Rachel & Sam
Wedding Party
Rachel Shelly
Bride
What Sam brings to the table: Curiosity, laughter, extensive musical knowledge and homemade popcorn that would rival any movie theaters Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 90%, there's always something in my eye Dream Job: Professional hiker, $10 a mile Last thing you won an award for: High School Senior Band Award Favorite Ithaca Spot: Lucky Hare Brewing Co., beautiful outdoor views at their taproom on Seneca Lake or enjoy a pint at Press Bay Alley in downtown Ithaca
Sam Colleran
Groom
What Rachel Brings to the Table: Optimism, humor, kindness, the best taste in music. She brings the table Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 87% Dream Job: Children's book author, but also Restauranteur Last thing you won an award for: Most Likely to be talked into running a half marathon the day before my wedding. Favorite Ithaca Spot: Northstar Restaurant in Fall Creek + Sweet Melissa's downtown
Erin Iverson Patag
Maid of Honor
How you know Rachel: Childhood friends; I single handedly prevented Rachel from developing oldest child syndrome Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 11/10, already crying Dream Job: creative mind consultant Last thing you won an award for: Most Dramatic in a murder mystery Favorite Ithaca Spot: Ithaca Beer Co. (Where I first met Sam! Also great beer, food and outdoor space)
Wendell Frink
Best Man
How you know Sam: Campus Center Dining Hall and first roommate post-college Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 50/50? I've known this was to going to happen for the last 4 years, so it's no surprise, but seeing these two looking all sexy in their wedding attire might make me shed a tear Dream Job: Neuro ICU Nurse Last thing you won an award for: 5th Grade Gym Class Soccer Tournament Favorite Ithaca Spot: Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning, Collegetown Bagels on a Spring day, or sitting at Circle Apartments watching the sun set over the valley
Hanna Legator
Bridesmaid
How you know Rachel: Classmates freshman year of high school. She sat in front of me the first period of our first day, turned around and asked if I wanted to be friends Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 92% Dream Job: Purveyor of only good news/baby Catcher (as an OBGYN) Last thing you won an award for: Most Likely To Fall Asleep in Class Favorite Ithaca Spot: Ithaca Famers Market
Ryan Carty
Groomsman
How you know Sam: College Roommates Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 99% Dream Job: Sam's Best Man Last thing you won an award for: Runner up for Sam's Best Man Favorite Ithaca Spot: Wherever Sam is
Morgan Barron
Bridesmaid
How you know Rachel: I'm the only reason Rachel made it through PT school Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 99% Dream Job: Anatomist Last thing you won an award for: Equestrian Sports Favorite Ithaca Spot: Ithaca Bakery or College Town Bagels
Will Tarshis
Groomsman
How you know Sam: College Roommates x3 and co-creators of the hit ICTV show Prerequisites. Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 82% Dream Job: Being a groomsman at Sam's wedding Last thing you won an award for: A Pegasys Award for the hit ICTV show Prerequisites Favorite Ithaca Spot: Dulce! With Ithaca Beer Co and College Town Bagels as close runner-ups
Tricia Buzzelli
Bridesmaid
How you know Rachel: I was her favorite manager when we worked at Ithaca Beer Co and we have become somewhat reliable pen-pals Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: extremely high, 100%, bet on it, it's a sure thing folks Dream Job: Nature Guide Last thing you won an award for: I was recently awarded best mother and wife of 2021 by my husband but I do not think he has the authority to make that call Favorite Ithaca Spot: Where to start!? Eating a pretzel roll at Gimme!, in a lawn chair at Ithaca beer co, grabbing a slice from NY pizzaria in Trumansburg, definitely don't miss Treman State Marine Park!
Mike Levien
Groomsman
How you know Sam: College Roommates Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 99%. I'm a sucker for love, but maybe the air will be dry Dream Job: I want to get paid for sipping coffee and petting floofs Last thing you won an award for: When I win award, you will be the first to know Favorite Ithaca Spot: The back deck of Sunset Grill. It's where I had my last meal before leaving Ithaca and has one of the best damn views of Cayuga there is
Jessica Murray
Bridesmaid
How you know Rachel: Technically through college but we didn't get to know each other until we moved to LA. Recently we've become the better half of a King Trivia Team Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: On a scale from 1 to Mufasa Dying: The Notebook Dream Job: Video Editor for 90 Day Fiancé Last thing you won an award for: Ward Melville High School Award for Excellence in Sociology Favorite Ithaca Spot: Dillingham Fountains on Ithaca College
Jeremy Gambino
Groomsman
How you know Sam: Through college - we were roommates during our semester in LA and have recently become the worse half of a King Trivia Team Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: Vegas odds -400 Dream Job: Sunday Night Football Director Last thing you won an award for: ICTV Hall of Fame Favorite Ithaca Spot: Kendall Ave in Ithaca
Nathan Shelly
Groomsman
How you know Rachel: A lifelong friendship, and also because we're siblings Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 5% Dream Job: Professional Ultimate Frisbee Player Last thing you won an award for: The self-granted best sibling award for spending a summer at home (sorry Rach) Favorite Ithaca Spot: Buttermilk Falls
Noah Borochoff-Porte
Officiant
How you know Sam: Lots of time spent running together at the back of our high school cross country team Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 98% Dream Job: Hedge Fund Manager Last thing you won an award for: Sportsmanship in 5th grade. The coach said "Noah practically gives the ball away to the other team." Favorite Ithaca Spot: Ithaca is GORGES
Olive
Cat of Honor
How you know the couple: adopted by Rachel and Sam in September 2018 Chance that you'll cry during the ceremony: 0%, I don't travel well Dream Job: National Geographic Centerfold Last thing you won an award for: Best Cat, Awarded by Sam and Rachel Favorite Ithaca Spot: What is Ithaca