Wedding Party
Adriane Harrington
Bride
John Coggshall
Groom
Jaci Stewart
Matron of Honor
Jaci and Adriane met through their mutual friend Jody Finch (scroll down to hear how Jody and Adriane met!). Jaci and Jody were long time roommates in Cambridge MA, and every December Jaci would throw the most epic Birthday Christmas party which is how Adriane met and became best friends with Jaci. Jody also introduced Jaci to her husband Andrew, and they recently married and had baby Jackson in 2025. (Note: if you are looking to make friends at this wedding or potentially meet your soulmate, talk to Jody Finch.)
Kris Friend
Best Man
Kris is John's best friend from Connecticut where they met in high school. They both enjoy competitive shooting and started their journey in marksmanship on the same team. After 20+ years of being on opposite military teams they are now back competing together on the same team for the Army Reserves. Kris and his Wife Aarika live in Trumbull, CT with their three children.
Melissa Harrington
Bridesmaid
Melissa is Adriane’s younger sister by 3.5 years. As the baby of the family, her superpower is everlasting optimism which has fueled her purpose to help people. She and husband Rob have dedicated their careers to public service. They met as local police officers patrolling neighboring towns. She and Rob are thrilled to be expecting a baby boy in May of 2026.
Brian Coggshall
Groomsman
Brian is John’s older brother by 9 years. Like John and their Dad; Brian is also an electrician. He works for Eversource, the local power company and is the VP of the associated electrical union. Brian and his wife Debbie live in Rocky Hill CT with their two children.
Dr. Heather Harrington
Bridesmaid
Heather is Adriane’s older sister by 13 months. Being so close in age, as children most adults couldn’t tell her and Adriane apart. Heather’s career in mathematical research brought her to London, England for grad school where she met and married her classmate, Mariano Beguerisse. They have two boys and recently moved to Dresden Germany.
Jody Finch
Groomsman
Jody & Adriane both attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and for a year worked on the same housing staff as Resident Assistants. Later Jody worked for Adriane’s Dad, Fred, doing IT support for his small business and became a friend of the whole family. Jody and his wife Kim (Bridesmaid) live in Marshfield, MA with their son James and daughter Addison.
Kim Belina Finch
Bridesmaid
Kim and Adriane have been friends since college, they met via her husband, Jody Finch. Kim is a physician's assistant specializing in hand surgery. She and Jody live in Marshfield, MA with their son James and daughter Addison.
James Bowen
Groomsman
James Bowen and John became friends while attending UConn together. He studied entrepreneurship and today runs a digital marketing business. He and his wife Jenny have a daughter, and they live in Richmond, Vermont.
Dr. Becca Harrington
Bridesmaid
Becca is Adriane’s Cousin (their dads are brothers). After completing her PhD, Becca lived with Adriane in Needham, MA while working her first PT job. They survived COVID lock down together forming an eternal bond and lots of inside jokes. During this time, Adriane introduced Becca to the Reading Rifle High Power crew and shortly after Verne Conant from the Army Marksmanship Unit. This has resulted in both a love of high power and the recent announcement of Verne & Becca’s engagement.
Aaron Grimm
Groomsman
John met Aaron while shooting together on the National Guard rifle team about 10 years ago. Aaron and John have become good friends over the years while shooting many team matches together all over the country. Aaron lives in Kentucky with his wife.
Julie McEvoy
Bridesmaid
Julie is John’s younger sister by 1.5 years. Along with John and Kris Friend, Julie also enjoyed competitive shooting. The three of them were on the same shooting team as teens, winning multiple achievements together. Julie earned an ROTC Scholarship at RIT and went on to serve in the Army as a Captain in the Engineer Corps. Julie met her husband Connor McEvoy in ROTC, they live in NC with their two children Penny and Troy.
Aaron Cobosco
Groomsman
John met Aaron also while shooting together on the National Guard rifle team about 6 years ago. Aaron and John have become good friends over the years through John’s mentorship of Aaron in becoming a competitive shooter. Aaron lives in Minnesota with his wife and 2 boys.