Maid of Honor
āØEmily's College Best Friend š· Sarah and I met toward the end of our freshman year at Mount St. Maryās University through mutual friends, and from that moment on, we were inseparable. Sheās my opposite in so many ways, yet my absolute soul sister. My ride or die, my wino-foodie bestie, and the most supportive friend Iāve ever hadāthe kind of person who will back you 100% on even the wildest idea just because you believe in it. Thereās such rare beauty in having a bond built on complete acceptanceājust the freedom to be yourselfāno filters required. To have her standing by my side on my wedding day being my biggest hype-lady is both an honor and a necessity. "Nous cĆ©lĆ©brons!"
Best Man
āØAndrew's College Best Friend šļø Evan and I have been best friends since college, where we bonded over our shared love for the gym, questionable engineering projects, and loud music. We spent three years as roommates, starting sophomore year, which included building sketchy Chinese motorbikes from recovered and salvaged parts right in our dorm room. Weāve jumped out of a plane togetherātandem, of courseāmaking it the only time weāve ever been comfortable strapped to another manās crotch. From raging at Flux Pavilion in Richmond to Firefly Festival in Delaware, and now with him living in North Carolina, our adventures have spanned states, dumb ideas, and some of the best times of my life. From fun hockey games to hitting the greens at Tobacco Road, weāve had a blast creating memories. Through every high, low, and questionable decision, Evan has been by my side.
Bridesmaid
āØEmily's High School Best Friend š§āāļø Casey and I go way backāwe met in 7th grade, but our real troublemaking (and lifelong friendship) blossomed in high school. From "Convict 5 shenanigans" to sneaky basement parties, sheās been with me through it all. Sheās fiercely loyal, always ready to defend me (even when I'm wrong!), and carries herself with a confidence that drew me in from the start. Weāve always had that unspoken connectionāone glance, one eyebrow raise, and we just know what the other is thinking. And letās be real, even if I wanted to break up with her, I couldnātāshe knows way too much! I couldnāt be more grateful to have my mermaid best friend standing beside me on such a meaningful day.
Best Man
⨠Andrew's College Best Friend š¹š¦µš„ Kevin and I clicked instantly in college, and our friendship was solidified when he attempted a Super McVarial 900 freshman year⦠and broke his leg in the process. That didnāt stop him, though. Over the years, weāve gone from dorm life to summers on Long Island to two years as roommates starting junior year. Whether it's road-tripping, catching up over lifeās chaos, or just reminiscing about thumbs and the glory days, Kevin has always been there. Weāve shared some incredible experiences together from cheering on the Capitals, catching a Redskins game, or teeing off at Tobacco Road in North Carolina. Now living in Virginia, heās still just as much a brother and a best friend as he was back in college. No matter how much life changes, one thing never does: Kevin always has my back.
Bridesmaid
⨠Emily's Sister-in-Law šŖ Leslie is one of the most down-to-earth people Iāve ever met. She really takes the time to get to know you, and I feel so lucky to have her in my life. Sheās the big sister I always dreamed of havingāsomeone who lights up any room sheās in with her warmth and charm. But beyond that, Leslie is always there for her family, no questions asked. Over the years, weāve grown incredibly close and enjoy a good DIY craft project together. She just gets me. But letās be realāI'm probably the biggest Leslie fan because not only is she hilarious, but she is the first to keep my brother in check when he needs it!
Usher
⨠Emily's Big Brother š» Josh is my big brother, and having him be part of our special day means the world to me. A notorious jokester with a heart he likes to hide, Joshās biggest strength is his unwavering love for his family. Heās always been there for meāwhether it's something small like helping me move, patch a wall, or committing to keeping our childhood traditions, like watching Harry Potter every Christmas Eve. Josh has always shown up for me in the most thoughtful ways, and I know that he trusts Andrew to step into that protective role for him. Iām thrilled to be back in PA so we can grow our families alongside each other.
Flower Girl
⨠Emily's Niece š Ava, my almost-four-year-old niece, lights up our lives. Nothing fills my heart more than hearing, āAuntie Em, come play with me!ā Sheās a sweet, playful soul with a big attitude and endless empathy. She adores Uncle Andrew and always asks for him to pick her up and twirl her. Ava is beyond excited to be our flower girl and has one requestāa long, sparkly dress with flowers and a cape, just like Elsaās! Hereās hoping we deliver!
Ring Bearer
⨠Andrew's Nephew š§ Henry, Andrewās 2.5-year-old nephew, is our ring bearer! He recently became a big brother to little Luke and is already an amazing helper to his mom. Henry loves construction trucks, and Uncle Andrew always fuels his passion with new toys. After watching a Daniel Tiger episode about being a ring bearer, Henry got super excited when he found out heād have that special job at our wedding. We canāt wait to see him rock it!
Flower Girl
⨠Emily's Niece š£š Violet is my energetic and spunky little flower girl, and we absolutely love her! Her family nickname, āUbe,ā comes from the Filipino sweet potato thatās purple. Violet is all about fashion and loves playing dress-up, and when sheās not doing that, sheās building with Legos. Sheās also such a nurturing soul and has taken to her new big sister role to baby Leo so well. I canāt wait to see this little firecracker shine as our flower girl in her beautiful dress.
Ring Bearer
⨠Our Italian Greyhound š¾ Rigatoni, our sweet and anxious guy, turned 10 this past December. A lover of all things cozy, heās known for forcing his way into Andrewās lap every time we sit togetherāwatching their bond grow is one of my favorite things. Rigatoniās also a fashionista, rocking hats and outfits with style. We canāt wait to see him bring his pizazz as the ring bearer on our big day! Heāll look fabulous doing it!