Wedding PartyWedding Party
Lucy Rose SnyderLucy Rose Snyder
Flower Girl
Lucy is our best little girl! Of course she’s going to be a part of her paw-rent’s Best Day Ever! Lucy is a trained Service and a Therapy dog—she enjoys volunteering with at-risk children in schools. Lucy also loves agility training, and traveling with her family! From California, to Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Hawaii (to name just a few of her favorite destinations) she’s been on dozens of flights and has so much fun exploring the beaches and mountains. Not to mention, our little princess has been to Disneyland! 👑 Lucy is excited to see so many family and furiends in one place. 💖
Milo MigliaccioMilo Migliaccio
Ring Bearer
Milo is Joel’s little doggie brother! He is a Pomeranian who enjoys fetching his toys, barking at any animal that pops up on the TV, and spinning in circles for treats! Milo is also an experienced traveler and goes everywhere with Mama Linda. At home, you'll likely find this little clown hiding under the bed or curled up in one of his doggy huts. Milo loves attention but turns being picked up into a game, requiring you to catch him first. He is thrilled to be a part of this special day…you might just hear him let out a few little barks of excitement as he walks down the aisle!
Lisa HilsherLisa Hilsher
Matron of Honor
Lisa is Irene’s cousin, but she's always been a sister at heart. Irene and Lisa have shared wonderful memories together, including special family moments alongside countless girls' trips and concerts, always filled with shared laughs and inside jokes. They have also enjoyed belting out their favorite songs from Celine Dion, along with hit soundtracks from movies and musicals. Lisa is so excited to be a part of Irene and Joel’s special day!
Jordan HamptonJordan Hampton
Maid of Honor
Not to brag or anything, but Jordan was Irene’s very first friend in AZ :) Since 2020, they’ve made the best memories—from baking days, to Disney, to the dog beach. Jordan now lives in St. Petersburg, FL, but she and Irene have kept the adventures going ever since. Jordan is so excited to celebrate the most perfect couple!!
Josh CampbellJosh Campbell
Best Man
Being asked to serve as Best Man is an incredible honor. Josh has had the privilege of knowing Joel through life's highs, challenges, and countless unforgettable memories, and he’s watched him grow into the kind, loyal, and genuine person he is today. Seeing him find someone who brings out the very best in him has been a joy, and Josh couldn't be happier for them both. It's a privilege to stand beside them as they begin this new chapter, and he’s grateful to celebrate a love built on friendship, respect, and unwavering support. Josh cannot wait to celebrate Joel and Irene's special day!
Goldie GriffinGoldie Griffin
Flower Girl
Goldie is 9 years old and will be starting fourth grade this fall. She is an avid dancer who has a huge heart for animals—especially dogs! Goldie and Lucy have been best friends forever and absolutely love playing together. She is so honored and excited to be Irene and Joel’s flower girl alongside Lucy and can’t wait to celebrate such a special day!
Elizabeth RowleyElizabeth Rowley
Bridesmaid
Liz is a teacher living in Honolulu soaking up island life whenever she can. She used to be Irene and Lucy's neighbor. She and her partner, Yoshi, loved getting to dog sit Lucy over the years!. They were lucky enough to be part of Irene and Joel’s Hawaii engagement! Liz loves hiking, free diving, yoga, and pretty much anything that gets her outdoors with nature and animals. Whether she’s in the ocean or on a trail, she’s always chasing sunshine, adventure, and good vibes.
Yoshi CurritYoshi Currit
Groomsman
Yoshi became friends with Joel when they were next-door neighbors at the Broadstone. Their friendship grew even stronger when Joel and Irene visited Yoshi and his partner Liz in Hawaii. They were able to witness Joel’s beach proposal. He shares Joel’s love for Lucy and lychee, making their bond even more special. Yoshi is honored to stand beside Joel as a groomsman and celebrate this incredible milestone with Joel and Irene. He looks forward to watching their love continue to grow and flourish through all of life’s adventures together. Mahalo to you both, and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, love, and unforgettable memories!
Frank CampbellFrank Campbell
Groomsman
Frank and Joel started out as neighbors. Now you can find them playing fútbol at their Tuesday night pickup league; peacefully golfing on a weekend alongside Irene; and perhaps watching the occasional musical. Frank is wicked excited to be a part of Joel and Irene’s big day, and wants to know if the Ashley Castle will be providing suits of armor for the groomsmen, or if they have to bring their own.
Jackie GriffinJackie Griffin
Bridesmaid
Jackie is so happy to stand by Irene's side on her big day! As the owner of Oh My Dog Boutique in Scottsdale, over the years Jackie has enjoyed pampering the real VIP of this wedding—Irene and Joel’s sweet pup, Lucy. She and her daughter Goldie love celebrating at Lucy's epic puppy birthday parties and dressing up for fun nights out at the ballet with Irene. She’s so excited to celebrate the happy couple!
