Sarah & Rob
Wedding Party
Tim Lorek
Best Man
Tim and I have known each other since the 2nd grade, when we started playing baseball together and undoubtedly drove our teacher just short of batty with a litany of fart noises and giggle fits. We haven't looked back since. He's my brother through and through - the kind of brother who destroys his front fender on a Zaxby's dumpster and calls me instead of his dad; the kind of brother who drags me out of late night pizza joints by my collar so I don't come over the counter at the 44 year-old towny working the cash register whom I feel has egregiously disrespected me. I can't say where I'd be without Tim. I can say I'd have one less arrest to my name though - and that my life would be a lot less rich.
Jonathan George
Best Man
If you don't know Jonathan, you soon will. And boy will he have some stories for you. To say he lives life to the fullest is a gross understatement. More apt is to say he's seen some crazy stuff - and done even crazier. I've personally witnessed him narrowly escape death at least twice, talked him out of doing something that would have, at best, resulted in mangled limbs and at worst his total dismemberment more than once, and plunged headlong into harms way for an unforgettably good time with him more times than I care to count. Do yourself a favor and get to know this guy. He's the kind of guy who could sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves. I'm proud to call him my brother, and even prouder to have him beside me on my wedding day.
Drew Balke
Groomsman
By strict definition, Drew is Sarah's younger brother. And our relationship could easily have plateaued there - future family by default, friendly with each other but nothing much more. That's not how it went though. Drew and I hit it off from the start, and I can say with utter confidence that even had Sarah and I not ended up together forever, he and I would have remained good friends nonetheless. The only guy I know who might enjoy having a few beers in the sun at any given backyard bar in Brooklyn even more than I do, I can always count on him to wax philosophical with me about the merits and pitfalls of a certain Joe Rogan, teach me why Spike Jonze is a living legend, and help me alienate everyone in the room by speaking only in Chris D'Elia quotes. A brother in the truest sense.
Ben Sidoti
Groomswoman
There is nothing I could say about Ben Sidoti that would do meeting and getting to know him justice. Poets of masterful craftsmanship couldn't pen words about him nearly as beautiful as the man himself. He's got a heart of gold, an infectious personality, and an unparalleled drive to make the world a better place. I speak for everyone who knows him when I say that we are all richer for having him in our lives. Fellow lover of all things whiskey (but especially whisky), I can talk to the guy about literally anything - music, sports, environmentalism, local politics, philosophy, dad rock, whether or not Man United fans deserve to be referred to as "human beings." I've learned a lot from him, but perhaps the most important thing he's taught me is how to have a proper perspective on life.
Kyle Spain
Groomsman
A man after my own heart, the pride of the Conquistadors, few can get my creativity flowing like the inimitable Kyle Spain (usually with the help of a beer...or three). One of the only people I've met with an affinity for the horror genre and a fascination with the sublime that rivals my own. And the absolute only person I know who can have the building he lives in condemned (by no fault of his own), be told he has to move out almost immediately, and through the entire saga remain as upbeat as ever. There's no one I'd rather chat books and Braves with in the same breath. Chicago got a good one when he abandoned me in NYC for the Windy City.
John Hibbard
Groomsman
Hibbs and I go back to middle school - to gifted classes in the trailers and driving Mr. Fifer so insane he started referring to himself in the third person; to summer weekends at Jonathan's house where we'd oscillate between backyard football, 2 on 2 basketball, dips in the pool, waffles (which, as everyone knows, are best made with cheap pancake batter), NCAA football and Friday night standup (back when Comedy Central actually did that sort of thing). Even back then we all knew John was destined for nothing short of greatness. It's exceedingly rare that he's not the smartest person in the room - even rarer that he's not the goofiest. While living in different boroughs in NYC sometimes feels like living states apart, I couldn't be happier to have John here in the city with me.
Jessica Brown
Maid of Honor
>went to UGA together (tele majors!) but our friendship really took hold with a tweet in summer of 2012 when we decided to find a place together in Brooklyn >will go to countless Sleigh Bells concerts with me. Usually wearing a colorful wig >excellent, excellent fashion sense >has a mean but beautiful cat named Hendricks that I love very much >literally figured out how to be adults together >is my person, my buddy, that friend I always look for in a group. we are in it together and she always has my back.
Megan Liberty
Bridesmaid
>we were practically roommates as well when she lived with Rob. Really, one of the best parts of starting to date him was that I got to know Megan >do you want to go to the beach? Megan is the perfect. beach. buddy. >very talented writer and editor of art writings that are way over my head >makes an excellent breakfast pasta >she is always looking for the next fun thing, and is the best to adventure with >is a true friend, who I can always trust to be honest with me
Kylee Ranck
Bridesmaid
>graduated culinary school together but we didn't become close until we moved together to Crown Heights BK >my cake decorating buddy -- many nights spent together in our apartment decorating various sweet things together >one third of The Feisty Iguanas >looks excellent in a brightly colored wig >got engaged two days before Rob and I did (!!) >a true romantic, and excellent to watch rom coms with
Mandy Lewis
Bridesmaid
>sorority sister in college -- but really bonded senior year when we lived together (and with her sister!) >has many fur babies (and at one point helped me take care of hamsters that often went missing around our apartment) >has the craziest, hardest job ever. ask her to tell you stories about the Grady ER. >does a great lady gaga impression >is truly the kindest person I know
Lindsey Znosko
Bridesmaid
>one half of a power couple with my brother >she and Drew live only four blocks away from us! (used to be directly across the street) >does some mean Spice Girls karaoke >has the coolest taste in music. so much so that it is literally her job. >looks great in roller blades >is the sister I never had.
Tiffany Howard
Bridesmaid
>sorority sister in college. Lived together sophomore and junior year (including in the AGD house -- Engagement!) >will school you on how to lift weights >gets just as excited about food as I do (which is hard to do!) >loves Baja Blast from Taco Bell ;) >always seems to be in some sort of tropical destination >has the most amazing energy. t-ho is always down to have fun