Wedding Party

Renee’

Maid of Honor

Renee’ is my youngest sister, no we are not twins! We are actually 7 years apart, but regularly mistaken for twins or for each other. For years we fought it, (her long than me) but now we’ve embraced it. Nayno is my baby sis and my best friend. We share a love for volleyball, traveling, coaching, and so much more besides our looks from our mama. I couldn’t imagine having anyone else by my side as I start my next adventure.

Amanda

Maid of Honor/Officiant

Amanda and I have been best friends for 14 years. She is my right hand man and partner in crime. Fun fact, Amanda has literally been there since day 1 of mine and malcs relationship. She has been there through every step, hurdle, and roundabout through the last 10 years that got us to this special day. There is no one else we would rather marry us than our favorite third wheel.

Riley

Bridesmaid

Riley is my younger sister and my first best friend ever. We are sisters, so we have had our moments but at the end of the day we know we got each other’s back for the rest of our lives. I had the opportunity to stand by her side as she married the woman of her dreams, and I love that she’ll be by my side as I marry the man of mine.

Nikole

Bridesmaid

Nikole is the definition of my A one Day one. Our moms grew up best friends, and we’ve carried that on. Nik was my go-to for pretty much everything growing up, she’s always been like a big sis. I can’t thank her enough for always being there for me. I cannot wait to see our kids grow up together one day.

Molly

Bridesmaid

Molly’s that friend that became family. Living down the street, we hung out all the time and she has become my third sister. Between childhood memories and high schools days, to the bar days and becoming dogmoms, she’s been my constant. And like sisters, she’s a forever friend.

Courtney

Bridesmaid

Courtney and I met in middle school. At 7th grade orientation, I saw Courtney and thought.. she could fight.. I’m going to be her friend. Well one conversation turned to years of friendship. Her family opened their door and it became my home away from home. So happy to be having her back through this new adventure.

Sarah

Bridesmaid

Sarah and I met in preschool and then again when we were 15 playing club volleyball. Sarah is that friend that you meet for morning coffee and end up staying there until closing time. She has been a constant supporter and super fan for everything I’d decide to do. I couldn’t be happier she will be there with me through this journey.

Ashlee

Bridesmaid

Ashlee and I met in the 4th grade and have been best friends ever since. Surviving good ole Doyle and Troy together, we’ve stayed close through the years. She honored me to be her son, William’s, Godmother. I’ve loved every minute of watching her mother and him grow. Thank god for Snapchat because I’ve got to see her beautiful face and share work bathroom breaks together everyday.

Alyssa

Bridesmaid

Alyssa & I met playing volleyball for Sage. Alyssa and I hit it off right away as teammates. As a matter of fact, I knew the day we would be best friends forever. It was one night after practice, we were going to made homemade pizza at a fellow teammates house & we didn’t have a roller. We decided to pile up in a car & go to my parents house to grab one. Alyssa had never been to my parents house before & had not know about the iconic cross on our house that my grandpa built years ago. As we are about to pull into the driveway she jokingly says “look at these Jesus freaks” & we all laughed hysterically. Needless to say, we’ve been friends ever since. We share a love of volleyball, coaching, desserts, & the value of friendship. We love to be sharing this special day with her by our side.

Alise

Flower Girl

Nola

Flower Girl

AJ

Best Man

AJ is my best man and one of my closest cousins both in age and in bond. We grew up side by side at 475 and always supported everything one another did. For as many hours as I made him play video games wit me he made me watch “the velvet rope” tour doc wit him. So it’s only right he be by my side for one of the biggest celebrations of my life.

George

Best Man

I met George back in 2008 when we both worked at the subway in Glennmont NY. We were Two greatest sub artists to ever come thru that place, if I do say so myself. From there, our friendship grew into a brotherhood, into him becoming a member of our family. Blood couldn’t make us closer.

Malik

Groomsman

My middle brother and my comedic other half. If we spend too much time together we literally become two of the silliest people on the planet. He played a big role in turning me into the brother and man I am today. We also share the love for basketball. I won’t lie he’s pretty good. Still can’t beat me but.. I love him regardless. Looking forward to sharing this day with him by my side.

Marquez

Groomsman

My youngest brother and my artistic partner in crime. Whenever we put our creative minds together, we are a force of nature. Sarcastic on the surface but beneath that he’s one of the most kind hearted people I know. We love him and love that he can share this day with us.

Tyler

Groomsman

The youngest of the Leppanen children. Also grew up with us at 475. Tyler is an endless well of energy. It’s very hard not to absolutely love Tyler. He’s keeps me young in a lot of ways. A cousin, a groomsmen, but ultimately a brother.

Makki

Groomsman

My older cousin but honestly the closest thing I had to an older brother growing up. I looked up to him in more ways than I can count. That being said, we both loved sports and went to rival high schools, him CBA, I Bishop Maginn, so things were tense during the season. But post season, he’s back to bein my older brother and I love him dearly for influence he’s had on me throughout my life.

Ross

Groomsman

Ross is my older brother and one of the best guys around. I’ve always been able to count on him for anything. He is one of my favorite chefs of all time, and can always throw a good party. Total side note: He has the best driving playlist of all time. RoadTrip’s are always a blast with him.

Patrick

Groomsman

Patrick is my older cousin and someone I’ve looked up to for as long as I can remember. He has always been like a second older brother to me, motivating me to be the best me I could be and kicking me in the ass when I need it. I had the opportunity to be by his side when he married the love of his life and I’m so honored he’ll be up there by my side when I marry mine.

Calvin

Ring Bearer