Wedding Party
Rachel Dautel
Maid of Honor
Ryleigh met Rachel sophomore year at the University of Pittsburgh, and the two have been best friends since. Rachel is truly Ryleigh's ride-or-die; always there no matter what, and always willing to participate in whatever chaos they accidentally create together. From plenty of nights out in Southside to spending 2020 together (iykyk), they created plenty of lifelong memories. When Ryleigh moved to south Florida for law school, one of the hardest parts was being so far away from Rachel... so naturally, she eventually convinced Rachel to move there too. Thankfully, they now live 20 miles apart instead of 1000. Ryleigh couldn't be more thankful for Rachel's friendship throughout the years, always consistent and incredibly supportive, and cannot wait for Rachel to stand next to her on her big day!
Jonathan Simmons
Best Man
Kyle and Jon met then they were 2.5 years old at daycare, and somehow they’ve managed to stay best friends through decades of adventures, family vacations, questionable decisions, and even the occasional missing tooth. The two also shared a favorite childhood hobby: teaming up to torture their older sister, Meghan, who somehow survived years of their antics and is probably still recovering. More than a best friend, Jon has always been like a brother to Kyle and someone he’s been able to count on through every stage of life. Kyle also owes Jon a major thank you for opening up his home in South Florida because without that move, Kyle may never have met the love of his life. From growing up side by side and too many memories to count, there was never any question that Jon would stand beside Kyle as his Best Man on the biggest day of his life.
Meghan Brasher
Maid of Honor
Meghan is Kyle's sister, but more importantly, Ryleigh's new big sister - something she's always dreamed of as an only child. Over the years, the two have built such a special bond through girl talk, shared laughs and, of course, teaming up to bully Kyle whenever possible. Ryleigh is so grateful to have gained not only a sister-in-law but someone she truly looks up to and loves having by her side.
Devin Cayton
Groomsman
Kyle met Devin during his sophomore year at Florida State University under what can only be described as very normal circumstances... stranded at the end of a pool party with nowhere to go, Kyle knocked on Devin’s door and asked if he could hang out for a bit. That “little bit” turned into Kyle staying the entire night, and the two have been inseparable ever since. From late-night college adventures and plenty of questionable decisions to surviving adulthood together, Devin has been one of Kyle’s closest friends. While the chaos may look a little different these days, the good times haven’t changed much just now shared alongside their significant others as slightly more responsible “grown ups.”
Dakota Alvarez
Bridesmaid
Ryleigh met Dakota in law school and immediately knew she had found one of her people. Between being fellow Aquarius girls, sharing the same sense of time and somehow always thinking the exact same thing, the friendship came naturally from day one. Dakota has been such a steady, supportive and important part of Ryleigh's life in south Florida and she's incredibly thankful for all the laughs, pep talks, yoga dates, and chaos they've enjoyed together.
Dareon Albers
Groomsman
Kyle met Dareon in high school, but the two became close during college after countless nights at the legendary Hartsfield house. Before long, they decided to become roommates and somehow survived five years, three different houses, and all the chaos that came with it. At 6’7”, Dareon has always literally looked down on Kyle, but that’s never stopped the two from staying close. Even though Dareon is now a Texas boy, they still enjoy the occasional phone call to catch up and give each other a hard time.
Maura Quick
Bridesmaid
Ryleigh and Maura's friendship goes all the way back to kindergarten at Immaculate Heart, proving that some friendships really are forever. Although life briefly sent them in different directions, they reconnected in high school at Nativity and have been inseparable ever since. From childhood memories in the patch to standing beside each other on their wedding days, Maura has been such a meaningful part of Ryleigh's life and always someone she can lean on.
Mason McLaren
Groomsman
Kyle and Mason met while working at Ken's as security guards. While the time working together was short, they reconnected when Kyle moved to south Florida. The two became part of the same close-knit crew alongside Jon and Shannon, leading to endless nights out, plenty of golf rounds, and the occasional competition of "who's stronger"... (Kyle is). Kyle is grateful to have Mason standing by his side and bringing plenty of laughs along the way.
