Sarah & Matthew
Wedding Party
Laura Richards
Matron of Honor
Columbia, SC Laura and Sarah met at University of South Carolina, and Laura was Sarah's 'Big Sister' in their sorority. Laura has continued to play the role of sister to Sarah after college, and the two have shared many great times and helped one another through the difficult ones. Laura is one of the most loyal and caring women you'll have the opportunity to meet, and always knows how to make Sarah laugh.
Christopher Berry
Best Man
Charlotte, NC A professional relationship that began in their early days at Bank of America soon turned into an eclectic friendship; a friendship that spawned the moment Chris introduced Matt to the wide, wizarding world of disc golf! Since then, the two have experienced many of life's joys and challenges together, often relying on each other for sound advice, good music, shared stories, and heartfelt laughs over their favorite craft beers.
Amanda Smith
Bridesmaid
Greensboro, NC Amanda and Sarah have known each other since high school, and became sisters in 2015 when Zach and Amanda were married. Amanda is a source of joy and support to the entire Smith family, and always finds a way to make everyone around her laugh and feel at ease.
Zachary Smith
Best Men
Greensboro, NC As brother of the bride, Zach has played a monumental role over the span of the bride and groom's relationship. Through family gatherings and barbeques, college football tailgating, rock concerts, and Smith Mountain Lake, Zach and Matt have shared what it means to become brothers.
Meredith Hughes
Bridesmaid
Charleston, SC While Meredith is truly Sarah's cousin, the two shared most of their childhood and in many ways grew up like sisters. Meredith has always been a role model for Sarah, and their shared love for their family has kept them close as adults. The two have shared every phase of life and look forward to many more happy times together with Matt as a member of their family.
Brandon Criner
Best Men
Hartford, CT Conceding to the entirety of the New England sports scene would have been a waste of time for this Yankees fan; thankfully Brandon and Matt's diehard passion for Patriots football has elevated into a lifelong friendship that has continued to enrich. When not discussing professional or business goals with each other, their time together is consumed by head banging metal and rock concerts, St. Patty's Day bar crawls, and sports mania.
Anne-Marie Hurley
Bridesmaid
Charlotte, NC Anne-Marie and Sarah met during their years at University of South Carolina. Their friendship was cemented in the years that followed college, when both took jobs in Charlotte. As a roommate, yoga date and trivia partner, Anne-Marie helped Sarah navigate life in Charlotte. Through her passion for intramural sports, Anne-Marie met Matt playing Flag Football, and she ultimately was the person to introduce Sarah and Matt. A great friend to both the Bride and Groom, we are thankful that Anne-Marie is such an important part of our lives and helped bring us together.
Christopher Larsen
Best Men
Long Island City, NY Sharing a love for the game, baseball paired with an unrelenting passion for the Red Sox cemented a foundation in Chris and Matt's friendship. Poker tournaments, ski trips, rock festivals, and summer nights in Newport are only a few of the highlighted stories that can be told ... Chris has continued to be an inspiration to us through his hard work, endurance, and passion within his medical field.
Christine Bullard
Bridesmaid
Charlotte, NC Christine and Sarah met their first week of college at USC and became fast friends who shared many great experiences throughout their time in Columbia. The two became particularly close in 2010, when they chased a shared dream of working at the Olympic Games all the way to Canada for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Through the highest and lowest of experiences living in Whistler, Christine and Sarah created life long memories of Team USA Gold medals, sleeping in bunk beds, putting chains on tires, and exploring the best (and worst) of Whistler Village. Christine and Sarah went on to launch their careers in Charlotte and have relied on one another as they each pursue personal and professional ambitions.
Jeffrey Hole
Best Men
Portsmouth, RI As former whiffleball professionals, Jeff and Matt dominated the backyard diamond which often resulted in both defeat and dismay for their opponents. Years later, the powerhouse of two still remain on top of their game, spending their offseasons debating technology trends, sports controversies, attending concerts, and discovering new Rhode Island craft breweries wherever they may pour.
Jane Marrazzo
Bridesmaid
Minneapolis, MN Vibrant Jane has been a spark of joy in Sarah's life since they first met in the halls of their freshman dorm at USC. A love of dancing, crafting, "How I Met Your Mother", and a distaste for 9am classes originally brought the two together as college freshmen and built the foundation for an incredible friendship that spans time and distance.
John Moriarty
Best Men
Quincy, MA Traveling with an international business professional who is fluent in Chinese makes for a thrilling trip around the world. In 2012, John and Matt ventured to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China, then on to the former capital of Nanjing, and eventually Hong Kong to visit Matt's college friend Jeff Au. Long after their memorable trip, the two often reminisce of their Portsmouth gridiron days while rooting for the Patriots on NFL Sunday!
Jordan Zydel
Bridesmaid
Richmond, VA As Sarah's only college friend that she met BEFORE college, Jordan was a key factor in Sarah's decision to attend the University of South Carolina. After finding one another in a Facebook group dedicated to matching for roommates at USC, the two quickly hit it off, and can still remember spending hours chatting via AIM. As freshman year roommates, Jordan and Sarah successfully navigated living in a shared dorm room together, and became lifelong friends in the process. Jordan is frequently a voice of reason, shoulder to cry on, and always a source of inspiration and joy for Sarah.
Robert Ferris
Best Men
Portsmouth, RI From Friday night lights and spirited poker nights to poolside barbeques, rock festivals, and sporting events, Matt and Rob share a brotherhood thats only flaw is exposed by the rivalrous Miami Dolphins. He has been the definition of a loyal friend over the years, something the bride and groom wish to repay as he enters fatherhood!
Kate Ensor
Bridesmaid
Nashville, TN Kate and Sarah met during their years at USC, and developed a heartfelt and unique friendship that is irreplaceable. An incredible friend who is always there to remember the tiniest of details, celebrate the big wins without jealousy, and find the best restaurant in town, Sarah has relied on Kate as a confidante, sounding board, and city guide.
Timothy Bauchspies
Best Men
The Cape Starting out as lab partners in high school chemistry, both Tim and Matt depended on each other to survive throughout the year. Eventually, a 4.0 in the class for them later gave way to entertaining golf outings, ski trips, and days enjoying both Newport and Cape life. Tim's natural ability to energize a room and create a sense of liveliness has spearheaded many of those memorable excursions.
Michelle Fantone
Bridesmaid
Washington D.C. A shared love for Jason Derulo, the Red Sox, reading dystopian books, great bars and Gamecock football are just a few of the reasons Sarah and Michelle have stayed friends since meeting in 2007. With a wide range of shared interests, Michelle and Sarah never run out of topics of conversation, dreams for future adventures, or love for one another.
Sarah Ali
Bridesmaid
Middletown, CT When the two Sarahs first met at South Carolina, it would have been tough to predict the many places their friendship would take them. From dorm rooms, Five Points bars, European castles, Britney Spears concerts, the US Open, the Yale Chapel, all the way to kayaking with seals in Maine, the two always find a way to make the most out of every opportunity to be together. Whether it be five minutes, five hours or five days, a sense of contentment always follows time spent together.
Shannon Daly
Bridesmaid
Richmond, VA Nearly inseparable in college, Shannon and Sarah found each other the first day of freshman year at USC. As roommates, road trip buddies, beer pong partners, and tailgate dates, it's hard to imagine college without one another. While different on paper in many ways, Shannon and Sarah found ways to help one another grow, and continue to depend on one another not only for laughs, but also to be there for the tears.