Lauren & Michael
Bridal Party
Cassie Ardern
Bridesmaid
Cassie and Lauren met first year of UVa after joining Alpha Delta Pi together. They quickly fell into the same group of friends and began spending more time together! During Second Year, they became inseparable and could be found haunting the same spots together around grounds. Since then, Cassie has proven to be a steadfast and constant friend in Lauren's life as they have graduated, begun careers, and experienced life and the world together. When Lauren and Michael met, Cassie quickly became friends with Michael as well (we are talking days into the new relationship). It is not often in this world you find someone as true and steadfast as a friend that Lauren & Michael have in Cassie and they are honored to have her stand beside them on their wedding day.
Mary Elizabeth Blount
Bridesmaid
Mary and Lauren met the first day of move-in at UVa, and as they say, the rest is history. The two lived together during their Second Year and Lauren could be found at Mary and Kendall's apartment Third and Fourth Year on any given day or night. Through their years of friendship, Mary and Lauren have traveled all around together and strengthened the same friendship that began that fateful day on Echols 3L in 2014. As Mary moved to New York City to begin a new career and Lauren completed her Master's and began teaching, they have remained as close as ever. Mary has proven not only the genuine, kind, selfless friend that every person desires, but she has been a rock and the biggest support system Lauren could ever ask for.
Ashley Newman
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Lauren met in early 2015 when Ashley came to visit a friend of Lauren's at the University of Virginia. Once Ashley enrolled in the University the following fall, they grew to be fast friends and would become sorority sisters and later, Big & Little. Since then, they have celebrated highs and lows, graduations, moves, and all of life's exciting moments together. Ashley is truly the little sister Lauren always dreamed of having. Michael & Lauren are so thankful for all of the memories they have with Ashley and are so happy she is going to be standing with them as they get married!
Kendall Dalkiewicz
Bridesmaid
Kendall and Lauren met sophomore year of high school in Virginia when Lauren returned from Hawaii. We moved through high school together and onto the University of Virginia together in 2014. Kendall and Mary lived together the last two years of college and Lauren could be found at their apartment constantly. We have traveled together, laughed together, cried together, and truly become adults together. Kendall is a selfless and true friend who Lauren is so thankful has grown with her over the last decade.
Andrew Guerci
Best Man
Andrew is one of Michael's two brothers. The two have been best friends from the beginning and have always been close. There was no one more fitting than Andrew to be the Best Man. Michael and Andrew spent all of their younger years playing sports and doing other outdoor activities together. Despite Andrew being younger, it was rare for them to not be involved in the same activity. Andrew graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Business at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He is pursuing a career in Real Estate.
Brett Siegel
Groomsman
Brett and Michael were teammates, roommates, and great friends in High School at Fork Union Military Academy. During their junior and senior years they became good friends. Their close friendship continued past High School and they frequently visited each other during their college years. We are extremely excited to have Brett in our wedding. Brett is a graduate of James Madison University, and is currently studying to become a Dentist at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Russ Garver
Groomsman
Michael and Russ have been best friends since 8th grade when they met at Fork Union Military Academy. Their close friendship continued through High School. Michael and Russ were roommates and teammates on the Track and Field team. As Russ began his service in the Navy & Michael entered UVa, they would make trips to visit and explore their new stomping grounds. Russ recently ended his active service in the United States Navy and recently moved to the Wilmington, NC area. We are excited to have Russ at our Wedding.
Josh Meador
Groomsman
Josh is Lauren's younger brother and has been her constant friend since birth. Lauren & Josh got the opportunity to grow up around the United States due to their dad's Navy career. From the beaches in Hawaii, to the parks of Virginia, they have explored and learned together. Josh is a caring and a wonderful brother. He is currently studying to become a NASCAR mechanic in the Mooresville, NC area.
Jacob Meador
Usher
Jacob is Lauren's youngest brother and has always been Lauren's little "baby". Jacob has been resilient and responsible his entire life and is a wonderful little brother. Jacob is graduating early from High School in December and will begin studying EMS Emergency Medicine.
Christopher Guerci
Usher
Chris is Michael's youngest brother. We are so happy to have him as one of our ushers. He has been a huge part of Michael's life and he is a great brother. Chris is currently enrolled at St Thomas Aquinas College where he plays on the Sprint Football team.