Abigail Mackenzie
Bridesmaid
Ryleigh met Abbey in South Florida, only for them to quickly realize they practically grew up down the street from each other back home. Naturally, they shared their love for the Skook and became roommates. They had dreams of a "hot girl summer" (2H1H) in downtown Fort Lauderdale... but life had other plans. Shortly after moving in, Ryleigh started dating Kyle and Abbey met her now husband - so their single wild girl era was cut just a little short. Luckily, they still managed to make plenty of memories, including Ryleigh standing by Abbey on her wedding day! Abbey has become Ryleigh's little piece of home in Florida, no matter how far away home actually is.
Gordon Stemper
Groomsman
Kyle met Gordon after moving to South Florida, where Gordon was already part of the friend group. The two quickly became close through countless kickball games under the legendary leadership of Coach Shelli, plenty of golf rounds, and an unhealthy amount of competitive drinking, along with turning just about anything else into a competition. Kyle has always appreciated Gordon’s wildly questionable sense of humor and ability to make any situation more entertaining.
Shannon Simmons
Bridesmaid
Shannon is Kyle's "sister-in-law" but quickly became one of Ryleigh's closest friends. At the time Ryleigh and Kyle met, Kyle was living with Shannon & Jon and for months, Ryleigh remained a carefully guarded secret. That was until one day Kyle asked Shannon to go to lunch and quickly mentioned he was "bringing Ryleigh". Shannon was the first friend Ryleigh met of Kyle's, and while slightly intimidating, the lunch date went smoothly. From there, Shannon wasted no time making sure everyone became friends, strongly encouraging (and occasionally forcing) kickball games and group plans. Those forced hangouts quickly turned into genuine closeness, and Ryleigh is so grateful for the bond they've created. She's even more grateful to officially step into her favorite future role: Cioci Rydawg to Shannon & Jon's baby girl.
Travis Sullivan
Groomsman
Kyle met Travis in high school, but the two became especially close during college while spending countless nights at the infamous Hartsfield house. Not long thereafter, the roles flipped and Travis practically became a permanent resident at Kyle and Dareon’s house, thanks to the amount of nights he spent posted up on their couch. From random late-night adventures and plenty of questionable decisions to now catching up about their much more domesticated lives, the friendship has never changed. Even though Travis has also officially become a Texas boy, he and Kyle still share plenty of laughs and always pick up right where they left off.
Haely Sosna
Flower Girl
Haely is Ryleigh's little cousin, but really feels much more like her little sister. Growing up together meant plenty of memories, endless laughter, and occasionally putting their grandparents through the wringer, earning Haely the nickname "hurricane Haely". Ryleigh has always felt protective of her and is so proud of the smart, beautiful young women she's becoming.
Jeffrey Conti
Usher
Ryleigh met Jeff in law school, and he has been a constant source of good energy ever since. He never hesitates to lend a helping hand - especially when it comes to Ryleigh & Kyle's pup, Wesley, who absolutely adores his Uncle Jeff. Jeff is always bringing big smiles, easy laughs and never fails to be an amazing friend. Jeff often third wheels without hesitation, sometimes being mistaken for Kyleigh's child, and is down for just about anything. Ryleigh and Kyle cannot imagine their wedding day without him there, and are especially excited for him to have the best honor of walking Wesley, the ring bearer, down the aisle.
Mallory Sosna
Flower Girl
Mallory is another one of Ryleigh's little cousins who has always felt more like a little sister. From family memories and childhood chaos, Mallory also earned herself a nickname - "Hurricane Mallory" - she definitely kept everyone on their toes growing up. These days, Mallory channels that energy into being an incredibly talented baker, loves animals & Ryleigh couldn't be prouder of the kind, beautiful young women she's becoming.
Nicholas Napoli
Officiant
Ryleigh met Nick in law school, and their friendship got off to an unconventional start after he attempted to solicit her business following a car accident. Despite the rocky introduction, he quickly became one of her closest friends and a steady source of support. Throughout law school, Nick may or may not have benefitted from Ryleigh's outlines and academic guidance, but in return he offered the kind of loyalty and humor that made him family. He's also been there from the very beginning of Ryleigh & Kyle's relationship, immediately telling Ryleigh "he's a good one." Nick and Kyle have since built their own friendship, often bonding over workouts and how to deal with Ryleigh :) Kyle & Ryleigh cannot imagine a more fitting person to officiate their wedding, and are so honored to have him play such a meaningful role in their day.