Amanda Vogel and Thomas Grant
Our People
Amanda Vogel
Bride
Lover of animals, disney, the royal family, fashion, tacos, wine, family, friends and Tom.
Thomas Grant
Groom
Tom was told to write something clever here. Imagine he did. ...and Amanda.
Shannon Farrell
Maid of Honor
As described by Jomi, "Shannon and Amanda are basically the same person." Amanda first met Shannon in 2014 at Kate Spade where she worked as her manager. After both of them thinking the other didn't like each other, and an invite to an annual holiday party, they fell in love and have been inseparable since. Their favorite past times together include chatting over wine and cheese, and/or tacos and tequila, preferably on the beach. Usual conversations include "What are you wearing ? Are we going to the same party?" Shannon takes the best instagram photos, that Amanda usually steals. If anyone from Kate Spade asks, they're not friends :)
Jack Stehman
Best Man
Jack was the first Philadelphia fan Tom met at Pitt, and became his roommate for 3 years. Jack also made the mistake of having Tom be his best man, so Tom is returning the favor. Tom would like to remind Jack to keep his speech PG, as there will be family members at the reception.
Jomayra Cestero
Bridesmaid
Amanda first met Jomi at FGCU where they were both members of Tri Delta. A few years after graduation, they reconnected in Sarasota and really developed their sisterly bond and became obsessed with each other. You can usually find them at Disney World. Jomi is the only person, besides her parents, that Amanda actually talks to on the phone. While Amanda and Shannon might be #basic, Jomi is #complex.
Joseph Wolfe
Groomsman
The quietest groomsman. If you meet him, ask him to speak up before he even says anything. Trust me, you'll need to anyway. Also, Tom's roommate from law school.
Kimberly Grant
Bridesmaid
When Amanda found out she was going to have a baby sibling, she did not want a sister because she didn't want to share her toys or clothes. Now as an adult, she cannot wait to have a sister and is willing to share :) Couldn't ask for a better one!
Dylan Vogel
Groomsman
Amanda's brother. The loudest groomsman. If his golf game was as good as he thinks it is, he'd be Rickie Fowler (instead of just looking like him). Early candidate for Bachelor Party MVP.
Bailey Kapfer
Bridesmaid
Tom met Bailey in college at Pitt. A few years later, Amanda met Bailey at Pitt Law. They both consider her to be a dear friend, and wouldn't have met without her! Don't let the soulless ginger facade scare you away, she is one of the nicest people on the planet!
Thomas Kapfer
Groomsman
When Bailey introduced her then-boyfriend to the Pitt crew, there was a need to differentiate between the two Tom's. Tom Kapfer developed many nicknames over the next few years: Tom 2.0, T2, Good Tom. It was easy to tell which one the crew likes more. Knows more about hockey than you.
Garrett Sipes
Usher
Another of Tom's roommates from Pitt. Father of 3, Xbox master, drinker of Mountain Dew. Ask him about the time he used Icy Hot.
Andrew Heacox
Usher
Tom's other other roommate from Pitt. Got Tom a job working for Pitt football for two years, which was cool. Maybe the last true dedicated Pittsburgh Pirates fan on earth.
Richard Moore
Usher
50% Mexican, 100% tallest person at the wedding. Law School classmate who abandoned his friends to move back to Texas because he's "from there", and his "family is there"...whatever. It's fine, we don't miss him at all. Quitter.
PJ Caramenico
Usher
We really just kept this guy around in law school because his family has a sweet house in Avalon, NJ. Oh, and he bought Tom a muffin in law school like twice a week for a year. That's about it.
Amanda Kison
Officiant
When Amanda first moved to Sarasota in 2011, Amanda approached her at Legal Aid where they were volunteering, and asked if she had any friends. Amanda said "no," and the rest is history! Amanda and Tom are so happy that a dear friend will be performing their marriage ceremony! If you can't find someone important at the wedding, just shout "Amanda" or "Tom," and someone is bound to answer.