Wedding Party
Kayla
Maid of Honor
Kayla is Emily's sister and her maid of honor. They consider themselves sisters by blood but best friends by choice. Whether they are going to an OrangeTheory fitness class, hanging out on the boat/beach or grabbing a drink and going out to eat - just to order the same thing every time (a fried chicken sandwich with a side of ranch) - they always manage to keep themselves busy. Emily feels so blessed to have Kayla as her sister. She couldn't imagine anyone else being her maid of honor and standing by her side on her big day!
Samantha
Bridesmaid
Sam is Mike's sister and Emily's sister-in-law. Even though Emily and Sam met through Mike, they have built their own friendship with each other throughout the last 8 years. From running through airports to catch a plane with one flip flop, to blowing their budgets on Italy 5 star hotels, to numerous attempts at escape-the-room yet failing every time, they always have the best times together. Emily is so happy to have Sam in her life and can't wait to "officially" gain another sister.
Michelle
Bridesmaid
Michelle has been one of Emily's best friends since 2008. They met while working as cashiers at Fireside Deli and went from co-workers to best friends ever since. Michelle and Emily both also briefly went to Farmingdale College together and always tried to be in the same classes. Between their countless nights out at Mulcahy's/RVC/McHebes, to taking kickboxing classes to only end up at hurricane grille after for angry orchards & wings, she is her partner in crime (PIC) that Emily can go to for anything. Both of them were even with one another the night they met their fiancé's/husbands!
Leigh Ann
Bridesmaid
Leigh Ann and Emily met at Siena College where they ended up becoming college roommates. Leigh Ann has always been there for Emily - even if it meant she had to run after her when she decided she wanted to go back to the dorms to order domino's cheesey bread after a party. Emily has always said the best thing to come out of Siena was meeting Leigh Ann and although they live in different states, it is like no time has past when they get together. Emily's mom even calls Leigh Ann the 3rd daughter she never had!
Jaclyn
Bridesmaid
Jackie and Emily have been friends for over 6 years. They met each other through their significant others but little did they know that they would be just as close of friends! The bond between Jackie and Emily all started with their shared love for chicken fingers and french fries (particularly from Sonnys) and is at the point where Emily has had to climb through a kitchen window for Jackie when they got locked out of the house. Emily felt so honored to stand by Jackie's side at her wedding and she can't wait to have Jackie stand by hers.
Kerri
Bridesmaid
Kerri and Emily also met through their significant others but have quickly grown so close over the last few years. They are foodies who love grabbing brunch on the weekends, adventuring to different places and taking girls trips to the wineries and the Hamptons. They've also gone on several group trips together to Vermont, Lake Placid, Atlantic City, PA (nothing like pennsyltucky mac&cheese), Orient and almostttt traveled to Italy/Greece/Croatia together if COVID didn't ruin their plans! They hope to one day be able to go on a trip like that in the future.
Ryan
Best Man
Ryan and Mike have been best friends since middle school. They have shared many memories together from growing up playing handball in the park, to fishing, jetskiing and leaving it all on the table at Atlantic City. Ryan is not only a best friend to Mike but a close friend to Emily as well. He is no stranger to weeknight dinners at their house especially when Kraft mac and cheese is on the table. Ryan is someone who would do anything for Mike - including helping him fix things around the house. Mike is so grateful to have his best friend standing by his side for the wedding.
Joseph
Groomsman
Joe is Mike's brother-in-law who has been in his life for over 7 years. They share similar interests in BBQing, boating and hanging out at the beach. Steak and fries are their favorite foods to smoke/BBQ but they are constantly finding new recipes to try - even if it means possibly ruining a Thanksgiving turkey dinner over it! They have traveled to Italy, Turks and Caico's and Florida together and even both appeared on a reality TV show (Summer House) as well. Joe is known as the king of glizzy's!
Justin
Groomsman
Justin and Mike have been friends for over 10 years. They worked together at a jetski shop for a couple of summers where they loved to talk boats and jetskis. They are always looking for the next best craigslist deal to buy and flip boats together and when they aren't doing that, they are bbqing or cooking up their infamous quesadillas. Justin loves to be the life of the party ("LETS RAGE!") and is the only person who knows how to convince Mike to go out to any boujee bar/restaurants.
Brandon
Groomsman
Brandon, who is the "older" twin to Justin by 8 minutes, has also known Mike for over 10 years. Some can say Brandon has one of the highest cases of FOMO out there. He is a loyal friend who will, without fail, text you every weekend to see what the plans are and make every effort to attend everything. Mike and Brandon have the best times together whether it be boating on the RoyalCoop to Crabshell for firefly vodka lemonades or just hanging at the house grilling and eating Ralphs ice cream.
Michael
Groomsman
Mike and Mike are two people who when they are together, there is no telling where they will end up. As their friend group always says - it must be a "Mike thing". They have been friends since teenagers and have managed to find sports for every season in the year. In the spring/summer months they go jetskiing and boating on their shared vessel "SouthBound" and in fall/winter, they go dirtbiking, duck hunting & deer hunting together - although it seems these hobbies are spent more on socializing and cooking rather then actually hunting the animals.
Richard
Groomsman
Ricky and Mike grew up next to each other as neighbors in Hicksville for 25 years. He is like the brother Mike never had - so much so that they both moved out of their childhood homes and are only 5 minutes away from each other! They love to go fishing on the weekends and end up at Sonny's for some dry rub jerk wings and drinks after. Ricky is always there for Mike with anything he needs - especially if it involves Taco Bell.
Matthew
Groomsman
Matt and Mike also grew up as neighbors in Hicksville together. Their friendship all started when they both rode crew, owned similar Duramax trucks, rode the same exact dirtbike in the SAME color and worked at the same engineering company for 7 years. They would commute on the train together, work in cubicles next to each other and then (frequently) hit up the local city halal cart down the block for lunch break. Needless to say, they've spent A LOT of time together which made them into the close friends they are today.
Thomas
Groomsman
It's no surprise why Mike and Tom are both great friends. Both of them have similar easy-going personalities where not much bothers them - including the time Tom accidentally drove Mike's boat into a bulkhead or dropped his jetski 10ft off the dock! They love to not make a plan (which drives Emily/Kerri nuts!) - especially when it comes to going dirtbiking at Rausch Creek Pennsylvania.....any excuse for them to have a weekend filled with eating lobsters and club steaks.
Kevin
Groomsman
Kevin is Mike and Emily’s neighbor who quickly grew into their close friend. Mike considers Kevin a mentor not only professionally but in life itself. In return, Mike teaches Kevin the jetski and boating ways of the South Shore. Mike loves to cook and eat dinner at Kevin's and will never miss out when it's curry duck night. Although they have only known each other a few years, Mike considers Kevin as a lifelong friend. Kevin also graciously helped Mike design and build Emily’s beautiful engagement ring!