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Lilah Annabel Nielsen

Maid of Honor

Where do I begin...Lilah is the realest most down-to-earth human being I've ever met. There is not one word to describe her and that's because she brings so much personality, energy, and love to any relationship or encounter. If I had to describe this badass woman in a few words it would be something like this...carefree, judge-free, unapologetic, hardest working business woman, sales enthusiast, adventure seeker, ass-shaker, hip hop freestle queen, Chico and Austin celebrity, basketball all-star, warriors biggest fan, cuddler, juggler, independent and loyal sister. It is an honor to be your older sister and to have you as my little sis, there was no doubt in my mind Lilah that you would be my maid of honor. You've always been there for me sis, supporting me and encouraging me to be my best self, I absolutely could not have this wedding day without you taking care of me every step of the way ;)...From our rides to high school together, making you do flips on the trampoline for me, having crushes on our neighbors, skinny dipping on the fourth of July, and much more, there have been countless moments with you I will cherish forever. I look forward to what the future holds for both of us. 1-4-3 Lilah Bear <3

Victoria Bente Nielsen

Bridesmaid

Victoria Victoria Victoriiiiiaaaa!!! My littlest sis, tallest of all Nielsen girls, and coolest woman living on the Encinitas coastline. I love you Boo Boo so much ever since you were born and I cannot believe we are here and I get to have you as my lovely bridesmaid. Victoria is the classiest Nielsen girl who also can let loose and have a good time with just about anyone. She loves a good conversation over a cocktail or wine, listening to records, or even getting behind the DJ set herself. When she was young, she was raised by her older sister's fun and crazy friends, playing dress up and dancing around the living room. Victoria has the most creative mind and gives any activity or experience her all. She is the badest defender on the soccer field (will knock you out), has broken her collar bone twice, is a French connoisseur, film enthusiast (anything Wes Anderson), and crystal nerd ;). Vic, it has been the most fun time of my life hanging out with you since you have gotten older (especially our old Ventura days with Max) and I so look forward to growing even closer together as we grow older together. But don't forget who got you through that Carlsbad marathon when you were a little nugget ;).....but now I truly need you by my side as I marry Zach. We love you so much kiddo <3

Katie McDonald

Bridesmaid

My best friend for life and third sister! And shoutout new mom alert !!! I met Katie in first grade on the first day of school and little did I know that sweet friendship at the time would last throughout elementary, middle, high school, and beyond. Katie is one of the most loyal people I know and she's stayed by my side throughout my entire life. Not only is she a smoke show, but she's got the best personality and just wants to have fun in life. We've had countless soccer practices, games, choreographed dances, sleepovers, classes, hair/makeup tutorials, parties, and beyond together and I love doing life with her. She even brought me to Hawaii in 5th grade despite me not wanting to share my Game Boy, she's a real one. Not only is she the beauty guru and garden master, but she also can make a mean cocktail and I can always count on this gal for just about anything especially some good gossip over drinks ;) Love you Katie I am so happy and blessed I met you. This day wouldn't be the same without you by my side. I have the coolest forever friend <3

Hannah Hall

Bridesmaid

My Hannah banana <3 My Christmas twin, soul sister, and cousin since birth, I cannot believe we are here in this chapter of our lives getting married next to each other. A recent bride herself, Hannah is the most caring, kind, and down-to-earth human I have ever met. From our many hangouts as little cousins at good ol Pat'n Oscars, doing skits for our parents, our epic Mexico cruise, and watching you kill it on the stage growing up, it brings me tears thinking of where we are now in this moment in time. Hannah is my Santa Barbra babe with her homestead of ducks and chickens and is building her incredible tiny home with her new husband. So sick!! Hannah is the kind of girl that will take you to the coolest hike or hot spring, munch out on some Mexican or any kind of food with you and will listen to you pour your heart out without any judgment. She is the ultimate friend who can also get down on the dance floor and sing like a goddess while playing her guitar. A true Sara Bareilles fan and beauty, a woman of all trades, and ultimate travel nomad, I love you Hannah with all my heart and absolutely could not have this wedding day without you by my side, like it's always been. 1-4-3 for life

Courtney Fox

Bridesmaid

A true Penn State homie, who Zach first introduced me to (thank you Zachary) and coolest PA girl now turn CA babe you'll ever meet!! Not only does Court bring the biggest and badest vibes and energy to any party or get-together, she also knows the piano (and will play for me when I ask on drunken nights), is the coolest dog mom to little Alfie and embraces all the angsty music of my inner soul. Courtney Fox is a one-of-a-kind human who will always have your back, and embrace every moment or experience with you to the fullest. She gets the party going and keeps the party going no matter what. Some of my favorite moments with this gal have been during girlies' nights in SF getting into shenanigans and karaoking our hearts out at Silver Cloud in the city. Court, I always knew we were going to be lifelong friends after creating our winners' circle group senior year at Penn State, but I am truly grateful our friendship has grown even more than I ever imagined. You are the truest of friends to Zach and me and we could not have our wedding day without you by our sides.

