Wedding Party
Selina Guidice
Maid of Honor
Selina & I have been friends since 1998! 27yrs of friendship & we have been by each others side for it all. I would go to my grandparents every other weekend & without a doubt I would see Selina those weekends, we always wanted to be together! We would get into so much trouble but it didn’t matter because we had each other. We would play pretend doctor, teacher, family & we even had a restaurant that we called the busy bee’s, located in my grandparents basement. Once we were teenagers, with phones and cars, we would see each other all the time. When I was at UB, we would FaceTime each other the same time everyday! Now we aren’t able to FaceTime or see each other as often as we used to but Selina is someone I can always go to no matter what, any time of day & for whatever reason. She is my ride or die, knows everything & anything about me! When we were little girls we always dreamed about what our weddings would be like. We made a pack that we would be each other’s maid of honor. I was beyond excited to be Selina’s maid of honor in ‘23. Now that it’s my turn I could not get married without her by my side! She has always been there through the thick & thin. I could not imagine my special day or life without her. Our friendship is something I will always cherish. I can’t wait for another 27yrs of friendship & counting! Thank you for being my bestfriend, my sister, & my other half. There is no one else I’d want to stand right beside me on my special day❤️
Natasha Morrison
Bridesmaid
Aka Linda!!!! Listen Linda Listennn. It’s a medium length story on why we call each other Linda. Yes I call her Linda and she called me Linda. Natasha and I met in 2019 after we had both graduated from undergrad. I went to UB and Linda went to Niagara but our paths never crossed until 2019 when we both worked at this horrible job. We worked there for 4 months before we both left and started at a different job together. We become so close so fast, we quickly realized we are like the same person!! The best friendships are the ones that make it outside of work. The second job we worked together was also for a short time since both Linda and I started graduate school. But not working the same job did not end our friendship. We went to the Bahamas together on a cruise in 2022 and had a blast. Since I moved away I don’t get to see Linda as much but every time I come to Rochester we always get crab legs together. When in Rochester the best seafood boil place will always be juicy seafood🙌🏼. Anyways Linda is someone I can always vent to and go to for advice and I appreciate our friendship. Who knew that a job I worked at to save money to go to law school in 2019 would have lead me to my bestie! I am so excited to share my special day with you 😘
Alyssa Betron
Bridesmaid
Not only are we cousins but we are also best friends! Whenever I come to visit Rochester I always love spending time with Alyssa. She is always down for whatever, running errands, eating or just hanging out! Even though we are cousins she is like a little sister to me. I wish we lived closer to one another so that way we could hang out all the time. Alyssa is the type of person who will always be there when you need them and make you laugh all day long. You can always find us laughing about the dumbest things. She is one of my favorite people to be around and I am so happy to be able to have you by my side on my special day🩷🩷
Aleyna Caglayan
Bridesmaid
For anyone who didn’t know I have a beautiful little sister! We are exactly 6 yrs and 6 days apart! When I was told she was going to be born in April, I wished she was born on the same day as me but 6 days after my birthday isn’t bad lol. Not only are we sisters but we are wifeys!! When we were little we married each other with ring pops. Since then we have always called each other wifey lol. I am so glad to have you by my side on my special day 🩷
Aleiya Als
Bridesmaid
Aleiya and I met when we both joined step troupe, a club at UB. One day after step troupe practice…..And I am not sure why but Aleiya followed Fefe and I back to the dorms. Ever since that day you could always find Aleiya, Fefe and I together. Aleiya, Fefe and I lived together junior and senior year of college. When I was hungry and it seemed like there was nothing to eat Aleiya would make nothing into something. She has the ability to make any kind of concoction taste amazing! Not only is she an amazing cook but also an amazing friend. She is always some that you can depend on and can always make you laugh. Since college I haven’t gotten to see Aleiya as much as I’d like but she is only a FaceTime away… and her FaceTime stories are the best! (they take forever to get through but they are the best). We also got to enjoy a trip to Mexico together and I cannot wait for the next girls trip since I missed the last one 😭. Anyways Als I am glad you followed Fefe and I home that day because I could not imagine my special day without you! 🩷
Afua Kwakye- Berko
Bridesmaid
Fefe was my very first real friend at the University at Buffalo. Her and I met through my roommate freshman year move in weekend! For some reason we instantly clicked and we were always together. We lived together sophomore, Junior and Senior year. Even though freshman year we didn’t live together you could always find us together! With Aleiya too, of course. We always were laughing, making silly videos, singing ( we call it more like serenading ) and living our best college lives. Fefe is someone that I could always go to for help and lean on as a friend. After college we no longer were together all the time but we still stayed good friends! We went to Mexico together ( can’t wait for the next girls trip). Now Fefe lives in NC only 20 minutes away and we get to experience NC together! Who knew that after our first weekend at UB that you’d be by my side on my special day. Regardless I am thankful for you and our friendship🩷
Ayla Guidice
Flower Girl
This little girl is my favorite little girl in the world. I am so lucky to be able to call her my niece. Ayla and I met on 8/8/23 the day she was born. Ever since that day, I have been mesmerized by her. She has the most beautiful smile that is contagious and she is so smart for only being 1 1/2yrs old. She loves to eat and talk gossip! She tells me the craziest gibberish on FaceTime and boy does she spill the tea! 😂 I wish I didn’t live to far way I could be with her more often. But I am beyond excited to see her in her flower girl dress. Aunty Mel loves you Ayla and can’t wait to share my special day with you.
Justin Hurtt
Best Man
Justin is a man of exceptional character, embodying qualities that I deeply admire. He possesses a rare combination of strength and kindness, a genuine heart, and an unwavering commitment to those he loves. He has an uncanny ability to make everyone around him feel valued and respected. He leads by example, demonstrating integrity in every aspect of his life. He's the kind of person who inspires you to be better. Having him as my best man is not just an honor, but a reflection of the profound impact he's had on my life. I know he'll bring his characteristic warmth, humor, and genuine spirit to this special occasion, making it even more memorable.
Nathan Hurtt
Best Man
It’s an honor to have my brother, Nathan, as my best man. We’ve shared a lifetime of memories—countless laughs, inside jokes, and the occasional sibling rivalry—but through it all, he’s been one of my closest friends and greatest supporters. Whether it was growing up side by side, navigating life’s challenges, or celebrating each other’s successes, he has always been there with unwavering loyalty and wisdom. Nathan is not only an incredible brother but also someone I’ve always looked up to. His kindness, humor, and ability to turn any moment into an unforgettable experience make him the perfect person to stand by my side today.
Ryan Parrish
Groomsman
As Mel’s brother, Ryan has been a constant source of support and laughter. He’s known for his kind heart and is always down to watch Marvel, Game of Thrones or Harry Potter. He also knows how to have a good time and party!