Bridal Party
Megan Murphy
Maid of Honor
Megan and Jenna have known each other for nearly two decades. Nothing is truer than "every blonde needs a brunette best friend" with these two. These two are driven and push each other for success in both their personal and professional lives. Most memories from high school involve the Murphy's (either in their basement or on their boat), and Megan and Jenna had no shortage of fun in both of these places, making the Thimble Islands one of Jenna's favorite places in the world. While, the girls were lucky enough to grow-up in a summer paradise, they have traveled all over the world together, but their favorite place is under a chickee in Aruba. She is co-maid of honor with Erin.
Erin Nanna
Maid of Honor
Nanna is Jenna's co-maid of honor with Megan. The other half of Jenna, Erin comes from her Providence College days. A famed member of the Huxley Girls, Erin and Jenna spent (maybe an unhealthy amount of time) “running” to Target and drinking Marylou's. Their friendship really flourished in the Freshman Slow Lane in college. After graduating, Erin moved to her beloved Boston, and Jenna joined her a few years later. Living in Brookline together, every day became a girls day, whether the Bachelor was on or ordering take-out on Sundays, couch hangs were the best days. If you ever need a hilarious or incriminating photo of one of the Huxley Girls, or a road-trip playlist, Nanna is your go-to. Erin works in digital marketing in Boston, MA. She loves Pizzeria Uno and Panera Mac, and she gives the best hugs when you truly need one. She’s the Christina to my Meredith, and all problems can be solved with a dance party.
Kate Trofatter
Bridesmaid
Kate and Jenna have done a lot together over the years. Friends from Branford, Kate and Jenna lived together in college as well. She makes a mean ramen, and always tucked Jenna into bed after a late Saturday night out on Eaton Street. Who could forget their romp around Barcelona, we still can’t call it BARCA, right? Whether you're having a bad day, or need to vent, Kate is always there to go out to eat and talk it out over a glass of wine or an espresso martini. Kate lives in Branford with her boyfriend John (an Arsenal fan) and their pups Riley and Maverick. She is a school therapist, with a private therapy practice in CT.
Allison LePage
Bridesmaid
Curran, the leader and founder of the Huxley Girls, is the social director. She is our planner (thank you, we literally would never all get together without you). Ali is our napper, able to sleep literally anywhere and anytime, and she rubbed off on Jenna. Ali is also a die-hard Friar basketball fan, and loves to go/watch games, texting Jenna when they undoubtedly blow a huge lead. She is the sounding board Jenna relies on, and always gives you the advice you need to hear. Ali has a beautiful baby boy Nolan, and married to her best friend Pierre. She is a BCBA in Berlin, CT.
Dana Acquaviva
Bridesmaid
Dana and Jenna were chemistry partners, and somehow didn't blow-up the lab in the process. A part of the Branford girls (as Mr. Zullo says), she has been a fixture in Jenna's life since. She is the mom of the Branford girls, and our resident baker. Dana is the glue the binds our friend group together. Dana is thoughtful and honest, and often is the calming voice you need. After college, Dana moved to Vermont with her husband Taylor, and they live on their dairy farm with their two little chicks, Poppy and Rosemary. She is a social worker in a school.
Samantha Schlich
Bridesmaid
Sam is the lawyer of the Huxley Girls. Sam, from Long Island, is also a Yankees fan, making her and Jenna fast friends in a sea of Boston fans. Sam perfected the Ray sit, and was always trying to convince a member of the house to sit and see how many meals we could stay in the dining hall for (not that the food was any good, but they did have high-quality cereal that we were all a fan of). Sam is the most generous person I know, and my life would not be complete without her. Sam is a district attorney in Queens, NY. She is our real-life Alex Cabbott.
Elizabeth Trainor
Bridesmaid
Liz, she coined the "hometown hunnies", and is the sunshine we all need in our lives. Jenna and Liz have shared many important life journeys together, from growing up together, to living in Boston. Liz loves a good girls night out in the North End, and shares Jenna's love of burrata. Everyone needs a Liz in their life. Liz lives in Boston with her husband Colin, and Tuck (her over-protective cat that is known to pounce at any given moment). She works in the UX Design sector.
Eileen Cook
Bridesmaid
Dr. Colliton, or Eileen to us, is another member of the Huxley crew. Jenna and Eileen were distance (swimming) buddies, and often made the sad, cold journey to morning practice together. Honestly, I'm still not sure how Eileen did (and continues) to do it all, whether it's becoming an orthopedic surgeon or completing IronMans, or making it out on a Saturday night, she's pretty incredible. Eileen and her husband Nick recently welcomed the first Huxley Girl daughter, Peyton. They also have a pup named Vinney, after the place we all first became friends. Eileen is an orthopedic surgery resident at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.
