Colloca Estate Winery

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Location: Colloca Estate Winery 

14678 West Bay Road, Fair Haven, NY 13156

Our Wedding

Ryan and Emma had heard of each other through a mutual friend when Ryan moved from Acworth, GA to Rochester, NY. Emma graduated college and moved back home to Rochester where they ran into each other at the gym one day.... They knew right then that they had found their person. They moved in together in March 2020, the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic... You really get to know a person when you're stuck in the house with them during a global pandemic! Emma and Ryan bought a house in October 2021 in Penfield, New York where they live with their two dogs Griffin and Moose, and 2 cats Peter and Flora. Emma and Ryan enjoy their time together watching football (Go Bills and Cowboys!), working on their house, hanging out with friends, and going to Sodus Point in the summer with family.

Our Story

Photos

Brianne and I were roommates all four years at SUNY Fredonia. From the start we were inseparable. We have experienced so many seasons of life together - College, studying abroad in Australia, and now adulthood. She is my hypewoman, my personal comedian, and partner in crime! 

Brianne Gifford

Erin and I have known each other since preschool, but became close friends our senior year of high school. We weren't always in the same city or even the same state, but she has been there for me through it all. Erin is the most reliable person I know and would do anything for the people she loves. I feel so lucky to be one of those people! 

Erin Cretti 

Maritza and I became friends in high school when she moved to Hilton. We went on to SUNY Fredonia and lived together for majority of our time there. When Maritza is around, you know it's going to be a great time -- She is so kind, thoughtful, and always ready for an adventure. 

Maritza Vazquez

Marina and I grew up together spending our summers in Sodus Point, New York. Marina is the sister I never had --- We even got mistaken for sisters our entire childhood! Through all of life's chapters Marina has always been someone I can go to with anything. 

Marina Hurlburt

Katherine was my first friend when I started working at LaBella. We quickly got to know each other during our long days out in the field sampling groundwater, logging soil borings, and babysitting construction workers. Katherine is my voice of reason and the funniest person I know!  

Katherine Truong

Lizzy and I went to high school together but didn't start hanging out until the end of college. From the start, it was as if we had been friends for years. She's the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back, and brings the best energy to any occasion! 

Lizzy Mangene 

Danny is the second oldest of the four siblings in my family and currently resides in Savannah, GA where he has become very successful working at his company The Murphy Hoffman Company. Danny is one of the most outgoing, athletic, and caring people I know and I take pride in calling him my brother.

Danny Tesler

Shane is the second youngest of the four siblings in my family and is currently a D1 lacrosse player at Cleveland State University where he will soon graduate with his masters degree. Shane is easily the funniest and smartest of the Tesler boys and I take pleasure in calling him my brother. 

Shane Tesler

Tom and I went to college together where we were both scholar athletes on the Ferrum College lacrosse team. Tom was a shut down defender and I still have marks on my arms to this day from going up against him in practice (thanks Thomas). We quickly became best friends and had some of the best times over those years in college. He currently resides in Rochester, NY and gets the credit of introducing Emma and I to one another. Tom is the type of person that will always be there for you no matter what and is an outstanding best friend. 

Tom Bianchi

Josh and I went to college together and he was also a scholar athlete lacrosse player at Ferrum College. He currently resides in Charleston, SC where he is an arborist for Bartlett Tree Experts. Josh gets the credit of helping me get my career as an arborist. We currently work for the same company. Josh and I were on the same midfield line and could always count on finding one another wide open for a goal. Josh also had one of the best on the run shots I've ever seen.  He is an amazing best friend and I know I can always count on him to have my back no matter what. 

Josh Brent

CJ and I also went to Ferrum College together, and you guessed it, he was also a scholar athlete lacrosse player. He currently resides in Greenville, SC. CJ is the smartest lacrosse player I know and probably has the hardest and most accurate shot I've seen. The nickname "16" is a credit to how big of a threat he was from anywhere on the field. Not only a great athlete, but an incredible best friend. CJ has always been a voice of reason for me and can easily be a role model for anyone who aspires to be successful. 

CJ Asmus

Paul and I met when I first started working as an arborist at Bartlett Tree Experts. He was my foreman or as we like to call it in the industry, my "tree dad." Paul taught me everything I know to be a successful arborist and I would not be where I am at in my career without him. Not only a coworker but one of my best friends, Paul is a tremendous individual who is always willing to help and has some of the best advice in life. 

Emma & Ryan

Emma & Ryan

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