Wedding Party
Sierra Vara
Matron of Honor
Sierra is the older (and only) sister of the bride. She has always held such a special place in Nicolette's heart, and has known her and loved her through ALL the phases of their lives. Sierra and Nicolette have been through the best and worst parts of their lives together, and were side-by-side through it all. Whether they were laughing until they cry, or crying until the have to laugh because it's the only thing that will help, they did it together. The happy memories are endless and include playing dress up, putting on shows and singing karaoke, making music videos, building houses for their hamsters, endless dance recitals, sleepovers, family vacations, camping trips and all the milestones in between. Sierra is one of Nicolette's biggest supporters, and has planned so much throughout this wedding process making it seamless and perfect for Nicolette. Sierra also makes an amazing older sister to Cole. She loved him like a brother right away and threw him right into the chaos. Whether they were playing Uno with their feet (yes, you read that right), or racing on the beach, Cole and Sierra have shared so many laughs over the years. Sierra made Nicolette a "Naunt" to Dee and Roman, and Nicolette could not be luckier to have her, and the kids, in her life. Nicolette is so thrilled to have a built-in best friend to share all of her life events with. Sierra really is the epitome of "sisters by chance, friends by choice".
Nicole Arrison
Maid of Honor
Nicole is the bride's best friend and has known her since high school where they performed "Singing in the Rain" together. She has watched Cole and Nicolette's love grow over the last 7 and a half years, and has supported Nicolette through everything she has done in life so far. Before meeting Cole, Nicole was Nicolette's go-to formal date in college, and they always had the best time (except for when Nicolette poured Gatorade all over Nicole's dress -- which she's still sorry about). With their mutual love (or obsession as some may say) for Disney, dancing, Hershey, the show "Friends", theater, harmonizing (even if it's bad), and sleepovers, they are two peas in a pod and keep each other laughing constantly (even if it's 2:00 in the morning and Cole has to work the next morning). Nicole brings life to the phrase "rolling on the floor laughing" because many times, the two of them end up laughing so hard they fall to the ground. Nicolette is incredibly lucky to have someone like Nicole in her life who can relate to her in so many ways and always knows the right thing to say (unless she's being asked to make a decision). Their friendship is so natural and pure, and Nicolette will forever be grateful for the sisterhood her and Nicole share.
Chris Miles
Best Man
Chris and Cole met at the beginning of their freshman year of college. It only took a couple spongebob jokes before they instantly became friends, and later on, roommates. They share a love for gaming, music, being nerds and spending time with the boys. Chris has seen the bride and groom's relationship evolve over the years from day one, and has been such an important person in their lives through the years. Chris is the kind of guy everyone wants to be friends with.
Mark Maust
Best Man
Mark and Cole have been best friends since childhood. Whether they were on family vacations, hanging out in school, spending senior week together, visiting each other in college, or jet skiing and boating every day during COVID; they always know how to have a good time. Mark has known Cole through all phases of his life, and the couple is so excited to have Mark by their side. Mark and Cole have not lived in the same state as each other for over a decade, but their friendship hasn't skipped a beat.
Kendall Doroshewitz
Bridesmaid
Kendall is one of the Nicolette's longest childhood friends. Though Nicolette started as her best friend's annoying little sister, they grew up together and grew closer as the years went on. Nicolette always tried to fit in with the older girls until one day, she did. Kendall and Nicolette went through elementary, middle, and high school together, including endless hours of dance, theater and family vacations. Whether they were recording dances in the living room, putting on way too much makeup and doing photo shoots, trying to look old enough to order drinks at Margaritaville, dressing up to impress boys in the golf cart parade, or cooking dinner for each other in our homes; Kendall has always been there for every phase of Nicolette's life, and has been like a second sister. Nicolette stood beside Kendall last year while she married her best friend, and she is so lucky to have Kendall do the same.
Miranda Zazzetta
Bridesmaid
Miranda has been in Nicolette's life for many years. Mir worked at the salon that Nicolette grew up at as a child, up until she graduated high school and started working there as a receptionist herself, where their friendship grew even closer. Through the years, Miranda and Nicolette have celebrated many milestones and special events together, and have shared more laughs than can be counted. Miranda never really felt like a "friend", because she always just felt like family. Whether they're making Tiktoks, getting McDonald's or Taco Bell after a night of drinking, going to bachelorette parties, cooking for each other, going to concerts, cuddling each other's dogs, or just yapping; Miranda brings an energy and joy to any situation that is unmatched. Nicolette is beyond lucky to have someone like Miranda in her life, especially to stand by her side on her wedding day, and can't wait for all the memories to come.
