Lauren & Kyle
Wedding Party
Lauren Esposito (Lieblein)
Bride
Lauren was born and raised in Middlefield/Durham, Connecticut. She is the proud daughter of two Italian families and lives for homemade sauce and meatballs. After high school, she went to Stonehill College outside of Boston and played softball there for 4 years. Lauren loves being active (basketball, softball, soccer, pickleball novice), painting, and anything related to animals and/or being outdoors. She is always down for a big adventure or a cozy night in with her little family, Kyle and her furry son, Cosmo. Favorite memory with the Groom: Traveling all over since day 1 and seeing the world through each others eyes. Our first trip to Europe after a month of dating will always be one of the most special but every country and new place has brought me memories that will live with me forever. Related to the wedding, my favorite memory is when we were at our favorite brewery in Antigua, and Kyle said "hey, I could see us getting married here." --- Let's do this thing, Mi Amor!
Kyle Matthew Lieblein
Groom
Kyle is a FL boy, growing up in South Florida and going to college at the University of Florida. Traveling as a kid with his family gave him wanderlust. Kyle has built a lifestyle around traveling and thrives in the most rugged parts of the world. He’s traveled to over 60 different countries and lives for a life on the road! When he’s not on the road, Kyle loves adventuring, playing b-ball, soccer and tennis. He’s also a massive lifelong Miami Heat fan - if you know, you know.. Kyle has two amazing parents, a beautiful older sister with 2 sweet young kids and an awesome husband named Andrew, a younger brother, and the best furry son - all of which are some of the most important people/pups in his life. Favorite memory with the Bride: Amongst the thousands of memories they’ve built over the last 7.5 years both at home and on the road, is her willingness, after only knowing Kyle for a few weeks, to join him on a 3+ week European adventure through Latvia, Austria and Germany. That trip built the foundation for who they are today and made them very close, very fast. All of their memories with Cosmo, even the most simple of days, are at the top of the list too!
Audrey (Biesak) Salafia
Matron of Honor
Audrey is Lauren’s soul sister and one of her very first friends. They will be exchanging the honor of Lauren being Audrey's Maid of Honor at her wedding in July of 2021 and now Audrey will be her Matron of Honor. Fun fact: - Audrey is a baller and can beat anyone at this wedding in a game of 3-point shooting. State champs 2012 baby. - She is also a lover of iced lattes, sunsets, music, and fun days in South Carolina with her sweet son and husband, Crue and Isaiah. Favorite memory with the Bride: "Our friendship became stronger because of being teammates for so many years!"
Andrea (Braga) Scott
Bridesmaid
Andrea is another one of Lauren's day-one friends since middle school. Fun fact: Andrea was with Lauren during the exact moment she met Kyle at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Lauren was captivated by him and wouldn't stop talking about him... clearly eager to get to know him more. From that moment on, she knew he was going to be someone special. Favorite memory with the Bride: "Within this vast collection of memories that I have with Lauren, some moments stand out more than others, not just for their immediate joy, but for the significant chapters they later introduced in our lives. When Lauren and I bumped into Kyle and his friend at a pool party in Vegas, it was the start of a beautiful journey for Lauren, one that I was fortunate to witness from the very beginning. This memory holds a special place as it not only signaled the beginning of a beautiful relationship but also allowed me to observe its growth and evolution over time. I've been there for the big moments, the small moments, and sometimes, the life-changing moments, without even realizing their impact at the time."
