Wedding Party
Alisia Bonnell
Maid of Honor
We met when I was born in 1991 and she has been the best big sister ever since! She didn’t cause too much of a fuss when I would crash her slumber parties, “borrow” her clothes without asking, and now invade her island paradise with various guests. Alisia met Ryan when she babysat for him and his sister on her first ever babysitting job!
Jessica Williams
Officiant
Erica - We met when Ryan and I started dating in 2008, she has been an indispensable ally in helping me learn the family tree during many Williams Thanksgivings, Christmases, and weddings. We have developed a friendship outside of just attending the same family events, she is now one of my favorite people to hang out with and I love going to various theater and dining experiences with her! Ryan - I remember before Jess was born my parents described her to me as a future playmate. I was horribly disappointed. She never seemed to want to play sports, video games or anything I wanted to play. Instead what I got was someone I can bicker with endlessly, laugh with extensively and admire her wit and charm. In short, someone I am proud to call my sister.
Sam Ashley
Best Man
I met Sam my Freshman year of college when we lived 2 dorms apart from each other. We quickly bonded over a love of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, the outdoors and a sense of humor. We've been close friends ever since and I'm honored to have him next to me on what is sure to be one of the best days of my life.
Brittany & Christine
Bridesmaid
I met Brittany and Christine while studying abroad in Ireland in 2013. On our first day of meeting, still tentative about whether a friendship would last the whole semester, we attended an informational meeting for new students from abroad about the “Ring of Kerry” trip taking place later in the term. The students were directed to write down the names of two students that you would like to share a room with. Each of us looked hesitantly at each other and wrote our names down. We have shared innumerable adventures and a beautiful friendship ever since! We have managed to have annual reunion trips to various locations, domestic and abroad with only one needing to be virtual, since 2013.
Clarissa
Bridesmaid
Clarissa and I lived on the same floor at UMass Amherst in 2010. For the first semester I knew her as “Towel Dress Girl” for her signature attire on the way to and from the ladies room. After having a conversation during the spring semester, we discovered many common goals and interests. The conversation culminated with Clarissa asking if I wanted to be roommates the next year, which I happily accepted! We proceeded to live together for the rest of undergrad and have enjoyed many adventures ever since!