Wedding Party
Tracy Koczela
Maid of Honor
If there’s a first to be had, Kara and Tracy have shared it together. These friends from birth share a bond that rivals siblings. Through holiday weekends at Bay Park to traveling across the world, making up and performing dances, to their first alcoholic drink, or chatting about life, Tracy has always been at Kara’s side. Plus, she’s always down to make Kara and Ryan an incredible home cooked meal in her tiny studio apartment.
Lexie Wagner
Bridesmaid
Lexie will forever be known as the matchmaker for Kara and Ryan. From middle school sleepovers in the Wagner’s basement, to questionable Halloween costumes, high school homecoming dances & prom to trying to figure out adulthood, Kara and Lexie have always been the best of friends. 17 years later you can still find them in the Wagner’s kitchen with a glass of wine.
Kelly Williams
Bridesmaid
Kara and Kelly first met during their freshman year at Pitt's sorority bid night. Their friendship grew suffering through mandatory sorority sleepovers, reindeer Halloween costumes, and stressing about getting into the local dive bar. They lived together for the next 3 years, and after they graduated, they never let the distance come between them.
Katie Fry
Bridesmaid
By far Kara's weirdest friend, Katie and Kara's friendship started the moment she made Kara's face into wall decorations for her 21st birthday. From Pittsburgh to Manayunk, their friendship flourished over Manayunk pre-games, beach vacations, and love for talented musics in local bars. Katie is guaranteed to always make Kara laugh and have a great time.
Callie Smith
Bridesmaid
Although they first met in Pittsburgh, they have always shared a bond over their Philly roots. Their love for each other continued when they both lived in Manayunk over racking up Ryan's happy hour points at Bourbon Blue with endless amounts of Pinot Grigio and cheese steak egg rolls. No matter the distance, Callie is one of Kara's most loyal and reliable friends.
Abby Lord
Bridesmaid
Abby is the little sister Kara never had but always wanted. She’s been along for the whole ride, and has always been Kara’s right hand on all Lord family adventures. The two are so excited to finally be sisters after Kara and Ryan have been dating for 10 years!
Bradlee Lord
Best Man
Aka Chimpey. As most of you know, Ryan has always called Bradlee, Chimpey! Although different, we share all the same interests and have learned to be the best of friends. Whether it be basketball in the driveway, golf, racing down the ski mountain or winning a lacrosse state championship together, competition has always been the theme and has bonded us together. Ryan usually came out victorious but Ryan did let him win every once in a while. Ryan is so thankful to have a supportive brother like Chimpey to be his best man.
Jake Poliskin
Groomsman
Jakie Boy has been along for the Kryan ride since the beginning. From finally giving in consenting to "let" Ryan be invited to join the fun with close Kara family friends at Bay Park, and Ryan saving Jake from drowning in the Bay, he has been supportive from the start. It has been a lot of fun being a part of Jake's crazy journey to where Jake is today. Ryan can't wait to see what is to come and to officially have another brother.
Jeff Chu
Groomsman
Ryan calls Jeff, my first Asian friend! They have been best friends from the start. Jeff has always set the unreachable bar that Ryan have always strived to reach. From his basement playing Halo for hours on end, family ski trips, cruising in Blue Thunder listening to country, to biking 20 miles exploring NYC, they have shared countless amazing memories and look forward to more to come.
Peter Bowers
Groomsman
Peter has been one of Ryan's oldest and most loyal friends and we have experienced so much together. Growing up together, endless lacrosse games, family ski trips and most recently showing me around the Big Apple. Ryan can't wait for future memories and double dates with Peter and Emily, the best double date couple Kar and Ryan could ask for.
Kevin Stetson
Groomsman
Although Leopard Way made for a killer game of neighborhood tag, it is safe to say that Rock Hall with Kevin and their childhood friends made some of Ryan's best memories including foundation Bike Derby, pool basketball, skiing, crabbing, and Happy Gilmore; just to name a few. Even though it is a 50/50 shot Kevin has a working phone you can get a hold of him on.... he is the loyalist of friends.
Michael & Will Spiro
Officiant
Now officially known as Father Michael & Father Will. Although Michael and Kara still call each other by their middle school AOL screen names, their friendship was cemented before birth as their moms have known each other since preschool and Michael is Kara’s god brother. Like Michael, Kara and Will have known each other since birth, and is Kara’s second unofficial little brother. He always has Kara laughing until she can’t breathe. Michael and Will have instantly welcomed Ryan into the Bay Park circle, and now the three of them continue to gang up on Kara. We couldn’t be happier to have friends that turned into family stand by our side on our big day, and for all future days.