Kara Levine
Bridesmaid
Kara (Kar) is Lauren's day-one friend since the age of 4. Fun fact: Lauren and Kara haven’t lived close to each other since high school but Kara just moved 10 minutes from her and Kyle! Her favorite fun fact is that her fingers are double-jointed to the point where she can balance a quarter in the middle joints of her fingers (taking requests at the wedding!) Favorite memory with the Bride: "Some of my fav memories of Lo and I are playing recreation basketball and t-ball when we were 4/5/6! These are some of my first memories I have and GRATEFUL to have had them with Lo! My other fav memories of us as teens/adults might have to stay a secret😂"
Ali (Lieblein) Arias
Bridesmaid
Ali is the sister of the Groom and Lauren's future Sister-in-Law. She is also the loving mother of the Ringer Bearer, Landon, and Flower Girl, Lily. Fun fact: Ali can figure skate! Unfortunately there won't be an ice rink at the wedding for her to show-case these skills. Favorite memory with the Bride: "Being a bridesmaid on my special day ♥️"
Stacey (Fumiatti) Malcolm
Bridesmaid
Stacey is one of Lauren's long-time friends. Fun fact: Lattes, red wine, and a good book are Stacey's love language. Stacey has lived in multiple states and cities now with her husband, Billy, who is in the military, and her son and daughter, Nathan and Madeline. Kyle and Lauren met for the FIRST TIME on Stacey's bachelorette party in Las Vegas. Thank you, Stacey and Billy! Favorite memory with the Bride: "SUSHI BURRITO (if you know, you know 😂)"
Kayla (Votto) Wishart
Bridesmaid
Kayla is a high school friend of Lauren's from multiple teams most especially travel softball. GO TIDES Fun fact: Kayla has a very good boy (English Cream retriever) named, Humphrey. He is so cute that it's tempting to post a photo of him instead of her here. Favorite memory with the Bride: "The countless softball and soccer games where we played side by side, forming an unbreakable bond. You were not just my teammate but my right-hand woman. What made those moments unforgettable was our dads being too afraid to correct us or coach us because we’d get mad so they had to switch and Ron would give Lauren coaching tips and John would give me coaching tips because there was less likely a risk of them being yelled at :)"
Ryan Lieblein
Best Man
Ryan is Kyle's built-in best friend and brother and will stand by his side as his Best Man. Fun fact: Ryan has been to over 35 countries! Like brother, like brother. Favorite memory with the Groom: "My favorite memory is Kyle and Lauren moving to Los Angeles to live out the Cali dream (and of course to be closer to me) and going to the best concerts, raising our dogs as best friends, going on some epic road trips and every moment in between."
Andrew Arias
Groomsman
Andrew is Kyle's brother-in-law and the husband of Bridesmaid, Ali Arias, and father of the ring bearer, Landon, and Flower Girl, Lily. (Also pictured, is their good boy, Raleigh) Fun fact: Andrew could eat ice cream for every meal. (AMEN!) Favorite memory with the Groom: "Riding bikes down the mountain on Catalina Island for Kyle's 30th"
Matthew (Matt) Goldman
Groomsman
Matt is one of Kyle's day-one friends from college and lived with him after they graduated in NYC. Fun fact: Matt mixes some mean tracks (MMF). Favorite memory with the Groom: "Late nights on the East Village rooftop"
Christopher (Chris) Olech
Groomsman
Chris is one of Kyle's all time best friends. GO GATORS Fun fact: Chris played baseball with a guy who played with a guy (Johnny Damon) who played with Derek Jeter. Favorite memory with the Groom: "Trekking with Kyle and Lauren all through the Tetons on your way to pick up Cosmo. Neither snow nor power outage nor flat tire could stop you from getting to your good boy! Hoping peanut butter & jelly haircuts catch on with the Wyoming and Montana locals soon."
Thomas (Tommy) Carsello
Groomsman
Tommy is one of Kyle's best high school and college mates. After graduating, they lived together in NYC. GO GATORS Fun fact: From 2009-2014 I was known state-wide as the best FIFA player in Florida. Favorite memory with the Groom: “Before their first date at a US men’s soccer game, Kyle (my roommate at the time) was trying on a few shirts. I thought he was going to pick one to wear, but he proceeded to bring multiple, with a plan to change out of certain shirts mid-date if he got too sweaty. I guess it worked out!”
Grant Halperin
Groomsman
Grant is a day-one high school friend of Kyle's and they went to the University of Florida together. GO GATORS Fun fact: Grant DOES NOT like the Miami Heat, and yet he has been able to maintain a lifelong friendship and brotherhood with Kyle. Against all odds! Go Pistons! Favorite memory with the Groom: "There are too many great memories to count, but I'd have to go with Kyle and I going hang gliding in Interlaken, Switzerland and jumping off a mountainside cliff together with no parachutes in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Thankfully, we survived."
Erik Johnson
Groomsman
Erik is a long-time friend of Kyle's since high school and college. GO GATORS Fun fact: Erik has never lost a game of 1v1 basketball to Kyle. (We need to poll Kyle for comment). Favorite memory with the Groom: "So many to choose from. My first trip to Europe was with Kyle. From canyoning in Switzerland to music festivals in Sweden to coffee shops in Amsterdam, it was a trip I'll never forget."
Joseph (Joe Lou) Oliveri
Groomsman
Joe is the first friend that Kyle made in high school and they went to college together. GO GATORS Fun fact: Joe can always get a reservation at Dorsia (or anywhere for that matter) without fail Favorite memory with the Groom: recreating the rooftop scene from "The Hangover II" in Bangkok, Thailand at the Lebua Hotel
Matthew (Matt) Frank
Groomsman
Matt is a long-time, childhood friend of Kyle's since middle school.
Richard (Richie) De Brigard
Groomsman
Richie is one of Kyle's day-one friends from high school and college. GO GATORS