Taylor Smith - Maid of Honor
Older sister and personal shopper... Taylor is always there to help out! From driving me to school daily (*being late.... daily*) to buying all my dresses for family weddings... she truly does it all!
Madalyn Smith - Maid of Honor
Growing up, we were incredibly close... so close in fact that we shared a bed for a big part of our childhood. Maddy is always willing to contribute her fashion advice, or deck me out in the hottest trends from "Maddy's Closet."
Emily Smith - Bridesmaid
Trying to be cool like our older sisters, we created the "DEW" Crew! Cousins since birth and best friends by choice, we forged an even closer bond while hiking El Camino throughout Spain in 2019.
Wendy Woeckener - Bridesmaid
The third member of the "DEW" crew, and friends for life! Wendy's love of hot dogs is almost as strong as our love for each other!
Karlie Heistand - Bridesmaid
UConn Field Hockey teammate and partner in crime! The only girl I know who can keep up with my craziness in the outdoors. "Karl" is a professional skier, hot tubber, and USA Field Hockey legend!
Whitney Rubega - Bridesmaid
Soon to be Sister-in-Law; "Whittles" is always up for fun at the big lake, partying at UConn, and a day out on the links!
Nina Klein - Bridesmaid
UConn Field Hockey teammate and adventure buddy! From the slopes of Jay Peak to exploring out west, we've nearly done it all!
Svea Böker - Bridesmaid
Uconn Field Hockey teammate that quickly became my "German Sister" after spending many holidays and family vacations together!
Montana Fleming - Bridesmaid
UConn Field Hockey teammates and wild roommates for the entirety of college. The distinction of being one of three "Jersey Girls" on the field hockey roster made us instant friends!
Kathryn Costello - Jr. Bridesmaid
My sweet and beautiful younger cousin... I can't think of anyone I would rather have leading me down the isle!
Tyler Rubega - Best Man
The Original roommate and Best Friend (bunk beds leave WAY more room for activities). Ty is always willing to lend the shirt off his back, or out of his closet... whether he knows it or not.
Sean Paradise - Groomsman
Friends since Fort Benning, GA in 2015. The Army decided we were too good to separate, so it was on to Fort Bliss, TX, back to Columbus, GA, and finally to Fort Campbell, KY in 2021. A wild ride with well over 10,000 golf balls hit.
Pat Reynolds - Groomsman
First friend in the UConn ROTC program and college roommates... 7 years later we became work partners on the Rakkasans Staff in Fort Campbell, KY... It's a small world!
Jason Lambert - Groomsman
Best friends since U-9 Soccer!
Our High School teachers forgot our names so they referred to us as "The Blonde Boys".
Kyle Coughlin - Groomsman
Best Friends since 3 year-old playgroup and one of "The Blonde Boys". Kyle is never afraid to turn down an adventure and is always ready to discuss life's craziest questions!
Ben Fortin - Groomsman
Ballin' since youth soccer and CYO Basketball! "Benja" was the one who originally christened the "BEGA" and "R-U-BEGA?" nicknames!
Ryan Mayer - Groomsman
Cousin and co-founder of D&R Fly Tying (We tie it, you fly it!); Inseparable since birth and "Ryan #1."
Will Ellery - Groomsman
This picture says it all! Tons of time was spent growing up together on family camping trips and hanging at the lake.
Joshua Kisha - Groomsman
Already a lifetime of adventures and more to come! We're so lucky that UConn Field Hockey brought us together!
Liam & Lucas Rubega - Experienced Ring Security
This ain't our first rodeo, let's get on with the ceremony and hit the reception so we can boogie! We'll see you on the dance floor!