Wedding Party
Lindsay Hardy
Bridesmaid
Lindsay holds a special place in Peyton's heart as her first (and best) friend when she moved to Florida. What was supposed to be a weekend stay turned into two weeks, then a month, and eventually three. Through all the good, bad, and ugly, Lindsay's been there, the kind of friend you can always count on. She's been super supportive of Peyton and Jake, cheering them on through thick and thin.
Lucas Milano
Groomsman
Luke is Jake’s oldest brother (2 years younger). They grew up hanging out in the same friend groups, playing soccer for 7 years, skateboarding for 8 years, 4 years at UCF together and now attending Bonnaroo Music Festival together for the last decade. They are very good friends that see the world in a nearly identical way.
Savanna Wood
Bridesmaid
This friendship is sponsored by Roommates.com. Sav was Peyton's roommate for three years, and most importantly, she introduced her to Jacob. During our time living together, we loved to throw themed parties, from epic bachelor nights to lively Cinco de Mayo celebrations and relaxing pool days. Sav's warm hospitality and inclusive nature instantly made Peyton feel at home in Jacksonville, seamlessly integrating her into friend groups and creating unforgettable memories together.
Ben Milano
Groomsman
Ben is Jake’s youngest brother (6 years younger). A conversation between these two that begins with “what do you think about…” will almost certainly end 2 hours later after sorting through every angle a topic has to offer. Jake likes thinking with Ben.
Mitchell Darnell
Bridesman
Peyton and Mitchell's friendship blossomed over their shared passion for food and entertaining. While Mitchell is also a close friend of Jake's, Peyton and Mitchell have grown even closer over time. They share a love for throwing dinner parties and embracing culinary adventures, like the time they cooked for 25 people the day after getting engaged. Mitchell's unwavering enthusiasm and willingness to join Peyton in any endeavor is why their bond is so special and cherished.
Eric Plaaten
Groomsman
Jake and Eric have been the closest of friends since their days as a high-school rap duo. Their 5am arguments are as legendary as they are common. These two have been known to sit in a stationary vehicle and listen to music while bullshitting for hours on end. Most importantly, Eric has been the leading factor in shaping Jake’s sense of humor.
Alyssa Santisteban
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Peyton's friendship took flight quite literally when they met on an airplane en route to DC to visit Justin Youngans. Instantly becoming best friends, Alyssa even took charge to ensure Peyton's nails were perfectly done for the engagement. Their bond is as spontaneous and genuine as their unexpected meeting in the skies.
Andy Sangas
Groomsman
Andy was Jake’s random freshman roommate assignment at UCF. This was maybe the greatest stroke of luck involved in Jake’s entire life. Andy helped turn Jake from a shy, socially incompetent person with no friends to a slightly less shy person with a lot of friends in Orlando. Three years of rooming together and thankfully only one of them was defined by getting back into collecting Pokemon cards and throwing water balloons at people coming back from the bars at night.
Emily Gray
Bridesmaid
Emily and Peyton's paths intertwined numerous times during Peyton's time in Jacksonville. It's almost comical how they both worked at the same school at different times, knowing so much about each other before officially meeting. Upon finally connecting, their shared passion for dance education sparked an instant bond, driven by a mutual desire to bridge the gap between cognitive learning and dance education. Emily's friendship complements Peyton's perfectly, creating a dynamic duo that embodies the ideal yin and yang.
Ryan Lichtenstein
Groomsman
Ryan became a great friend of Jake’s during his time in Grad School at UCF. Having done absolutely nothing to prepare for real life or the real world prior to Grad School, Ryan was the perfect person to help Jake become a serious person… kind of. The two showed up to nearly every Grad School Speaker Series with bags under their eyes and played a Fantasy Speaking Game they helped create to judge their fellow classmates based on how many times they misspoke while presenting.
Tristan Sestak-Hart
Bridesman
Tristan and Peyton became fast friends thanks to Jake, bonding over shared experiences at concerts, festivals, and memorable cabin trips. Their humor shines through as they share inside jokes and playful banter. Together, they're an unstoppable duo who simply enjoy making the most out of every moment.
Justin Baldinger
Groomsman
Justin Baldinger was Jake’s go-to partner in crime in a time period we can refer to as the post-covid Jaguars era. The two hit it off pretty quickly after realizing that they both would find it interesting to discuss which characters should be drafted in a Top 10 All Time TV Show draft. Or that it would be a good idea to spend more than an hour filling out a March Madness Style Bracket of Jay-Z songs. More than anything, they share an excitement for bringing people together and creating environments of fun for everybody.
Justin Younghans
Officiant
Justin Younghans has been there for every step of Peyton and Jake’s journey together. When Jake was an intern, Justin invited him to replace an ex-girlfriend as his roommate in an apartment Jake couldn’t come close to affording at the time. That apartment was the scene of the Hurricane Party at which Jake and Peyton met. In addition to taking Jake under his wing during the Pre Covid Jags Era, he has established a great, unique friendship with Peyton. There is certainly nobody who knows our story better than Justin, and there is inarguably nobody better suited to tell it.