Kate & Brian
Wedding Party
Emily Merrill
Maid of Honor
Life long Sister friend as they like to say, Emily and Katherine have been friends since before they can remember. There is not a memory from childhood either of them can think of that didn't involve some type of adventure around Cromwell, CT their hometown, or being lucky enough to vacation to places together like Alaska and California. Emily is full of life, with the warmest heart and soul a girl could ask for in a bestie. Katherine is honored to have Emily by her side as the maid of honor.
Shane Day
Man of Honor
Shane and Brian have been best friends since they were at least 8 eight years old, but proceeding that friendship was their mothers, who worked together at Jerome Home Retirement Center in New Britain, CT. After Shane's mother Lynn left to become a full-time teacher, Brian's family unknowingly ended up moving two houses down from Shane's family in Kensington, CT. Since then, the two have been thru the best and worst of times together, growing up from playing Sega/Nintendo 64, seeing movies, going through all the same schools together, and even ending up being college roommates. They now even hang out online weekly and will still watch a movie together when they get the chance. Through the years, they would separate because that's how life goes; they always found their way back.
Kylie Davis
Bridesmaid
Katherine is honored to have Kylie as a bridesmaid and future sister-in-law as a future bride to be herself! Kylie has the biggest heart. She is empathetic, intuitive and a great listener whenever you need someone to talk to. Katherine couldn’t feel luckier to have Kylie as her future sister in law. Kylie has also been a huge help to Katherine during the wedding planning process and can’t wait to see what adventures and memories are in store for our growing family.
Charlie Desrochers
Groomsman
Charlie and Brian met on the same day that Brian moved to Kensington, CT, and met Shane. Chuck was Brians's neighbor, sharing the last two houses on a culdesac, where the three would play basketball and other sports with other neighbors' kids. The three saw movies together and played games but where Chuck and Brian's friendship stood apart from the was with their love for music. They would share music and even started a band together with other friends from high school and played a few shows, which eventually led Brian further down a musical career. They even met one of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at a concert together, which they mistook him for a homeless man. Chuck, now married, and a father of one beautiful boy, still talk as they enter the subsequent phases of manhood together.
Anna Grochowski
Jr. Bridesmaid
Brian's older little half-sister Anna, and Another future sister in law for Katherine! Anna is a major dog lover, funny and has the kindest soul. Brian and Katherine are so lucky To have Anna as a Jr Bridesmaid!
Ben Merrill
Groomsman
Brian met Ben on a one-off trip to Vermont with Kate to visit Emily. It was the first time Kate and Brian saw their future home state too. A year later, Kate was accepted into the North Vermont University (Formally know as Johnson State) Master's program for counseling, and Ben referred Brian to the Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, Vermont. 5 years later, the two have continued to develop a friendship and a career side by side at OGE.
Abby Grochowski
Jr. Bridesmaid
Brian's youngest half little sister, Abby and yes! Another future sister in law for Katherine! Abby has the warmest heart and speaks her mind always. Brian and Katherine are honored to have Abby as a Jr Bridesmaid!
Geoff Vartelas
Groomsman
Katherine's brother Geoff. The sibling bond is an unbreakable one, being a support to each other throughout life and making countless memories at home and on family vacations. Brian has poked Geoff with many questions about sports and Geoff has with movies and music to Brian, they both share a mutual loving respect for each other's approach to life and are both dog dads. We are honored to have Geoff as a groomsman, a fellow Groom to be as well!
Jasmine (Jazz)
Flower Girl
Jazz is a German Shepard/ Greyhound dog, adopted from a family in St. Albans, Vermont in 2018. Both Brian and Kate did not expect to leave with Jasmine that day, and we're only thinking of seeing the dog discuss, but after a 5-minute walk, Jazz was the perfect fit for Katherine and Brian's growing family. She is never phased by the cats or other family pets. Jazz goes to work with Brian and is widely loved by her coworkers. She will also go to some sessions with Kate as a therapy dog. She goes almost everywhere with them so it only makes sense to be with her family and friends during the wedding weekend.