Laura & Steve

July 20, 2024 • Geneva, NY

Laura & Steve

July 20, 2024 • Geneva, NY

Wedding Party

Maureen Kiley
Maureen Kiley - Maid of Honor
Laura's best friend since the day she was born! Maureen teaches high school students now, but she first taught her sister the best life lessons. Some of their favorite activities together include: talking on the phone during morning work commutes while they're half asleep, sister shopping days, and eating pizza while watching their favorite shows.
Claire Preston
Claire Preston - Maid of Honor
Laura's best friend since she was six years old! Claire is a trend-setting security analyst who knows how to speak in Russian and travels the world. Some of their favorite activities together include: watching bad movies, sister shopping days, and finding the most ridiculous candles.
Marisa Shuman
Marisa Shuman - Bridesmaid
Marisa has been Laura's best friend since they went to their very first frat party together at Geneseo and made sure that they both came home alive. Now she is a New York Times recognized teacher living in NYC with her awesome cat Angle. Some of their favorite activities together include: New Year's Eve midnight races in Central Park, book shopping, and eating Wegman's ultimate chocolate cake while watching Harry Potter marathons.
Brittany Miles
Brittany Miles - Bridesmaid
Brittany has been Laura's best friend since their start in 7th grade as really cool band kids. Now she is a boss babe living in Myrtle Beach with her husband and perfect son. Some of their favorite activities together include: singing and dancing to musicals, walking the beach, and reminiscing about their days as the most popular ice cream scoopers in Horseheads.
Katharina Nichols
Katharina Nichols - Bridesmaid
Laura and Kat have been friends since they started teaching together in Ithaca. Now Kat is considered an honorary Preston sister and Laura is the "aunt" to Kat's incredibly funny and smart children. Some of their favorite activities together include: weekly dinner dates, making up songs and dances in the kitchen with the kids, and walks around Ithaca.
Devin Case
Devin Case - Bridesmaid
Devin and Laura have been friends since making the decision that wine helps when working on a group project for grad school. Now she is the coolest Pre-K teacher you will ever meet who is always down for a good time. Some of their favorite activities include: jamming in the car while driving to see friends, visiting all water falls in the Ithaca area, watching/talking through episodes of Bachelor/Bachelorette.
Kristen Baker
Kristen Baker - Bridesmaid
Laura also became friends with Kristen over wine and late night classes at Cortland. Now Kristen is a rockstar teacher living in White Plains, but they visit each other often. Some of their favorite activities include: shopping for everything they don't need at Marshalls/Home Goods, wine nights, and swapping ridiculous teaching stories.
Kelsey Lamancuso
Kelsey Lamancuso - Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Laura became friends because it seems that teachers just attract each other. Now she is in Buffalo, being the kindest, most patient beginning band teacher a kid could ask for. Some of their favorite activities together include: long walks/hikes, working on musicals together, and late night trips to Denny's.
Noah Cominsky
Noah Cominsky - Best Man
Noah is Steve's cousin. Steve and Noah shared in benefitting from their Granmere's many "Pitstops"(With or without parental approval haha). As they have grown older Steve has always felt lucky to have a cousin to share in life's experiences. It has been a joy for Steve and Laura to be able to spend time with Noah, Melanie, and Gabe.
Justin Banks
Justin Banks - Best Man
Steve and Justin have known each since pre- school. First bonding over Star Wars and Syracuse Basketball(Ok, that is still what they talk about). They firmly believe Jason Hart and Etan Thomas are the greatest players of all time and maybe some other guy that played in Chicago. Importantly, Steve would like everyone to know that he has a better jump shot than Justin.( And it's his wedding day so he doesn't think that can be disputed).
Isaac Bailey
Isaac Bailey - Groomsman
Isaac aka IB43 aka Scoop Jardine's biggest fan. Ok that's not true. Issac is team Scottie Reynolds. Isaac and Steve have been friends since middle school. Life long 49 fans(Keep Joe up) Steve always enjoys talking and playing sports with Isaac. Steve has no comment on the results of their video game matches after team dinners. They always both have enjoyed coaching and Steve has always admired Isaac's competive nature. Steve and Laura enjoy spending time with Issac and his wife Lindsay, and their children Sophie and Noelle and of course their dog Stu.
Paul Deckard
Paul Deckard - Groomsman
You all may recall Paul from his interview at St.John Fisher as a member of the football team. Paul and Steve have been friends since Middle School. Sharing many interests and many great discussions over the years. Steve and Paul are always trading book and movie recommendations. Steve feels lucky to have Paul by his side. Steve and Laura look forward to spending more time with Paul, his wife, Amanda and their sons Aiden, and Kallan and of course their Direwolf Nymeria.
Chris Dor
Chris Dor - Groomsman
Chris and Steve have been friends since highschool when they all agree his family made the great choice to move to F-M. Steve has always admired Chris's ability to connect with anyone and everyone. While Chris is a Laker fan, Steve and Chris have maintained a very strong friendship and Steve feels very lucky to have Chris by his side. Laura and Steve are excited for many more great times with Chris. Just a heads up as Chris Sherwood said at his wedding- Chris Dor will make everyone dance.
James Laubenstein
James Laubenstein - Groomsman
Big Game(That is his legal name) and Steve have been friends since middle school. Known for his love of big dunks, you may remember Jim from the Oscar winning film he and Steve made in the 8th grade where Steve dunked on Jimmy(Footage has been destroyed so they can't confirm or deny if that's true). Steve has enjoyed years and years of playing, watching and attending games and with Jim. Steve and Laura feel lucky to be able to spend time a lot of time with Jim and his wife Kim. Steve is grateful to share the day with Jimmy.
Don Mabbett
Don Mabbett - Groomsman
The Don, a long time camper at Camp Hope, and Steve have been friends for years. Don and Steve saw maybe every movie released in theaters from 2011-2014. Don and Steve share many hobbies and enjoy frequent discussions about music and movies and the NBA Ewing for Three etc.. Steve and Laura look forward to continuing to spend time with Don, his wife Liz and their daughter Mary Ella, as well as their dog, Chewbecca. Maybe even watching Liz's favorite movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Chris Sherwood
Chris Sherwood - Groomsman
Chris and Steve have been friends since middle school. Steve has so many cherised basketball memories with Chris.(Except when Chris hits a half court shot while trying to guard him) Chris and Steve have enjoyed countless hours watching coaching playing and thinking about basketball. Chris is one of the best people and storytellers Steve knows. Potential for The Foul Ball Story, remains high. Steve and Laura look forward to many more fun times with Chris and his wife Taryn and of course their dog Emmitt. Steve feels very honored to have Chris by his side.