Wedding Party
Sara Fisher
Maid of Honor
Sara and I have been best friends and inseparable since the second day of kindergarten—because apparently one day was all we needed to find each other. From cross country to track, we’ve run side by side in more ways than one. Even when life sent us to different undergrad and graduate schools, our friendship never wavered. Sara’s family has always treated me like one of their own—from game nights to sleepovers to their beloved New Year’s traditions—and I’ve treasured every moment. I would truly be lost without her. Her love, loyalty, and unwavering support have shaped my life in ways I can never fully express, and I’m endlessly grateful to have her standing with me on this special day.
Monica Nidetch
Bridesmaid
Technically my sister-in-law, Monica has always felt like the long-lost sister I never knew I had. From the moment she married my brother, we connected effortlessly—and these days, I probably talk to her more than I talk to him! Monica has a way of pushing my boundaries (especially when it comes to clothes and makeup), keeping life fun, colorful, and full of laughter. I’m so grateful to have her by my side on this special day.
Ashley Hemenway
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I met in undergrad at Mansfield University through mutual friends—and who knew that years later we would each be standing at the other’s wedding! Over the years, we’ve shared countless games, from board games to video games to Magic, and enjoyed many unforgettable taco nights together. Her friendship has been full of laughter, fun, and unwavering support, and I’m so grateful to have her by my side on this special day.
Nate Hemmenway
Groomsman
Nate and I met through our math classes at Mansfield. Because of the bribe of free pizza we joined the math club together and grew closer in our friendship through intramural soccer. We really became great friends after college when Tess and I started regularly doing Taco Tuesday game night with him and his now wife.
Dak Vondrak
Best Man
Sometimes you meet the greatest people at your lowest point. This low point for me happened to be when I dropped to my lowest rank in Rocket League (I admit I may be overdramatic here). This is where I met Dak as a random teammate online. We instantly gelled as teammates, partied up, and climbed through the ranks. After weeks of playing together and making sure there was nothing too weird about the random nice guy online, we started voice chatting online. From there our friendship rose, just like our ranks.
Joe Martin
Groomsman
When Tess and I bought our house we joked that one of the guest bedroom’s was Joe’s room. It took us a while to convince him to move in with us, but now Joe and I are closer than ever, fighting over who can make the obvious lame pun first.
