Courtney & Jeremy
Wedding Party
Carol Melhado
Maid of Honor
Carol has been my best friend since my childhood days. Throughout all the distance our friendship has only continued to grow into adulthood. I could not imagine not having her by my side on my special day as she has supported me through many of my phases in life. Carol has been more like a sister to me than a friend. Carol always knows how to make all of those around her laugh and smile, including all her students, that's right a teacher and cop as besties! Cheers to our many years of friendship and many more to come!
Nicole Naughton
Maid of Honor
Nicole has been my best friend since the sixth grade and has continued to be my best friend throughout adulthood. Nicole is always my go-to party dance partner and always knows how to put a smile on my face. Nicole has always supported me and no matter how far apart we are it never feels like we have skipped a beat. I could not imagine my special day without her. Nicole has a heart of gold making everyone around her feel better, including her patients, that's right a nurse, and cop as besties! Are we seeing a trend here everyone :). Cheers to us Nicole!
Emma Bonnaci
Bridesmaid
Emma is my best friend from college and to say college would not have been the same without her is an understatement. Emma is also my "little", as we were in the same sorority family. Emma is an incredible and hardworking person who constantly puts her loved ones and friends before herself. Emma and I have shared some of my fondest early adulthood memories together. Emma is just as fun and corky as I am and I couldn't love her more than I do. I could not imagine not having her by my side on my special day. Cheers to us little Emma!
Maria Dastous
Bridesmaid
Maria has been one of my closest friends since Jeremy and I started dating. Marias' husband is Jeremy's best friend, Ken. The day Maria and I met, I knew she would be a forever friend. Maria is a strong, kind, and honest woman which I admire about her so much. Maria has been a rock for me since the day we met and I know I can always count on her to make my day bright again. Maria is always up for an adventure with me which I love. Maria has seen Jeremy and I grow as a couple and I can not wait for her to be by our sides on our special day! Cheers to us Maria!
Haley Joseph
Bridesmaid
Haley was one of the very first friends we made here in Texas. It's not easy to meet friends when you move across the country and into a new home but I was fortunate to have Haley right across the hall from me. Haley is now one of my very best friends and I feel so blessed to call her that. It can be challenging to meet friends in adulthood but it was so easy to become close to Haley. She is the most thoughtful and kind-hearted person I have had the pleasure to meet here in Texas. Haley has made our Texas experience so much easier than we could have imagined because she and her boyfriend Christian have become like family to us. We could not imagine not having both of them by our side on our special day. Cheers to us Haley!
Karisa Tilton
Bridesmaid
Karisa is like my long-lost big sister and now we can finally make that official! Karisa is my soon to be sister in law and I could not be more excited. I have had the absolute pleasure of getting to spend time with her and Nick (Jeremy's brother) once moving here to Texas. Our relationship is so special to me and has been able to continue to grow down here in Texas. Karisa is not only my soon-to-be sister but she is also one of my closest friends. I know I can always go to Karisa for a shoulder to cry on, a laugh, or a darn good margarita! I feel so lucky to have her by my side on this special day. Karisa and Nick have made Texas feel like home for us. We can not wait to continue our lives down here together and with them! Cheers to us Karisa!
Megan Tilton
Bridesmaid
Megan is one of my good friends and also my soon-to-be sister-in-law! I met Megan a couple of months after Jeremy and I started dating. Megan instantly made me feel welcome and a part of the family. Megan always goes out of her way to make me feel special from finding me special hot sauces to spicy marg mix! It was so easy to become quick friends especially sharing the same undergraduate degree and being close in age. Megan is super creative and always knows how to make me laugh. I couldn't be more excited to become sisters and have her by my side on our special day! Cheers to us Megan!
Nick Tilton
Best Man
Nick is my brother, and even if he wasn't there's nobody I'd rather have as my best man. Nick and I were quite different growing up, but as we've gotten older we've become so similar that if we weren't bros, we'd still be boys. Ever since Court and I moved down to Houston it's been amazing getting to spend more time with him and Karisa. From countless games of 45's (cards), and many 2 am alcohol-fueled in-depth science discussions, Nick has gone beyond brother and become a best friend.
Alex Fredette
Groomsman
Alex and I first met during an after school ski program in middle school and to be honest I don't fully recall how or when it happened but somehow we just became best friends, and I think that's a sign of just how natural our friendship is. Alex is one of the funniest guys I know which made living with him for 3 years in college a blast, and we have more memories together than I can even remember. He's someone that I know I can reach out to any time and he'll always have my back and I couldn't be happier to call him my best friend, even though he always seems to beat me in fantasy football.
Ken Dstous
Groomsman
I first met Ken in middle school on a ski trip, but it was highschool and college that we really hit it off. Ken and I both went to UNH and got to live in the same building our first year and then be roommates the next two. It didn't take long for us to become best friends because we're practically the same person, there's probably no one else in the world as similar to me as Ken, something his wife and my soon to be wife tell us all the time. Ken is the kind of friend where we could go 10 years without seeing each other and we wouldn't miss a beat. I got to be a groomsman for his wedding, and I couldn't imagine going through my own wedding day without him by my side.
Riley West
Groomsman
Riley and I are best friends and we go back longer than anyone else. We first became friends in elementary school and haven't looked back since. We eventually went to college together as freshman year roommates and although it was only a semester, it was the best semester living with my best friend. Riley and I have a pact to never lie to each other as roommates so here is the truth; Riley is the life of the party and one of the best men I know, and I hope everyone gets to find themselves a Riley in their life.
Christian McClain
Groomsman
Christian was one of the first people I met when we moved to Houston and although it's only been a few years he quickly became one of my best friends. It's funny how things work out, because I never would have met Christian if he and Haley didn't start dating while we lived across the hall from her. Christian is always making people laugh and he's one of nicest people you will ever meet. Courtney and I are extremely lucky to have met such great best friends here, and I can't imagine Houston without him here!
Kyle Mayer
Groomsman
Kyle is Courtney's brother and one of the kindest people in the world. Kyle is already like a brother to me, it's not often that you almost have more in common with your brother in law than your wife! Kyle and I are both men of science so it's easy for us to bond over the questions of the universe, and it's nice having someone I can nerd out with every now and then. Kyle is already a brother, but I couldn't be happier to officially have him as my brother in law.
Hayden and Harper
Flower Girl
Hayden and Harper hold a special place in our hearts with their sweetness and love. Hayden and Harper's dad, Jason, has been like an older brother to me my entire life. These two sweet bunches of joy light up our hearts every moment we get to spend with them. We couldn't be more excited to have them walk down the aisle with us!