Wedding Cast & Crew
Glenn & Juliana Stein
Parents of the Bride
Nicole has been a shining star from day one of her life. She has been what a mother and father wish their daughters to be. We are so happy to see her find the love of her life. Wishing them both more than a lifelong amount of happiness together!
Paul & Jessica Gilligan
Parents of the Groom
Zach is our first born and only son. We are so proud of Zachary in so many ways and it has been a joy to see him grow from a baby boy into the wonderful man he is today! Among all his accomplishments we are happiest that he followed his heart in life and love! We have watched Zach and Nicole grow together in friendship and love, and could not have asked for a better partner for our son than Nicole! We love you both very much and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! XO
Hannah Stein
Maid of Honor- Sister of the Bride
Heyo, I'm Hannah! How do I know Nicole? Hmm I wonder...Oh yeah! We are sisters. Even with our sibling arguments, I will always consider her my best friend. I am so proud of her and what she has achieved. She has set a great example of who and what I want to be.
William Perez
Co Best Man
Having Zach as a best friend has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable memories, laughter, and a few misadventures along the way. We've been through thick and thin, and it's been a privilege to make him the man he is today. You're welcome.
Canna Liu
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! My name is Canna and I am beyond excited to get our girl married! Nicole and I are longtime best friends and I'm so thankful to have grown up with her. Who knew that my 6th grade computer lab partner would turn into one of the most important people in my life? From theme park trips to concerts to everything in between, we have shared countless adventures and unforgettable moments. Nicole, you are stunning, kind, smart, and passionate. I can't help but smile seeing you live your life to the fullest with Zach by your side. Cheers to you both, and I can't wait to see everyone at the wedding!
Navid Aslani
Co Best Man
Zach and I were the perfect duo. Inseparable. When I left, it's like I took a piece of him with me. For that, I'm truly sorry. I made him the man he is today. And for that I'm truly sorry.
Luisa Curci
Bridesmaid
My name is Luisa Curci, and I am 24 years old from Florida. I graduated from the University of Florida. My favorite hobbies include spending time with my dog Polo, traveling, and staying active. Nicole was one of my first friends from when I moved to Ocala. Her family has always welcomed me with open arms and spread so much love. Some of my favorite memories with Nicole are our family vacations and staying up late playing cards. I'm incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful woman as my dear friend.
Erik Pedersen
Groomsman
Erik is a music producer living in Atlanta, GA. He grew up with Zach and Nicole in Ocala, FL and has known them from elementary school to college. When they attended FSU in 2018, Zach and Erik decided to be roommates and they all quickly became close friends. One of his favorite memories with the couple is playing Smash Bros in Cawthon Hall while procrastinating on Music Theory homework, lol. It has been nothing but inspiring to see their relationship grow throughout the years and he's honored to be a part of their wedding.
Kayla Gilligan
Bridesmaid- Sister of the Groom
Hi, I'm Kayla! I've known Nicole since she started dating my brother back in high school and look where we are now! Nicole has always felt like a big sister to me and I'm so excited to have it finally be official. I don't agree with most things my brother does, but Nicole has been the greatest decision of his life which has in turn given me and my family the greatest addition ever.
Thomas Layden
Groomsman
I remember growing up and having sleepovers with Zach and building all kinds of wicked forts that spanned the entire den and playing the see-through green Nintendo 64 and Wii. Zach has always been naturally better than me at gaming but as the older cousin, I always had to focus extra hard to beat him (I rarely did).
Drashti Patel
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! My name is Drashti Patel, and I'm currently a student in medical school at the University of Florida! I have known Nicole for quite some time now, and I've seen her grow and change to become the person she is today. From our days of getting Starbucks after school and countless nights of dancing together (especially Just Dance!), Nicole and I always knew how to find something happy in the midst of our hectic lives. Our friendship has been full of spontaneous adventure—one of my favorites was deciding to go parasailing in the final morning of our vacation trip in the Dominican Republic. Throughout high school and college, and now adulthood, Nicole and I always found a way to support each other when navigating the highs and lows of our lives. And as she begins this new chapter of her life, I hope she knows she can always lean on me, and I'll always have her back. Congratulations Nicole, I'm very excited to be a part of your wedding and can't wait to see what amazing things your future holds. :)
Connor Wolff
Groomsman
Connor Wolff met Zach in the spring of 2019 during the rushing process of their music fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. It was then that Connor began serving as Zach's "Big Brother," a role that would create a lifelong friendship between the two. Zach and Connor bond over many things, including talking Marvel Comics/Movies and playing board games over drinks. Connor lives in Tampa, Florida with his fiancée, Kennedy. When he is not at work as an Elementary School Music Teacher, he can usually be found behind his desk at home, grinding away at the latest video games.
Thais Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
Hey, everyone, I'm Thais. I've known Nicole since high school when we went on a student group trip to Europe. I've known Nicole when she was best friends with Zach and saw the start of their relationship! We then grew closer in FSU, where we would go to church together and hang out playing Smash Bros back at the apartment and eating a bunch of snacks. The hangouts were always awesome. Congrats Nicole and Zach!
Matthew Layden
Groomsman
Hi, my name is Matthew. I am Zach's oldest cousin. When we were kids, I would like to play tricks on him. This one time at the beach, I told him not to pee in the ocean, otherwise an amoeba would crawl up into him and he would die. He was terrified of the ocean for at least 5 years after that. Don't worry, he is much taller than me now, so I can't prank him anymore unless I want to be beaten up.