Rizzardini Wedding
The Wedding Party
Alexis Scarff
Matron of Honor
How We Met: We're sisters! Why She's Honored: Alexis and I are 8 years apart, but couldn't be closer. I've looked up to and admired my cooler, bigger sister since I was a little girl, and I'm still doing it. Anyone who has ever met her instantly understands how selfless, kind, and pure-hearted she is. She keeps me in check, while also completely allowing me to be myself and wanting the best for me. I don't know what I would do without the example of a Christian marriage she and her husband, Robert, have created. I thank God every day for her and the purely good person that she is!
Cameron Rizzardini
Best Man
How We Met: Brother Why He's Honored: I'm lucky enough to have a brother I can confidently call a close friend, someone I feel bonded with through more than just familial ties. Our closeness has only increased as we've grown older, left home, and ventured out to find our way in the world. Some of my fondest memories are visiting him in college at DePaul and now Seattle, watching his life evolve, celebrating his successes and lending (hopefully) sound advice when he asks for it. What I've Learned From Him: Hard work done right is quiet, diligent, and takes patience.
Ryan McGonagill
Best Friend of Honor
How We Met: Elementary school Why He's Honored: Ryan and I grew up together but didn't grow close until Senior year of high school. Our friendship took new levels when we both enrolled at Texas Tech, but we remained close even after he transferred to Berklee in Boston. He accepts all my weirdness, and magnifies it. He's seen me through every painful and wonderful life experience, and knows me to the core. He is one of the only people who would do anything for me at the drop of a hat (like fly to Dallas for less than 24 hours for an engagement party!). I truly don't deserve his selfless friendship. He is hands-down one of most intelligent people I know and is also outrageously hysterical; I call him the original Matt Bellasi. Everyone meet my closest best friend!
Jordie Alvarez
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Middle school Why She's Honored: Jordie and I started texting 8 years ago after graduating high school and literally have not stopped (and often, in a group with Ryan). While we can't see each other as often as we'd like, we make it a point to keep each other updated on daily life and have been constant support for each other in both hard times and great times. After seeing me through trials in both relationships and singledom my whole life, literally no one was happier than Jordie when I started dating Lane. Having that friend who is so overjoyed with genuine excitement for you is a blessing I have come to feel through this girl. She HAS NEVER MET LANE and I am so excited for her to be at the wedding I could die!
Skye Frontier
Groomsman
How We Met: Grand Avenue Preschool Why He's Honored: Quite literally my oldest friend, I've traveled to more COUNTRIES with Skye than I have American cities with most people. I love looking back thinking about how we've grown and our interests have evolved, from epic games of Risk and Star Wars Monopoly to political philosophy and business talk over beers. I always look forward to coming home for the holidays knowing we'll certainly end up at the Frontier's house for dinner, playing Catchphrase and laughing together like we have for decades. What I've Learned From Him: People change but strong relationships don't
Andrew Garvin
Groomsman
How We Met: Texas Why He's Honored: The first time I met Andy he gave me a Smirnoff Ice. Despite that and the fact we've never lived in the same city, we've managed to become really close friends working together at the same company since the time it was only five of us figuring out how to build a marketing agency, largely making it up as we went along. His ambition to learn anything and everything he can is a quality I attempt to emulate every day. What I've Learned From Him: You can have anything you want if you're willing to work hard enough for it.
