Stephanie & Joseph
Wedding Party
Tierra Timarky
Maid of Honor
Tierra and Stephanie were absolutely inseparable from freshman year of high school on. If you saw one in the halls of Harker Heights High School, the other was close behind. They were teammates on the HHHS soccer team and cross country team, and played together on their club team The Flyers as well. The two friends spent countless nights together at sleepovers watching movies and talking boys. Tierra is an extremely loyal friend and someone Steph relies on when she needs a shoulder. Tierra now lives in Utah with her beautiful daughter Isabel. It means the world to have her by Steph's side on her wedding day after all these years.
Jamilla Wright
Maid of Honor
Jamilla and Stephanie became close when they became partners on the debate team in high school. They then got even closer when they both moved to Austin upon graduation and attended The University of Texas. They fully enjoyed their time to college and partied very, very hard (heheh). Jamilla is the best person for advice and can read anyone like a book! Her intuition and caring ways have made her invaluable as a friend. She now lives in California with her fiance John and will soon be married as well, in June 2021! Steph can't wait to relive our party days at each others bachelorette parties and weddings.
Meghan Kaplan
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Meghan became fast friends in nursing school. Thankfully, they met on the very first day of orientation. They clung to each other, suffered and cried together the whole way through. Steph could not have made it through without her hilariousness, moral support and friendship. Meghan is one of the most genuine people Steph has ever met. Meghan is also the best person to vent to, as she is one of only a few people who truly understand the ins and outs of a 12 hour shift. She rocks the nurse life as an oncology nurse at Morton Plant Hospital (same hospital as Steph).
Tara Ward
Bridesmaid
Tara is a beloved friend from nursing school. They met at orientation on day one, but Tara had other friendships before joining Meghan and Steph's duo (nursing school is cliquey!). Tara is so sweet and is the smartest of our group. We like to call her the cardiac queen. A fantastic memory from nursing school is when Tara and Steph were cleaning up a patient who had a code brown, and Tara dropped a blanket full of liquid poo all over Steph's feet! Tara is now a cardiac nurse at Tampa General and is soon to be married herself to fiance Brantley in May 2021.
Cheryl Rosselle
Bridesmaid
Cheryl and Steph were coworkers together on the marketing team at Nature's Food Patch. After 4 years of working together, Stephanie left NFP but the friendship didn't end. Cheryl is an incredibly thoughtful and giving friend. She is a dedicated yogi and a dog-lover. Levi loves his Aunt Cheryl! Cheryl lives in Gulfport not far from Steph and the two of them enjoy getting together anytime they can for lattes or delicious veggie food.
Alannah Toft
Bridesmaid
Alannah is Stephanie's sister by marriage, her brother's wife! She has the sweetest heart and is the best gift giver. Austin and Alannah now live in Okinawa, Japan which is waaaay too far away for comfort. Hopefully the Airforce will allow them to travel back to the US for the wedding. It truly wouldn't be the same without them!
Zachary Williams
Best Man
Born at Alachua General Hospital only months apart, Zach and Joe were reunited freshman year of college where they met at the University of Florida. Together they endured the hardships of pledging a fraternity, the thrill of two college football national championship seasons, and the grind of law school at Stetson. He is a loyal and supportive friend and always willing to lend a helping hand in times of need. He is a brother, a best friend, a comedian, and an excellent lawyer. You'll find him cracking jokes and cutting a rug on the dance floor!
Justin Allbright
Best Man
Justin and Joe met at the prestigious Oxford Terrace apartments over a decade ago and immediately became friends. During their college years, it was extremely rare to see one out on the town without the other. Although they attended different graduate schools, they made it a point to stay connected with Justin spending weekends down in Tampa and Joe traveling up to Gainesville regularly. They've maintained their strong bond beyond school and into the "real world." Justin is a brother, a best friend, and a talented business mind and entrepreneur. You'll find him "talking shop" and connecting with anyone he meets!
John Oakvik
Groomsman
John and Joe met at the University of Florida and lived together during their last years of college at "The Landfill." From Salty Dog to Chicago to Costa Rica and (eventually) The Calgary Stampede, John and Joe have made memories that will certainly last a life time. Although John currently lives in Chicago, they have not let the physical distance between them affect their friendship, and they still have almost daily discussions about music, sports, and life. John is a brother, a best friend, and a successful real estate financier. He will keep the party rocking and morale high!
Samuel Stark
Groomsman
Sam and Joe met in college at the University of Florida. Although they were close during undergrad, their bond grew even stronger after graduation despite Sam moving to Boston for law school. Since graduation, Sam and Joe call or text on a daily basis. Whether it is to discuss Florida Gators Football, commiserate about the practice of law, or to encourage each others spiritual and religious growth, they are always communicating. Sam is a brother, a best friend, and a talented criminal defense lawyer. He is super witty and was the first to welcome Stephanie to the family as "Mrs. Bear."
William Sarubbi
Groomsman
Will and Joe met on the first day of law school in Contracts class. He came up to Joe and immediately started a conversation, stating "bros recognize bros." Since that day, Will and Joe (along with Robby) were essentially inseparable in law school. From late night study sessions at "Classroom B" to the present day, they have fostered a friendship that will last forever. Will is a brother, a best friend, a successful lawyer, and an up-and-coming NFL agent. He will always greet you with a smile and a kind demeanor!
J. Robert Bell
Groomsman
Robby and Joe met the first week of law school at the "1L Social." From the first moment they met, they were close friends. Between deep life conversations over marathon Bogota games; hunting trips to his ranch, River Hammock, in North Florida; The Eagles concert; and college football games, Robby and Joe have made countless memories and developed a lifelong friendship. Joe appreciates and cherishes his advice and constant encouragement to "Take it Easy." Robby is a brother, a best friend, and a promising mass tort attorney. He will probably be best friends with everyone by the end of the reception!
Bryan Wholey
Groomsman
Bryan and Joe met while Joe was in law school, but their friendship truly blossomed a couple years later. They share a special bond and friendship that will certainly last for a lifetime. After moving to Florida from Boston, Joe recruited Bryan to be a Florida Gator. Whether it is sports, their dogs, or just life in general, Bryan and Joe are always talking. Bryan is a brother, a best friend, and a fellow St. Pete resident. He embraces everyone he meets with kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Hudson Patton
Ring Bearer
Hudson is the son of Emery and Corie Patton and the brother of Hadley Patton. Emery is Joe's Godbrother. We are so excited to have Hudson as our ring bearer and cannot wait to see him and his sister walk down the aisle!
Hadley Patton
Flower Girl
Hadley is the daughter of Emery and Corie Patton and the sister of Hudson. Emery is Joe's Godbrother. We are so excited to have Hadley as our flower girl and cannot wait to see her and her brother walk down the aisle!
Hazen Patton
Ring Bearer
Hazen is the brother of Hudson and Hadley Patton. We are so excited to have Hazen walk down the aisle with his older brother and sister!
Levi Regalado
Pup of Honor
Levi "The Love Sponge"