Wedding Party
Colin Ramsey
Best Man
James' older brother. Pros: Incredible singer, patient and loving husband and dog dad, incredibly good at Magic the Gathering, even Gordon Ramsay would admit his seasoning is on point. Cons: Probably would lose a fight to a bear.
Katie Papoe
Best Woman
One of Sean's best friends from college. Pros: Alto extraordinaire, homesteader, patience of a saint, mother of a future NBA star, makes a killer red pepper dip. Cons: Can't single-handedly bake 9 desserts in Sean's small kitchen in a single evening.
Evan Ramsey
Best Man
James' younger brother. Pros: Hilarious and charming individual, one of the best dumpling makers in the DMV area, international jetsetter, internationally ranked in Mario Kart, responsible home-owner. Cons: Doesn't like Taylor Swift as much as he should
Andrew Chen
Groomsman
One of Sean's best friends from high school. Pros: Advocate for the people, can distinguish dinosaurs and pterosaurs, pretty good impressions of British celebrities, outdoors enthusiast, big Labrador energy. Cons: Has never jumped into a burning building to save a baby.
Martín Hernandez
Groomsman
One of James' best friends from college. Pros: Los Angeles art aficionado and consultant, grassroots organizer, inspirational hero, powerful sorcerer, ranked in Overwatch. Cons: His cat Sesame would kill me if she could.
Matthew Franscioni
Groomsman
One of Sean's best friends from high school (and shares his aversion to photographs). Pros: Makes a great Old Fashioned, real life artificer, sees the diamond in the rough, Dark Magician, would survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Cons: Once suggested mixing gatorade and vermouth.
Grace Lau
Groomswoman
James' Best Friend from high school Pros: Incredible mother and wife, hilarious confidant, beautiful dancer, successful lawyer, crafts enthusiast. Cons: Her daughter doesn't have the neck strength to hold her head up.
Giuliana Viglione
Groomsperson
Sean's best friend from grad school. Pros: Antarctica researcher, actual sailor, reporter who pounds the pavement, beloved cat co-parent, football hooligan, trivia champion. Cons: Secretly worships Poseidon.
Samantha Linford
Groomswoman
One of James' best friends from college. Pros: An archaeologist (literally Indiana Jones), feline savior, cross-fit master and fitness enthusiast, able to vote in New Mexico, excellent hostess. Cons: One time we had Del Taco together and I can't remember if we ordered enough food.