Brette & Philip
Wedding Party
Katie Carolan
Matron of Honor
Katie + Brette met at Quinnipiac University on Brette's 21st birthday. They became fast friends over their newfound shared love of piano bars. Katie + Brette remained close after college, and Brette served as Katie's Maid of Honor in her September 2016 wedding.
John Farrelly
Best Man
John is Philip's brother since birth. Raised in the same household as Phil, they both enjoy potatoes, family trips to Rockaway beach, and quantum leap re-runs.
Bristol Jewell
Bridesmaid
Bristol is Brette's older sister by two years. She lives in Hackettstown, NJ and was married in June of 2014 when Brette served as her Maid of Honor. Bristol has a passion for all things 1950's - she loves to collect antiques and kitchen goods from the era, and can always be found in a full 1950's ensemble!
Christopher Patton
Groomsman
Chris aka Pat-o is Phil's best friend from high school - though he was home schooled & they didn't actually go to high school together! Pat-o has gone to countless concerts with Phil that he has had no desire to attend on his own. Pat-o attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and recently moved to the San Francisco Bay area with his fiancé, Cait.
Sinead Farrelly
Bridesmaid
Phil's sister Sinead is a physical therapist, and lives the dream in Charleston SC with her golden doodle Rover. Brette is excited to gain a sister in Sinead, and with her an endless supply of the best coffee from Charleston Coffee Exchange!
Michael Thompson
Groomsman
Fondly referred to as "Beanbag", Mike is Phil's best friend from their college years at Sacred Heart University. Beans and Phil both share a affinity for several songs including "Only God knows why", "heard it in a love song", and "love story". Michael currently lives in Boston with his fiancé Kara.
Frances Bryant
Bridesmaid
Frannie is Brette's 16 year old cousin from Weatherford, Texas. Frannie shares in Brette's love of Nantucket & all things Lilly Pulitzer. She is a sophomore at Weatherford Christian Academy and a member of the basketball team - putting her 5'11 height to good use!
Daniel Bowman
Groomsman
Dan is Phil's friend from River Edge, NJ. Dan currently lives in Austin, TX and works as a kayak guide and a vet tech on a mobile vet clinic! Easily the best bass player that has every lived, Dan enjoys the outdoors and hanging out with his dog Chewy.
Laura Cole
Bridesmaid
Laura has been Brette's closest friend since they were 4 years old! Running back and forth multiple times a day between their neighboring homes in Mohican Road, Brette and Laura were inseparable throughout middle and high school. Even while Laura has spent the past several years living on a yacht in the Caribbean, the two remained close and Brette couldn't imagine being married without her there! #bnl4eva
Kevin Simpson
Groomsman
Kevin is Phil's friend from Sacred Heart, where they played on the rugby team together. Kevin is widely renowned for performing the best impressions/voices. Kevin lives in Boston with his fiancé Mel.
Kimberly Hannan
Bridesmaid
Brette met Kimberly the summer of 2011 while working at the Nantucket Yacht Club. Kimberly is from Mississippi and an avid lover of all things Southern. It is due to Kimber that Brette can now recite Ole Miss' "Hotty Toddy", even though she's yet to attend a game at The Grove!
Dave O'Donnell
Groomsman
Dave aka Dave-o is Phil's friend from River Edge, NJ. Dave-o now resides in Philly with his wife Sam. He knows more about Geology than anyone we know and is an amazing guitarist. Fun fact: Phil officiated Dave & Sam's wedding in May 2016!
Logan Seely
Bridesmaid
Logan and Brette met in February 2009 when they studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Logan is from Vermont and attended the University of New Hampshire. When Brette proclaimed that she was getting bagels at the London airport, Logan tagged along and they remained inseparable for the next four months.
Gary Guarinello
Groomsman
Gary is a friend of Philip's that now lives in Astoria, Queens. He an accomplished drummer, singer, Italian-American and fly fisherman