Chelsea Rohe
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is Nicolette's soul sister. She is one of those people that Nicolette met later in life when she started working in the ER at Saint Joe's, that she felt like she had known her whole life. They both knew right off the bat that they were meant to be in each others' lives forever. With their shared love for sweet coffee (AKA creamer with a splash of coffee), their sisters and families, their dogs, and the TV show "Friends", Chelsea and Nicolette were truly meant to be in each others' lives. Whether they're on a coffee and breakfast date, having a game night with the boys, or the last ones in the restaurant because time flies when they're yapping together, Chelsea never fails to make Nicolette smile and laugh, and is such a bright light in her life. Though Nicolette wishes Chelsea came into her life sooner, she's so grateful that she's there now.
Emma Raymond
Bridesmaid
Though Emma is Cole's cousin by blood, she is Nicolette's family (and bestie) by choice. Nicolette and Emma hit it off the first time they met at a family event, and their sisterhood continued to grow. Being around Emma feels like sunshine and the memories and giggles they have shared together over the last 7 and a half years have been been so special. Whether it's a lunch/dinner date, family event, playing cards with the family, Hershey trip, Galentine's, shopping spree, super intense spike ball tournament, or a smoky mountain vacation where Nicolette faced her fear of heights by ziplining with Emma's wedding party; Emma and Nicolette always have the best time when they're together. Nicolette was lucky enough to stand by Emma's side at her beautiful Tennessee wedding, and she can't wait to have Emma by her side at hers.
Lilly Stannard
Bridesmaid
Lilly and Nicolette's friendship began when they took a musical theater dance class together in 8th grade and Lilly was playing Wendy in Peter Pan. The first time they met, Nicolette thought Lilly was so cool, and it turns out, she never stopped thinking that. Lilly and Nicolette spent their high school years dancing, doing yoga, theater, chorus, and having weekly SNSs (school night sleepovers), along with tons of lazy 48s with the girls. (if you know, you know). Lilly went to NYU for college where her and Nicolette made even more memories like celebrating Halloween, along with their 21st birthdays which are just 20 days apart. Nicolette even hauled Cole to New York on a Mega Bus so he could meet her best friend, Lilly. Lilly currently lives in Colorado, and; no matter how many miles are between the two, they will always share a sisterhood that is irreplaceable. Nicolette and Lilly went from posing for freshman year homecoming photos to soon-to-be posing for Nicolette's wedding photos. Nicolette has vivid memory of her 16th birthday when Lilly wrote in her card "I can't wait to be in each others' weddings one day" and she can't believe that day is finally here!
Sammi Moore
Bridesmaid
Sammi came into Nicolette's life in 2022 when she started dating Cole's older brother, Jake. Sammi became family right from the start and she and Nicolette hit it off. Sammi's willingness to help others and take care of her friends, family, and dogs are just a few of the many things that make her so special. She is effortlessly an amazing person, and always makes sure those around her feel loved and spoiled. Whether she's buying little surprise gifts, making an amazing meal or planning dinner dates, she's always thinking about others. Whether Nicolette and Sammi are having one too many espresso or dirty martinis, yapping on the beach for hours, ordering a sushi boat by accident, playing cards, spike ball or pickleball (and getting a little too upset when they lose), baking cookies, celebrating each other's birthdays, or having a heart to heart at a winery, they will always be there for each other. Nicolette couldn't be luckier to have Sammi as her future sister-in-law, and she can't wait for all the memories to come.
Brittany Hatcher
Bridesmaid
Brittany came into Nicolette's life when she started dating her cousin, Chris, in 2015. She immediately became family and Nicolette knew she was here to stay. Through every holiday, birthday, Deep Creek trip, camping trip, bachelorette trip, golf tournament and so much more, Nicolette and Britt have had so many laughs, and made memories that will last a lifetime. Britt has shared so many milestones with Nicolette and Cole, and has supported them through all of them. Being a vet tech, Britt also tolerates Nicolette bugging her about things her dog ingested and many other pet problems. One of Nicolette's favorite commonalities of Britt is that she a foodie just like Nicolette and will try anything. Along with all the memories that have been made so far, Brittany made Nicolette a "Naunt" to Mina when she and Sierra delivered just a few months apart. Nicolette was lucky enough to stand Britt's side at her wedding in 2019, and can't wait for Britt to do the same.
Averee Radonovich
Bridesmaid
Nicolette met Averee back in 2023 when Averee was a tech in the ER. They grew even closer when Nicolette oriented Averee during her nursing school practicum, and through her entire orientation as a new nurse in the ER. Averee's positive energy and willingness to jump into any situation with a smile on her face is what made Nicolette know they were meant to be close friends. Nicolette and Averee have shared so many memories over the years including lots of dinners and shopping sprees, Friendsgiving's, Galentine's, and have really "trauma-bonded" and gone through a lot of sh** together during their time in the ER together (no pun intended). Nicolette has learned so much from Averee during their time spent side by side in the ER, and Nicolette is forever grateful for that. Nicolette is so lucky to have someone like Averee in her life, and feels like a big sister to her. She can't wait to go through this next phase of her life with Averee by her side.
