Wedding Party
Gabriella Rubino
Maid of Honor
Gabriella, also known as Gi or Gigi, is my twin sister and built-in best friend. Gi has always been there to offer me support, cheer me up, or even just give me fashion advice. Currently, Gi is working as a cardiac ICU nurse at St. Francis and taking classes towards her masters. We have shared every major event in our lives together be that good or bad, and I’m excited to share this next one together as well!
Amanda Conti
Maid of Honor
I met Amanda in 4th grade at Windermere Elementary School and we became friends when she (willingly?) braided my hair on the playground. Since then we have been inseparable - from playmates to teammates and even roommates. Some of my favorite memories with Amanda include our countless sleepovers, camping trips, and vacations. Currently, Amanda is studying at St. Joseph's University to be a Physician's Assistant. We have made many, many memories and I look forward to making even more.
Maggie Drake
Bridesmaid
Maggie and I met our sophomore year during Pi Beta Phi recruitment at UConn. We instantly clicked and she has been my partner in crime ever since. Senior year we lived together and shared our love for all things Bath & Body Works, Tj Maxx and cookie dough. Maggie currently lives right outside Boston and is teaching at New England Center for Children while also taking classes for her Masters of Ed with a licensure in severe special needs.
Rachel Tshonas
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I were in the same Girl Scout troop back in elementary school and have been friends ever since. She is always a good time and the most free-spirited person I know - making every time we’re together one to remember! One of my favorite things about our friendship is how we can always pick up right where we left off. Rachel was recently accepted into the accelerated nursing program at UConn and is currently working at Rockville Hospital and Flatbread Co.
Kaitlyn Gilbert
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and I met in May 2017 in the MBA program at Mississippi State. Not only did we spend all day in class together, but we worked together in the same office and would often spend long nights studying. Basically, she couldn’t get rid of me! After graduation, Kaitlyn landed her dream job as a healthcare consultant in Nashville, TN. Even now that we are miles apart, we can spend hours at a time catching up on the phone.
Haley Maes
Bridesmaid
I met Haley in Columbus, MS, when Janson started pilot training. With her fun, welcoming personality our friendship was a no-brainer. She shares the excitement (and sometime struggle) of marrying a military man and is always ready to chat over a bottle (or two) of wine. We had quite the adventure from Columbus, MS, to becoming next door neighbors in Altus, OK. We will be parting ways shortly but hope to be reunited again soon!
Caleb Erhard
Best Man
My one and only little brother and best friend for life. Currently on his last year pursuing a Civil Engineering degree at UConn while living at home and working. He drives a customized manual Subaru to work, school, and the great outdoors. He is an active member of the Uconn Outing Club and likes working on his car, camping, and getting just one more tattoo.
Basant Kandel
Groomsman
One of the first friends I made in Air Force ROTC, and best dive bar drinking buddy a man could ask for. Or was that me? I can’t remember. Currently living in Hurlburt Florida, when he isn’t delivering freedom to the enemy as an Electronic Warfare Officer in the mighty Spooky Gunship he enjoys the occasional fine cigar, netflix binge, and fishing in the Gulf.
Tyler Faley
Groomsman
I met Tyler at what he claims was my worst: shaved bald, glasses, and sweating profusely in the hot summer sun in Alabama for Field Training our sophomore year. You can typically find him beating everyone at literally any game imaginable and being naturally good at most everything. Currently moving to Germany to fly important people around in the Air Force’s smallest plane.
Stephen Muer
Groomsman
Commonly known as tall, dark, and handsome. Or that could be just what I call him. Saved my life many times as the world's greatest wingman (in and out of the plane). He will be joining us in Dover, Delaware to also fly the C-17. I look forward to constant game nights, BBQs, and unfair basketball matchups.
Alex Klinner
Groomsman
Alex and I went through our final phase of training and spent many long days in the training squadron together. He flies the KC-135 in Spokane, WA. When he isn’t sweating through flight suits he enjoys watching football and water sports with his family back in Auburn, AL. War Eagle!
Evan Maes
Groomsman
Another great friend from pilot training with whom I’ve been lucky enough to share pretty much every story from our first years flying together with - either in the flight room, our favorite restaurant Zachary’s, or at the shooting range. A firearm enthusiast and fellow pet owner, Evan is a man of many words and a dear friend for life.