Alison & Michael

Fall 2022 • Hamden, CT

Alison & Michael

Fall 2022 • Hamden, CT
Jessica Blankenship
Jessica Blankenship - Bridal Party
Jessica is Alison’s oldest ;) cousin and first friend. We grew up together listening to 80’s hits, playing Barbies, eating macaroni & cheese and basically being rockstars. I copied almost everything Jess did down to stealing her cat’s name (Jammers), still not sorry. Jess has always been a quasi-superhero to me. She’s is a voice of reason, strength, love and support. Always. I love you Jess!
Rachel Vayan
Rachel Vayan - Bridal Party
Rachel & Alison met at work back in 2006 and we've been stuck together since. We talk daily and Rachel is basically my human diary. We’ve gone on some great adventures and have shared about a million laughs, tears, memories... and now Ali & Michael’s big day. I couldn’t be anymore grateful to have my amazing, beautiful, loyal, witty bestie with me for this milestone.
Katie Genco
Katie Genco - Bridal Party
Katie is nothing short of amazing. If Alison didn’t ask her to be on the bridal side, I think Michael would have recruited her for himself. Katie has the biggest heart and has the most lovingly-direct personality of anyone you’d meet, it’s refreshing. She's the real deal. What you see is what you get, and it’s wonderful. Katie goes way back to grade school with Michael and 2001 with Alison. Katie never misses a little moment, that’s how I knew she HAS to be with me for this big one. Katie’s family, in our book. We love you!
Tré Matthews
Tré Matthews - Best Man
Ahhhh, my big Bro as the best man of course. My best friend since the day I was born and the guy who ALWAYS had my back through it all. If you saw Tre, I wasn’t far behind. Sometimes the bond between brothers isn’t like it is with us and this dynamic is effortless. We can get back together no matter how long it’s been and click without missing a beat. A lot of people don’t get to have a brother like mine and when I look back at how he always made sure I was included, I’m grateful. He really played the father figure after Pops passed away and I can never thank him enough. Now I get to have him standing right next to me like he always has been on a day I will never forget . Little bro is getting Married! Love you Bro!
Shawn Leary
Shawn Leary - Groomsman
Leary was a must! My bro till the end of time. Shawn and I met through Tre and we’ve had some damn good times. Most of them were so good, I can’t even remember them lol. He’s always been and will always be a good friend. When my bro went off to school/Air force, Shawn kinda watched over me. (You need to know, I was always the youngest of the crew seeing that Tre, Shawn and everyone else had about 3yrs on me) Good times or bad, he always looked out. Thanks for accepting this role and being one of the guys standing with me on what will be one of the most important days of my life!
Tyler Howarth
Tyler Howarth - Groomsman
Big Ty. My homie from waaaaaaay back. One of the neighborhood guys. We literally grew up together. Tyler and Trav had the neighborhood hangout house and we had some great times there. Playing in the treehouse, basketball, baseball…. Petting his pig (Howie 😂). I look back on those days and realize how great they were and how much I appreciate our friendship. I could go on forever because everyday was an adventure. Of course we went to high school together and partied like rockstars into our 20’s. We’re settled now and I’m honored to have him as one of my groomsmen. Let’s have ourselves a bash!
Tahlia Matthews
Tahlia Matthews - Flower Girl
It’s an honor to have Tahlia as our flower girl. Our gorgeous, niece is going to own is this role! Tahlia is an absolute joy to anyone she's around. We can't wait to see her... and we're so excited to see her performance!
Heidi Gilmore
Heidi Gilmore - Officiant
Heidi is a beacon of LOVE. She's the most sincere, loving, kind hearted person you'll ever meet (and she says bad words too!). She is family. Heidi radiates good vibes and laughter. We're so honored to call her a friend and grateful that she "moms" Curtis and Kyrin as her own. Heidi's soulful spirit is unmatched and that's why she is perfect to be the one to help Michael and I take the leap into marriage.