Olivia & Todd
Our People
Luigi
Dog of Honor
Everyone's favorite Italian sausage! Luigi came into Todd and Olivia's life on April 25, 2020. The story goes that Luigi was roaming the streets of Clayton County when he was found by the Fayette Humane Society. Thank goodness for Petfinder - because Olivia got a notification about Luigi the day he was picked up by the shelter. They (Olivia) put in their application immediately and got approved to adopt sweet Lu soon after. These days, you'll find Luigi exploring his city on a walk, hanging with friends at a brewery with mom and dad, or traveling to one of his many vacation homes. We couldn't love this guy more!
Kelly Quindlen
Officiant
Kelly has been a part of Todd’s life since they were in middle school together, and she has seen Olivia and Todd’s relationship grow since 2015. Olivia and Kelly have bonded over their Philly connections, their sense of humor, and obsession with Madewell. Todd and Kelly are both highly sensitive people (HSPs for the win!) and enjoy discussing life’s challenges over coffee, a beer, or both. Kelly is a published author – 3 books and counting – and is also a leader in the LGBTQ space in both writing and the Catholic church. When Olivia and Todd were thinking of who could officiate their wedding, they knew Kelly would be perfect for the job and couldn't be more thrilled that she will be playing such a large role on their special day. They wouldn't have it any other way!
Georgia Cudmore
Matron of Honor
Georgia and Olivia have been best friends since the 4th grade! In fact, Georgia was one of Olivia's very first friends when she moved to Florida in 2002. Olivia was assigned the seat next to Georgia in Mrs. Brown's 4th grade classroom. Their teacher joked that Georgia was a trouble maker, so Olivia avoided her at all costs for the first few days of school. It didn't take long for Olivia to realize that Georgia was actually the kindest person on earth, and quite literally the opposite of a trouble maker - and has been by Olivia's side as a constant source of support through all of life's ups and downs. They've continued to remain best friends through every phase of life - from childhood, through college to now as they enter their 30s together.
Brady Benz
Best Man
Brady and Todd go all the way back to when they were 8 years old, growing up in the same neighborhood and going to elementary, middle, and high school together. They quickly bonded over playing Goldeneye, Super Smash Brothers, and various other Nintendo 64 games (even if Brady tended to dominate this rivalry). Brady later introduced trail running to Todd, which has had a massive influence on his life. They would also live together in what most people would describe as a glorified fraternity house. Fun fact: Brady is a wealth of knowledge in all things John Wayne and Bengals football (Who Dey?) Todd and Brady remain close friends; Todd has even begun to be a part-time bedtime story reader to Brady’s daughter, Izzy.
Michelle Bledsoe
Matron of Honor
Michelle and Olivia have also been best friends since the 4th grade when they met in Mrs. Brown's classroom. Georgia and Michelle were already friends at the time, and they graciously offered a spot in their friend group to Olivia - the new girl decked out Limited Too from head to toe (never forget the navy blue skort with matching top). It didn't take long for them to become close enough to be considered sisters by many. They spent most of their weekends driving around Isle of Capri in the golf cart, hosting Disney Channel Original Movie premiere parties (complete with legitimate red carpets), and hanging out at the beach together. Although they've gone down completely separate paths in life (hello, rivalry schools!) - they still manage to remain best friends to this day!
Domenic Bubri
Groomsman
When Todd met Olivia’s brother Dom for the first time, he quickly knew they would have a friendship because of Dom’s proclivity for trail running, hiking, and an openness to crazy ideas (to some) in general. The latter has certainly come to fruition in the world of ultramarathon, where Todd has helped crew and pace Dom in one of his 100-mile quests. Here, they both learned the power of a 5-minute nap. Interestingly, they share the same birthday: Dom is exactly 1 year younger than Todd!
Margaux Meurgue
Matron of Honor
Margaux and Olivia have been best friends since 9th grade when they met in PE class and quickly bonded over the fact that they had the same pair of white Puma sneakers. They spent pretty much every day together in high school, riding around in Margaux's station wagon to the beach, the mall and Burger King and/or Taco Bell (lol). It almost felt like they went to college together, too, although they didn't… Olivia just spent lots of weekends in Orlando at the Pi Phi house. Although they live 2,000 miles away from each other, on opposite sides of the country, they still are close as could be thanks to regular trips to visit each other (most notably #TheRoadToVancouver - when they traveled from LA to Canada in a 7-passenger Chrysler minivan). Yes... it was as ridiculous as it sounds.
Thomas Hicks
Groomsman
Thomas, the knower of all things Marvel, has been a close friend of Todd’s since they were both figuring out their careers in the early 2010’s. From being stranded in the Benz basement due to a once-in-a-generation Atlanta snowstorm, to Rush concerts, cabin trips, and Peachtree Road Races, their friendship has been roasting like a nice batch of shawarma. Despite the consistent heartbreak they get from being Falcons fans, they somehow still can enjoy sports. Oh, and if you want to hear about the time they heckled the green knight at Medieval times, just ask…
Lauren Mobley
Bridesmaid
Lauren is Todd's sister, and just so happens to be exactly one day younger than Olivia! Needless to say, they have been celebrating their birthdays together nearly every year since they've met. Lauren and Olivia bond over their love for all things food (the foundation for any great relationship) - more specifically expert-level charcuterie boards, ahi tuna salads and French onion soup (specifically from Brookwood Grill). Olivia couldn't be more thrilled to officially have Lauren as a sister!