Charlotte Kruse

Bridesmaid

My girl Char, "she's just that type of girl and she knows it" ;). My twin cat mom, slayer skier on the mountain, best hugger in town (almost as good as me hehe), and Penn State bestie (thank you Zach). My hippie girl from Massachusetts, Char is my competitive spirit in a friend I've always wanted and more. Just when you think you might win, this smart, badass woman will be coming around the block for ya in the best of ways :) She makes all games and activities even more fun and is also my cider guru. Also, my dancing queen and party gal, Char is my woman in STEM and is one of the hardest workers I know. She also will stand up to anyone and go to bat for you because she's just that type of girl :) I love you with all my heart Char and our one golden year in the city with all our Cali Causal group is a moment in time I will never forget. I guess it's okay you're dating an Ohio State buckeye now, but never truly turn to the dark side muuhaahaha. Since Penn State, we have gotten so close and you are mine and Zach's best friends no doubt. There is no way we could have this wedding day without you by our sides. We love you girl.

Gretchen Crane

Bridesmaid

Gretchen my most AMAZING future sister-in-law, I am so so happy and honored to call you my sister and to be a part of you and Zach's beautiful family. Gretch you have amazed me since day one, when I met you at your house in Maryland and we all went out to the bars. You were so good at getting everyone to have a good time and let loose, honestly the biggest and most fun personality in the bar. I remember thinking how much I loved that energy and wanted to be your friend. Till this day, I have cherished the moments that have gotten us closer in all our family vacations. I have learned so much from you watching you sign and carry your family throughout life. You truly are amazing my gal, I look up to you in many ways, and that was also solidified when you grabbed the mic and sang your heart out at your wedding to the killers on stage, beyond cool!!! Gretch you are an amazing wife to Sean and mamma to Maggie, I can't wait to see your family grow and be a part of it. For those of you who don't know Gretchen, she is a Penn State grad, coolest Occupational Therapist Philadelphia has ever known, the killers biggest fan, mom to the cutest baby girl Maggie, best big sis to Zach, life of the party and down right the most loyal and giving person to anyone that comes into her path. I can't wait to continue doing life with you Gretch and learn from all your wisdom. Having you stand up there while I marry your brother brings me to tears, I love ya sis, I wouldn't have had it any other way.

Hailey Pedicano

Bridesmaid

Where do I begin with this human full of joy, charisma, and spirit!? Hals is the coolest Connecticut-born (Greenwich), NYC trailblazer I have ever met. When I got my first job at good ol' Mediaplant on 7th Avenue in the city right out of Penn State, a few months later this high roller cruised up and joined my team. I immediately gravitated towards her vibrant and contagious energy but, mostly I admired how much she loved to help the environment. Thinking about where you are now Hals, it brings me so so much joy to see you chase that passion even further and go back to school to become an environmental lawyer, and ladies and gents she just graduated and did the damn THING!!!! So insanely proud of your dedication and hard work, I respect that so much in you Hals, and was one of the qualities that drew me in the first place. In addition to that, Hailey was the one by my side who really got to show me New York city as a working woman and I will never forget those days going out thurs-sunday, happy hours, work incentives, boat rides, beer pong games, and crushing it alongside the many dances floors we hit up. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else by my side and never thought I would find such a cool person in my life again after college. I know we've been on opposite sides of the US since I left NYC, and boy do I miss you always, but even though that distance has been far, our friendship is stronger than ever and I could not imagine this day without you by my side Hals. I love ya <3

Monica Burns

Bridesmaid

Mooonica, Monnnka or Moniiii <3 My kindergarten best friend, twin on twin day, and village park (OG neighborhood) mate. This woman has been by my side since day one, and that in itself is a rare thing to come by. My favorite thing about Monica is that although she is gorgeous on the inside and out, she has stayed the same person since we became friends. She is true to her heart, hilarious, goofy, generous, loyal, and always down to clown around ;). From her dad and older brother coaching us in soccer, playdates, VP jacuzzi hangs, sleepovers, dances, our Thousand Oaks kickbacks and so much more, this woman is a ride or die kind of friend. I love you Mon. Monica also is my slayer friend on the volleyball court and won Nationals at Cal Lutheran during her junior year of college, she is a savage on the court! She is also recently married to Bob (2023) and he is the bee's knees check him out on the dancefloor ;). Mon you are an incredible human being and I am so happy I met you all those years ago and am so grateful for our long-lasting forever friendship. You mean the world to me and I couldn't get married to Zach without you standing next to me like you always have. We love you so much <3