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Wedding Party
David "Dabe" Lopez
Officiant
Ryan and David, i.e. "Dabe", have known each other since Paramedic school and have been the closest of "PP buddies" since. Ryan and Dabe lived together and were the bestest of roomies, which later blossoming into a beautiful life-long friendship. Dabe made sure to always take care of Ryan during the Fire Academy, and always showed support through ways like: shaving Ryan's head weekly (even though he may have hacked off a mole here or there...), saved drunk-Ryan from moldy bacon, and was Ryan's wing-man through the years. Dabe and Ryan's heavy and shared passion for Top Gun will fuel their love for years to come. Even when Brittany moved down to Albuquerque, Dabe and Britt got along like they have known each other for years, and Britt considers Dabe one of her closest friends in New Mexico.
Kaitlyn Sherlowsky
Matron of Honor
Kaitlyn and Brittany have been wife-ing it up since 2015! Kaitlyn has been Brittany's person through thick and thin, and since early on, they knew they were meant to cross paths. They grew up together and had the privilege of having such similar lives and stories, but also have been able to live vicariously through each other with growing up. Though a countrywide distance apart, nothing can or will ever separate them. They have matching tattoos to prove it! Britt wouldn't be the person she was if it weren't for Kaitlyn's patience, softness, and understanding she has given Britt throughout the years. Britt wouldn't be able to go through this journey without Kaitlyn by her side! Kaitlyn has been there through all of the big moments of Britt's life, and vice versa... from graduations, to promotions, through house purchases; Britt's wedding wouldn't be the same without Kaitlyn. Also, this photo of them was taken in the Tennessee Smokeys during one of their trips together... ah the foreshadowing!
Matthew Height
Best Man
Ryan was introduced to Matt by Kelsey while she was dating Matt. Little did she know that Matt and Ryan would hit it off and have been dating in a heavy bromance ever since. Matt has been Ryan's closest confidant and "most best awesome advice giver ever." Matt always found time for every up and down in Ryan's life no matter how big or small, even after Matt and Kelsey moved to Taos. The dependence Ryan has had on Matt for over 10 years cannot be over-stated, and without him, would not be the man he is today. The "Beast Man" is one of Ryan's oldest friends and is without a doubt an anchor he would be lost without.
Andrea "Andi" Jagusch
Maid of Honor
Andi and Britt met in art class Freshman year of high school. The first topic they instantaneously knew they were meant to be best friends was the very serious one of... "Viva La Bam"! Since then, they would have countless sleepovers that included marathons of Viva La Bam, Jackass, Wild Boys... etc. Their friendship was pure, simple, and easy, and that never changed. Only now, Britt and Andi's sleepover marathons have shifted to make them giggle like back in the old days, which include "My 600 lb life", "An Idiot Abroad", and "Strange Love". From growing up with each other's families to now each of them having their own, their sleepovers and late night goss-sessions are still as spicy as they were in high school! Andi keeps Britt feeling young and gives her a true sense of unconditional love that no one else in this world can. Andi and Britt have grown up together and have been inseparable through time and distance, which is something that will never change.
Kelsey Height
Groomswoman
Ryan and Kelsey have known each other for a LOOOONG time.... (I mean, peep the hair on Ryan's head).... They initially met at a restaurant they both worked at called Pappadeaux and Kelsey has been bossing Ryan around ever since. Kelsey might say that she has tolerated Ryan sharing her husband and being the awkward 3rd wheel for many years, but has clearly been a truly wonderful friend and supporter of Ryan over the many many many years.
Michael "Mike" Malnory
Bridesman
Michael has been in Britt's life originally as "just" Kaitlyn's boyfriend/fiancee. But as Kaitlyn and Britt's friendship grew, so did Britt and Michael's. Michael has shown up for Britt through hard times as much as the good, and together, all three of them make a "sister wives" family xD. Britt would often times sleep over at Kaitlyn and Michaels, and the three of them would adventure during the day and wind down together watching "Jersey Shore" and all fall asleep with Kentucky Fried Chicken and Dairy Queen in their laps. Michael has always been the light of the party but has always been there for Britt when she has needed help or guidance. Together, they are an unbreakable family!
