Wedding Party
Brad Van Patten
Best Man
As many of you know, Brad is the oldest of my younger brothers. Throughout the years, things like friendships, relationships, career paths, schools, and even time zones have changed, but Brad has remained constant. Whether it’s serious discussions, family talks, casual rants, or banter about the Bills, I can always count on staying in touch no matter how far away we are. Brad is loyal, thoughtful, passionate, and an immensely integral part of my life. He is as much my best friend as he is my brother. I am honored to have him stand beside me on such an important day.
Claudia Downs
Maid of Honor
I met Claudia senior year of high school both planning to attend RIT in the same major. We developed a friendship that has gone through many changes and chapters in our young adult life. While many things change in your 20’s one thing remained constant; our love for each other like family. From late nights in college, living together, to being a quick trip or phone call away when we need each other, our friendship has remained consistent. Claudia is truly one of a kind friend who is loyal and thoughtful like no other. You’ll find her to be the friend who encourages the gentle parts of me but has a touch of (mostly) hidden sass that has earned her the loving nickname DQ (drama queen). I could not have asked for a better support person to have in my corner through all the things life throws at me. Watching her become a hardworking woman is inspiring and to have her stand with me is truly a dream.
