Erin & Michael
Wedding Party
Becky Zick
Matron of Honor
When Becky was two and a half years old her lifelong dream of having the most adorable, precious baby sister came true. While sharing a bathroom growing up did lead to a number of brawls, Becky is now my go-to person for just about everything. No one understands me better or makes me laugh more than my big sister, and I LITERALLY could not get married without her right next to me (she's practically planned the whole wedding haha.)
Sammy Fean
Maid of Honor
Sammy and I met in 7th grade but became best friends in 8th grade after failing at getting paper towels stuck to the ceiling in the girls bathroom until finally realizing that you had to use toilet paper in order to get it to stick. We have been inseparable ever since. The Christina to my Meredith.
Kate McGrew
Bridesmaid
Kate and I also met in seventh grade on a ski trip where she took advantage of my subpar skiing skills and forced me down multiple double black diamonds. Since then Kate has been my weirdest most adventurous friend, who I can do nothing at all with and still be having fun.
Samantha Shaibani
Bridesmaid
Samantha and I met my sophomore year of high school on the soccer team. We instantly became friends due to our extremely immature senses of humor. I can confidently say that Samantha is THE funniest person I know, and the most loyal friend.
Danielle Roarty
Bridesmaid
Danielle and I met in preschool! We went to honeybear daycare together and waited for the bus together on our first day of kindergarten. No matter where life has taken us Danielle and I have always stayed close, and I couldn't ask for a more selfless, generous friend.
Kelly Jenney
Bridesmaid
Kelly and I met in 9th grade in gym class. I thought it was funny that she had two first names. I loved to swim in her pool when no one was home and nap through earth quakes in her basement, and make her grilled cheeses whenever she desires, and I will continue to do that because there is no one else in the world like Kelly!
Giancarlo Ramirez
Bridesman
Giancarlo and I met in 7th grade (as he loves to remind me) by me telling him that I added him on myspace. As I soon as I went over his house and has his mom's cooking I knew we had to be friends forever.
Brian Jacobs
Bridesman
Brian and I met in 7th grade and one time we held hands during a fire drill. Thankfully Mike has graciously accepted my 7th grade ex boyfriend (of 5 days) because he has since been one of my very best friends.
Patrick Wilkins
Bridesman
Patrick and I ALSO met in 7th grade (sensing a pattern here? haha). Our relationship has been founded on the very solid ground of sarcasm and relentlessly mocking each other, but has lasted mostly due to him being such a reliable friend.
Brian Ott
Best Man
I was confident I'd never meet a bigger sports nerd than myself until I met Brian in college. I also was confident I'd never find a guy Erin would love more than myself until I met him. Though there is a small part of me that worries Erin will eventually come to her senses and decide to ditch me for this strapping heartbreak of a man, I couldn't think of a better person to be my best man.
Thomas Rados
Groomsman
Though he was a year ahead of me, Thomas and I impressively went to school together from elementary school all the way through college. He took me under his wing not only during my freshman year at St. Mary's but also during my first big-boy job after college and has been a terrible influence on me ever since. Naturally, he has grown to be one of my very best friends.
Sam Beatty
Groomsman
I've known Beatty since our middle school travel basketball days. Though we were quite awful back in middle school, we managed to salvage our basketball careers by snagging a few intramural championship rings while at St. Mary's. I'm also glad to know that there is a another left-handed golfer out there whose slice is as atrocious as mine.
Kenny Beyer
Groomsman
I met KB my junior year of college after he transferred to St. Mary's and moved into our suite. There is never a dull moment with this man. To this day I can always count on him to have my back - if I told him I was on my way to rob a bank he would hop in the passenger seat with no hesitation. Don't worry though we won't ever do that.
Guy Guzzone
Groomsman
Guzz has been one of my best friends since I met him freshman year of college. Simply put, the man is nonstop entertainment and is always there when I need someone to laugh at (not with). He's been there fore me through thick and thin and is always down to clown. He will always be one of my best friends.
Matt Holdefer
Groomsman
One of the first times I ever met Matt was during a late-night jam session. What can I say - it's hard not to fall in love with the guy after he serenades you. Even though I secretly hate him for how bad he makes me look on the golf course, he is one of the best dudes I've ever met and I'm proud to call him a groomsman in my wedding.
Amanda Nolte
Groomswoman
Though Mandy is my oldest sister, she is the youngest at heart. Her rite of passage as my oldest sister was to be the mastermind behind all of the plots to get me physically harmed when I was a young one. This includes promising to catch me as I would jump off the couch and then promptly moving out of the way and laughing at me as I cried. Thankfully we've come a long way since those days, and she has won me over by bailing me out of potential trouble on numerous occasions (another older sister's rite of passage) and giving me the best life advice. She is the true OG.
Mary Nolte
Groomswoman
Mary is sister number 2 but truly is like the brother I never had. I am definitely grateful to have a sister that actually enjoys sports as much as I do (no offense Mandy and Shannon). Mary was also there to show me the ropes throughout middle school and high school and taught me how to be cool, even though I never learned very well. Thankfully though, most of the people in my life now refer to me as Mike as opposed to "Mary's brother."
Shannon Nolte
Groomswoman
Last but certainly not least, there is my youngest sister Shannon. I have apologized for all of the years of torment, but given she was my third sister (and two years younger than me), she never really stood a chance. I can definitely say that out of all my sisters, she has influenced me the most in becoming the man I am today. She's taught me patience and responsibility, and the importance of knowing that while it is perfectly okay for an older brother to make fun of his little sister, if anybody else even thinks about it they are getting beat up.