Joe "Senior" Vigil
Groomsman
Ryan met Joe "Senior" back in 2018, which started the worst 5 months of their lives in the Fire Academy. Ryan claims to have blacked out most of the Academy experience, but, Senior has reminded Ryan throughout the years of the highlights they shared together during that time. Fate took place when they were both assigned at Station 3 as drivers together, which gave them plenty of time for their work marriage to blossom. From that point on, they were no longer old classmates or fellow drivers to one another, but work wives. Once Brittany came into the picture, Senior was one of the first friends that was introduced to her, and she immediately knew Ryan surrounded himself with loving, supporting, and truly amazing friends. She also understood that she would always be second to his first wife, Senior. The initial introduction actually happened during the first ever date that Ryan and Brittany had. Senior and his wife, Ley, also happened to be at the same coffee shop at this time. Senior and Ley couldn't help but notice how giddy Ryan was, so Senior meandered over and introduced Ryan as the best guy ever, and how lucky Britt was to have found him.
Michael "Mickey" Hart
Bridesman
"Mickey" and Britt have been friends since the earliest memories of childhood! Mike was "Mickey Mouse" and Britt "Britney Spears", assigned as cute childhood nicknames for each other. Mike first met Britt at her Grandma's swimming pool because he was visiting her from out of state (New York!) Britt has such a long background from New York, they were not only instantaneous friends but were able to keep the friendship going for all of these years. Britt would often visit NY and see Mike there, or Mike would come over to MKE to visit his family and see Britt too. Whenever Britt would be visiting NY, Mike would spend hours getting from Long Island to Manhattan just to spend time with Britt, which meant the world to her. They would always get into shenanigans throughout the city, such as Mike attempting to take Britt to the Museum of Sex as an underage minor! Haha. Britt was maid of honor in Mike's beautiful Long Island wedding in July of 2023. Mike also participated in Britt's proposal scavenger hunt, pictured here! It wouldn't have been the same without him and it meant the world to her to have Mike there by her side on the most important day of her life so far.
Nick "Nicki" Menapace
Groomsman
Ryan and Nicki met early on in their careers when they both were on probation for Albuquerque Fire Rescue. They both noticed how much they had in common, such as how they had a passion for making a difference in the community, how they loved working out, and how handsome they looked with mustaches. You know, real fireman stuff. Ryan took Nicki under his wing and showed him the ropes because Ryan went through the same Paramedic program that Nicki graduated from, and was able to guide Nicki for a near seamless transition to working as a medic for AFR. They had an amazing opportunity to have their relationship taken to the next level when they worked together at Station 5, otherwise known as "the war zone" in Albuquerque. AFR has some of the roughest calls in this district, and they worked as a team to get through some hard calls. Nicki was always there for Ryan when Ryan needed to talk through situations at work, and Ryan was always there for Nicki in the same way. Although now separated, it is both of their dreams to be reunited again so they can velcro their mustaches together like they did while at Station 5 together. Ryan and Nicki make the best of their time they get together, and try to schedule monthly dates together. Sometimes their girls are lucky enough to get invited, too!
Reina Gutierrez
Bridesmaid
Reina is techincally Ryan's biological sister, but in all reality, she's Britt's soul-sister! Britt was SO nervous to meet Reina initially, as she knew things with Ryan were serious and wanted to make a good first impression. Ryan insisted to Britt to just be herself, and Reina would love her just as she was. And.. he was right! Reina and Britt instantaneously hit it off and talked as if they grew up with one another. They always tell each other that they wished they had sisters while growing up, and it just took a while but they finally found each other. Now they have each other saved in their phones as "Seester" and will always pick up when they call each other with, "SEEEEESTER!!!" Reina and Britt have very similar styles (aka, Britt just wants to steal Reina's style, as a true younger sister always does), and Reina will be helping with the theme of the wedding. Britt can always rely on Reina no matter what, and Britt will always look up to Reina and love her unconditionally, just like Reina has shown Britt throughout the years. Ultimately, Reina and Britt were meant to be sisters, even if not by blood.... even though it looks like they are!
Remy
Pup of Honor
Remy has been Britt's soulmate since the second they laid eyes on each other. Britt would never be able to do this wedding without Remy by her side!
Rookie & Quinn
Best Pups
Rookie and Quinn were originally Ryan's dogs before Brittany came into the picture, but ever since Britt moved in, an inseparable family was made!