Taylor & Ryan
Wedding Party
Devan Schulte
Maid of Honor
Taylor's little sister, better half, partner in crime, and role model in so many ways. Devan is a straight shooter, extremely supportive, and always keeps Taylor laughing, even if that's at her own expense. She has saved Taylor's life, both literally and figuratively, more times than one would like to count, and Taylor can't imagine doing this crazy thing called life without Devan by her side.
Brendan Kirchner
Best Man
As Ryan's older brother, the two have always shared a long love of competition. They played together on many teams growing up, and still enjoy going to games (even if they are rooting for different teams). Brendan remains extremely active to this day, competing and training for triathlons, but Ryan still proves to be a nightmare matchup for him when they go head to head in the annual Jingle Bowl.
Shannan Kirchner
Bridesmaid
Ryan's little sister, and Taylor's fellow music, travel, and game-night lover. Taylor is thankful that she helps take half the brunt of Kirchner family blonde jokes. Her easy-going energy brightens any room, and Taylor is so excited to gain another beautiful sister, inside and out.
Logan Schulte
Groomsman
Taylor's little brother, and Ryan's biggest competition on the golf course. Ryan is super excited to have another brother to enjoy sports, drinking and hanging out with, and is hopeful that Logan's personal training profession will help him and Taylor get into tip top shape for the wedding.
Mia Menken
Bridesmaid
Taylor's best childhood friend who she has known & loved basically since birth (four days apart). In elementary school, it was unique to have a great friend from another school, but Taylor was thankful to have this Washington Wizard in her corner. Thirty years later, they live 5 minutes apart in Jersey City and are closer than ever. (P.S. This picture is of Taylor & Mia is from Ramapo HS junior prom!)
Matt Wassel
Groomsman
Matt is Ryan's oldest friend and has forever been linked as "his quarterback". Matt and Ryan became teammates in second grade on the football field, and continued to play together all the way through high school, proving to be a dynamic qb/wide receiver duo - on and off the field. After college they continued to support one another as basketball teammates and lifelong friends.
Victoria Brown
Bridesmaid
Growing up in Wyckoff, Taylor and Tor became best friends during high school and have shared all of life's pivotal moments & memories together. They both have a love of craft beer, the fall, outdoor adventures, and international travel (they even lived together in Sydney, Australia. They (and their Moms) have often been confused for one another, which Taylor takes as the highest compliment and wouldn't have it any other way.
Johnny Lembeck
Groomsman
John and Ryan have been best of friends since middle school, and grew up playing all sports together. They spent middle school biking throughout Rumson, high school biking to parties, and now participating on bike tours on the 4th of July (wedding style this year). They love playing lots of golf together in the summer all over NJ.
Amanda Diaz
Bridesmaid
While Taylor & Amanda met as middle school rivals on the sports field, they formed an instant connection in high school and have been best friends ever since. She has been Taylor's go to stylist (i.e. Taylor shops in her closet), fellow shore-lover, and down for anything girl for 16+ years. Amanda is beyond generous and nurturing, and is growing into her role as a new Mom with ease.
Thomas Wilt
Groomsman
Thomas and Ryan grew up down the street from each other, and have been friends since elementary school. From sneaking to garage parties in their younger years to getting a nightcap at Murphy's Tavern, Thomas and Ryan have always enjoyed staying out late and having a cold one together, yet still being the first to rise in the next day.
Amanda Yaccarino
Bridesmaid
A fellow Johns Hopkins Blue Jay, Amanda & Taylor met on the college soccer field in 2010. They share a love of athletic competition, being the life of the party, career passion, and football players, and their friendship has continued to thrive throughout years of long distance (from Bmore to Arlington to Hoboken/JC to Philly). As a fun fact, Amanda has known Ryan longer than Taylor, both growing up in Rumson.
Colin Callahan
Groomsman
Colin and Ryan have been friends since 5th grade, playing football and basketball together every year. They decided that their college lifestyle should last more than four years, so they continued that victory lap living together at Mechanic Street for a few years. They have remained very close, and Ryan loves watching Colin's family grow.
Eleni Polites
Bridesmaid
Taylor's best friend, fellow marketing expert and workout guru, from Baltimore, MD (Taylor's old stomping grounds). The best part about working at Under Armour was meeting Eleni. She is someone Taylor can always count on to be an honest sounding board, push her through a workout, and enjoy an espresso martini. And even though she is barely five feet tall, you won't miss her busting it down on the dance floor at the wedding.
Dave Plungas
Groomsman
Dave was Ryan's roommate all five years of college, both playing on the UAlbany football team. They were inseparable, spending every minute together from practice, to class, to all social activities. Dave continued his career in football, as the now assistant head coach (even though Ryan jokes he is the assistant to the assistant) at Robert Morris University.