Logan StapletonLogan Stapleton
Groomsman
Logan met Joel during their freshman year of college when they lived across the hall from one another in the Regis University dorms. What started as being neighbors quickly turned into a close friendship that has lasted through countless adventures, sporting events, and memories made together over the years. These days, Logan lives in Denver where he works as a technical recruiter and spends most of his free time coaching competitive youth and high school soccer. Whether it’s talking sports, exploring new places, or simply catching up, he has always appreciated Joel’s loyalty, sense of humor, and ability to make any experience more fun and memorable. Logan couldn’t be more excited to stand beside Joel as he marries Irene and begins this exciting new chapter in life.
Danny FischettiDanny Fischetti
Groomsman
Danny and Joel met at Regis in their shared math classes where they bonded over Xbox, sports, and career paths. Since then, they have continued their friendship after Joel moved to his home state of Arizona where they enjoy playing golf, hanging out outside of their busy schedules, and going to the occasional baseball game. They have shared trauma pursuing their prior actuarial pursuits, but have landed in similar career paths as analysts. Joel is truly one of a kind and getting to know Irene throughout their relationship has shown him just how perfect the two are for each other. He is so excited to be a part of their celebration and look forward to the happy couple’s future success and growth. Cheers to the newly weds and can’t wait to see their love blossom!
Melissa HynemanMelissa Hyneman
Bridesmaid
Melissa is the proud older sister of the bride, known for her caring heart, strong family values, and dedication to helping others. She works as a special education paraprofessional at an elementary school, where she makes a positive impact on the lives of children every day.Outside of work, Melissa’s greatest joy is her family. As a devoted mother to four children and stepmother to three stepchildren, she creates a busy but love-filled home centered around support, laughter, and togetherness. She is so excited to celebrate Irene and Joel’s special day!
Rebecca HeckmanRebecca Heckman
Bridesmaid
Becky is Irene's quirky older sister, she loves making people laugh and embraces her individuality. Some of her favorite things to do is going to rock concerts, comedy shows, theme parks, and the beach. She has two amazing kids (Karly and Jordan) who adore Irene and her dog Lucy. Although Becky moved out of the same household when Irene was just 9, they've shared countless good times and have anecdotes galore. She is incredibly excited to share Irene's special day with her and she is thrilled to be a part of it!
Justin PflanzerJustin Pflanzer
Groomsman
Justin has known his cousin Joel since the summer of 2001—which also happens to be the summer Justin was born, so they met about as early as possible. Growing up, Joel has always been more like an older brother than just a cousin. Over the years, they’ve shared golf rounds, late-night video game marathons, mountain hikes, trips to Colorado and Arizona, and enough laughter to leave them both gasping for air. Justin is honored to celebrate with Joel and Irene and looks forward to making a few more great memories this weekend.
Zachary PflanzerZachary Pflanzer
Groomsman
Zach is Joel’s youngest cousin, and was known growing up for having far too much energy and keeping everyone on their toes. Still, he has always looked up to Joel and the example he set. Even after Joel moved to Arizona, Zach looks forward for the times they can reconnect. When he’s not busy tinkering on projects, you’ll usually find him enjoying the great outdoors. Zach is incredibly honored to be a part of Joel and Irene’s big day, and hopefully his obvious excitement only comes second to how obvious these two are perfect for eachother.
Sophia MavridesSophia Mavrides
Bridesmaid
Sophia is Irene's West Coast cousin. Growing up, the two shared cherished memories playing cards, watching Hallmark movies, and spending time with their beloved Yiayia, Papou, and the Mavrides family. Though miles apart, Irene made the trip out to California to visit Sophia, bringing her dog Lucy along, and the two bonded over their shared love of being dog moms. Sophia now calls Bend, Oregon home with her husband Jordan and her pup Gino, and she is beyond honored to stand beside Irene on her wedding day and watch her ride off into her happily ever after with Joel.
Buck RyanBuck Ryan
Groomsman
Buck Ryan has been by Joel’s side since before either of them knew what they were doing, growing up together as kids, bonding over sports, and spending their high school years making memories that stuck. These days, Buck spends his free time jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, because apparently the ground was never exciting enough for him. He shows up to Joel and Irene’s big day with the same loyalty he has carried since childhood, ready to celebrate and ready to support. Here’s to the happy couple. Joel, you found a great one in Irene.
Michael MavridesMichael Mavrides
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Ryan HorningRyan Horning
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Sam CarlsonSam Carlson
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