Wedding Party
Olivia
Maid of Honor
According to biology, Olivia and Eden only have brothers. But, Olivia and Eden, despite being women of science, disagree. They have been there for each other through childhood, love, heartbreaks, loss, and their triumphs. No matter the distance they have always supported each other! Over the last 24 years nothing has stopped Livie and Eden from hiking, traveling, and going to as many Matt Nathanson concerts together as possible!
Kelsey
Maid of Honor
Despite knowing each other for several years previously, it wasn't until their second year on summer staff at Casowasco together that Kelsey & Eden became close. Eden was nursing a broken heart from her first real break-up with a boyfriend, who happened to one of Kelsey's closest friends. Kelsey's kindness, weirdness, and unconditional love that summer made it clear that they were each other's "person".
Shari
Bridesmaid
Their senior year of college Shari and Eden shared their first apartment. Despite it being two bedrooms, they shared one of the rooms. They claimed the second room was the "study". But, in reality, they shared a room to procrastinate, daydream, and have a lifetime's worth of sleepovers together. Since college, they have remained close and have celebrated milestones together. Eden was a bridesmaid in Shari's wedding and loves Shari's daughter, Penelope, as her own!
Maggie
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Eden were introduced at a sweet sixteen and have had an unbreakable bond ever since. Maggie and Eden love splitting a bottle of Relax Riesling, quoting "Friends" and "The Office", and hiking with their dogs. These two have been together on some of the best and hardest days of their lives. They have loved and supported each other when it hasn't been their day, week, month, or even their year. But, through it all, good or bad, hugs, wine, and laughter have been the foundation of their friendship.
Tommy
Bridesman
Tommy & Eden spent many adolescent summer mornings preparing for the You Can't Do That At Camp talent show at Casowasco. It had become a tradition that Tommy would dance each year in the talent show. Anyone who knows Eden now knows that Eden and Tommy were not in the same act of the show. It wasn't until they were on summer staff at Casowasco (are you seeing the theme here?) that they really bonded. When life has thrown these two curveballs it seems no bad day couldn't be cured by spending quality time together listening to the new Kelly Clarkson song, laughing over Asian Pear Mojitos at PF Changs, or a little shopping.
Matt
Bridesman
Matt & Eden grew up attending Tweekers You Can't Do That at Camp at Casowasco for many years! But, it wasn't until after college that they really developed their sibling-like bond. Matt and Eden have spent the years of young adulthood playing trivia each week, sneaking ice cream into the movies, and going to Core for lunch on Sundays. When Nick came into the picture it wasn't long before Matt and Nick realized that they shared a love for random facts, drinking a cold draft, and annoying Eden at every available opportunity.
Jeff
Best Man
Jeff and Nick have been friends since high school and became roommates their freshman year up at Syracuse. They share a deep love for SU sports and even road-tripped to New Orleans for the 04/07/03 championship when SU won the NCAA Basketball Tournament! You can even see their pictures in the commemorative Sports Illustrated Edition. Nick and Jeff have lived a busy life together while growing into the people they are today, including road trips, ER visits, learning bar culture and how to not be as terrible at basketball (thanks Jeff). Nick was Jeff's best man he got married to his lovely wife Holly. Over the last few years, they have made it a tradition to travel to one away SU football game a season with some of their other SU buddies. Let's go orange!
Ted
Groomsman
Ted and Nick met as softball teammates and became fast friends while sharing drinks and stories after the games at the Retreat. Now, Ted and Nick work in the same office and see each other more than an old retired couple. Even their lives outside of work involve golfing, softball, and bowling together. Their absolute favorite activity outside of work is to play for the 'Championship Belt' which is an ongoing golf memorial established by Ted and Nick to honor their late friend, coworker, and golf buddy Larry.
Brian
Groomsman
Brian and Nick have been classmates, roommates, travel buddies, contractors (paid for in friendship and mental health), and international explorers after meeting at ESF during Nick's sophomore year. Their shared love of travel and camping has lead to many experiences and stories that Brian and Nick will tell to anyone within earshot, even if they have already heard it! You can find Brian hanging out on an island on Lake George every summer for the better part of two decades along with Nick and Joe (among other wonderful friends).
Joe
Groomsman
Joe is one of the best road trip buddies anyone can have. Nick and Joe met their sophomore year at ESF and have been roommates, international adventurers, competitiive chefs and hikers together. Whether it is late nights around a campfire in Sweden or playing games around the table at Brian and Mal's house, Joe is the man you want there. Joe is one of the original attendees and coordinators of the beloved annual Lake George camping trip, going on the better part of two decades and counting!
Rob
Groomsman
Rob and Nick met late in their college experience at Syracuse and were impossible to separate once acquainted. Their friendship all started when Nick became a bartender at Maggie's on the SU hill and was trained by Rob. Their shared passion for SU sports, golf, road trips, fine spirits, X-Files and open-minded political debate leave these two able to pick up right where they left off, even if they haven't seen each other in years. Since graduation, Rob and Nick have attempted to attend an away SU football game every season along with the best man Jeff, Steve and Greg.
Dan
Groomsman
Dan and Nick were next-door neighbors for their entire childhoods. Growing up with Dan being 4 years older essentially makes Dan the older brother. Their families would go on annual camping trips were Nick and Dan would go on countless mountain bike rides and canoe excursions. If it was a Friday night you could count on Dan showing up to the Dodd's house to watch The X-files along with Kit, Aaron, and Nick. Dan was the cool senior in highschool willing to give the lowly freshman a ride to school every morning and would always blast Dave Matthews Band or Pink Floyd.
Lily
Dog of Honor
Nick & Eden adopted Lily together from Justice Rescue in Pennsylvania! Three years ago Nick and Eden took a 13 hour round trip in snow, hail, and rain to go get her. But, boy was it worth it! Lily loves to go on hikes and runs with Eden. Lily and Nick like to spend lazy Sundays on the couch taking naps and watching football.