Alexandra Black
Bridesmaid & Officiant
Allie and Jenna stumbled upon each other the night before classes started freshman year of college in the swim house bathroom, the rest is history. They share a love for pizza, tacos, and a good St. Patrick's Day party. Living in Boston together, there was no shortage of Sushi Sundays or morning snuggles. Allie and her family, took Jenna in as a third daughter, and spent many nights/weekends in Mystic. Allie is the person you call on a long drive home, the person you grab a slice of pizza with, and the person you call your person. Allie lives in Boston with Erin, and she works in healthcare. We couldn’t picture this day without Allie, she is where our story began. We couldn’t think of a better person to make this thing official than the person that brought us together.
Kevin Donovan
Officiant & Cousin-in-Law of the Bride
Kevin is Jenna's older (and he'd say, much wiser) cousin-in-law. He's married to Jenna's cousin Tricia, and she was at their wedding 31 years ago. He's sarcastic, protective and an amateur bread maker. He goes above and beyond at every holiday to make sure our family's traditions live on for another generation (no one said it was easy joining this loud, food critical, Italian family). Kevin and Lee both have a passion for creating great food and great memories for the people they love. When deciding who should marry us, Kevin jokingly offered, but we honestly couldn’t have thought of a better person to lead from the front with Allie.
Christopher Wall
Best Man & Cousin of the Groom
Lee and Chris have been ‘brothers’ since childhood. Our mums are Twins so you don’t get much closer than that! Lee and Chris have sought out that adrenaline rush from Sun, Sand and Snow all over the world. Chris is the salesman of the family so take his stories with a pinch of salt, forming the family half of the best men ‘duo’. Married to Helen and A Dad of four to Harry, Harry, Emmie and Amber. Chris is representing the ‘Northern’ family, hailing from Sheffield and living in Rotherham. Chris is Sytner Group F&I Operations Manager. (so anyone who needs a new Jaguar Land Rover he’s promised me 3% commission if you mention this ad/it’s the only commission he will earn for this role)
Daniel Fahey
Best Man
Lee & Daniel go all the way back to the first day of Nursery school. When he isn’t fighting fires/sleeping on double pay with Green Watch, ‘FANe’ (checks translation into Anglo/American) is helping Lee out of trouble so is the perfect friend half of the ‘best men’, with the stories to match. Daniel is a frequent traveler to the USA, with him and Lee having taken in the delights of Washington DC, Mystic, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A devoted Dad of two boys, Archie and Henry. Daniel shares Lee’s loves of Aston Villa, Football, Life (in that order) and always has a new money making scheme or building project up his sleeve. Daniel is a fireman in Birmingham.
Neil Phillips
Groomsman & Brother of the Groom
Lee and Neil have known each other for 30 years, beginning on holidays with Dad and Ann. This has continued into adulthood with a memorable trip to Thailand. We won’t be wearing those suits. Whilst we are rarely in the same room, with Lee in the States & Saudi and Neil spending months living and working on the Antarctic ice cap it’s great we can be together for the most important days. Neil lives whereever he parks his camper/mobile office with girlfriend Dr Emma. Neil is an outward bounds instructor and climber.
Gregory Zullo
Groomsman & Brother of the Bride
Greg is the golden child. Until Lee came along. Jenna wrote the phrase above. Lee and Greg are both sports nuts and put that drive and determination into everything. That is true of their love for Jenna. Your friendship is more important than your title. Knowing you will be family and a friend is very special to me and Jenna.
Dennis Whyte
Groomsman
Lee and Dennis have been scheming since 2000. Married to the best man’s Sister and Lee’s cousin Laura, ‘the menace’ isn’t actually a menace at all, just feed him Peanut Butter M&Ms. As a father to Alex and Riley and having had a UK storm named after him, is how he rolls. Dennis is a true sneakerhead, sharing Lee’s love of shoes and hard to find Sneakers. Born in London, Dennis unfortunately supports Chelsea but now lives in Manchester.
Luke Oliver
Groomsman
Lee and Luke have been friends since Infant school. In over 35 years of friendship Lee and Luke have made great memories playing football together, spent many a night/sunrise clubbing away in Ibiza and breaking bones learning to ski in Killington, VT. Luke lives close to where Lee grew up in Birmingham and another in the bridal party who shares the love for Aston Villa. Luke is Married to Gemma, also a school friend of Lee and they have three Daughters who Lee and Jenna were lucky enough to join them all in Florida! Luke will try and sell you a new Phone or Tariff.
Daniel Ward
Groomsman
Since making the grade to make Varsity (1st team) honors in their first year at College/University football in the early 00’s, Lee and Dan have similarly mirrored each other’s professional careers. They’ve travelled a long way since raucous house parties as housemates at Leng Cresent, with both living and working overseas in the Middle East as a Accountants. Dan can give you sound advice on your finances but don’t count on his singing and dancing later on in the night! Dan is married to Sophie and have a young lad, Albie.
Jordan Preece
Groomsman
The man, the myth, the legend. Been a great friend of Lee’s through many ups and downs. Since setting him up with his career at Asda Walmart to a summer ‘working’ at his mum and dads bar in Portugal, the old stories are still the best. Jordan is a fine footballer, golfer and self made businessman. Married to Rohanna and with four kids (Ruby, Rex, Jesse and Ivy) he’s needs to be successful!