Wedding Party
Carolyn
Matron of Honor
Carolyn and I met when we were 15 and performing in Rocky Hill Community Theater's production of Oliver. Since Carolyn was from Rocky Hill, she knew many people but I didn't know anyone so I sat alone. Carolyn invited me to sit with her and the rest is history! We've been there through the ups and the downs together and I can't imagine life without her. From living thirty minutes apart to thousands of miles apart, nothing can ever break us. Remember, I'd do anything for you, dear, anything!
Harley
Bridesmaid
Harley and I met through the UNC Class of 2015 facebook group(that of course I created!) We bonded over our appreciation for Sara Bareilles. When we arrived early to college for Lead On and created our own group, number 21.5, that's what started it all. Freshmen year we were known as a package deal and had the #1 radio show on campus, Blondie and Ginger. Although I transferred colleges, Harley and I still managed to see each other every year. She is the mother to my beautiful Goddaughter, Jinora. Once a bear, always a bear and always my Blondie
Haley
Bridesmaid
Haley and I met in 6th grade but our friendship didn't really blossom until 2018. I vividly remember being in my apartment in CA after recently breaking up with my college boyfriend and deciding to move back to good 'ol Longmeadow. I was putting my make up on and I got a text from Haley asking how I was doing and saying how she was there for me and just a short drive away in Worcester. As soon as I moved back, we were inseparable. Every weekend we were together! From Funky Murphys to matching body suits to countless green tea shots, our friendship was reignited! Haley was there for me during one of the most difficult times of my life. She always will tell it to you straight and that's one of the many things I love about her. Hal, you truly are a lifesaver and I will forever be grateful for you and that random text in 2018.
Kenzie
Bridesmaid
Kenzie and I met at Texas State University in our sorority, Chi Omega in the fall of 2014! I tried being so sneaky in our Big Little reveal but I sent a music fraternity to serenade her so it was pretty obvious that the ONLY music major in Chi O was her big. From the moment we met, we immediately clicked. Countless nights at midnight rodeo with the T's on our hands and random trips to Whataburger, we were always together. I never thought that I would join a sorority, let alone create lifelong friendships within it. Little Bit, although distance makes it difficult, my most fun Texas State memories all include you! Chi O till I die O!
Erin
Bridesmaid
I never thought I would meet someone as obsessed with pink, glitter and musical theater as me until I met Erin. When I visited Texas State University to decide if I wanted to transfer, my friend Joey introduced me his friend Erin. Literally from the moment we met, we were instant soul sisters. I was only on campus for one day but she and I texted all summer. We sent outfits to each other, planned slumber parties for when I got to Texas and could not contain our boy craziness. I planned when I was going to arrive to college just so I could make it to her birthday party. Erin was my first friend at Texas State and we went to all of the parties together, got our nails done together, cried about boys together and of course, went shopping together. I'll never forget all of the cake vodka and our crazy party stories. You taught me to be carefree and not take life so seriously. Whenever I wear my pink stained sequin wedges or my pink Kendra Scott earrings, I always think of Erin. Eat em up, Eat em up, Go cats go!
Heather
Bridesmaid
Heather is my older sister. Over the years, our 13 year age gap has made it difficult but we have always had a special bond. As soon as I was born, she was incredibly protective of me. I was her living Barbie Doll and she'd dress me up in her dance costumes. I'll never forget how she "rescued" me when I was locked in my room and didn't know what to do. As a child, I always thought of her as my hero and someone who I could always turn to, no matter what. I loved visiting her at Quinnipiac for Kids Siblings weekends and eating pizza on the floor of her apartment. She gave me the greatest honor of becoming an Aunt to my wonderful nephews, Mason and Gavin. As we've gotten older and life has pulled us in different directions, one thing that I know will never change is that when push comes to shove, we will always be there for each other. I'll forever be her Peanut.
Alex and Vicky
Bridesmaids
Alex and Vicky are Max's older sisters. Similar to my brother Josh and I, Max and Alex have a 10.5 year age difference and similar to my sister Heather and I, Max and Vicky have 14 year age difference. Max's relationship with his family is one of the many reasons I fell in love with him. Vicky, Alex and Max are truly best friends and it is something beautiful and out of a movie. I am so honored to be welcomed into this family with open arms. As soon as I met Vicky and Alex for Easter, they immediately made me feel welcome. All meals at the Hegde/Russell/Berger house now include homemade gluten free/dairy free options! Through my medical issues, his sisters always reach out to check on me and offer to help in any way they can. I've celebrated Eagle Scout ceremonies, Dance recitals, birthdays, graduations, Easters, Christmas', Thanksgivings and many other family days with the Berger family. Each event, I feel closer and closer to his sisters and his family. When we lost Max, Alex and Vicky's mom, we were all able to lean on each other and I have formed a deep bond with the family. Vicky said it best when I introduced her at my Bridal Appointment. I said "This is my future sister in law" and Vicky corrected me and said "We're not sisters in law, we're practically sisters already." I'm so grateful for my two new sisters!
Anika and Viyona
Flower Girls
Max's nieces Anika and Viyona
Cam
Best Man
Nick
Groomsman
John
Groomsman
Vinnie
Groomsman
Drew
Groomsman
Vikram
Groomsman
Josh
Groomsman
Greg
Groomsman
Mason
Junior Groomsman
Ilanna's nephew
Gavin
Ring Bearer
Ilanna's nephew
