MaryHope & Nicholas
Wedding Party
Colleen Gardner
Matron of Honor
Colleen is MaryHope's older sister! They've been through almost everything in life together: dancing in the kitchen, skating in the neighbors backyard, visiting each other in cities across the globe. MaryHope was Colleen's Maid of Honor in August 2024 and Colleen is excited to do the same!
Ronald Johnson III
Best Man
Tripper and Nicholas first met in the fifth grade where all they shared with each other was one sentence. This grew to a few more sentences overtime and blossomed into a great friendship through high school and eventual roommates in Wakefield Massachusetts. They have shared many laughs, experiences, and have been great friends. Tripper is a talented musician living in Sommerville, MA.
Nikolas Argentinis
Groomsman
Nik and Nick met each other in middle school and reconnected during their respective freshman years in college. They lived with each other (along with Tripper and Maria) in Wakefield Massachusetts until Nicholas and MaryHope moved to Colorado. He currently lives with his fiance Maria down in Savannah Georgia building their home together.
Rachel Burke
Bridesmaid
Rachel is MaryHope's cousin. Less than a year apart in age, they grew up together and continue to be as close as sisters. She always has a song recommendation and a good joke on deck. Rachel is living in Boston, MA.
Jordan Burt
Bridesmaid
Jordan and MaryHope met freshmen year at Assumption College on the rowing team. They moved in together junior year and lived together until MaryHope and Nick moved to Colorado in 2022. Jordan is currently getting her PhD at Clark University in Worcester, MA.
James Elliott
Groomsman
James and Nick met in college, worked at W.B. Mason together, and are both avid golfers. James is always available for a phone call, averaging 1 hour per call with Nicholas. He kept MaryHope and Nicholas company via phone during their drive through Nebraska on their way to Colorado, roughly 3 hours long! James currently lives in Portland, Maine with his wife Maddie (Nick was the officiant for their wedding).
Patrick Keane
Groomsman
Nicholas and Patrick were randomly chosen to be roommates during their sophomore year at Assumption College and instantly became friends. Fun fact, their dorm room was directly above MaryHope's and she used to call the RA on them for noise complaints. He is a tech mastermind and decided to rename Nick and Mary's cat from Nimby to Kevin. Patrick currently resides in Allston, Massachusetts.
Steven Neff
Groomsman
Steven and Nick first met in elementary school on the playground. Nick used to go over Stevens house almost daily and was a groomsman for his wedding with Nicole. They are as close as brothers. Steven lives in Bourne, Massachustts with his wife Nicole, three dogs, and two cats.
Sadie Swap
Bridesmaid
Sadie and MaryHope met before they were born and have been friends ever since. Sadie is a photographer, graphic designer, and avid volleyball player living in Providence, RI.
Eric VanLaarhoven
Groomsman
Nicholas and Eric met their sophomore year in college. They lived with each other senior year at Assumption (shout out 6G!) and asked MaryHope if he would be invited to the wedding. Somehow he knew five years ago today would happen. He resides in Allston, Massachusetts.
Karol and James Gardner
Mother & Father of the Bride
Karol and James have been married over 30 years. Now that both daughters have flown the nest, Karol is a dedicated athlete who races triathlons and is currently running a race in every town in CT. James can be found on a boat or in his workshop making bowls. Both their spirit of adventure and love of a schedule is instilled in MaryHope. Look for them on the dance floor!
Claudia Sears
Mother of the Groom
Claudia is the Mother of the Groom, and has been his greatest role model. Claudia is a teacher in the Dennis Yarmouth school system and a lover of history, a member of the Bourne Historical Society, and enjoys music from around the world.