Caroline & John
Wedding Party
Christyn Lansing
Maid of Honor
Sister of the bride, mother of the cutest flower girls on Earth. A true best friend and role model to Caroline who has aspired to be like her big sister throughout their entire lives. Their bond is strong enough to survive the Summer of 2013 when Caroline crashed on Christyn's couch while interning in Washington, DC. Caroline's go-to source for all life advice or when she needs a good laugh as Christyn is one of the wittiest, funniest people you'll ever meet. Caroline couldn't imagine anyone else being right next to her on her wedding day.
Jimmy Brennan
Best Man
Brother of the groom. Started off sharing a bedroom, grew to share common interests in all sports teams (aside from their Red Sox/Yankee rivalry), and countless good times. Jimmy is as selfless of a person as they come. He has given John some unforgettable experiences with tickets to Rangers and Knicks games, and knows what it takes to throw a Grade A tailgate on a Giants Sunday. Jimmy is truly a best friend and role model to John, and John couldn't imagine anyone else as his best man.
Amber Nordahl
Bridesmaid
Best friend of the bride since they were in middle school. One of the funniest, most outgoing, and caring people you'll ever meet. They have gone from living down the road from each other in Hudson, OH to college to New York City neighbors never leaving each other's sides. Cooks an unbelievable Thanksgiving turkey for being a lifelong vegetarian. The ultimate host, party planner, and crisp white wine sommelier. Amber is a once-in-a-lifetime type of person and friend, and everyone in her life is a better person for knowing her.
Michael Silk
Groomsman
Lifelong friend of the groom by every definition of the word. First met the groom in the hospital hours after he was born. Mike and John have shared countless memories together from their "Siena family" gatherings, to being roommates at Siena, and everywhere in between. He has taught John the in's and out's of being a Connecticut resident. Mike brings personality to every room he walks in, and is one of the best friends you could ever have. You'll never find a bigger fan of a mid-major basketball team than Mike. Coiner of the phrase "Roll Saints"
Athena Slejko
Bridesmaid
College best friend and sorority sister of the bride. Caroline's partner in crime throughout their years at THE Ohio State University (Go Bucks). Baking extraordinaire and the founder of Blonde Avocado Bake Shop, workout music curator, dog mom to Pomeranian Gnocchi, and one of the most kind-hearted, caring, hilarious people you'll ever meet. Despite living in different states you can find Caroline and Athena always talking 24/7 and visiting each other multiple times throughout the year.
Alec Brodsky
Groomsman
Hometown friend of the groom. Alec and John have been tight since middle school and he is one of John's closest friends in the world. They have experienced some incredible trips together, such as venturing through Asia and an impromptu trip to the Final Four. John still owes him a steak for losing the Jets/Giants better record bet in 2019. Alec has never met a dance floor he didn't like, and can take credit for taking John's golf game from "really bad" to "bad, but can at least not hold the group back"
Margot Sachs
Bridesmaid
New York City roommate of the bride for years. Caroline and Margot became roommates after being introduced through a mutual friend, quickly realized they were the same exact person, and became the best of friends. With Margot being a graduate of the University of Michigan, they learned to put their differences aside and navigated NYC life together every step of the way. Despite living on opposite coasts, nothing could ever get in the way of their lifelong friendship and bond.
Connor Hunt
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Connor and John first became friends Freshman year, and have shared plenty of memories and light beers together. Connor is one of the most loyal people in the world and would give you the shirt off his back, or the keys to his Geo (if you know, you know) if you were in a pinch. John has watched Connor work towards and accomplish his goal of being a Yonkers Police Officer since their friendship began in 2011, which speaks to the person Connor is.
Lauren Greely
Bridesmaid
A fellow Ohio gal relocated to NYC, Lauren is one of Caroline's closest and dearest friends. When Amber told Caroline that her sorority sister Lauren was moving to New York, Caroline knew she'd have a new best friend for life. Dog mom to Frenchie Hudson, event planning aficionado, fashion icon, and expert at finding the trendiest and best restaurants in NYC.
Nick Faxon
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Nick and John first met at the first day of club volleyball at Siena, and spent the next four years trying to convince their friends it required some athletic ability. Nick and John lived together both at Siena and in NYC, and is one of John's closest friends in the world. They have shared great memories watching their beloved Giants on cold Sunday afternoons (shoutout Lot J8). If you're looking for conversation with Nick, just ask him about Teddy Roosevelt.
Leah Alexander
Bridesmaid
One of Caroline's very first friends at the Ohio State University. On the fateful day that Caroline and Leah met in the Scott House dorm hallways freshman year, they knew they would be friends for life. From going through sorority recruitment to traveling together to trying to convince Leah to move to NYC every time she visits, Caroline and Leah have amazing memories together and so many more to come. Go to Leah if you need fashion or career advice, a workout buddy, or someone to drink one too many cucumber gimlets with.
Brad Lidgard
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. John and Brad first started as colleagues, and instantly became the biggest and most notorious bromance in the office. Despite Brad now working in a different division, John will still be asked "how's Brad doing?" by others on the floor. Brad is a self proclaimed blue-collar guy who aspires for new pair of Gucci loafers. You can catch Brad and John at a dimly lit Irish pub sharing a Bourbon (Brad neat, John on the rocks).
Maggie Brennan
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom, fellow Stamford resident, and life of the party. Her dancing skills translate from the musical theater stage to a wedding dance floor. Maggie is one of the most bubbly, outgoing, and welcoming people in the world. Maggie provides entertainment to her older siblings by teaching them the "zillenial" ways as she calls it. Caroline couldn't be more excited that she hit the sister-in-law jackpot with Maggie.
Ryan Keyes
Groomsman
Brother of the bride. Ryan and John first became close building a toddler-sized basketball hoop on a Keyes family vacation and they haven't looked back since. As a former Nuclear Submarine Officer in the Navy, Ryan is most known for his punctuality, and also having way cooler of a job than John will ever have. Ryan is a great guy to share a local beer and talk football with, and John couldn't be more excited to gain him as a brother-in-law.
Allie Evander
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law of the bride and fiancé to the bride's brother. Caroline's wedding planning advisor and resource as Caroline and Allie's weddings are only 35 days apart. One of the most thoughtful, kind, fun, and personable people you'll ever meet. Allie became part of the Keyes family the day we met her and we couldn't be more grateful to have her in our lives. Another sister-in-law jackpot!
JP Campbell
Groomsman
Cousin of the groom. JP and John are both the younger brothers of their respective families, and took it to their older siblings on the whiffle ball field at Grandma and Grandpa's house. John first recognized JP's strength when he overcame a nut allergy to experience their Grandma's famous rainbow cookies. If you need a guy to have a beer and talk about the Giants with, look no further than JP.
Lydia Lansing
Flower Girl
Niece of the bride. Lydia has the best personality of any kid in the world, and Caroline and John are so lucky to have her in their lives. She loves her role as big sister to Daphne, and has been ready for her role as flower girl since the moment Caroline and John asked her. You'll never have trouble finding conversation with Lydia, especially if the topics are Paw Patrol or Elsa.
Daphne Lansing
Flower Girl
Niece and goddaughter of the bride. She may be in the 5th percentile in size, but she is in the 95th percentile in appetite. Daphne lights up every room she walks into and loves her role as big sister Lydia's sidekick. She loves anything fuzzy which perfectly matches her personality. Big fan of snacks, bed time, and her mom. Daphne is such a sweet and lovable little girl and Caroline and John are so lucky to have her in their lives.