Lindsey & Thomas
The VIPs
Lindsey Czyz
Bride
I grew up south of Buffalo in Boston, NY where I attended Hamburg High School. I graduated from Daemen College with my degree in nursing and I am currently working as a Registered Nurse at Southtowns Surgery Center. My favorite things to do include hiking and biking. Thankfully Betty (mother) loves to do the same things with me. I'm still working on getting Tom to join in.
Thomas Urso
Groom
'Twas the year 1989 when the youngest and greatest member of the Urso family was born. I grew up in Alden, NY where I attended Alden High School. I currently work with my father and brother at MLU Construction doing every type of construction. I enjoy snowboarding, bowling and golfing and when it's nice out I enjoy a cruise on the lake. I secretly also love our cat Charlie.
Alissa Czyz
Maid of Honor
Alissa is my younger sister and has definitely earned the role of Maid of Honor. She is very organized and although she is busy with her own Med School schedule, she has found a way to balance both school work with wedding planning. Growing up Alissa and I were pretty close. With us only being two years apart, Alissa always wanted to hang out with me and my friends (I was the only one that protested). Even though she is the youngest, she has many admirable qualities and I am thankful to have her to lean on.
Joesph Urso
Best Man
Joe is the second youngest brother of the Urso clan. Joe and I spent every day together while growing up in the woods of Alden or at the skate park or at the tennis courts. We were always doing something crazy together which is why it's appropriate for Joe to be my Best Man.
Ellen Brody
Bridesmaid
I met Ellen through Tom. She is married to Brendan (one of Tom's best friends). She is currently almost done with Nurse Practitioner school and will be graduating the day before our wedding. She currently works as a nurse in the ER at Mercy Hospital. She has 2 beautiful Cane Corsos named Cora and Kobe that are absolutely hysterical. Ellen has one the greatest memories in the world and will never forget a birthday. So if you see her at the wedding wish her a happy early 30th birthday which is May 25th!
Brendan Brody
Groomsman
Brendan has been a best friend of mine since 2007. We met at Canisius College and over the years have formed a brotherly friendship. Brendan lives in East Aurora with his wife Ellen and their two Cane Corsos where we spend many weekend nights either hanging out at their house or hitting up the many bars of East Aurora.
Jamie Howard
Bridesmaid
Jamie and I grew up around the corner from each other. We spent many days after school eating "pizza things" and many summer days/nights riding our bikes around Boston or having bonfires in her back yard where clearly my parents always thought we were up to no good. We have been best friends for 20+ years and counting.
John Urso
Groomsman
John is the oldest of Urso siblings. He is the father of three Mason (ring bearer), Mylah (junior bridesmaid) and Madeline (flower girl) and is married to his wife Kristi who currently live in Alden, NY.
Sarah Martin
Bridesmaid
Sarah is part of our Boston Girls group. She is a great listener and always willing to help you through any problem you might be going through and is always ready for a good glass of wine whenever you need one. She currently works at a credit union and the Big Tree Inn so how she finds time for even herself is amazing.
Mike Urso Jr
Groomsman
Mike is the second oldest in the Urso family and one of my wilder brothers growing up. He has a wonderful wife and son, Robyn and Cooper. Mike enjoys cigars, golfing, and trap shooting.
Sabree Gamel
Bridesmaid
Yes she was named after the Buffalo Sabres. We met in elementary school and was part of a group called the Boston Girls. She absolutely loves anything Disney and even has a black cat named Bagueera. Sabree and Sarah are the youngsters of our group of 4, Jamie and I are the grandmas and are always going home and going to bed by 9. I call it balance.
Peter Urso
Groomsman
Pete is my third oldest brother and the only one that no longer lives in Buffalo. Pete has a wonderful wife Kim and 3 children Peter, Elizabeth, and my Godson Jack. He is the second biggest Bills fan I know, only I am a bigger fan. We watched them end their 19 year playoff drought in Jacksonville.
Jamie Levy
Bridesmaid
Jamie and I met at Kay Duffy Dance School maybe around the age of 5? Jamie, Alissa and I would spend every Saturday morning together at dance and then go to one of our houses for the weekend. She is one of the most outgoing, creative people I know. Many weekends were spent listening to Jame playing her guitar or playing some made up game together. Whatever it was we always had fun. Regardless of how much time passed, whenever we see each other it's like it was yesterday.
Jon Anthony
Groomsman
Jon Anthony has been a long time friend of mine. As you can see in the picture, Jon goes nowhere with out a frisbee golf disc. He now has 2 aces on his resume, but no way to prove it because he lives in North Carolina now. He is also getting married this year to Arlene Wunsch and I will be standing up in his wedding.