Emily & Ryan
Wedding Party
Will Stephans
Best Man
Will is Ryan's younger brother and one of his "best men." Only two years apart, Will and Ryan were close growing up together. They still enjoy joking around, competition, and going camping every year. Although they live far apart now, both always make an effort to see one another. Will always knows how to make Ryan laugh. Topics of conversation include: Any and all quotes from "The Departed" or "Shawshank Redemption", NBA 2K5 (arguably the best value video game ever), Wedding Planning (Will recently got married)
Craig Stephans
Best Man
Craig is Ryan's older brother and one of Ryan's "best men." Ryan used to visit Craig in Charlotte, which eventually along with the warm weather sold Ryan on moving South. Both Ryan and Craig now enjoy watching Bills games, weekly one on one basketball games, and taking annual trips together. Topics of conversations include: Buffalo Bills football (This is our year!), The Island (camping), 1990s Adam Sandler movie quotes
Tim Glasow
Groomsman
Tim is one of Ryan's groomsmen and best friend dating back to high school. Both played volleyball together and have kept in touch over the years with Tim also moving to North Carolina. Topics of conversation include: The NBA (Celtics and Hornets basketball), Hip Hop (mostly the classics), High school friends and memories
Dominic DelVecchio
Groomsman
Dominic is Emily's cousin and one of Ryan's groomsmen. Dominic and Ryan spend time together every year when Ryan and Emily visit him and his parents. Topics of conversation include: Baseball (particularly the New York Yankees), College life, Physical Therapy, GTA
Michelle Hoover
Maid of Honor
Michelle and Emily have been soul mates since the minute they met in Kindergarten. Sorry Ryan (but he knows we are a package deal). Michelle has a amazing career that she loves, and a beautiful pup named Doris. You know that one friend that can just walk into a room and change the whole vibe? That's Michelle. You will see her in the middle of the dance floor at our wedding. Topics of conversation include: how to get free tires, dogs, tarot readings, tips on how not to fall on a treadmill, homeownership
Ashlee Liberatore
Bridesmaid
Ashlee is Emily's step sister, but more importantly she is one of Emily's best friends. She just bought a house and has two dachshunds named Remi and Navy. She also has a dry sense of humor and her jokes will sneak up on you when you least expect it. Topics of conversation include: counting macros, wiener dogs, bowl cuts, wiener dogs, working out, wiener dogs, homeownership, wiener dogs.... honestly just talk to her about wiener dogs.
Amoree Siciliano
Bridesmaid
Amoree is Emily's step-sister and friend. She just recently got married to the love of her life Louie. They have a energetic boxer named Leo who is very much the goodest boy. Amoree is also hairdresser and smuggles Emily toner everytime they see each other. This can never change. Topics of conversation include: porch concerts, her dog Leo, the top secret recipe to her dads tomatoes
Christina Briden
Bridesmaid
Christina is one of Emily's good friends who no matter what is always there for her. She has it all! A good career, a wonderful husband, two ADORABLE dogs, and the biggest heart. She is always so thoughtful and no matter where life takes us, we always seem to pick right back up where we left off. Topics of conversation include: mop dogs, rescue dogs, her husbands vacuum, traveling on some once in a lifetime trips!
Colleen Chamberlin
Bridesmaid
Colleen and Emily went to high school together which is where their friendship began. However things got crazy when they lived together in college. Hours upon hours of us standing at each others doorways just talking about random things. Before we knew it, we became friends for life. Colleen is currently in nursing school while also working as a LPN. She has a hilarious husband named Grant and two bunnies! Topics of conversation include: the dollar store, pandemic weddings, being roommates (she probably has stories), bunnies, anything nursing related
Tyler Santini
Bridesman
Tyler and Emily have a long history. It begins with Tyler throwing a piece of paper at another kid and accidentally hitting Emily... the rest is history. Tyler works for Wegmans and has built his career there from the ground up. He has a equally timid as he is sweet pup named Tyson. High school would have been a lot more boring if it weren't for this friendship. Topics of conversation include: men (specifically good looking men), family reunions, dogs, restaurants (Tyler is a total foodie)
Shelby Nykiel
Bridesmaid
Shelby and Emily met at UB and became quick friends. Shelby was the only one in the group of friends that no one ever had anything rude to say about. Emily picked up on that and told her this the first time she met her... its been a joke ever since. But in all seriousness, Shelby is one of the nicest and smartest people Emily has ever met. She is a doctor, has a wonderful husband Adam and beautiful baby girl Everest. Topics of conversation include: parking garages and making the meter on time, anything medical (she is so smart), babies and movies
Amanda Thompson
Bridesmaid
Where to even start.... Amanda and Emily have been friends since 4th grade. Amanda is just wholeheartedly a wonderful person. She is a successful Speech Therapist with a beautiful family. Her husband Carson is just a wholesome as she is and they have a beautiful baby boy named TBD. By the time people are reading this, he will be here. I'll update as soon as we know his name! They will be amazing parents! Topics of conversation include: the jo bros, all things baby, Sanibel Island and that one burger place we love
Erin Rinas
Bridesmaid
Emily and Erin became friends by mutually making fun of her husbands haircut. In all seriousness though, Erin was such a blessing especially while Emily was in nursing school. Erin was always there to encourage her and listen when Emily needed it. She is a nurse and has a beautiful family. Her husband is Tyler (Emily's roommate from college) and they have a gorgeous daughter named Ellie. Topics of conversation include: racoons, four wheelers, nursing memes, and ways to make fun of Tyler, not trusting the judgement of people with bad eyebrows *be sure to ask her if she is A&Ox4 periodically through the night*
Elise Mora
Bridesmaid
Elise is Emily's southern bestie. They met working for ERAC and quickly became friends. They bond over things that are far too embarrassing to mention on this website. Elise just got married to her husband Chris and they have a dog with the longest eyelashes I've ever seen named Olivia. Elise has the best laugh so please get your jokes ready. It's infectious. Topics of conversation include: plungers, cookout, handy husbands who can build/fix anything, NY pizza, dogs, and books (Elise LOVES to read!)
Taylor Campbell
Bridesmaid
The story that has always been told about Emily and Taylor's friendship is as follows: Emily was out riding her bike and Taylor was outside playing. One of them asked if the other wanted to be friends and then the rest is history! Taylor is one of a kind. She says it how it is and is unapologetically herself. She is refreshing and funny with such a kind soul. Topics of conversation include: disney+, her boyfriend (his name is Jerry), baking, movies and dogs