Savannah & Jackson
Wedding Party
Courtney McCarthy
Maid of Honor
Courtney, sister of Savannah, roaster of coffee, hiker of mountains, is a key component of not only the wedding, but of Jackson and Savannah's lives. Fun fact: Courtney knew Jackson before Savannah knew Jackson, and is the reason they crossed paths! Tbt to that thing Courtney does where she comes to live with them for weeks at a time and no one kills each other. We love Courtney. Her duties span the gamut from planning everyones outfit like the fashionista she is, to stepping up to tell people to calm the fuck down if they are being annoying. She is cute, sassy, and ready to party in her fancy shoes that will most likely make everyone else jealous. Catch her at the wedding with her Nalgene bottle in one hand, and a beer in the other because "shit slaps."
Ben Chalmers
Best Man
Intimidating intellect. Resident argument mediator. Experienced bird watcher. Ben and Jackson shared a cubby in pre-school. Just kidding. Ben became a part of Savannah and Jackson's life when they moved to the East Coast in the Fall of 2016. Jackson and Ben quickly bonded over the shitshow that was graduate school. Thankfully, we're still alive and no longer live in Massachusetts. Getting married without having Ben as Best Man was not an option in Jackson's mind. While Ben would have you believe he is traveling to SLO, CA for the wedding, he is really hoping to get a glimpse of a CA Condor on top of Morro Rock or some Snowy Plover's running through the dunes the Morro Bay or Montana de Oro. Oh well! We all hope he stops by.
Abby Kawecki
Bridesmaid
Abby, the best tequila drinker in all the land, has been around since day 1! Born ten days apart, Abby and Savannah are inseparable. Abby tells the best jokes, eats just as much as Savannah (I know wow!), and is always down for the Cupid Shuffle. Abby has been around since the beginning of Jackson and Savannah's relationship, where she picked them up from the airport and quickly realized how weird Jackson was at Dairy Queen when they flipped his blizzard and he flipped out. How embarrassing Jackson.
Matt Battista
Groomsman
Matt and Jackson hold the mantle of the oldest cousins in the immediate Battista family. Matt and Jackson have been through thick and thin together and lived together for a summer out in California, where they both picked up swimming and water polo (which we know they are BOTH very proud of). Unfortunately, they also both share the same (slightly) twisted sense of humor. Find Matty and Jackson laughing at jokes nobody else finds funny. You can always count on Matt to tell you exactly how he feels. Happy. Sad. Angry. Etc. Which is nice. Sometimes. Anyway, if you see Matt at the wedding, ask him about the tattoo of Jackson's face on his ass. He'll probably deny it, but now we all know! Anyway, the weekend wouldn't be complete without him.
Sally Chalmers
Bridesmaid
A T.J. Maxx loving, Ross Geller hating, SVU guru by day, frontline ER nurse by night, Sally Chalmers rolls up to any gathering with stories to tell and shit to talk. Sally met Savannah in Massachusetts, where they quickly bonded over how shitty Northampton was. From the beginning, their friendship was unstoppable. Catch Sally and Savannah perusing the aisles of Target for hours, going to the movies midday like weirdos, or convincing Jackson and Ben to do some dumb shit in Cape Cod. Sally loves to get riled up after a few vodka sodas w/ LIME, (not lemon or she will yell at you). Savannah and Jackson would not be where they are today without Sally, who made their time in Massachusetts actually enjoyable. Pop open a Mich and cheers!
Ryan Tabura
Officiant/Groomsman
There is only one person in the wedding that is playing two roles: Ryan Tabura (that should tell you all you need to know about him). Savannah and Jackson wanted Ryan to officiate, but Jackson could not imagine getting married without Ryan also being a groomsman, so here we are! If you are looking for someone to celebrate with, count on, and always have you best interests at heart, Ryan is your guy. Ryan and Jackson were great friends in college AND he was there from the very beginning of Savannah and Jackson's relationship. Holding the mantle of the only photogenic member of the grooms-party, the success of the wedding rests on his shoulders. If you get a chance, ask him to sing for you. He has the voice of a *literal* angel. Don't worry, he's just waiting for the invitation!
Elissa Battista
Bridesmaid
A martini enthusiast, Elissa is the vibe we all need. Sassy and classy, Elissa always arrives so put together, game face on, ready to have a good time! The two first met in 2016 in New York City and immediately hit it off. As the other in-law, Elissa and Savannah bonded over the craziness of the Battista family. She has become such a large part in Savannah and Jackson's life and the wedding weekend wouldn't be complete without her presence. Who's Savannah going to drink copious amounts of alcohol throughout the weekend with? Who is going to make sure everyone looks good in their dresses? Who will be there to shed a tear or two before the ceremony? Who's going to continue the party when everyone else just wants to fucking sleep? ELISSA!!!
