Wedding Party

Taylor Costa

Bride

Will Congbalay

Groom

Gabriella Small

Matron of Honor

Age/How We Met: 19 – USC Sorority (ADPi!) Gabriella and I have been inseparable from the moment we met. Throughout our college years, we created so many great memories together such as Spring Breaks in Florida and Hawaii, Sorority Invites, and a Road Trip to NorCal. We even became roommates and started working together at KPMG after we graduated! Gab is undeniably one of the most special people in my life. Her unwavering faith, endless kindness, and constant positivity inspire me to be more like her every day. I am so blessed to have her not only as my Matron of Honor, but also as my lifelong best friend!

Daniel Congbalay

Best Man

Age/How We Met: 0 - introduced by Beth and Dexter Daniel is a talented wine sommelier in New York City, a leader, an educator, and innovator in his field. Deeply ingrained in the NYC fine dining scene, he’s helped fuel my passion for all things culinary and encouraged an exploratory pallet; bell peppers at 11 years old, champagne and oysters at 21. My favorite complement, both then and now, is “you sound like Daniel”. My inspiration, he’s both set the goal posts my whole life AND helped me push past them. In my world, he’s always been the Best Man - now I finally get to make it official.

Addison Paladino

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 8 – Cousin (a.k.a the sister I never had) My relationship with Addison has truly transformed over the past 17 years, as I have watched her grow into a beautiful and independent woman. From babysitting her as a toddler to watching her dominate on the soccer field, I have experienced so many different parts of Addy’s life! The best part about being family is that we get to spend most holidays together and we always capture our cute outfits in elaborate photoshoots. Addy will always be like a sister to me, and I am so excited to have her standing by my side on the big day!

Ethan Costa

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 19 – Elder of Taylor’s Brothers Though he was still 3 years younger than me when we met, I found Ethan slightly intimidating – good looking guy and high school quarterback, he was (and still is) a stud. In time, I’ve discovered that much more importantly, he is exceptionally loving. Few people get to experience his greatest talents: he makes a mean midnight steak, plays guitar better self-taught than I could ever hope to, and is a living football almanac. Ethan will graduate USC in the spring and while I’m excited to see him stretch out to his next big adventure, I hope it’s not too far.

Olivia Mosby

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 14 – High School I met Olivia during high school and our friendship has continued to flourish ever since. Our memories together are endless, from school dances to music festivals to Mammoth and SF trips with our high school friends (shout out fellas). I am beyond thankful to have a friend like Olivia, as she is one of the strongest and most thoughtful people I know. I can always count on her to have my back and to show up for me when I need her. I am honored to have her as my bridesmaid, and I cannot wait to dance the night away (to various Pitbull songs) at the wedding!

Jacob Costa

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 19 - Younger of Taylor’s Brothers Jake and I met when he was Tay’s 13-year-old little brother, and in many ways has been a little brother for me too. Visits to San Diego usually include playing catch or ping pong, and as we’ve both grown up, he’s become far cleverer than anyone I knew at his age. The self-proclaimed “fun one” in his family, Jake balances his light-hearted nature with surprisingly nuanced thoughts on what makes people tick. I have no doubt that he’ll excel in anything he puts his mind to – I just hope he remembers us little guys who got to see him do it.

Emma Mabe

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 14 – High School Emma has been such an incredible friend to me since we met in high school. She continues to play the role of my enthusiastic cheerleader during the (few) occasions I have braved karaoke and I always know that the night is going to be a fun one when she is around! From relearning the Just Dance performance of Rasputin to watching Billy Joel perform in Vegas, we have shared countless memorable experiences together. I have always been inspired by her outgoingness, her loyalty, and her ability to make everyone smile. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us and to have her by my side on the big day!

Nick Fahrney

Groomsman

Age/How We Met: 11, Junior High / neighbors Nick was my best bud growing up in the Northern suburbs of Chicago and currently lives near the Cubs’ Wrigley Field. Over the years, we’ve always had an odd hobby to share; spirited cinematic debates, hacking together computer projects, and now experimenting with the art of homebrewing. In high school, we were found on any random weeknight in one of two locations: his basement or mine. One especially cold Chicago winter, we spent days honing our billiards skills and in conversations about seemingly nothing. We fly between Chicago and LA more than a decade later and discover nothing has changed.

