instead he thought I meant we were racing. He torched me and I've never forgiven him for it. Spencer is about to begin his residency as a DO student at ACOM. He currently lives in Florence, AL with his wife Rachel and pups.
Ed Dickenson-Waugh
Usher
Ed is my ogre-sized buddy from Memphis (also SigEp). But he and I met long ago while both playing in drum-line and working at the Bartlett McAlister’s (of which we won’t discuss the atrocities that occurred there). Ed is my music friend, with whom I can discuss weird bands and enjoy 2000s pop-punk. We are also Star Wars fanatics and once won a trivia contest on the subject. Ed also made the similar mistake of going to law school. We spent the stressful evening before Bar Exam results were released together. In sum, he’s the Chewbacca to my Han Solo.
Cole Williams
Usher
Cole is my brother-in-law (Ivy’s older brother). Cole is a musician at heart. Guitar is his instrument of choice, and I’ve been the lucky recipient of an extra Ibanez acoustic he had on hand. We’ve only played together a few times, but I look forward to many more years of jamming. He enjoys building a fire and drinking a cold beer around said fire. He’s also a big kayak fan, and we’ve planned to tackle the Wolf when it warms back up. Cole lives with his wife Margaret and daughter (my niece) Mia in New Albany, MS. We didn't have a picture together so I threw my head on Maxx's body.
Maxx Williams
Usher
Maxx is my brother-in-law (and is Ivy's younger brother). He's currently in the DO program at Alabama College of Medicine and will eventually be a physician in about 27 years (or however long med school takes). Maxx also serves in the Army and completed a tour abroad after undergrad and before his acceptance into med school. He is a really smart dude, and that's particularly evidenced by his love for Rick & Morty, a show that can only be understood by those educated and brilliant. Maxx enjoys lifting/getting yoked (broh!) and being a dad to his chihuahua mix Willie. I really enjoy Maxx's friendship and now being part of his family.