Bailey & Mike
Wedding Party
Keara Connelly
Maid of Honor
Pronounced (car-uhh). It's Irish. It doesn't make sense with the way it's spelled. Sophomore year of college, Keara responded to my craigslist ad looking for a third roommate. We imediately entwined our once separate lives. After college I moved to NYC and thankfully a couple years later Keara did too! No Hudson River is wide enough to keep us apart. We have been there for each for every step of our adult lives so it's only natural that she's right by my side at the altar.
Charles Stockdale
Best Man
Charles and Mike met moving into Hale Hall at Hobart College during their freshmen year. In the decades since, the entire Stockdale family have become a major part of Mike's life, as evidenced by him being named Godfather to all of Charles' sons. Initially known as rivals, the two eventually found their competition dull, and have became best buds over their many shared interests in art, culture, and Life. They've charted close paths, developing their love of Life through these hobbies and the well known projects they've worked on together.
Heidi Krause
Bridesmaid
Heidi's husband was one of my best friends as kids until I moved to Texas in middle school and we lost touch. 9 years later, Tony contacts me out of nowhere saying "my wife Heidi and I are moving to NYC and we don't know anyone who lives there except you." Truly honored to be the first and last resort... It takes about 5 seconds of talking with Heidi before you'll want her as a lifelong friend. Truly, you should test it out at the wedding. We've only lived in the same city for 2 years but we somehow still manage to see each other several times a year without fail for the last 8 years.
Sam Stebbins
Groomsman
Sam has officially never turned down a single invitation of ours - whether it's getting out of bed to meet up at a bar in another Borough, or driving 7 hours after an international flight to go on a hike. Therefore it only makes sense that we now ask him to be an extra special member of the groom team, serving as Special Assistant to the Maid of Honor in helping facilitate the run-of-show.
Maggie Grymes
Bridesmaid
Maggie and I met in College while at VCU but our friendship really took off in NYC. She is the outgoing, talkative, life-of-the-party that is so opposite from me that it somehow works really well. Both curious and impressed by the way each other operates. She's been on the west coast for 4 years yet I feel like I see her everyday with how often we talk. I do foresee Maggie starting some sort of dance battle at the party.
Alex Kowalski
Groomsman
(Alex) Kowalski is Mike's oldest pal in the party having been friends since their earliest days at Winchester High School. While initially Mike was reasonably skeptical of the new kid from Medford (he didn't want any trouble), looking back at their long lasting friendship is a lesson that you should never judge a book by its cover.
Danielle Monteiro
Bridesmaid
Do not be fooled by her blonde hair and small stature, Danielle is genetically a 50% replica of Mike. They're TWINS. I am very grateful for Danielle's positive spirit and welcoming nature. After moving to Boston and not having a single local friend, Danielle invited us to countless events with her friends. I think I've met all 500 of them.
Brian Carroll
Groomsman
Brian has been Mike's cousin for nearly his entire life. They've lived within hang-out distance (5 to 40 minutes) consistently since childhood, during college, and through the late-aughts/2010s Golden Era of New York City. For over 30 years (!) Brian and Mike truly grew up together through shared formative experiences, social circles, hobbies, and interests (and "lots of cools parties"-Mike).
Holly Babbin
Bridesmaid
Holly was the first person I met in New York. Her and her New York accent and her gold hoop earrings with "Holly" in the center. I couldn't have chosen a better roommate and friend. We spent just about every waking moment together that summer as we explored the city. We reconnected in the Fall after officially becoming Manhattan residents. Somehow 9 years flew by. She is a solid, never wavering, easy-going kinda gal.
Luke Andrews
Groomsman
Luke has remained Mike's most trusted advisor for over a decade. Mike will never forget the first day he met "Stephen" at their first "office 'job'" in New York City; never before had he seen someone with such vitality, rapid wit, and natural business acumen, have such a frugal approach to attire and sustenance. Despite their fierce competitiveness during the work day, a bond was forged over a shared sense of adventure After Hours. While we hope Luke's suit is not sourced from a backdoor off Canal Street for our special evening, we truly would not mind if it were because we know his character and energy will be present no matter the circumstance.
Charlie Stockdale
Ring Bearer
Godchild of the Groom, Charlie Stockdale, will serve in the most critical role of the evening by bearing the rings for the bride and groom.