Stefanie & Sidney
Wedding Party
Megan Bannon
Maid of Honor
Stefanie did not have to look far to find her Maid of Honor - it was predetermined from the moment Rob and Traci surprised 8-month-old Stefanie with news she was getting a little sister! As the second of four Bannon children, Megan often refers to herself as the "middle sister", which is apt because Megan is the glue that keeps the family together. Whether it's birthdays (ask her any family member or pet's birthday!), anniversaries or dog medicine schedules, Megan always remembers to celebrate others. Through her photography and daily updates from the farm, Megan reminds us all how to enjoy the little moments, and Stefanie can't wait to celebrate the BIG moment with her in January.
Riley Catenacci
Matron of Honor
Traci often refers to Stefanie and Riley as her "bookends" - not just because of where they land in the birth order but because they often give the impression that they are the same person, just born 7 years apart. It admittedly took Stefanie some years to realize her baby sister was not just smart, but also hilarious (Riley's rendition of a French chef in an elementary school play slayed the audience), and they can often be found in tears laughing together at something no one else understands. Stefanie is constantly looking to Riley for her support, guidance and fashion advice, and cannot imagine her wedding day without her Matron of Honor.
Isabel Bannon
Bridesmaid
The Bannon sisters spent many years praying that their brother would find someone they would be excited to call "sister", but they never expected him to find Isabel! Isabel lights up every room she enters and has fit seamlessly into the Bannon family with her love of golf, her passion for sharing Swedish candy (check out Frankie's Candy Co!) and her insistence on laughing at Rob's jokes. Stefanie is honored to have Isabel at her side for her big day and for all of life's future milestones.
Katy Cassidy
Bridesmaid
Stefanie knew she hit the sister-in-law jackpot from the moment she met Sidney's sister, Katy. Katy's energy and spirit is infectious, and Stefanie can always count on her to keep her up to date on all things Vols, country music and the coolest Nashville spots. Katy and her fiancé Wes got engaged a few weeks before Stefanie and Sidney, and it has been a dream for Stefanie to share the wedding planning process together. Catch Katy leading the dance party at the reception and try to keep up!
Knox Hargis
Best Man
As Sidney's former roommate and friend since childhood, Knox was the first friend that Stefanie was introduced to (don't worry, it was a good meeting). It is not hard to see why they have remained friends - whether it's Titans talk, Vols vs Vandy debates or drawing up plays for their middle school basketball team, Stefanie has always been jealous of Knox's ability to make Sidney tear up from laughter. As a team both on and off the court, Sidney is honored that Knox will be by his side as his best man on his wedding day.
Canon King
Groomsman
Sidney and his cousin Canon grew up doing what most young boys do - channeling Stanley Yelnats by spending hours together digging holes in their grandparents' backyard. As they grew up, they moved on to more sophisticated ventures like living together in a basement with no windows at the University of Tennessee. These days Canon is Sidney and Stefanie's go-to film critic - good luck trying to find a movie he hasn't seen! Sidney likes to remind his cousin that although Canon has him beat on height, he is still older than him (by a few months).
Grant Miller
Groomsman
If life could give you a hype man, his name would be Grant! Sidney and Grant grew up on the same street (they definitely never snuck out to meet up after curfew) and their friendship has been going strong ever since. Grant is the life of any party and brings energy, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos wherever he goes. His thrift store skills are legendary, and Sidney and Stefanie are often the lucky recipients of one of Grant's unique discoveries. The bride and groom will be counting on Grant to get the dance party started and may very well have to drag him off the floor at the end of the night.
Colin Fitts
Groomsman
Despite living on opposite sides of town in high school and going to colleges in different states (Colin headed to Miami — but Sidney and Stefanie try not to judge him for it), Colin and Sidney have kept their friendship strong. Stefanie will often hear Sidney chatting late into the night and realize it’s Colin on the other end, deep in an OG PS3 Call of Duty session. Even though most of the Nashville's tennis courts have been taken over by pickleball, Sidney and Colin are serious about their tennis matches. If you ask them who is the better player, you will probably get two different answers.
Noah Cordell
Groomsman
Noah and Sidney have known each other since high school, but their friendship deepened during the pandemic when Sidney found refuge (and plenty of laughs) at Noah’s house. It didn't take long after meeting him for Stefanie to see that Noah is the kind of person who’s always there when you need him, no questions asked. Whether he’s cracking everyone up or quietly showing up in the moments that matter, it was never a question that Noah would be by Sidney's side on the big day. Someone has to keep these boys in line!
Casey Bannon
Groomsman
As her only brother, Stefanie was perhaps the most nervous for Sidney to meet Casey. A lot was riding on them getting along and the bar had already been set high by Stefanie's brother-in-law, Thomas. As usual, Stefanie had nothing to worry about, and Casey has been one of her and Sidney's biggest cheerleaders throughout their relationship. Sidney appreciates Casey's honest marriage advice, and Casey is actively coaching him on how to be married to a shopaholic.
Thomas Catenacci
Groomsman
The aforementioned bar-setting brother-in-law. Since joining the Bannon family, Thomas has proved to be a guiding light through his example as a husband, father, friend and man of faith. He and Sidney quickly hit it off, often sticking together to the annoyance of their significant others. Although his taste in sports teams is questionable (at least he's not a Jets fan like the rest of his family), he and Sidney have taken the Bannon's obsession with Patriots football in stride. Now Thomas just needs to help Stefanie complete her quest of getting Sidney to care about Formula 1.
Wesley Lackey
Groomsman
Wes has been a natural addition to the Cassidy family from the moment Katy introduced him. Stefanie was especially grateful for Wes as she now has another breakfast eater during family trips, and he is an amazing cook! Wes is always up for a game of pickleball or a good hike, although you will find Stefanie and Sidney gasping for air as they try to keep pace with Wes and Katy. Sidney is grateful that Katy found a partner who loves and supports her and who always makes time for the Cassidys and definitely doesn't ever take a game of ping pong too seriously!
Stella Catenacci
Flower Girl
Stefanie's niece Stella "Star" has flipped the family's world upside down in the greatest way from the moment she made her arrival. As Auntie Sissy, the highlight of Stefanie's day is getting a new photo or video of Stella literally doing anything. Stefanie's biggest regret is not living closer so that she can let Stella borrow her phone when her parents aren't looking. As a flower girl, there is a very good chance Stella will steal the show on the wedding day (which Stefanie is absolutely ok with) with her infectious smile and her habit of pointing at everything and calling it "dog".
Daisy Cunningham
Flower Girl
When Jared and Kelly asked Stefanie to be Daisy's Godmother, one of her first thoughts (after she got through the crying) was - "I can't wait to ask her one day to be my flower girl!". To Stefanie's delight, Daisy refers to her Godmother as "Uncle Stefanie". Although she was hesitant at first to commit to the role (Daisy informed Uncle Stefanie that she had already promised her mom that she would be the flower girl at her next wedding), she thankfully agreed to help Stefanie walk down the aisle and is looking forward to shopping for a fancy dress!