Elizabeth & Michael
Wedding Party
Bridget Lorentzen
Maid of Honor
Bridget and I have been best friends since the middle school days! We've shared so many experiences together and without a doubt, Bridget is one of the most genuine, kindhearted, and fashionable people I am so lucky to know. Bridget made a big move up to Boston, MA a few years ago, but we always can pick up right where we left off! I've gotten to explore Boston with her and she's made several trips back down to Virginia! We have shared a lot of laughs throughout the years and I am so looking forward to having Bridget by my side during Mike and I's big day!
Taylor Dudley
Matron of Honor
Taylor and I started our friendship way back in the 8th grade when we both joined our local high school's JV Field Hockey team. She is a very special friend to me. We've experience living together in Charlottesville and have made so many special memories. She knows exactly how I like things, knows how to plan any event. ( aka wedding suggestions, bachelorette festivities etc...) hehe ;). I loved being apart of her special wedding day and I can't wait to have Taylor be by my side!
Amy Crane
Bridesmaid
Amy is my Sister in Law! She is the sister I've always wished for! She is a mom to my beautiful nieces, Emma and Audrey and I admire her duties as a wife, mom, and teacher; she makes it look easy! She is so hard working, funny, and knows how to have a good time! I am thankful to have her in my life as she is a wonderful sister and I am looking forward to having her by my side during Mike and I's wedding day!
Alicia Brear
Bridesmaid
Alicia and I met in 2014 when we both started at UVA Medical Center as "fresh out of school" Registered Nurses. We learned fast we'd found a special friend in one another. Alicia has been my travel buddy; we've explored Punta Cana, Bahamas, Hawaii, St. Louis, San Francisco, and NYC together! Lots of memories shared there; such as realizing at the ticket counter for our flight to Hawaii that we were at the wrong airport!! Somehow we made it to the correct airport in time. Alicia is selfless, witty, and truly a wonderful friend. She is expecting Baby Brear 07/2021 so she many have other duties come Mike and I's wedding day, but regardless, she'll still be apart of our day in some way!
Meghan Talbert
Bridesmaid
Meghan is another one of my really good friends from work at UVa! She is such a go-getter, free spirit, and life of the party; especially when Tequila is involved :). We've shared several great times in Charlottesville and we've traveled to the Bahamas and NYC together; NYC included exploring Time Square together late at night and watching a Comedy Show! When I say Meghan is a go-getter, she is finishing up her Masters and will then pursue her Doctorate in Nursing at ODU! Meghan and her fiancé were supposed to get married 12/2020- but COVID changed their date to 07/2021! Can't wait for us both to experience our July 2021 weddings!
Lindsay Wheeler
Bridesmaid
Lindsay is my cousin who has been apart of my life for a long time! We've shared all holidays and family celebrations together throughout the years. She is such a sweet person and I'm lucky to say she's one of my closest cousins! From the Graves Mountain Lodge days to shopping to taking that fun trip to Alabama; all have been memorable!
Kerianne di Stefano
Bridesmaid
Kerianne and I have known each other since 2014. She started at UVA Medical Center right before I did. She was my first friend at work! Since we've both lived in Charlottesville, we have enjoyed taking hikes ( Kerianne's a wiz at navigating, thank goodness), exploring wineries and breweries, and of course, game nights!! She is so talented in many ways; her doodles are amazing, her cooking skills are 10/10, and she has an eye for photography. She along with Alicia were actually behind the day Mike proposed to me at Pippin Hill and took some pictures of us after the proposal with her classic roll film Nikon. What a sweet friend of mine! Can't wait for July!
Brian Parker
Best Man
Brian and Mike have been friends since freshman year at Salem Christian School. Brian knows how to have a good time, teaches Mikes how to cook (lol) and enjoy weekly gaming nights. Brian has been a part of Mike's life for a long time and Mike's looking forward to having Brian be his best man!
Kevin Parker
Groomsman
Kevin is the brother of Brian and also went to Salem Christian School. Over the years of hanging out with Brian, Mike and Kevin also became friends. Mike, Kevin and Brian share good times during weekly gaming sessions and competing against each other in multiple fantasy football leagues.
Brad Jones
Groomsman
Brad and Mike both are Athletic Trainers at Woodberry Forest School. Although Brad is a Patriots fan, Mike was able to forgive him and they are now both co-workers and friends.
Ricky Barnett
Groomsman
Mike and Ricky met their first year of college when they lived on the same hall. After becoming fast friends, they roomed together their sophomore year and after graduating college. Though distance has prevented them from seeing each other over the years, they have remained friends and are looking forward to a reunion.
Daniel Crane
Groomsman
Dan is Mike's future brother in law. They've bonded over sports talk, drinking craft beer, and smoking some good ol' cigars!
Taylor Reinhard
Groomsman
Taylor is Mike's younger, and only, brother. Throughout the years Mike and Taylor had friendly competitions of wrestling (to the delight of their Mother), sports and video games. Over time, they have stopped competing against each other and now share interests in music, The Office and when the 76ers "process" will be over.
Emma Crane
Flower Girl
Sweet Emma will be one of our flowers girls. She is Liz's niece. She will definitely show off her personality coming down the aisle.
Audrey Crane
Flower Girl
Audrey is Liz's niece. She is such a cutie and will walking down the aisle with her big sister, Emma!
Rivka Amato
Flower Girl
Rivka's is Mike's niece. She will be so pretty walking down the aisle!
Wynter Amato
Flower Girl
Wynter is also Mike's niece. This beautiful girl will be walking along side her sister, Rivka during the big day!
Thaddeus Amato
Ring Bearer
Thaddeus is Mike's nephew. He is part of the ring security for the wedding day and will be so handsome walking down the aisle.