Jarred Goldner
Groomsman
How We Met: Dallas Why He's Honored: Jarred was the very first person I met in Dallas. He showed me around the office and introduced me to people before starting my job there. I'm also fairly certain he was the one that signed me up to karaoke Shaggy's "Wasn't Me" the first night I went out in Dallas, which is a rough first song ever to karaoke to but forced me to break out of my shell and do something I normally wouldn't. It was a major sink or swim moment in my life, and I wonder how different things would be had it gone differently. His positive affect on my life was huge then, and his evolving commentary on what truly makes us happy continues to influence me now. What I've Learned From Him: Nothing is more valuable than time spent with friends and family
Drew Halliday
Groomsman
How We Met: Elementary School Why He's Honored: A lot of my childhood was spent with Drew, either at his house after school figuring out how to throw sliders, riding our bikes around the neighborhood, or just hanging out in his basement. I can't even count how many sports teams we were on together, frequently riding to practice in his old baby blue station wagon we affectionately named Jed. It's amazing looking back thinking how a very select group of people can be such a constant fixture across so many years of your life. It's why even though we've moved across the country, when we randomly run into each other on the sidewalk in Wrigleyville, it's like nothing has changed. What I've Learned From Him: No matter time or distance, great friends can pick up exactly where they left off
Nick Hance
Usher
How We Met: Junior year of college through mutual friends Why He's Honored: Anyone who knows me at all knows Nick Hance. Most friends that bond over moscato and themed parties in college don't last long after graduation, but Hance and I have remained close for seven years. He has seen me though a lot of "unique and different" (as we like to say) times in my life, and knows me more than anyone should ever have to know me. Somehow he still chooses to call me a friend! Although he definitely thinks Lane is insane for marrying me ;)
Tate Hill
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma at Texas Tech University, 2009 Why She's Honored: Tate and I lived together for 3 years in college and again for 1.5 years in Dallas -- needless to say, she knows me extremely well. I never would have survived college or sorority life without her. We've been through all of the break ups together, and that's one of the reasons it's special to me that she'll be with me to marry the man of my dreams. She motivates me to be a better Christian and never fails to tell me my blog is funny, and I honestly can't decide which I'm more grateful for.
Katie Johnson
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Mutual friends, circa 2013 Why She's Honored: When Katie (KT) and I are together, it is a terrifying force of nature. We lived together for a year and became very close very fast. I have often told her I am angry with God for taking so long to put her in my life. She is effortlessly hysterical - I am constantly laughing so hard I'm snorting around her. Whenever I'm having the time of my life, KT is usually within arm's reach. I'm always taken aback by how deeply she shows she cares about things going on in my life. I can go to her for anything, and always feel supported. She is a huge source of positive energy and I always feel more confident after a convo with KT. We also tend to get into more trouble than usual when we're together and it's fun/scary.
Cayla Jordan
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Labor Day weekend 2013 (Cayla loves to tell this story, please ask her) Why She's Honored: Cayla and I are both fire signs and it's obvious at all times, whether we're bumping heads or jiving so well that no one else can stand us. If you asked her right now, she'd say, "I am Augusta's smartest and prettiest friend" without blinking. Her confidence is stupid. She has an uncanny ability to read people and situations, which has truly helped me grow and see myself better. But mostly, she has inspired my interests in multiple things, from King Henry VIII to The Kennedys, with her undying curiosity and constant learning. I feel like I'm a better and even more interesting person because I know her. I'm grateful to have her as a source of faith, relationship (and insurance) advice.
Kassidy Ketron
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Through a friend, circa 2013 Why She's Honored: Kassidy is the glue I did not know my life needed. She is the quieter one in my group of Dallas friends (God knows we need a quiet one) and yet is one of the strongest people I know. She has been with me every step of the way dating Lane and will be a valuable source of accountability as I embark the scary and exciting adventure of marriage. She will also be the one keeping me (and all the other bridesmaids!) sane on the wedding day with her unreal ability to imbue a sense of calmness everywhere she goes.
Jandi Knox
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Before preschool Why She's Honored: Jandi is easily my longest best friend. We're old enough now to realize how rare it is to carry a friendship from diapers to the mid-twenties mark. She is the friend who you can always pick right back up where you left off, without missing a beat. We constantly laugh when we're together, and I feel as though she could persuade me to do anything, and it's terrifying. She was actually one of my first friends to meet Lane, and was at the brunch he attended! (See home page)
Mack Lockridge
Usher
How we met: Through a friend, circa 2014 Why He's Honored: Mack and I have packed a lot of friendship in a small amount of time. He is one of the funniest people I've ever met (see www.onceyougomack.com), and his humor will be invaluable for calming wedding-day nerves.
Mark Marcucci
Groomsman
How We Met: Senior Year High School Why He's Honored: What started as a high school acquaintance that became a friend, then a college roommate, then a best friend, roughly 95% of my stories & adventures not only involve him but probably only happened because of him. He has impacted every aspect of my life. He taught me sales is genuine if you truly believe what you're offering will help people, a principle I find more and more true in my career. He taught me confidence by example, and gave me the finest compliment I have ever received that I continue to draw confidence from today. I love knowing we will always remain close despite the distance. What I've Learned From Him: Always, ALWAYS stick by and support your friends. No matter what.