Will Edge
Groomsman
Will and Todd met at Vandy, first meeting when they lived in the same hall (what up East 3?) and later living as roommates. Being huge fans of collegiate sports and attending a school not exactly known for a strong athletics program (at the time, Vandy’s only National Championship was in bowling), their friendship was essentially self-selected. After graduating, they’d both soon discover a new hobby they could bond over and use as an excuse to visit each other across the country for: trail running. Will and his wife Rachael are currently completing the entire Appalachian Trail - Will promised he would shower at least once before showing up at the wedding.
Jesus Calo
Bridesman
Jesus and Olivia met in middle school, but didn't become close friends until 9th grade in Mrs. Hall's TV production class. They quickly bonded over their love for the same silly movies and off-the-wall sense of humor. Although they have lived many miles apart for the majority of their friendship, they still remain close friends - supporting one another through every stage of life. If you see them together, there's a 99.9% chance they will be crying laughing at a joke that should've stopped being funny hours ago.
Adam Danish
Groomsman
Friends since middle school, Todd and Adam have been friends, teammates (baseball), and roommates. Adam was the pitching guru on their youth baseball team, meaning he was the one who could actually consistently throw strikes. Their friendship was cemented when in 8th grade, Adam shared some hot sauce he had been gifted with Todd. Todd had no idea what he was in for, and 8 or so frozen fruit bars later, he finally was able to laugh it off.
Linda Guo
Bridesmaid
Linda and Olivia were roommates together in college at The University of Florida. They spent many of their evenings watching trash reality TV, baking brownies and drinking wine in their pajamas (...like most college students, right?). After graduation, Linda moved to Ohio but they both make it a point to see one another regularly (thank you, Phish) - even while being miles apart!
Debbie Savino
Groomswoman
Another friendship from middle school, Debbie and Todd had the special connection of always being next to each other in the alphabet (along with Kelly), which meant they were consistently in the same proximity for lockers, photo days, etc. Post-college, Debbie and Todd were a constant source of healthy distraction for each other on Gchat in the early days of their mundane desk jobs. Hey, their careers each took a turn for the better, so they know what they were doing… Debbie and Todd have also been playing on a trivia team together forever, and they continue to dominate when they get to play. No really... they dominate.
Alexandra Ritter
Bridesmaid
Alex and Olivia have known each other since 2003 when they were in TBE's multi-age classroom. Alex was a 3rd grader, and Olivia was a 5th grader. However, they didn't become close friends until several years later - right around when Margaux (Alex's older sister!) and Olivia initially met. Although Alex lives in Texas, they still manage to see each other several times a year - each time involving several days full of nonstop laughter. Today, Olivia still considers Alex a little sister that she never had!
Kenyon Glenn
Groomsman
When Todd first got to Nashville, his enjoyment of country music was lacking. That soon changed when he started going to Lonnie’s Western Room, the city’s (possibly the world’s?) greatest karaoke bar. And that’s where Todd got to know Kenyon at his best. Always the showman, Kenyon brings the party wherever he goes. Never one to turn down a road trip, Kenyon and Todd still try to attend Vandy away games whenever possible. True to form, Kenyon still lives in Nashville and works in the country music industry.
Mike Gerber
Groomsman
In classic fashion, Todd stole Olivia's friend.. Mike was a former coworker of Olivia's, and Todd and Mike have been running together weekly for a couple of years now. They have helped each other train for many races, and as a result both have seen some personal bests along the way. Mike is a die hard Atlanta United fan, and he also will ride his bike almost anywhere in Atlanta.. yes, he's bold!
Alissa Palladino
Bridesmaid
Alissa and Olivia were "work wives" at Olivia's first job out of graduate school, Good Measure Meals. Alissa immediately took Olivia under her wing and taught her everything there was to know about being a fantastic RD! Despite no longer working together, Alissa and Olivia have managed to maintain and even strengthen their friendship over the years by exploring the city together and walking weekly on the Beltline or throughout Piedmont Park.
Laura Theobald
Bridesmaid
Laura and Olivia met on a date together at Panda Express in the Reitz Union at The University of Florida. Just kidding! But not really... Laura and Olivia were actually first introduced by a mutual friend in high school but didn't become friends until college. They quickly bonded over their sarcasm and strange/dry sense of humor. Laura moved to Arizona after graduation, but they have managed to remain close friends throughout the years.
Chris Brandon
Groomsman
Todd first met Chris at 2:00 a.m. at a Waffle House. It was obvious from that point on that they’d be lifelong friends. Their friendship was solidified when they attended multiple Bonnaroo music festivals together - camping for 3 nights in a row on a dusty field in Manchester, TN during the middle of June will do that. Chris and Todd went on to be roommates for a time and still enjoy talking and watching baseball when they find time to get together.
Meriah Schoen
Bridesmaid
Meriah and Olivia met at Georgia State University's graduate nutrition program to become Registered Dietitians. They became close friends during their food science lab, where they were forced to eat brownies and cookies made by their classmates at 8am. If you see them together, it's very likely that they will be wearing either the same or very similar outfit (and no, these twinning moments are never planned!!). Beyond graduate school, Meriah and Olivia have remained close as ever - always exploring Atlanta together with Todd and Mike, and their latest four-legged additions - Luigi and Lola!