Korey & Angela
Wedding Party
John Flading
Best Man
Long-time Best Friend and Half-Brother of the Groom (...JK, we used to tell people we were half-siblings when they commented how much we looked alike in school way back when). What else can be said about my first– and second–time Best Man... John has been with me through thick and thin, helped me be more outgoing than my natural introverted self could have ever been without his friendship. He brings out the best in me, pushes me outside my comfort zone with his humorous antics and we've had a lot of fun together over the years – truly the third brother I never knew I had. Father of a great kid Luke, who sadly towers over me now. John is a zany man and a big kid at heart, but a truly loyal friend and mentor through-&-through. Thank you to Kellie & Rachel (our sisters) for that introduction.
Brian Wray
Best Man
An unlikely pairing – A great friend of the groom who met one another through their first wives, who were best friends. Then decided it was better to keep this friendship over their first marriages. Brian is that grinning dude that is a friend to everyone, and has an infectious way of making things a good time. Always putting others before himself, this easy-going guy, is a hard worker, owner of a thriving roofing business, American Quality Construction – not a shameless plug – I designed his company logo, and am honored to still see it worn by his employees, family and friends to this day. Brian has stepped in to help with my harebrained renovation schemes whenever I'm falling behind (Kurtis also knows the feeling). Loving father of our Godson and ring bearer, Zach & husband of Jess Wray.
Kenneth Downey
Groomsman
Oldest Brother of the Groom. At 16 years older than Korey, Ken is the oldest brother of the Downey clan. He has recently taken an early retirement from a career at the Ford Stamping Plant. An avid traveler, he has a knack for connecting with anyone he meets! Never known for his punctuality (sorry, Kenny, couldn't resist!), he always shows up when his friends and family need him the most!
Kurtis Downey
Groomsman
Also an older brother of the Groom. Growing up together as the youngest two of the Downey clan, Kurtis and Korey were often mistaken as twins! While their lives have taken them on different paths, they are much closer today than they were as rough-housing childhood foes. Korey is proud of his brother's career as a Physician Assistant, and thankful he is still willing to help him out as a weekend renovation specialist.
MyQuan Jackson
Groomsman
Nephew of the Bride. Angela met MyQuan, of course, when he was just moments old. Korey has also been a part of most of MyQuan's life... from the time that he was a stubborn and rambunctious toddler being bribed to eat just "two more bites" of his food at his favorite pizza buffet. He's still just as stubborn now as he was then, but he's (usually) a little more willing to eat his pizza. The youngest groomsman (and arguably the most handsome!)
Anthony Eldridge
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride. God gifted Korey with 5 siblings, a mix of brothers and sisters. Angela wasn't as lucky, having no blood-born brothers. Angela got more than she could have ever asked for in a brother (and Korey in a brother in law) when her family met Anthony! He is her protective, goofy, "little" brother!
Elizabeth "Ellie" Bocchino
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride. At three years older than Angela, Ellie forged a path through life and Angela was quick to follow. The first to head to Buffalo for college and the first to make Buffalo her forever home. The first to major in special education and the first to leave her career in special education for a more fitting career. Ellie and Angela may be almost 150 miles from the small town they grew up in, but they've managed to settle into houses less than a mile and a half apart! From checking on our dogs, chauffering Angela to appointments, or helping Angela try on dresses, Ellie is always ready to support in any way she can.
Jessica McIlroy
Matron of Honor
The Bride's first true and longest lasting friendship! From before they even entered kindergarten, to today, Angela and Jessica have celebrated many moments together over the past (we won't say how many) years! Favorite memories include learning to play clarinet together and countless marching band practices, competitions, and trips as well as growing up in church school and youth group together. Angela is honored to have Jessica by her side for this big day!
Corinne Brady
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride. Corinne and Angela met during grad school. Admittedly not the best of friends from the start, Angela quickly realized what an amazingly talented person with a heart of gold Corinne really is! Corinne and Angela's friendship got each other through some of the best and worst teaching experiences. Our day wouldn't be complete without Corinne as a part of it!
Erin Goodfellow
Bridesmaid
Erin and Angela met their first week of Freshmen year at Daemen College when they were both signing up for Drama Club: Angela behind the scenes and Erin as a star! While most of their time at Daemen revolved around "drama" their friendship never did! Erin's kind-hearted, down-to-earth nature is one of the things Angela loves most about her! Besides Korey, Erin is the non-family member who put up with living with Angela the longest! Choosing to live together from Sophomore to Senior year, and even in the same apartment building after graduating, Angela and Erin share a special bond and we knew she had to be a part of our day!
Jennifer Sutliff
Bridesmaid
Jennifer and Angela became fast friends when they met on the Maid of the Mist during Freshmen Orientation at Daemen College, and the rest is kind of history! While Angela and Jennifer did lose touch for a time, they found each other again just when they needed their friendship the most, and, despite distance, have been "inseparable" since. No matter what the topic, Angela knows that Jennifer is "her person"... the one she can say absolutely anything to and never feel judged! Jennifer is an irreplaceable part of our lives and of our big day!
Jessica Wray
Bridesmaid
Jessica is, without question, Brian Wray's better half! Angela met Jessica when she started dating Brian, and, given how close Korey and Brian are, she knew she had better love her! No worries, she is super easy to love! After knowing Jess for only a short time, Angela found herself picking out "the perfect birthday card" for her months before her birthday and asking Brian if the relationship was going to last, because she knew she was growing attached! Thankfully, it obviously turned out well for all of us! Much like her husband, Jess is the girl who will do anything for anyone, and we adore her for that! Angela is so happy to have Jessica as her "sister wife" and bridesmaid!