Wedding Party

Melissa Kemish (Honey)

Maid of Honor

Megan is the sister I never had. I knew her since the day she was born and we have been best friends since. From performing dance routines in our living rooms when we were little girls to still dancing the night away. I love her to pieces and am so honored to be her maid (mermaid) of honor

Grant Messier

Best Man

I have known James for a very long time, so it is hard to pin point an experience with him that stands out above the rest. Probably my favorite memory has to do with when we discovered Block Island. James had recently purchased a boat, which for people who don’t know is a boat you can sleep in. He buys it and says “Grant, we are taking this bad boy to Block Island.” I, of course, am all in. So we do some mild planning, but really have no idea what we are both getting into. The morning of the trip Marine Weather tells us there was Small Craft advisory warning. We probably shouldn't have gone. So of course we went! We ended up cruising to Block Island in over 10ft waves, and getting bounced around the whole way there. ...Ask me at the wedding and I can fill in the rest.

Katie Tycz

Bridesmaid

Meg and Katie met back in'92 at St. Anthony's in Bristol. They became fast friends after an evil little boy locked them in the giant dollhouse together during playtime. Since then they have entertained the masses with a rousing rendition of "Row Row Row Your Boat", a spectacular jazz dance recital and great moves on the soccer field. From sleepovers with brownie breakfasts and Yankee Candle Shopping Trips to beach days and vineyard visits, they have created 25+ years and counting of memories. After playing dress up with inventive wedding dresses made of sheets and tablecloths, Katie is now thrilled to stand by Meg's side in her real wedding dress!

Ray "Raychel" Blanar

Groomsman

I was so fortunate to meet Jamie at UCONN in 2004 and we have never looked back! He is one of the most amazing friends anyone could ever ask for with memories that will never be forgotten...with even more to come! Even though I am notorious for causing the boat to break down, somehow he still manages to muster up the courage to invite me aboard! Little known fact : I am the only one on this list with his own personal room at Jamie & Meg's house...The Blanar Suite!

Kelsey McMahon

Bridesmaid

This wedding is all about Kelsey. We met at UCONN while throwing disdainful shade at the sorority sisters. A couple games of beer pong later, we promised to always stay classy. It isn't often you meet someone who can match you meme for meme. Our life is a lot less beer pong and a lot more recipe sharing- basically anything that has Tater Tots in it. Adulting would be boring without this girl.

Nicholas Debboli

Groomsman

Jamie and I have been friends for 17 years. After all this time I still remember how it began: I taught him how to swim!

Aloise Schmitt

Bridesmaid

Aloise introduced Meg to the wonder of boxed wine their first night at UCONN. After discovering their mutual love of Shakespeare, drama and literature classes were never the same. Their fellow classmates were not ready for their 1970s take of The Merchant of Venice...or for the world to be overrun by monogrammed LL Bean bags. Fast forward 8 years and you'll find these two chanting "Rose All Day" while dancing aggressively to New Age Music.

Lee Simmons

Groomsman

James and I met at our kickball league. As I was reffing his game, he realized my hands were not holding an adult beverage. He quickly rectified that situation. It was love at first sight. We became teammates and good friends. We even started our own team together. He's my broseph and I'm thrilled to be the one to introduce him to Meg....yeahhhh buddy.

Kelly Fanion

Bridesmaid

Finally a Fanion - Kelly is the newest addition to the crazy family and cannot wait to bring Jamie into the mix. We met at Hard Rock Cafe in Boston where it was discovered Meg is the best sister to ever walk the earth for picking up her brother and "crush" after a DMB concert just to bring them to Providence and drive back to CT. There's been many a champagne filled night since then with selfies the world will never see. The newest sisters on the block will amaze you with their ability to turn an ordinary morning into an all day mimosa and charcuterie party.

Brian Verderosa

Groomsman

I met James at WAKA Kickball where he immediately began to rib me within about 90 seconds. This is not only acceptable, it’s welcome – only the best can make fun of someone well. The following years have been full of more tomfoolery, likeminded recreation and an appreciation for the finer things, including but not limited to, beer, fireball and fanny packs.

Libby Bush

Bridesmaid

Megan and I first met on a vineyard-hopping adventure to Sharpe Hill and Cassidy Hill Vineyards. Anyone who knows me recognizes that I can be shy when meeting someone for the first time; however Megan was able to pull me out of my shell and in no time had me singing with her to "Can't stop this feeling" and "I wanna dance with somebody." I remember learning quickly of her love of wine and all things charcuterie but also how happy she made my awesome big brother, Jamie. Since that day, Megan has fit so easily into our crazy family and I can’t wait to gain another amazing sister.

Michael Fanion

Groomsman

I met Jamie when my sister decided it would be a good time for her to bring her new boyfriend over to meet the family. Although I thought it was strange that he felt it would be a good idea to wear American flag shorts, an American flag shirt, American flag sunglasses, and red, white and blue beads to meet his girlfriend's family, I must say I couldn't be more proud to have a brother in law that shares my affinity for this great nation. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain

The Mermaid & The Jungle

The Lucky Couple!