Anjali Hayes

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 13 – Middle School Anjali and I go way back to our middle school days, and our friendship has stood the test of time. High school dances, concerts, and San Diego beach days are just a few of the memories we have created together. Her unwavering support makes her one of the most uplifting individuals in my life, and I always feel a sense of love and comfort when I am with her. Anjali also knows how to have a great time! Fun fact, she was the first among my friends to meet Will when she visited me at USC! I am so excited to call her a bridesmaid and to have her standing next to me on September 28th.

Christian Yeghnazar

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 21 - USC Every day since September 2021, Christian and I have spent an average of 1.2 hours on the phone. Together, we braved the transition from university to “the real world” working at EY and found strength in each other’s support. We shared both aspirations and failures, and in the trenches developed a deep and somewhat accidental friendship. Christian is often the first person I call when I need thoughts on a presentation or deciding how to pair wine with a pasta course. Through experience, he’s my go-to. For better or worse, he can convince me of anything.

Delaney Yeghnazar

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 21 – USC Delaney and I first crossed paths during our senior year of college, as she was one of Gabriella's roommates. Our connection deepened through weekly Bible studies, allowing us to forge a meaningful relationship from the get-go. Her strong faith and love for God has always been a source of inspiration for me, encouraging me to explore my own more deeply. Since our college days, we have crafted numerous lasting memories, with a standout being our road trip through Tennessee! Del’s reliability and support makes her someone I know I can always lean on. I am beyond honored to have her standing next to me on the big day!

Charlie Ratner

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 12 – Summers in Northern Michigan Charlie and I have spent almost every summer together hiking monstruous sand dunes and sharing stories by a beach firepit. We’ve explored art galleries in NYC, Middle Eastern restaurants in LA, and miles of SoCal’s island trails. Each adventure is fueled by his passion to discover. Through his persistently spirited attitude, “What could go wrong?” is more of a rallying call than a question; he's currently living in Uganda after months in France and Thailand. Venturesome and audacious with little care for what others think, Charlie is an odd person – the kind of odd that makes you wish you were just a bit weirder.

Olivia Sanderson

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 18 – USC Liv and I met during our freshmen year of college and quickly developed a deep relationship. Cozy wine and movie nights, spirited USC football games, and memorable Santa Barbara trips were just a few examples of our shared experiences! I was fortunate enough to have Liv as my roommate for my last two years of college, and our shared values made our connection effortless. Although she lives in Nashville now, we have made sure to keep in touch through our many phone calls and trips to visit each other. I know that we will be lifelong friends and I am so thankful to have her be a part of this special day.

Easton Small

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 21 – mutual friend Easton and I met thanks to his wife/Tay’s Matron of Honor, Gab. While the girls schemed to fabricate a friendship between us for their own benefit, he and I snuck off for hikes, camping trips, and surfing. At the end of it all, Gab found me an amazing friend and got a husband in the process. He’s incredibly intentional and devotes himself to every endeavor: for his wife, his future as a surgeon, and his unwavering commitment to finding the next wave. To balance out the impressive example he sets, he’s sneaky funny and is always down to take a risk. He’s a renaissance man, and I’m so grateful to follow his lead.

Catherine Mesipam

Bridesmaid

Age/How We Met: 18 – USC I was fortunate enough to meet Catherine during my freshman year at USC. We joined the same sorority and maintained similar friend groups, allowing our friendship to solidify. Our Mamma Mia movie nights, massage trains, and Santa Barbara weekend trips were some of the best memories I made throughout college. Catherine possesses the unique ability to persuade me to say "YES" to just about anything and has a talent for bringing a group of people together. She truly is one of a kind, and I consider myself fortunate to have her as a bridesmaid!

Ramie Khoury

Groomsman

Age/How we met: 19 - USC Both originally from Chicago, we met at USC for nights of grilled meats, friends, and laughter. We found each other at the pivotal moment where our futures held more questions than answers. We fought through the perils of professional interviews, case prep, and a shared discomfort with future uncertainty. In spite of hardship, nights with Ramie made it all feel easy - one of his greatest talents, besides pointing out when I’m wrong, is bringing people together to laugh amid the chaos. I feel that my career, GPA, and best college memories can all give thanks to the support Ramie shows.

Scott MacAdam

Officiant

We are so excited to have Scott, Gabriella's Dad, officiate our wedding! As an Elder at Mariners Church, he is a wonderful role model; his commitment to his wife Laura, his love for his family, and his faithfulness in God are just a few of the values that we aspire to maintain throughout our own marriage.