Doug McCarthy
Groomsman
As brother of the bride, Doug holds a very special place in Savannah and Jacksons life. From biking up mountains to hunting rare salamanders off the coast of Belize… oh wait, that’s someone else. Oops! Anyways, the wedding wouldn’t be complete without Doug in it!! Catch him grooving out to some jams by the fire, talking about his latest grilling endeavors, and spewing more facts about nature than the rest of the wedding party combined. Curious about Komodo dragons? Dougs got you covered! And, if you’re feeling super adventurous, ask Doug about the time he, Jackson, and Savannah were in New York City and he ordered some food from a Halal cart. Ahhhhh… spicy!!!
Mollie Battista
Bridesmaid
Mollie is the life of the party. Let's be real, this celebration would be so lame without her! From ball park franks to Michelin Star restaurants, it doesn't matter what you're doing, if Mollie's there it's a good time! Mollie and Savannah met in 2016 when Savannah and Jackson first moved to the east coast. Even though Mollie is Jacksons' cousin so they had to get along, they instantly clicked. It's like seeing double when those two are around- the same age and same interests, and they both laugh the hardest at their own jokes. They would revolve their lives around dogs and tacos if they could. Mollie is a big part of both Savannah and Jackson's life, so they are glad she can be there to celebrate with them!
Matt Cook
Groomsman
Where to begin? Matt Cook is the life of any party and any room he finds himself in. Just as comfortable in a Brooks Brothers suit with a nice glass of bourbon, as he is in a full shamrock suit with a pint of Guinness. Matt and Jackson first met their freshman year of college and were fast friends and their bond remains just as strong today. He was around from day 1. In fact, Matt & Jackson met Savannah on the same day in 2013. If you're confused on who he is, he's the guy fist bumping to "Come on Eileen" and/or "Sweet Caroline" on the dance floor. You can't miss it. For MOSTLY that reason, our wedding day would not be the same without Matt!
Kristen Hunt
Bridesmaid
Introducing, that friend everyone wishes they had, Kristen Hunt! As Savannah's cousin, Kristen has been around quite literally since the beginning. Catch Savannah and Kristen drinking margaritas and singing along to Taylor Swift at any point during the wedding weekend, because it will happen! A lover of adventure, Mexican food, and Travis (shoutout!), Kristen brings the dance moves and the tequila to the party. She is always up for the challenge of doing it yourself, because who needs to buy something when you can pay twice as much for the materials and DIY?! No seriously, there would be no successfully executed DIY projects at the wedding without Kristen. She is one of those people who we are lucky to have in our lives, and we are happy she can be there to celebrate with us!
Ethan Kawecki
Groomsman
Coffee connoisseur. Bourbon enthusiast. Grill master. Cigar aficionado. Ethan can usually be found grilling lamb, making lattes, and tossing back some Woodford Reserve, all at the same time. Impressive I know. While Ethan is Savannah's cousin, Ethan and Jackson quickly bonded over the copious amount of school work they always seem to find themselves buried under. Ethan immediately welcomed Jackson into the Kawecki family, and made him feel right at home. The wedding would not be the same without Ethan. After all, the only person with more random facts floating around in their head than Jackson, is..... Ethan! Get ready to leave the wedding a little smarter than you arrived.
Patrick Battista
Groomsman
Athlete. Joker. Resident crazy man. Patrick is the second Battista cousin on the grooms side of the aisle. Jackson has clearly known Patrick for the majority of his life. Savannah met Patrick in 2016, where they bonded over some mini coronas and the humidity of Connecticut summer. Throughout the course of the wedding, you may find yourself wondering, "where's Patrick?" Well, most likely he is in the back eating rice and chicken because #gainz, or he's drank one too many cold ones and has become lost wondering through the bushes, foraging wild berries for sustenance and harvesting dew from leaves to get his hydration in. The wedding day simply would not be complete without him.
Louise Battista
Flower Girl
Let's be honest with ourselves- here's the star of our ceremony! Killin' the people with cuteness, Louise Battista (daughter of Elissa and Matt) will walk down the aisle decked out in her JCrew, throwing flower petals with the upmost attention to detail, absolutely obliterating any competition that so much as looks her way. There simply could be no one else for the job. No one could do better. We are honored to be graced with the presence of Louise. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose. If y'all don't cheer when she walks down the aisle, y'all can see yourselves out.