Wedding Party

Melissa Bair

Matron of Honor

Melissa, my Matron of Honor and one and only Squishy love. Canadian cuddler and queen of the toilet paper bouquet. I love her to the moon and back and everywhere in between. I can't imagine life without her. Not a day goes by where we don't find someway to call, text, snap, IG message, smoke signal, morse code, or telegram each other. She's the first person I text in the morning and usually the last one before bed, (and the reason John tells me to put my phone down.) No matter where life takes us (or her) I know our friendship can bridge any distance. She's the yin to my yang. I may soon be Mrs. Day, but MRS will always really mean Melissa + Rachel = Squishies

James "JP" Mueller

Best Man

JP Mueller, best friends since day one of college - way back when we were clean shaven with shaggy mops of hair. We've come a long way from drinking straight gin in the bathroom of our dorm, late night downhill skateboarding sessions, and racing our very slow 4 cylinder cars through the pitch black streets of southern GA at 3AM on a Wednesday. He's had my back since day one and even though we've been miles apart for a while now, nothing's changed.

Jessica Exline

Maid of Honor

Most people think I lived alone in Villagio, but really Jess and I were practically roommates. We were inseparable in all the ways. Jess said it best when she said, "family isn't always blood, it's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are and the ones who would do anything to see you smile. It's the ones who love you no matter what." This girl has been my rock sitting next to me the whole time on this rollercoaster that is life. She is beautiful inside and out, with the biggest most giving heart. There's no one else I'd rather bake a green slime cake with, play dress up in Target with, or stand by on my big day. I love you, my toilet paper ninja queen!

Chris Brock

Best Man

Chris taught me so much when we worked together at the Observer but outside of work there has been nothing but pure shenanigans. From our weekly beer-fueled meet ups, to me absolutely crushing him in Mortal Kombat time after time (except for that ONE time dude), hanging with Chris is always a blast. He is hysterically funny with next to no filter, which just adds to the hilarity. But behind all the wise-cracking is one hell of a solid friend who I know I can always rely on.

Beth Fournier

Bridesmaid

Best friends at first sight from the moment she walked through my office door back in 2013. I can honestly say Beth is one of the most influential people in my life. I am the woman I am today because of the way she believed in me, supported me, and encouraged me to find my inner strength when I didn’t know I had any. She finishes my sentences, know’s exactly what I want before I do, and loves me for the wackadoo I am. I love her like a fat kid loves cake & couldn't imagine life without her.

Steve Conolly

Groomsman

Steve and I basically grew up together - riding our bikes to Wal Mart, crashing mopeds, talking in endlessly silly voices and accents, making protective suits out of pillows so we could go outside and play airsoft, then Steve got a car and we graduated to late night rides round town with our epic soundtrack of Young Jeezy, T Pain and Akon. Years later I cannot express how happy I am that we reconnected and the only thing that changed is the cars we drive!

Alicia King Robinson

Bridesmaid

Style Icon, Fashion Blogger, Master Fisherman . . . my Spirit Animal + girl crush. I was introduced to Alicia through one of our mutual friends at a YPG happy hour. Our friend Gabe insisted we meet, and I will be forever grateful to him for bringing this amazing woman into my world. The only thing she's improved more than my style and wardrobe, is my life. I truly don't know how I could possibly admire her more. There isn't another woman on the planet who looks just as comfortable (and good) driving a jacked up truck, as she does wearing a pencil skirt & 6" heels. This girl is the definition of a #girlboss & I'm the lucky lady who gets to call her a best friend. Love you boo boo.

Cody Sparbeck

Groomsman

We can literally have an entire conversation in quotes from South Park and Family Guy... everyone else might be looking at us funny but we know... we know. We've been through our best and worst times together. We hit bottom when we were splitting Big Mac coupons to feed ourselves in college but we always left enough money for beer, and look at us now. You may be up in Chi-Town these days but that hasn't stopped us ... Crème Fraîche.

Jamie Fish

Bridesmaid

My high school sweetheart. 17 years ago, I met Jamie. For reasons still unknown to this day, she found it in her heart to befriend the dorky, poofy haired girl I once was and has stuck by my side ever since. No matter how many miles come between us, no matter how long we go without getting the chance to catch up, we always pick up right where we left off. More than best friends we are family, and sisters for life.

Nick Peters

Groomsman

Nick and I met in college through a mutual friend. We became friends quickly and have stayed good friends since. Though he may be "responsible" father of 3 these days, back then Nick was the wild card.... wait, you know what he still is... kids haven't changed that. He's a great father, and family man with one hell of a wild side that loves a few beers with the fellas. He's always been there when I needed him, and is someone I know I can count on.

Aaryn Matejcik

Bridesmaid

21 years ago I met Aaryn, my oldest best friend. It was my first day of Hebrew School at a new Temple. I was 12 years old, had uncontrollable frizzy hair, a full mouth of braces, and glasses so big even my cheeks could see through them. I sat next to Aaryn who also had glasses and braces and suddenly everything became a little less scary. The next couple of years we were inseparable. Weekend slumber parties, exchanging secret gossip journals, our first dance, our first day of different High Schools, going away to different colleges, graduating and moving to different states, here we are, all these years later. With all the crazy changes of life that surround us, our one constant is us and our everlasting friendship.

Kim Albers

Groomsman

Good Ol' Kentucky Cupcake Kimbo. A grizzly bourbon barrel exterior with a heart of gold. I can safely say that this is the one and only friendship built on endless hours of pain. We became better and better friends with each and every tattoo -while jamming to old school hip hop and talking about a mix of guns, superheroes and Netflix shows. He's an amazing tattoo artist, and an even better friend.

Rachel O'Hara

Bridesmaid

My person, my name and bang twin, the blonde to my brunette. Rachel and I met 6 years ago in the parking lot of Pacific Rim after a friends birthday dinner. I often look back on that night and am grateful for the small things that led our paths to cross. After a few minutes of us talking I learned Rachel was new to Sarasota. If you know me, you know what soon followed . . . an invitation to join our Monday Bachelor(ette) nights. From there the rest was history. Together we've been through it all, because we've always had each other, to dance it out.

Marshall Williamson

Groomsman

Great friend, fellow petrol-head, kick ass trainer and Connor McGregor lookalike. Marshall and I started out as trainer and client, but quickly became friends over beer, guns and gasoline. Marshall puts his friends and family first, and is always willing lend a hand or give advice whenever I need it. He's also the reason I fit in my suit... so there's that. Thanks for everything mate.

Eve Day

Bridesmaid

Eve. I don't know how to put all of her amazing qualities into words, but here goes . . . She's the rarest being known to man and probably a mythical creature. Imagine a crazy awesome hybrid, of a unicorn and a T-rex smushed together, that I lovingly get to call my sister. She's a total goofball and I absolutely love her. I can't wait for all our future adventures together as a family. Seeeeeeester

Evan Livingston

Groomsman

He was almost a bridesmaid... but seriously I couldn't ask for a better future brother in law. Always the life of the party and genuinely amazing person. Whether we're sharing beers or business ideas, or just reinforcing each other on impulsive purchases I can always count on him for a good time. Oh and ask him to sing "Sherry" by The Four Seasons...I promise you won't be disappointed.

Bonnie Livingston

Mother of the Bride

Peter Livingston

Father of the Bride

Pam Day

Mother of the Groom

Nigel Day

Father of the Groom

Even though he is in a better place now, my father will by my side on this very special day. He was a huge part of my life and I know he is with me in spirit.

Dave Greene

Officiant