Brooke Vogel
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Nicolette met in 8th grade when they were in a musical theater dance class together. They hit it off, and then realized at their freshman year meet and greet, that they were going to the same high school. Right off the bat, they were involved in all the same activities like dance, chorus, art and theater. Brooke's bubbly personality and love for her family is what made Nicolette know they would be friends. Their silliness and carefree personalities meshed so well, and next thing you knew, an inseparable group of 5 girls formed. The bond those 5 girls had made all of them realize that friendships like that are very few and far between and Nicolette will forever be grateful for that. Whether having wine nights, lazy 48s (if you know, you know), 80's themed parties, Halloween parties, making singing videos, performing at school events, spark noting the summer reading book the night before school started, painting and crafting, hiking, skiing, boating, annual beach trips, cooking delicious (gluten free) meals, or curling up on the couch and watching the Bachelorette, Nicolette and Brooke share a special love for each other that feels like family. Brooke has supported Nicolette through every part of her life so far and wished nothing but happiness on her and Cole, and Nicolette is so lucky to have Brooke stand by her side during this special time.
Hailey Schilling
Bridesmaid
Hailey and Nicolette met in high school when Nicolette realized Hailey was childhood friends with all of her new friends. Hailey's sense of humor hooked Nicolette right away. To this day, Cole says Hailey is Nicolette's funniest friend (sorry everyone else). There's something about the laughing so hard you pee your pants that comes with being friends with Hailey. It's a feeling that makes Nicolette feel nostalgic like she's in high school again and the most important thing in life is laughing with your besties. The authenticity of their friendship is unmatched. One of them can say the most outrageous thing and know there will never judgement on either side. The memories are endless, and the inside jokes that accompany them will live rent free in their heads forever. Hailey is a very strong-willed and loyal friend, and makes sure her the people she cares about are taken care of. Some of the many memories Nicolette and Hailey have made include: many beach trips (the Snapchat memories will live forever), wine and craft nights, high school homecomings and proms, movie nights, lots of crying (happy and sad), at home haircuts from Stace, too many sleepovers to count, graduation parties, college parties, karaoke, formals, exploring restaurants and cooking for each other and so much more. Nicolette knows that if Hailey is around, a good time will follow. Something big is happening in Nicolette's life, and she couldn't be happier to have Hailey by her side.
Faith Rawlings
Bridesmaid
Faith and Nicolette became friends in high school when all of Nicolette's new friends just happened to also grow up with Faith. Faith is the sweetest soul and it's no wonder Nicolette felt close to her right away. Nicolette and Faith both share a love for art, and would spend a lot of their off mods in high school in the art wing creating artwork and chatting while building their friendship. High school was full of singing performances, school dances and wine nights spent together that will leave a lasting impression on Nicolette. Faith and Nicolette continued their friendship when Faith attended college at Towson, and then moved to University of Maryland. Nicolette visited frequently for parties, concerts, girls nights and birthdays. One of Nicolette's favorite memories with Faith is when she and Cole spent the night before COVID shut the world down in a DC bar sharing a drink with 12 other people to celebrate Faith's 22nd birthday. Faith currently lives in Indiana, but the sisterhood has remained strong. Nicolette had the pleasure of watching Faith marry her high school sweetheart last summer, and couldn't be happier that Faith will soon be able to do the same.
Mackenzie Kelly
Bridesmaid
Makenzie (or Quanze) and Nicolette became friends a little later in high school when Mackenzie transferred from another school. She was the cool girl who played hockey, and right away she found her spot in our group of friends and it was like she had been there the whole time. Mackenzie's type B personality helped Nicolette to see things in a different light. She was very passionate and kind, but reminded Nicolette to never take herself too seriously. Makenzie and Nicolette spent many wine nights with the girls laughing at Vines for hours (RIP Vine), which ended up being some of their favorite inside jokes. Some other memories include several homecomings, lots of karaoke, birthdays, yoga, long hikes, the chicken suit, and that time they spent 18 consecutive days together and never got tired of each other. One of Nicolette's favorite memories is the day she got her first credit card, they went to Michaels to buy stuff for their Christmas event with the girls. Nicolette maxed out her $500 student credit card within 2 hours, and Mackenzie didn't stop her. Instead, she told her to live in the moment. This is a value that Nicolette still cherishes today. Mackenzie and Nicolette also share a love for animals, and Mackenzie is currently out in North Carolina working with animals every day. Nicolette couldn't be happier to have Quanze stand by her side on her special day.
