Mackenzie & Brendan
Wedding Party
Jill Norwalk
Matron of Honor
Mackenzie and Jill met in college at Roger Williams University in Bristol Rhode Island. They became friends through work-study and eventually studied abroad in Florence, Italy together. Jill and Mackenzie also lived in Boston at the same time and would take weekend trips to go skiing and upta' Maine in the summer. Mackenzie sure is happy that Jill moved to Maine! You can find Mackenzie and Jill skiing, boating and snacking on a perfectly arranged charcutier board. Jill is a boat captain and runs On the Rocks, Casco Bay Cocktail Cruises!
Adam Nelson
Best Man
Brendan's older brother Adam has been the source of great inspiration and torment since childhood. From showing Brendan how to build spaceships out of Legos, teaching him how to snowboard and taking him school shopping, to taking a bite out of any unattended food and the ever-looming winter whitewash. As they've grown so has their friendship.
Mackenzie Hanley
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie A. met Mackenzie P. (now Mack H) when they worked together at the Seagull Shop in the summer of 2005. Mackenzie and Mackenzie were fast friends and even though they have the same name, often get asked if they are sisters. The Mackenzie's have the most fun while boating on any body of water but especially Damariscotta Lake. Things are about to get real confusing when Mack A. becomes the new Mack P.!
Simon Norwalk
Groomsman
"Attention Passengers, this is your pilot speaking, things are about to get bumpy" Simon and Brendan first met at one of the infamous Alna potluck parties back in the late 90's where they were either playing tag, jumping on a trampoline, or playing Jazz Jack Rabbit outside. From there their friendship grew to day trips up to Sugarloaf in Simons parent's Volvo.
Jess Bryant
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie and Jess met through the Junior League of Portland and she is so grateful they did! They have had countless oyster adventures and share the love of the outdoors and all things Maine. Jess currently lives in Bozeman Montana with her lovely boyfriend Todd. Jess works for Costa Sunglasses and is always the go-to with any gear questions! Jess is always up for an adventure!
Alex Brookings
Groomsman
Brendan and Alex met in college through mutual friends and through their love for music. It was Brendan, Brookings and Pat who then enlisted a couple other friends to form their band in college, Easy Company. From playing in seedy college garages, to Orono's Bar scene, to playing up at the Windowmaker at Sugarloaf, Brendan and Alex created many memories between the two during Brendan's extended college stay. After college Brendan and Alex remained close friends.
Britt Bryan
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie and Britt met at UBS Private Wealth Management in the primetime of the Boston Bruins and watched them win the Stanley Cup together (not at the Garden but at The Harp next door, but you get the picture). Mackenzie and Britt connected over a love of Boston Sports and getting out of Boston on the weekends to ski! Britt currently lives in Burlington Vermont and is a Physicians Assistant. Mackenzie attributes most of her skiing ability to Britt as she would have to chase her down the mountain!
Dave Jackson
Groomsman
Brendan and Dave met in high school with Dave being the cooler upperclassman that everyone liked and Brendan being a measly underclassman. After pursuing Dave, Brendan was finally let into the friend circle and they've been thick as thief's since. From driving around in snowstorms belting out Pink Belly, to gobbling around Lincoln County during the Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Crystal.
Kristina Ng
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie and Kristina met in Boston through the amazing Craigslist! They were roommates for a few years while Kristina studied to become a lawyer at Northeastern University. Kristina now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her Husband Eric. Kristina and Eric try and visit Maine at least once a summer and it's the best excuse to visit all the restaurants!
Sylas Hatch
Groomsman
Ol' Sylas Hatch... Hailing from 'NWA' (North Whitefield Area) Sylas wasn't introduced to general civilization until Freshman year. Maybe it was Sylas's feral upbringings that helped form a special bond between him and Brendan, or the fact that he was one of the first kids in the class to have his Drivers permit which led to them becoming fast friends. From Muddy Pond shenanigans, to Marsh and Hog Island adventures, Brendan and Sylas have shared many a poor decision all with a smile on their faces. When Sylas isn't at Olive Garden, you will find as a Commercial Realtor for the Dunham Group in Portland Maine.
AJ Nelson
Junior Groomsman
AJ Nelson, Adam's eldest child is Brendan's first nephew and the one whom Brendan purchased all the inappropriate toys such as: Boomerang, loud recorder, slingshot, and so on. In his new expanded role AJ is a Junior Groomsman, rumor has it that he will dancing the dougie.
Lilia Rozenkranz
Junior Bridesmaid
Lilia was Mackenzie first niece and she was so excited to buy all the cute lil pink girly things, especially a matching pink 'Blackberry'. Lilia currently attends Suffield Academy and enjoys swimming!
Calvin Nelson
Ring Bearer
Move over Frodo, we got a new Ring Bearer! Young Cal is going to be protecting the rock and safely delivering it to his favorite Uncle Bubba' AKA Brendan.
Lindsey Shippee
Flower Girl
Lindsey was born for this job! She is small but mighty and will tell you like it is. She was especially helpful dress shopping with Mackenzie and letting her know when dresses looked 'too itchy'. You will find Lindsey playing soccer or lacrosse, or jumping into the pool or off the back of the pontoon boat.
Patrick Bolduc
Officiant
The Man, The Myth, The Legend. We have no other than Sir Patrick Bolduc hailing from Bangor Maine acting as our Officiant. Brendan and Pat met in College at a House Party on Park st. in Orono. Brendan wearing an ugly Christmas sweater and Patrick being the life of the party they soon became best buds. Pat introduced Brendan to Brookings and they soon formed their college band Easy Company, which created endless memories between all of them. From there the gang moved to Portland where Pat pursued Stand up Comedy. Currently Pat is living in Chicago pursuing stand up comedy and working at Second City.