Matron of Honor
Hayley is Amanda's big sister. Amanda was the Maid of Honor at Hayley's wedding and now it's Hayley's turn. Lots of mitzvahs this year, because Hayley gave birth to her 2nd son in March. She's already an amazing mother to her first-born, Finnley, so the new little dude is one lucky kid. Hayley is an avid reader, lover of Harry Potter & Star Wars, and enjoys building lego sets (both with and without Finnley).
Best Man
Jack is Ryan's dad and Best Man. Let's hear a collective "awwwwww"! Cute, right? Jack, and Ryan's mom Lucy, moved out to California a few years ago to be near their children. Jack has become a bit of a pool shark since the move as the clubhouse where they live has a pool table. Ryan is honored to have his dad stand by his side as he marries Amanda.
Bridesmaid
Bailey and Amanda have been best friends since middle school (you're going to sense a theme for the next 2 bridesmaids). They were choreographers together in their middle school musical theatre group and have been a constant in each other's lives for over 20 years. Bailey is a beautiful piano player, an amazing music teacher, and a wonderful mother to her almost 2-year-old daughter, Aria.
Groomsman
Paul and Ryan's paths crossed throughout their childhood, but they became inseparable friends and bandmates in middle school. Paul has a wide array of hobbies and talents including (but not limited to) sailing, flying planes, horseback riding, salsa dancing, and impeccable marksmanship....kinda sounds like a spy, right? Maybe ask him about it when you see him at the wedding...or maybe don't in case he really is. Sorry, Paul, for unveiling your secret identity.
Bridesmaid
You guessed it, Rachel and Amanda have been best friends since middle school. Actually, they met on the first day of 6th grade in their film class (yes, they went to a performing arts middle school and had a rotation of electives the first year between film, musical theatre, drama, and stage crew - dance was the year-round P.E.). Rachel is a very passionate soul and would do anything for those she loves. She's an encyclopedia of knowledge on many things including Elvis, Cher, Friends, and The Wizard of Oz (among other things).
Groomsman
Patrick is Ryan's brother-in-law. When Patrick isn't helping Ryan move from one apartment to another, Ryan is helping Patrick move from house to apartment back to house. They enjoy watching people eat exorbitant amounts of food on YouTube together and Patrick even taught Ryan how to change his oil. Ryan has promised to change Amanda's oil for the rest of their natural lives.
Bridesmaid
Dori got married March of 2024, so now she's passing the bride torch to Amanda. They have been best friends since the 6th grade. They bonded on a trip to San Francisco when Amanda was singing with the middle school jazz band, and they've been the silliest of friends ever since. Nowadays, Dori and Amanda love to chat about RuPaul's Drag Race, Love is Blind, and the new plants being added to each of their collections. Dori is also a new home owner (no easy feat) and is filling her house with lots of beautiful plants (who wouldn't want to be a crazy plant lady)!.
Groomsman
Chris is Amanda's brother-in-law (and Ryan's soon-to-be brother-in-law). He's an incredibly talented composer and he and Ryan bond through talking about the latest music gear and the music they're each working on. He's a great dog dad to Starbuck (named after a character from Battlestar Galactica, not the coffee franchise) and a loving and supportive human dad to Finnley.
Groomsman
Eric is Ryan's younger cousin. Ryan even held Eric shortly after he was born, and they shared many adventures to Chuck-E-Cheese and Tony's Pizza when Eric was growing up. That was eons ago though, he's a full adult man now. Eric works in Biotech and has lots of hobbies like playing soccer, basketball, and tennis, and he's learning to play the ukulele, piano, and guitar.
Bridesmaid
Tiffany is Ryan's sister and one of Amanda's bridesmaids. Speaking of mitzvahs, Tiffany just had her first child the week before Thanksgiving! She already had some practice with her wild child, Mochi (a 2-year-old Maltipoo) and is showing her natural strengths as a loving mother. Tiffany is a very generous and caring sister/sister-in-law and Amanda is so happy to have her as a bridesmaid.
Officiant
Alyssa and Amanda met and became friends in a kindergarten/1st grade split class. They reconnected in BBG (a Jewish Youth Organization) when Amanda was in the 8th grade, and they've been close friends ever since. Fun fact: they once came in 2nd in a battle of the bands playing the song Build Me Up Buttercup with Amanda on drums and Alyssa on guitar. Although Alyssa has known Amanda longer, she and Ryan have connected over the years making her the perfect person to officiate.