Kirstie & Matthew
Wedding Party
Liz Sierra
Maid of Honor
Liz and I met while working together at Guess in Los Angeles. It didn't take long before I fell in love with this pint size Floridian. We share a common love for dogs, adventuring, shopping and eating. I am very honored and excited to have her by my side as my MOH.
Connor Wisniewski
Best Man
Connor and Matthew have been best friends since their middle school days. They enjoy spending time together discussing all things Motorsports and attending classic rock concerts. Connor is always one of the first people we see when we touch down in Syracuse. There was no question at all when it came time for Matthew to pick a best man.
Lauren Kelly
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I are first cousins. We have been attached at the hip ever since she was born. Our family has long referred to her as my mini-me. She has quietly been Pinterest planning this wedding for years :)
Cameron Davidson
Groomsman
Cameron was Matthew's first friend in Los Angeles, and is the husband of Kirstie's cousin Jen. They both share a love for sci-fi literature, concerts and motorsport racing. Cameron works in the special effects industry and lives in Santa Clarita with his amazing wife Jen, their young daughter Olivia and dog Holly.
Deniz Cetinkaya
Bridesmaid
Deniz and I met in college at Niagara University. We were teammates on the cheer squad, became fast friends and later roommates for our junior and senior years. She is the life of the party with the biggest smile. There is little doubt in my mind, she'll be one of the first on the dance floor.
Joel Hambalek
Groomsman
Joel has been friends with Matthew since meeting as freshman in college. Joel has a penchant for hunting and enjoying adult beverages. He believes that shirts should be optional and is always the life of the party. Joel is an accountant in DC where he lives with his fiancé Sam and their pup Roo.
Carly Cohen
Bridesmaid
Carly and I met while working together at Guess in Los Angeles. Through the years we have become great friends. Truth be told, she once traded in the Bride Tribe for an opportunity to be one of Matthew's grooms(lady?) Over the next year and a half our weekends will be filled with our usual workouts, brunches and wedding planning.
Chris Einhart
Groomsman
Chris and Matthew met in college through Mike. It didn't take long for them to become friends through their shared passion for cars and pulling off practical jokes. Chris works as a Model and owns a car modifying company. He calls Buffalo home where he braves the frigid winters with his Alaskan malamute, Titan.
Jenny Vazquez
Bridesmaid
Jenny and I are first cousins. I have had the pleasure of watching Jenny grow up and become an amazing young woman. For many years, I was designated co-captain in planning all of her insanely creative birthday parties. I am so fortunate to have her by my side in planning my biggest event yet.
Brandon Hellwig
Groomsman
Brandon has been Matthew's friend since elementary school. Growing up they spent most of their time enjoying the outdoors and causing mischief in Brandon's neighborhood. Brandon is a practicing attorney who currently lives in Rochester.
Kim Reinisch
Bridesmaid
Kim and I also met as cubemates while working at Guess in Los Angeles We are great friends who enjoy a good spa day, a trip to Disney, or a good happy hour. Kim is my trusted voice of reason whenever I need advice. She keeps me grounded and for that both Matthew and I are grateful!
Mike Flohn
Groomsman
Mike became friends with Matthew while studying at Niagara University. There they both enjoyed partying, getting into trouble and occasionally studying. Mike works in property management and currently resides in Connecticut with his wife Joan and son Olen.
Margaret Morgan
Bridesmaid
Margaret is the longtime girlfriend of my brother Josh. My brother and I are incredibly close, which means Margaret has quickly become like a sister to me. She is our designated game enthusiast, ensuring this bridal party is sure to have a good time.
John Gacek
Groomsman
Known as Matthew's personal body guard, John has had his back since their high school days. They both attended college at Niagara and once shared the smallest dorm room on campus. John is an avid outdoorsman and diehard Dodgers fan. John works in the medical field and on his free time can be found on the trails in Arizona with his trusty dog Ace.
Olivia Davidson
Flower Girl
Olivia is the daughter of groomsman Cameron Davidson and Kirstie's cousin Jen Davidson.
Sam Feliton
Ring Bearer
Sammy is the son of cousins Jeffery and Emily Feliton.
Josh Phillips
Groomsman
Josh is Kirstie's younger brother and has been friends with Matthew since the beginning. They both share a fondness for craft beers and attending LA sporting events.