Emily & Ryan
Wedding Party
Kayla Norton
Maid of Honor
Kayla is at the University of Florida studying to become a veterinarian. She first met Emily in middle school and they have been best friends ever since! Their friendship really flourished through the carpool that their parents set up in high school. They would always come up with fun dances to songs on the radio and sing as loud as they could. Emily and Kayla both got their Bachelor's degrees at the University of Florida and lived together for 5 years. You know a friendship is special when you still love each other even after living together for that long! Luckily, they both got into professional school at UF so they are still living in Gainesville, not too far away from each other. They surely will be friends for life!
Tyler Williams
Best Man
I met Ryan when I was born and he couldn’t stop crying cause he thought he was in a nightmare and didn’t want a brother.
Mary Ski (Sieredzinski)
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met many years ago in the sixth grade (funny as I am a 6th-grade teacher myself now). While I was not the most excited to be starting at Switzerland Point Middle School, the best part of my experience was meeting Emily. Through battling the horrors of middle school we became best friends and went off to the high school "IB" nerd program. We were so excited to start, we went to school a week early to volunteer at orientation. Our friendship only strengthened in high school, as we went on awkward double dates, traveled to tropical places, had countless sleepovers and pulled all-nighters studying. In college, we saw each other less often, but that didn't stop us from eating waffles at midnight, destroying the dance floor, and catching up over bonfires.
Ben Thieman
Groomsman
Ryan and I met in the 6th grade at lunch. He was my very first friend in Florida and we have been best friends since. We have so many fun memories from playing soccer together. If Ryan and I wrote down all of our inside jokes, we could write close to ten books. I am not kidding. Here are a few: tiny, poptarts, HESKY, DROGGGBAAAA, thanksgiving mashed potatoes, cheese sticks, nukin’ season, Jesus Navas, farkle, midnight biking across Gainesville with a drawstring bag, saying David Gully with a British accent, COD4 punishments, and last but not least: the infamous 24-hour tailgate. Ryan is a kind and caring gentleman who ultimately cares about helping those around him. Thanks for being such a great friend over these years, Ryan. I love you bro!
Brittany Petrelli
Bridesmaid
I couldn't say the first day I met Emily - but I can positively say every day I've spent time with her since has been a great day! She is a light in all situations and is the kind of friend you need by your side throughout life. A great series of memories with Emily was every single day of junior year psych class in high school. With a phrase coined by Britney Spears, Emily greeted me every day, shouting across the entire room as I walked in. After the warmest of welcomes, the rest of the class flew by, relying on our imaginations as we made up stories, did ridiculous hair styles, and somehow passed the tests nonetheless. I'm incredibly thankful that our friendship lasted through high school, college, and beyond and am honored to be part of her special day!
Mitch Thieman
Groomsman
Ryan and I met in a pretty unique way. Growing up, Ryan and my older brother Ben went to school together and were friends. Similarly, Tyler and I went to school together and were friends as well. Through the early part of the friendships Ben and I had no idea that Ryan and Tyler were brothers. One year Ryan invited Ben to his birthday party, and Ryan let Tyler invite some friends too. Tyler chose to invite me. I could imagine how confused Ryan and Tyler were when Ben and I showed up in the same vehicle. So the first time I met Ryan was actually because of a freak accident. I plan on graduating UF in the spring. Once I graduate I am working full time at EPIC in Madison, Wisconsin. I also plan to continue to train my personal training clients for fun on the side.
Emma Walker
Bridesmaid
Hello! I’m Emma! I currently live in Gainesville, Fl, working as a CVICU Registered Nurse. Emily and I met when we were freshmen in high school. Shortly after, we became close friends and have remained so ever since. I can’t begin to tell you how lucky I am to have her friendship. She’s never more than a phone call away to celebrate the exciting times in life, and as equally available to listen when life throws a curveball. She is the most driven, goofy, and genuinely kind person. Emily can see the good in everyone and find the positive in every situation. Her friendship has been a blessing in my life. I’m honored and excited to be a part of Emily and Ryan’s wedding day!
Jimmy Merryman
Groomsman
I grew up in Julington creek and went to school with Ryan. I went to the University of Florida to study mechanical and aerospace engineering and during my third year Ryan and I were roommates. One of the best times I had was right before graduation we used Ryan’s football access to the swamp and snuck out onto the field.
Carter Grant
Bridesmaid
Emily and I have been friends since middle school; it's been awesome to grow up together and enter into "semi-adulthood" with her! We became closer in high school and stayed great friends later in life, even though we went to colleges in different states. We've been bonding over our shared love of Mexican food, joking about things we love to hate, & sharing cute Winston and puppy videos ever since. I'm so proud of you, Emily and Ryan, and I can't wait to be there for you on your special day! Love you to the moon and back!
Jordan Young
Groomsman
My name is Jordan, and I am a software developer who graduated from the University of Florida with Ryan. Ryan was one of my first friends in Florida when we met on the Creekside High School soccer team. We have had many great memories over the years from the soccer fields in Jax to Ben Hill Griffin in Gainesville, and I'm looking forward to many more. Congratulations man.
Mara Vierling
Bridesmaid
I have known Emily my entire life, which would make sense considering we are cousins. Since moving back to Florida, we have grown even closer which I couldn't be happier about. We have great memories of family get togethers, car karaoke, carving pumpkins, and Halloween Horror Nights. Emily is always there for me, especially to help me with my math homework. Thank you Emily for being an awesome cousin! I can't wait to see where this new step in your life takes both, you, Ryan, and Winston.
Michael Pregmon
Groomsman
Michael is Emily's brother and is so excited to have a new brother in Ryan. He loves spending time with his sister and Ryan and is proud to be a part of the wedding!