Wedding Party

Mikayla McCarthy

Bride

Carolyn Raneri

Maid of Honor

Carolyn and I met move in day of our freshman year of college. She was the absolute best person to live with! We have had so many fun times and the only disagreement we’ve ever had is whether to go to Taco Bell or McDonald’s. She was the first one I confided in that I actually could see myself marrying Ray. She always has my best interest at heart!

Ali Mahon

Bridesmaid

Ali and I met at Westfield State University. We instantly became best friends! We enjoy dressing up and going out or skiing down the slopes together. Ali is the person who will cry with me when I have a problem and then celebrate with me with every success! She is so fabulous.

Giana Interbartolo

Bridesmaid

Giana and I met at Westfield State University in our freshman year English class. We quickly realized we trusted each other and have been telling secrets ever since. Giana and I like to have long talks about life and laugh at puns and other nerdy jokes.

Alex Tullock

Bridesmaid

Alex and I were both majoring in Special Education at WSU she and I got close outside of the classroom when her and her friend group would come to our college house for parties! She is my go to person professionally and when I need help balancing everything.

Megg Forbush

Bridesmaid

Megg and I played soccer together when we were really young and re connected through mutual friends in High School. We were boy crazy teens who laughed at sarcastic humor that only we understood. We still laugh our way through all the challenges.

Briana O’Brien

Bridesmaid

Briana started as a para in my classroom and quickly became my closest friend in the new area I was living. From being my gym buddy to nights out in downtown Haverhill I am so thankful fate brought us together to be best friends forever!

Cassie Massie

Bridesmaid

Cassie is my cousin! We have shared so many good times! We shared secrets in whispering voices at sleepovers at my Nanny’s house. She showed me the world of make up as I let her give me make overs at family parties. We always would describe our perfect wedding to each other and I’m excited to have her help me make my dreams a reality!

Christina Ducas

Bridesmaid

My lovely cousin! Growing up she dragged me outside to look at bugs and nature which I was not a fan of but it made me a more balance person I think that’s the thing I’ve always loved most about Christina! She helps me go outside of my comfort zone. Christina also will help me giggle all my nerves away while also being the best hype woman ever!

Brittani Phillips

Bridesmaid

My future sister-in-law! The only sister I’ve ever had! Brittani knows the world of weddings inside and out I am so happy to have her help me navigate the wedding scene. She has loved me unconditionally since I started dating Ray.

Holly DiBella McCarthy

Mother of the Bride

My mom is my best friend and best planner in the world!

Kevin McCarthy

Father of the Bride

My dad is always there to remind me “don’t sweat the small stuff and it’s all small stuff” I will need that over this next year with all the moving parts that go into planning a wedding!

Raymond Phillips

Groom

Cam Olsson

Best Man

As described by Ray as the best friend ANYONE could have… Cam and Ray met at middle school by the busses and then they became close with each other through a mutual friend later on. One day Cam came to Rays house and asked to hangout and then they were fast best friends and shortly they became roommates for 3 years.

Amanda Bayard

Best Woman

Amanda and Ray met in 2nd grade. They used to play “boys vs girls” at recess. They were each the leaders of their respective genders. In adult years Amanda has always been fiercely protective of Ray and the best friend he could have.

Jonah Phillips

Groomsman

Jonah is Rays little brother. Because of the age difference they have Ray has always acted as a mentor for Jonah. Ray loves Jonah more than anything in the world.

Kyle Brown

Groomsman

Ray met Kyle through football when they were in elementary school. They were in a band together and had a common love of football. Ray is Kyle’s daughters godfather and every Sunday they would get together make food and watch football for many years.

Craig Surber

Groomsman

Craig and Ray met through skateboarding. This common interest led to other common interests such as music and girls.

Willie Grifiths

Groomsman

Ray and Willie became close in 6th grade as they had a class together. Willie was part of the band for like a day. Willies house was the hangout spot for Ray’s group of friends.

Grady Young

Groomsman

Grady is like a brother to Ray. Their moms are best friends. They have always been in each other’s lives. In adult years they backpacked through Oregon on an unforgettable trip.

Joe McCarthy

Groomsman

Joe is Mikayla’s oldest brother and Ray and Joe became fast friends over family gatherings sharing secrets and peanut butter whiskey.

Brendan McCarthy

Groomsman

Brendan is Mikayla’s brother! Ray met Brendan when Brendan was just in high school and saw Ray walking home and asked to give him a ride. They traveled in the same circles with Brendan being best friends with Willies older brother and Brendan being extremely close with Rays sister.