Ray & Madi Hardaway
Wedding Party
Alison Clarkson
Maid of Honor
Words can’t describe Ali Ann. She is my sister and my #1 supporter. I am so blessed I grew up with the best and someone I always looked up to from the moment I was born! Ali and I have always been so close, but with her moving to Salt Lake, somehow we grew even closer. I can count on her for anything and absolutely everything. Whether it’s dropping everything to see me if I’m having a bad day or having a long phone call with her helping me figure out what I should make for dinner. She is the greatest sister, best friend, and of course, maid of honor!
Joey Cassano
Best Man
Joey has been one of my best friends since middle school. We really began to grow close during 7th grade football when he played quarterback and I was the running back. Moving forward, we would rarely go a weekend without hanging out or doing something together. Growing up, my mom always considered Joey to be one of her kids. I was so excited to have Joey be able to attend both my graduation, and proposal!
Gabrielle Garosi
Bridesmaid
Mango and Cherry have been bestfriends since they were 11 years old, playing soccer for WPFC together. They quickly bonded outside the soccer field and before they knew it, it became normal to have sleepovers on weekdays and weeks worth of exchanging clothes for school. We somehow always made distance work. Whether it was living over an hour away in highschool or a 2 hour+ plane ride away. We are so blessed to share such special memories and can always count on each other for a phone call over a tombstone pizza and a Diet Dr. P!
Christen Hardaway
Groomsman
Christen is my older brother by 3 years. Because of Christen, I had the easiest transition from middle school to high school because I already knew many of his friends that were going to be seniors, and because he helped introduce me to the coaches and players on the football team. One of my favorite memories with Christen was being able to play on the same football team as him. I will always be grateful for the guidance and advice Christen has given me.
Delene Colburn
Bridesmaid
Del and I first became best friends from playing on the soccer team together freshmen year of high school. And the rest is history. We have been best friends since and she is someone I can always call on to just come over for a fire, go line dancing with, or just go out for a good time. She is such a fun spirit to be around and always had a blast when we are together.
Justen Hardaway
Groomsman
Justen is my younger brother and is younger than me by 3 years. Justen definitely got the smart genes between me and Christen and is currently a biology major at the University of Washington. Despite the fact that Justen is 3 years younger than me and technically was not allowed to go into bars with us, he never got questioned when we had him use my ID to get in. My favorite memory with Justen is was watching him grow and excel in track and field and his academics.
Molly Ness
Bridesmaid
Molly and I have been bestfriends since highschool. It was always Del, Molly, and I as the three bestfriends. It is such a blessing to see our friendship grow all through highschool and college. We have always stayed so close and there is never a time when I come to town and I don't see her. She is the sweetest person, and I can always count on her making her famous funfetti cookies for me and having long nights around the fire!
Will Ahoua
Groomsman
My friendship with Will begins at the Prep. school at West Point. Will and I walked onto the Prep. school football team as running backs and quickly bonded on and off the field. Moving on from the Prep. school to the actual Academy, Will and I were fortunate enough to be in the same academic company, and roommates for 2 years. Following the wedding, Will and I will live about thirty minutes from each other as we will both be stationed at Fort Hood, Tx.
Alexia Petrovic
Bridesmaid
Lexie and I lucked out by rooming with each other randomly freshmen year of college. We lived with each other all through college and the memories are crazy and priceless. We could just be chilling on the couch, making popcorn and tacos and some peach mules, and be so content with life. She is so loving and fun, and always knows how to have a good time!
Riley King
Groomsman
Riley has been one of my best friends since middle school. Riley's house was always the place to be during the summers because he had an amazing pool basketball and diving board set up. Nothing compares to the days when me and Joey would go over to Riley's house on a summer day and play pool basketball or just jump off the diving board and chill out in the pool. Riley currenlty lives with Joey in San Francisco and I can't wait to go back out to California and visit them.
Margo Pletcher
Bridesmaid
Margs and I became besties 2nd semester of freshmen year, and she ended up living with Lexie and I for 3 years! She is the most sarcastic and funniest person I know. She always knows how to make me laugh at the dumbest things, will be down to join me for a diet dr. p and some late night pizza, and can always count of her to be my travel buddy!
Andrew Weliver
Groomsman
My friendship with Andrew began freshman year at West Point because we were in the same academic company, but really flourished our senior year when we began rooming together. One notable memory I have with Andrew was during our 100th night weekend when Me, Madi, Andrew, and Andrew's fiance Andi stayed in New York City for the weekend and explored the city together. It was exciting to see Madi and Andi immediately become good friends, and be able to enjoy the weekend with some of my favorite people.
Kacey Clerf
Bridesmaid
For Kacey and I, it all started on the upper soccer field in elementary school running the field with the guys. We have been through so much together and all starting in our early stages of life. She is one of the strongest people I know and always knows how to make you feel loved and special. She has the kindest heart. We could not see each other for months and months, but somehow, the minute we see each other, it’s like we just saw each other yesterday.
Ryan Thomas
Groomsman
Ryan is my cousin and one of the many sports enthusiasts in my family. I can remember when Ryan was only 8 years old and he knew most of the players on the Seahawks, and could speak knowledgeable about most NFL teams. When I am home, I love hanging out with Ryan and his younger brother Issac. Our favorite things to do together include throwing around the football, playing soccer and playing basketball in their backyard.
Lauren Hasty
Bridesmaid
Lauren is like a little sister of mine. We have so many memories in Seattle and Chicago. She is the sweetest person and the most photogenic person as well! You will always see her with a big smile and laughing. I can always count on her for late night girl talks, endless laughs, and Seattle summer memories.
Drue Harris
Groomsman
My friendship with Drue goes back to our 6 week basic training at the very start of our West Point career. Initially, I did not directly know Drue, but I would see him getting yelled at on a daily basis and would have to try my hardest not to burst out in laughter. Before being released from basic training, Drue randomly walked into my room and we spend at least 30 minutes just talking about the various things we had gotten in trouble for throughout the restrictive training. Drue quickly became one of my best friends.
Ashley Dozier
Bridesmaid
Ash has been like an older sister to me. We always have the best memories for spending every Christmas and summer trips in Iowa, laying out on the beach, and being there for my first illegal and legal drink. She has always been there for the big moments. Always trying to make a college soccer game if I was somewhere in the state of California, and always there when I need someone to talk to.
Aaron Cheng
Groomsman
Other than my roommates, Aaron is likely the person I spent the most time with at West Point. We both majored in Civil Engineering so it was very typical for us to spend hours and hours together working on projects the day before it was due. Outside of academics, we would typically spend time together on the weekends where it was at the local bar, or just hanging out in the barracks. Aaron is an engineer for the Army and is currently stationed at Ft. Lewis in Tacoma Washington.