The Roster

Kenzi Higgins

Bride

Lawyer by day. Runner by night. Certified Vessel Examiner in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Likely known as the "crazy flamingo lady" of North Pleasant, I take great pride in Cheektowaga's Official Town Bird and display it proudly, and color coordinated, whenever possible. I am pretty sure my spirit animal is a llama or a unicorn. I have a B.A. from Daemen College, and two law degrees from Western Michigan University Law School. I love football more than I probably should, and think that craft beer is the greatest beverage in the world (except for IPAs... y'all are weird). I love the fall and winter, and don't bat an eye (generally) at running outside when the temperature drops into the teens. Nick is a really cool dude, and I'm glad I get to annoy him for the rest of my life :).

Nick Ferraro

Groom

I'm just here so I won't get fined. ~Marshawn Lynch ...where are my fish tacos?

Elizabeth Baase

Matron of Honor

I'm Liz and I'm so fortunate to have an ahmeeeeeeezing best friend like Kenzi! We met in high school at volleyball tryouts when she was a freshman and I was a senior - I commented that I liked her t-shirt and we were fast friends, bonding over mutual love of oldies music and tennis. Since then, we have continued to discover and enjoy entertainment that everyone else in our generation seems to be missing out on, including deep mutual appreciation of Sgt. Joe Friday, and of course, the inimitable Randolph Mantooth. I knew Kenzi picked the right guy when Nick passed the required "Dragnet '67 Litmus Test for Relationship Success." I strongly encouraged her to have Nick watch the pilot episode of Dragnet '67, typically known as the "Blue Boy" episode. Needless to say, he passed.

Greg Kozmor

Best Man

“I'm gon' get mine more than I get got.” - Marshawn Lynch (and I am referring to fish tacos)

Nola Cornett-Swistak

Bridesmaid

A fellow llama-lover, Kenzi and I met over lemon cookies and a mutual horror at llama sliders (llamas are friends, not food!). A fellow lawyer, we've shared many adventures from questionable practice bar essays, running mishaps, deployment woes, tater tot field trips, Marvel movies and the occasional Deadpool reference, life is never boring for us two. Sadly, Kenzi does not share my love of Harry Potter or garlic, but I am super excited that she found someone that does (MAJOR brownie points to Nick in my book). I'm also quite dismayed that I somehow ended up friends with a Red Sox fan, but since I hate football I guess it evens out.

Samantha Jonas

Bridesmaid

Hi! I'm Samantha. I met Kenzi when I was still pretty new to law school. She was a welcoming face that made sure to extend a helping hand to the new girl. After being able to take a class she was student-teaching, I don't think we will ever see Disney movies the same way ever again, but I got an amazing friend out of the deal! I'm SO excited for her to finally marry Nick!

Elizabeth Pagnard

Bridesmaid

I’m Nicks favorite oldest sister Elizabeth Pagnard. I live in Cleveland where I work in healthcare quality. I live with my husband of 9 years, Justin, and our dog Oliver. I knew Kenzi and I would get along when I learned we shared an affinity for Etsy. I am so happy that she is joining the family and that Nick has found his partner in life.

Teresa Heck

Bridesmaid

I am Nick's favorite younger sister. I graduated from Wayne State University (Go Warriors!) and work at Greektown Casino-Hotel. I currently live in Brownstown, Michigan with my husband, Ryan, and two children, Annabelle, 4 and George, 3. I love Ford Mustangs, chocolate chip cookies and tennis. I also love the Green Bay Packers. I was already looking forward to the wedding, but I got super excited when Kenzi informed us that they would be serving pot roast and having a dessert buffet.

Ryan Heck

Groomsman

Standing as groomsman number three (working on becoming Number 2, right.....). I am Nick’s brother-in-law who is married to his younger sister Teresa. Met Nick for the first time at his parents house over a family dinner(He put ranch on his separate salad). We instantly connected over our love for the Simpsons and random movie one liners. I am a Cancer who likes long walks on the beach, the Green Bay Packers, the University of Michigan, tailgating, golf and tennis, and lastly, a craft beer enjoyer. I am an Engineer at Ford Motor Company and went to college at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. I have been happily married for over 5 years to Teresa and we have been blessed with 2 ridiculously cute kids, Annabelle and George, who are 4 and 3 years old respectively.

Adam Hunt

Groomsman

“I'm just 'bout that action, boss.” -Marshawn Lynch (and fish tacos)

Justin Pagnard

Groomsman

I am married to Nick's older sister, Elizabeth. I am avid golfer, Cleveland sports fan, and really enjoy tailgating for Michigan Wolverine football games in the fall (thank GOD this wedding is on a bye week). I am a financial planner by trade, but when I'm not working, I also enjoy raising money for women, children, and animal charities through my non-profit, Drinks-4-Do-Gooders. I have been married for 9 years and reside in the Cleveland suburbs. My favorite thing about my relationship with Nick is our ability to recall movie lines on cue and Nick's fantastic ability to impersonate Family Guy characters. My favorite thing about my new-found friendship with Kenzi is that she hates Game of Thrones as much as I do.

George Heck

Ring Bearer

Annabelle Heck

Flower Girl