Shannon & Andrew
Our Wedding Party
Samantha Brown
Matron of Honor
Sam and I met sophomore year of high school in Bio class. She was incredibly outgoing and I was the quiet girl in the corner, her outgoing personality intimidated me at first, we soon became friends, and here we are ten years later. Sam has been a rock in my life through everything i needed, she was there. When I was stressed during finals she would hype me up and play Eye of the Tiger for me so that I to bring my inner Rocky out and make it through the stress. She has always been there for me when I needed someone to talk to, and has always been there to calm me down during my Monica Geller freak-outs. I couldn't Imagine my life without her, never mind getting married without her by my side.
Ryan Taylor
Best Man
I've known Ryan for 8 plus years, meeting at Polo back in 2009. For awhile he was just the weekend employee who always had a ridiculous story from his nightly escapades, but soon we became close friends. Ryan was a proverbial big brother for me as I made my way into the world. I remember i would always be astonished by some of his stories back in the day, so when he started he telling me I needed to slow down I figured I better listen. Ryan was the first person I told about Shannon, and he has been a core member of our dating life, especially after finding a Shannon of his own to spend his life with. We've had plenty of great nights together, and I couldn't experience the greatest night of my life without him.
Stephanie Kolis
Maid of Honor
We met through mutual friends junior year of high school and have been best friends ever since. We bonded over watching ABC Family TV shows, like true mature adults and baking (by that I mean I would bake and she would watch). She can keep up with my fast paced family vacations, and willingly and happily will come to Disney with me. Through all of the years we have been friends we just continue to grow closer, and no matter how much time may have passed since we saw each other last passed we always manage to pick up right where we left off . ABC Family shows and eating Kolis Chippers(cookies usually curtsy of her father, Papa K). I couldn't imagine getting married without her next to me!
Brandon Tribula
Groomsman
Brandon is one of the most intense, hilarious, kindhearted people you will ever meet in your life. I don't think I have ever met anyone quite like him. We've been friends for over six years and have shared many great experiences together. He always cracks me up and can make even the worst situations hilarious. I always appreciated that I could trust Brandon with anything, and he always cared about what truly matters most in life, which is other people. I couldn't imagine my wedding day without him by my side.
Alexandra Filiault
Maid of Honor
Alex and I met in pre-school. we were friends that whole year, then parted ways when we went to different kindergartens. We met again when i started high school and instantly remembered each other from back when we were kids. We became very close very quickly, her contagious laugh is hard not to love. She has always been there for me, listens to me complain and stress, eats pickles off my plate and most importantly is an amazing friend. I am honored to call her one of my best friends and am so excited to have her by my side on such an important day!
Amanda Williams
Groomswoman
Amanda and I met when she transferred from Lake George as the new Assistant Manager for Polo. To say we had differing viewpoints would be an understatement. We were both very stubborn, passionate people which led to numerous disagreements. Through it all though we learned to appreciate each other's strengths and a great friendship developed, even reaching a point where we worked three different jobs together. From collecting bottles of wine at our catering gigs, endless nights at Moe, and keeping me awake for the final 3 hours of my drive down to FL Amanda has always been by my side, and I couldn't imagine this day without her.