Maria Hare
Bridesmaid
Maria and Nicolette were friends in high school, but grew even closer during and after college. Maria was on the set crew in high school while Nicolette did the shows, and they would frequently chat backstage and get to know each other. Maria's passion, drive, and busy-bee energy matches Nicolette's perfectly. They both share a love for dogs, cocktails, and yapping, and meet for dinner and drinks pretty much every month! This tradition is so special to Nicolette and they somehow never run out of things to say. Most of the time, they end up closing out the restaurant because time flies when they're together. Maria is not only a very loyal friend, but is also so level-headed and somehow always knows the right thing to say. From standing by each other's sides during prom photos, to Maria standing by Nicolette's side at her wedding, Nicolette is so lucky to have such a sweet and authentic friend like Maria. Nicolette can't wait to be a part of the next chapter of Maria's life when she brings a baby girl into the world this summer.
Jacob Diana
Groomsman
Jake is Cole's older (and only) brother. He has been there from day one, and has watched Cole and Nicolette's relationship grow over the years. The couple has spent many vacations, ski trips, boat days and family dinners with Jake and are grateful to have him as a part of their special day.
Ethan Bulger
Groomsman
Cole met Ethan back in high school, though they didn't attend the same school. They shared a friend group and have been close ever since. Cole and Ethan have very similar senses of humor, and have shared so many memories and laughs from high school, to college and currently in adulthood. Ethan is the kind of person that everyone wants to be around, and can find a way to make anyone laugh.
Christian Traynor
Groomsman
Christian and Cole were roommates in college where they both studied Mechanical Engineering. They share a love for football, rocket league, music and spending time with the boys. Christian has been there since day one of Nicolette and Cole's relationship, and has watched it grow over the years.
Dane Messick
Groomsman
Cole and Dane met in college where they both attended UMBC for Mechanical Engineering. Dane is the funniest person you'll ever meet. They have shared many laughs through the years, and share a mutual love for gaming. Whether it was a casual hangout, or one of Dane's extravagant parties, a good time always follows.
Chris Hatcher
Groomsman
Chris is Nicolette's cousin. They have so many memories together from childhood to now, and Chris has witnessed first hand the love Nicolette and Cole share for each other. The couple is so excited to not only have Chris stand by our sides on their special day, but also his wife and daughter.
Anthony Vara
Groomsman
Anthony is married to Nicolette's Matron of Honor, Sierra. He came into Sierra's life with Dianna and brought so much love and New York Italian tradition along with him. With many family events and trips, Anthony has always been there and the couple is so excited to have him standing alongside them on their special day.
Daniel Halonen
Groomsman
Dan and Cole have been gaming together since high school. What started as a love for a motorcycle game called Trials, became a super fun, long-distance friendship between Maryland and Michigan. Though Dan and Cole have been friends online for many years, they finally met for the first time in 2025 and have traveled to see each other again since then. Dan is one of the nicest people in the world, and somehow manages to be better than everyone at any game he plays.
Brandon Hlavach
Groomsman
Brandon is the fiancé of Nicolette's Maid of Honor, Nicole. Brandon and Cole met through Nicole and Nicolette. After a few hangouts, they realized how similar they are and have been causing chaos ever since. With cabin trips, Disney trips, new years eve parties and lots of gaming, if Cole and Brandon are together, laughter isn't far behind.
Dianna Vara
Junior Bridesmaid
Dianna (Dee) is the sweet niece of Nicolette and Cole. Nicolette is so happy that Dee is old enough to be a Junior Bridesmaid, and can't wait to have her by her side. Nicolette met Dee when her sister started dating her now husband, Anthony. Dee was only 6 years old at the time and has been entertaining the family ever since. Dee crafted the names "Naunt" and "Un-Cole" for Nicolette and Cole, and they have become fan favorites for everyone who knows them. She is ball of energy, sugar and spice, and is dedicated to the things she loves. Whether she's listening to Yung Blud or Harry Styles, playing softball, doing crafts, singing in choir, winning awards at school, or being the best big sister to Roman; she always puts 150% into everything she does. Cole and Nicolette are thrilled to be able to share this special day with Dee.
Mina Hatcher
Flower Girl
Mina is the sweet cousin of Nicolette and Cole. She is full of sunshine and giggles, and truly embodies the role of flower girl because she is a little wildflower. The bride and groom are so excited for her involvement in their special day.
Roman Vara
Ring Security
Roman is the nephew of the bride and groom. He has brought so much sunshine and joy into their lives over the past 2 years. He is constantly learning new things and always has a LOT to say. He is obsessed with his "Uncle Cole", and the bride and groom can't wait to see him take on the role of ring security on their big day.
