Wedding Party
Emily “Radar” Janssen
Woman Of Honor
Emily and I met in June 2016 at our freshman orientation at The College of Saint Rose. We became fast friends and quickly realized we were (platonic) soulmates. Emily is the summer to my winter. We were roommates for 4 years and created magical memories in our apartment on Morris St. We became cat moms together, ate a lot of ice cream in bed, and made many questionable decisions regarding boys (Adam not being one of them). I could not picture this day without Emily by my side and in this role.
Ioana Cojocaru
Woman of Honor
Ioana and I met in the winter of 2018 at a party. Ioana opened her suite for Emily to move into and the rest was history. Ioana and I became fast friends due to our equal levels of sassiness and Capricorn attributes. Ioana is truly one of the most loving, kind, and compassionate individuals to walk this planet who would go out of her way to always make you feel included. She is the best friend every person deserves and I am lucky to have.
Erinn “Fern” Murray
Brideswoman
Erinn and I met under strange circumstances, to say the least. I like to say that I “got Erinn in the divorce”. Erinn is an amazing woman and an even more amazing friend. She loves fiercely and will go to bat for the people in her corner. Erinn is a friend who will never fail to have fun and laugh and is never afraid to crush a few beers. Few people share her brightness, tenacity, and detective skills. Erinn is another person I am lucky to have by my side on this special day.
Amanda Famigletti
Brideswoman
Amanda and I met at The College of Saint Rose in 2017. Amanda was wearing a band t-shirt with one of my favorite bands on it, I approached her, and now here we are. Amanda, Emily, and I all lived together on Morris St and were dubbed “The Morris Girls”. Amanda is one of silliest, loving, down to earth people I have ever come across. Her presence is angelic and it is hard to stay away. She is the type of personality that draws you in and loves so hard that you would be a fool to let her go.
Veronika “V” Sterbenz
Brideswoman
Veronika and I met countless times before we actually became friends. When the summer of 2020 came around, V started popping up more frequently in my life and soon became a Morris Girl, taking the bedroom that Amanda moved out of. Veronika is fire in its purest form. She is fierce and never backs down while also having a loving heart. She is a protector who will always stick up for her friends and the people she loves.
Matthew Buff
Bridesman
Matthew and I met in 2021 when we worked together at Longhorn. Matthew made my time there bearable and full of laughter. We then became friends outside of work and I also became friends with his amazing partner Devin. He let me into his family (special shout out to my girl Jill) and acted like I was apart of it. Matthew is one of those people that I feel I will be close to forever, no matter where we both are in the world. His laughter is infectious and I am lucky to call him my friend.
Aliyah Poinsette
Brideswoman
Aliyah and I met in our masters program at The College of Saint Rose in 2022. Although we have not been friends for the longest time, it feels like she has always been in my life. We were able to lean on one another in a way I have never experienced before, and just this past summer she took the leap of moving to Astoria with me. It was everything to me, feeling like a piece of home came with me to New York and now she has carved her own path here. She is one of the most intelligent people I know. I can go to her with anything and everything and she will know what to do. It is a privilege to call her one of my best friends.
Sara “Boots” Tumulty
Brideswoman
Sara and I met in 2022 because Eli (Adam’s Best Man) decided to bring home one of the brightest, open, funniest, and sincere people I have ever met. Sara is the person you go to when you want to laugh until you cry or cry until you laugh. I am so thankful to be in her life and the group of friends she has provided Adam and I with in Astoria. She is the glue that keeps us together and one of the all around greatest friends I have ever had.
Eli Smith
Best Man
Eli and I met in the fall of 2015 while I was pledging the frat and he just transferred from Johnson & Wales. We quickly became close even though out of nowhere he had to be mean to the pledges and he was insufferable to me. Thankfully that was only a phase, and he’s been my best friend ever since. He’s been with me during tough times and he’s always remained himself. I can always count on him for advice or a good adventure (headbutting a wall), and Eli is just perfect for this role. Oh, and he also introduced Liv and I so extra points for him.
Kevin Vlad
Groomsman
I met Kev while growing up off Westbrook Drive and played baseball together most of our lives. Kev’s an incredible friend and I think everyone needs someone like him in their lives. Anytime we see each other, countless laughs are shared and we can pick right back up from the last time we talked. I couldn’t imagine my wedding party without Kev, so an easy pick here.
Ari Shabi
Groomsman
In a non-dramatic way, if Ari didn’t randomly message me on Facebook in the summer of 2015 to join the frat, I probably wouldn’t have met Liv. Ari was and will always be the life of the party. The amount of fun and good times we’ve had could fill a book, but Sadie would just rip it apart. I can always count on you for a laugh while we scream our heads off on Call of Duty & FIFA. Even though you’re old, I’m excited to see where our friendship will go.
Steven “Goph” Speedling
Groomsman
I don’t think I have enough space to go through all of my stories with Steven “Goph”. We met while playing baseball, even though there probably wasn’t much playing between the two of us. This reached a head in the winter of Senior year when our varsity coach threatened to kick us off the team if Goph and I didn’t “step it up in the weight room”. Needless to say we absolutely did not step it up in the weight room, yet I turned out to be the best hitter on the team, and Goph, the best pitcher. Goph is a sports and Survivior encyclopedia, and my life honestly wouldn’t have been as fun without him. In terms he’s used to, this is a lock.
Adam Sandler
Groomsman
I always introduce him as “THE” Adam Sandler, and will forever. But I also met Sandler while in the frat, and I just think he might be the nicest person on the planet. I’ve seen him angry once maybe twice, thankfully not at me. Living together was a fun experience however, especially when you flushed the remaining stew you made down the toilet instead of in the garbage. I shall never forget how you clogged the toilet and was puzzled why we were all angry at you. Anyway, I appreciate all your wisecracks you think are funny but especially our friendship.
Paul Hurowitz
Groomsman
This seems a pretty easy choice since I’ve known Paul my whole life. From playing sports together to trying to make everything a game no matter where we were, I’ll always be grateful and cherish the times we spend together. I wasn’t always the best kid growing up, but he helped shape the man I am today and I’m extremely proud of the man you’re becoming.
Colin Cummins
Groomsman
Similar to Kev, I met Colin in Middle School living off Westbrook. Colin has always been a dependable and easy going friend. So many trips in his Civic were the staple of high school. I can always count on Col for advice or for a lock to win the Masters, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Michael Kreisberg
Groomsman
I met Kries when we pledged the frat together, and even though I won’t divulge pledging stories, we’ve been close ever since we stood next to each other in lineup. His quick one-liners always have me laughing on the floor, but I appreciate his compassion, especially when it comes to our friends. Even though he’s from BAHSTON, I feel like I’ve known him my whole life. Couldn’t picture my wedding party without Kries.
