Jocie & Riley
Wedding Party
Kristen Bonvan
Maid of Honor
Kristen is Jocie's older sister and role model. Growing up, Kristen created a magical world for Jocie in their own backyard, which to this day inspires Jocie to navigate life with hope, inspiration, and creativity. Kristen has also blessed Jocie and Riley with a beautiful niece and nephew, Kingston and Kyra. Through the years Kristen has always been there for Jocie and Riley in so many ways, and Riley is SO excited to finally call Kristen his sister!
Linnea King
Best Woman
Linnea is Riley’s younger sister. Though their paths diverged as they grew up and moved to different cities, Riley is incredibly proud of the woman Linnea has become and all that she has accomplished. Riley hopes that he has been as good of a role model for her as she has been for him. When deciding who he wanted in his section of the wedding party, Riley felt there could be no better choice than his first best friend. Riley is deeply honored to have Linnea stand by his side as Best Woman.
Caitie Corrigan
Bridesmaid
Jocie and Caitie met in first grade and immediately became inseparable -- continuing the trend through elementary, middle, and high school. They would need an entire website to summarize all the memories they've shared together, but over two decades later it's safe to say they are truly closer to sisters than friends. Jocie and Riley can't wait to have Caitie by their sides on their big day, as she has been since the very beginning!
Jason Pacella
Groomsman
Jason has been a mainstay in Riley’s life since high school. Jason’s move to New York shortly after Riley means that they’ve been able to stay close ever since, hanging out together, working together, even living together for a short time. Equally responsible and goofy, Jason has a positive influence on everyone who gets to know him. Riley is thankful to have such a supportive and steadfast friend.
Grace Houghton
Bridesmaid
Jocie and Grace have been close friends since middle school! They've shared many memories adventuring around Cape Cod as well as visiting each other in NYC and Denver (with many other members of the bridal party)! Jocie and Riley were ECSTATIC when Grace and their other bestie, Chris, got together, and are so happy to continue to be part of every chapter of each other's lives!
Chris Houghton
Groomsman
Chris and Riley became friends in high school, where they bonded over their shared passions for basketball and comedy. Riley and Chris talk frequently to make up for the distance between New York and Colorado, and Riley looks forward to every opportunity for a visit. Chris has become one of Riley’s closest confidants and most valued friends.
Theresa Girardi
Bridesmaid
Jocie and Theresa met during their sophomore years at Bridgewater State University and immediately became incredibly close. They've always shared a love of supporting social causes and of world-travel, and even visited each other during their semesters abroad in Italy and Ireland! Jocie and Riley are SO excited to travel to Ireland this August to celebrate the marriage of Theresa and her AMAZING fiancé, Ryan!!!
Matt Kohler
Groomsman
Riley and Matt met in the drama club in high school, where they spent years costarring in musicals and Shakespeare and meeting up on the weekends for rounds of disc golf. They kept in touch during and after college, continuing to find opportunities to perform and work on creative projects together during the times they were both on Cape Cod. Matt is extraordinarily kind and selfless, and Riley is overjoyed that they have remained friends for so long.
Lizzie Crabb
Bride & Groom's Person
Riley and Lizzie met freshman year at Vassar College, sharing a passion for theater during their time there. They continued their friendship in NYC after graduating, and when Jocie moved to Brooklyn in 2015, she and Lizzie instantly connected. Riley and Jocie are so blessed to have Lizzie in their lives! Anyone who knows Lizzie knows she is the life of any party and the most caring person ever, not to mention the common link between so many incredible people!
Seth Biberstein
Groomsman
Seth and Riley met in college, but really became friends after Riley moved to Brooklyn and found out that Seth and Lizzie lived only a few blocks away. They’ve spent a lot of time together in the years since, and despite multiple apartment changes on both sides, once again live a short walk apart. Riley greatly treasures Seth’s generosity, sense of humor, and love of nerdy pastimes.
Lindsey Andon
Bridesmaid
Jocie and Lindsey met in 2015 after Jocie moved to NYC. Lindsey and Jocie soon bonded over their love of plants, great views, and travel. In the last five years, they've taken trips together to Paris, Italy (twice!), and local getaways to upstate New York and Cape Cod. Whether they've been accompanied by other loved ones or adventuring as a duo, Jocie can't believe how lucky she is to have shared so many amazing experiences with Lindsey.
Julia Sohn
Bride & Groom's Person
Jocie also meet Julia in 2015 when she moved to NYC! Jocie was incredibly lucky to be instantly welcomed into the amazing friend group of Julia, Lindsey, and Lizzie, later to be joined by Laura too! Jocie and Julia love indulging in their shared passions, including oyster happy hours, long days on Rockaway Beach, and late evenings dining on wine and cheese. Jocie, Riley, and Julia all also share a love of sci-fi and Julia's dog, Tetley :)
Laura Dooling
Bridesmaid
Jocie and Laura met through their mutual friendships with Lizzie, Julia, and Lindsey! Laura moved to NYC from LA in 2017, and their friendship grew so quickly and effortlessly that it felt like they had already known each other for many years. They may have lost count of how many brunches, nights out, and nights in they've spent together, but Jocie is constantly counting her blessings in the amazing friendship they share!
Kyra Dawn Bonvan
Flower Girl
Kyra is Kristen and Kian's spunky, smart, and adorable 3-year-old daughter. She has perfected the role of flower girl while performing this duty at the wedding of Jessica and Shawn, Kristen and Jocie's cousin. She knocked it out of the park so hard that she has hinted she may be in retirement, so we cannot make any promises that Kingston won't be performing double-duty at our ceremony. We hope Kyra will come out of retirement for a final hoorah, but we completely respect her decisions as a flower professional.
Kingston Ira Bonvan
Ring Bearer (and Flower-Child Understudy)
Kingston is Kristen and Kian's adorable, joyful, cherub son. Kingston has SO much love to give that we know he will be the most precious ring-bearer ever. He is also prepared to perform the prestigious role as the flower-child if need be, and we are confident that he has the skills, confidence, and joy to fill the shoes of his predecessor.