Michael Mullins
Groomsman
How We Met: Indiana University Why He's Honored: While we met in college, we really didn't get a chance to become good friends until adulthood where we've managed to have a ton of adventures despite living in different places. He has a quiet confidence that makes him a guy you want to be around, and since he's seemingly always down for a trip or event or just hanging out, I get to do that pretty frequently. What I've Learned From Him: Confidence done right isn't arrogant or flashy
Mark Philip
Groomsman
How We Met: Elementary School Why He's Honored: I think Mark is maybe the most purely good person I've ever met, and incredibly he just seems to get better with age. Since the first time we met when I walked up the street to ask if I could play catch with him and his brother, we've been close friends that have made a lot of memories together. It's been remarkable watching the path he's taken, getting stronger in his faith and steadfast in his commitments to moral values. I feel we too often see the opposite in this world. I consider myself lucky to have him as a positive influence on my life. What I've Learned From Him: Bravery is sticking to core values even though it may not be popular
Robert Scarff
Usher
How we met: He married my sister! Why he's honored: Since joining the family eight years ago, Robert has been the best brother-in-law I could have ever imagined. I'm honestly just so glad Lane and Robert have each other to handle my crazy family! Lane and I both look up to Robert, not only as a super chill Brother-in-law, but also admire his faithfulness to the Lord, and selflessness to his family. We're grateful to be able to lean on him for advice over the years of marriage.
Paige Skinner
Bridesmaid
How We Met: D Magazine Summer Internship Program, 2013 Why She's Honored: Paige and I are cut from the same fabric. Sometimes I think we are the same person (and so do a lot of our blog readers), and then I remember she hates coffee. She will laugh out loud reading this, but I also believe she is one of my most talented friends. We feed off each other's creative side, constantly coming up with blog/podcast ideas, and it's great having that one friend who will "go there" with you. Paige has also been truly integral to mine and Lane's relationship, and is never shy to take Lane's side when she feels it's warranted. A professional journalist to the core, she's always got a great objective opinion. Lane and I are grateful for her friendship and humor!
Emily Slack
Bridesmaid
How We Met: D Magazine Summer Internship Program, 2013 Why She's Honored: Slack and I lived AND worked together for about a year. Let me tell you, there is no bonding quite like being around someone 24/7/365. Slack and I have already been married and divorced. All in all, we ended up becoming best friends. We share a love for Kanye West, fashion magazines, home decor, digital marketing, rap lyrics written in calligraphy, wine and cheese nights, and a million more things. She is the weird yang to my weird ying. OH - she also drove me to the emergency room once and I threw up in her car on the way there. So I would figuratively and literally die without her.
Kyle Smith
Groomsman
How We Met: Dallas Why He's Honored: Kyle is a big man with a big heart. He has an infectious positivity and enthusiasm for life that you can't help but love. I've met a lot of people and had some great experiences solely because of his unabashed willingness to talk to anyone and everyone. He will be one of the first people on the dance floor, and you'll want to join him. What I've Learned From Him: You'll be amazed by how many good things happen if you're willing to just go talk to people.
Ryan Thompson
Groomsman
How We Met: Dallas Why He's Honored: Thompson joined the group in Dallas a little after me, so naturally we signed him up for an embarrassing karaoke song the first night he came out with us. In true fashion, he owned it just like he seems to everything else. He is truly and most unapologetically himself all the time, a quality I wish I had developed sooner in life. He will be the best dancer at the wedding and you will not see it coming. What I've Learned From Him: Embrace who you are and run with it.
Katy Towe
Best Friend to Groom
How We Met: Dallas Why She's Honored: I'm leaving work my first Friday in Dallas. There's a company happy hour but I don't know anyone to go with. I'm walking to my car, resigned to a weekend alone when Katy, walking in front of me, turns and says, "Hey you want to go to that happy hour?" The rest is history. She has an endless compassion for others and loves harder than anyone you'll meet. I couldn't have asked for a better first friend in Dallas and thankful to have her as a forever friend. What I've Learned From Her: Love as much as you can, as fiercely as you can, with no apologies.
Ryan Towe
Groomsman
How We Met: Dallas Why He's Honored: What started as a mutual appreciation for Busch Light and Mario Kart has turned into one of the closest friendships a guy could ask for. As reliable as they come, I would trust him with things I probably wouldn't even trust with myself if I had the choice. Rarely do I feel more at ease and comfortable than I do hanging out in the backyard with Towe, talking sports or business, listening to meat sizzle on the grill. What I've Learned From Him: Being your truest self always get you farther than you think