Gretchen & Noam
Wedding Party
Joseph Pierce
Best Man
Also goes by: Joe, JoePa Noam and Joe met freshman year of high school, when they were seated next to each other in Italian class. Noam never learned a single word of Italian, but they've been friends ever since. Joe is a photographer at Apple and lives in Santa Cruz. Feel free to ask him about the numerous times Noam has saved his life!
Brittany Pickerel
Matron of Honor
Also goes by: Bink, Mrs. Pickles Brittany is Gretchen's younger sister by only 18 months. That's a valid excuse for Brittany to be the mature one, right? Even though Gretchen spent the first years of her life tattling on Brittany and their brother Andrew for everything, Brittany has graciously accepted to be Matron of Honor. We love Brittany's mother nature dance and supportive personality.
Gabriel Paoletti
Groomsman
Also goes by: Gabe Gabriel has looked up to and revered his older brother Noam for as long as he's been alive. When asked to be a groomsman, he wept beautiful tears of joy. Gabriel lives in Denver, where he moved because he loves copying everything Noam does.
Shannon McCall
Maid of Honor
Also goes by: Shan The Man, Wormsley Shannon is Gretchen's younger sister by 8 years and, despite a fair amount of teasing, Shannon still speaks to Gretchen! Shannon's true passion is teasing the new significant others of her siblings, so we are happy Noam was able to handle it. We love Shannon's determination and ability to make anything fun.
Lavi Paoletti
Groomsman
Noam was only alive for six years before Lavi was born, and he still thinks of that time fondly as the last time in his life he knew peace. Lavi lives in the Bay Area and is about to start his graduate program at Santa Clara University.
Sara Tershel
Bridesmaid
Also goes by: Tersh Sara and Gretchen bonded over deceptively trying to build a treehouse when they were 5 and have been friends ever since! Despite both being indecisive people, they wound up making a lot of the same decisions, like what high school sport to play (tennis!), what college to go to (MIAMI - of Ohio!) and where to live (Denver!). We love Sara's thoughtfulness and adventurous nature.
Jonathan Katz
Groomsman
Also goes by: Jon, JKatz Noam and Jon met in high school at one of the famous parties uh I mean study sessions Jon threw at his family's beach house. Jon lives in Oakland with his wife Annalee and their dog, Vana.
Ashley Cyprowski
Bridesmaid
Also goes by: Ski Ski (who's "Ashley"?) and Gretchen have been friends since they became close in high school French class where Ski would draw intricate cartoons instead of paying attention (sorry Madam Lutz) - we are hoping she will break out those skills for a wedding card. They've had so many memories together ranging from watching hours of reality tv to last minute in-between-jobs-Florida-trips. We love Ski's sarcastic sense of humor and big heart.
Jack Hogan
Groomsman
Also goes by: Hogie, Slack Logan Jack and Noam have been friends for 15 long years. Long years. He lives in Redwood City with his girlfriend Renn and their dog, Tomo.
Kayla Ward
Bridesmaid
Also goes by: Cowboy Kayla Kayla and Gretchen met in elementary school playing for the All Star Soccer Team - THE LYNX. As they grew older, their friendship matured as well, so, instead of eating oranges at half-time, they visited each other in college to compete in (beer-chugging) races. We love Kayla's go-with-the-flow nature and incredible stories.
Toby Awalt
Groomsman
Noam showed Toby how to sneak out his parents' house when they were 13, and they've been friends ever since. Sorry Mr. and Mrs. Awalt! Toby lives in Redwood City, where he moved to be closer to Jack. It's super cute.
Alyssa Simonin
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Gretchen were friends all throughout high school but became really close when they became tennis doubles partners. Alyssa now works for the USTA and Gretchen lost her tennis racket so we all know who carried the team. We love Alyssa's sense of humor and her decision-making skills (the only one who could make decisions in our friend group).
Gene Sirovskiy
Groomsman
Also goes by: Yevgeniy, Mr. 305 Gene and Noam were pledge brothers in college, where they crafted a long-lasting friendship based almost entirely from insulting each other. Gene lives in Orange County in a house he recently remodeled himself. It looks like crap.
Molly Jaberi
Bridesmaid
Also goes by: Mollsack Molly and Gretchen met in their freshman year of college by living down the dorm hall from each other. They proceeded to room together for 2 years and have shared countless all-nighters (studying, mostly), scream/singing sessions, heart-to-hearts but mostly Bagel & Deli. We love Molly's big hugs and caring nature.
Michael Dittman
Groomsman
Also goes by: Dittman, Ditty Noam and Dittman met when they pledged together in college. They grew close after spending a nice, relaxing week sleeping in the frat house's basement and have been friends ever since. Dittman lives in Austin with his girlfriend Giulia.
Erin Miller
Bridesmaid
Even though Erin and Gretchen went to the same college, their roommate love didn't blossom until they both moved to Chicago. Erin and Gretchen grew a lot together over the 4.5 years they lived together - from (accidentally) stealing a Christmas tree to watching each other find their people. We love Erin's zest for life and kindness.
John Sepassi
Officiant
Also goes by: Sepassi, Sassy, Azad John and Noam met in college, where John was Noam's "Big Bro" in his fraternity. Sepassi's infectious personality and constant willingness to make fun of Noam has endeared him to Gretchen, and they are excited to have him officiate their union. John lives in Denver with his dog, Apollo.