Taylor Self & Evan Giacomini
Wedding Party
Emily Burnett
Maid of Honor
Emily is Taylor's younger but taller sister. They both share a love of music, Mexican food, and Boston Terriers. Emily got the more artistic and creative genes between the two and works as a Digital Media Manager in Houston, TX. Although they may not have been that close as teenagers, Taylor & Emily have become closer than ever.
Tommy O'Cooney
Best Man
Tommy and Evan have been friends since before his first days at Servite High School. He's been a staple in Evan's life for a long time now despite roughly 1400 miles between the two. A great baseball player and avid affiliate for all things Irish, he's endured watching Evan grow both in height and in character over the last decade or so and has remained a loyal friend all that time.
April Allen
Matron of Honor
April and Taylor met at church in 2018. They clicked pretty quickly after meeting and have experienced a lot of life together, always leaning on each other for support and guidance. April and her husband, Mark, have been staples in Taylor's life both on a personal and spiritual level. She is not only one of Taylor's best friends but also her hair dresser!
Tanner Thompson
Groomsman
Tanner and Evan connected their first year at SMU. While Evan is creative, Tanner's ability to find a pun always outmatched Evan's. He's what his mom calls an "easy friend" and one Evan has held onto for a long time . Tanner has lived in New York and currently lives in Denver, but that's not stopped the two from seeing each other when they can make it work!
Stephanie Foster
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Taylor met while both attending college at UT Tyler in a Biology class. They both decided to partner up in a lab for the semester and quickly became best friends. Stephanie is what everyone looks for in a best friend: supportive, loyal, loving, kind, and a great sense of humor. Stephanie also moved to DFW after graduation and started working in education. Stephanie's parents were quickly nicknamed "Taylor's Dallas Parents" because Stephanie is practically family at this point.
Nathan Crowe
Groomsman
Nathan and Evan also became friends their first year at SMU. A lockdown goalkeeper and an even better student, Evan and Nathan connected on their love of soccer and mutual appreciation for the difficulty of engineering classes, eventually becoming roommates Evan's final two years of undergraduate. They shared several intramural championships and late-night quesadillas and have remained close ever since.
Ali Franklin
Bridesmaid
Ali is one of Evan's best friends from their college days at SMU. Taylor and Ali became close once Taylor and Evan started dating. Ali and Taylor share the same love for concerts, traveling, and an organized itinerary. Ali is an avid runner which Taylor admires and appreciates from the sidelines. Throughout their friendship Ali has always been a supportive, caring, and loyal friend.
Keenan Kulju
Groomsman
Noticing a trend? Keenan and Evan also became friends their first year in college. Keenan is an avid Green Bay fan, and have watched almost each Packers /49ers game together. Throughout their time as friends, Keenan has educated Evan on all things business, whiskey, cars, and random sports facts. If you're in a trivia game night, he's your guy.
Mattie Elhaimer
Bridesmaid
Mattie and Taylor met during sophomore year of high school. They quickly became inseparable, spending every free weekend together until graduation. In high school they danced together, went to summer camp together, and continued to visit each other in college. Mattie and Taylor share the same sense of humor and are never not laughing or cracking jokes when together. They have now been friends for over 15 years and although they haven't lived in the same city since high school their friendship has not changed!
Connor Chase
Groomsman
The pattern continues! Connor and Evan have been close since freshman year as well. Connor was also an engineering student at SMU, a sports fan and athlete (unfortunately he likes the Cowboys), and rarely misses an opportunity to get the group together and have a drink. The two have spent countless hours watching a game, playing one together, or cooking out and enjoying a poolside barbeque each Texas summer.
Alexa Rebhan
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Taylor have been friends since high school! They both share the same taste in music, a love for a long weekend getaway, and the same sense of humor. Alexa is the friend who is always down for a good time, will keep you laughing, and will always be there for you.
Erik Gabrielsen
Groomsman
Erik and Evan became friends only after joining Beta Theta Pi his second semester of school. Erik and Evan enjoyed playing sports on campus and have enjoyed careers in the software industry after graduation. Also a high school baseball player, the mid-20s golfing obsession has hit these two HARD, and they can be found on various courses through DFW most weekends.
Sarah Giacomini
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Evan's younger middle sister. She and Taylor have a mutual appreciation for podcasts, concerts, and fitness. Sarah currently lives and works in Omaha at Creighton University where she is doing a work-study program to achieve her masters. In between school, Taylor and Evan love hosting her when she can make it out for a quick trip to Dallas!
Weston Fernea
Groomsman
Last but not least! Weston and Evan have been friends since freshman year as well. Like many others, they bonded over sports and were a strong QB WR duo in college when Evan played intramural football. They share a strong competitive spirit and found a way to weave that into just about every fabric of their life. A great friend, roommate, and a true brother, they make the best out of every situation, even a pandemic!
Emma Giacomini
Bridesmaid
Emma is Evan's youngest sister! Emma is a caring, loyal, and passionate sister and friend. She and Taylor share a love of travel, fashion, and avocado toast. She is currently attending University of Colorado Boulder studying Integrated Physiology, graduating May 2024.
