Shannon and I met at the Yonkers Fire Department Christmas Party when we were about 7! Our dads worked together as firefighters, but who knew we'd become so close!? I love reading, baking, shopping, and hanging out with my friends. I am currently a 2L in Law School. Over our 18 years of friendship, Shannon and I always find ourselves laughing together, whether it’s at goofy sleepovers, volunteering at fairs and Girl Scout events, or on vacations to Virginia Beach, Lake George, and Cape Cod! We’ve swapped chatting with our matching pets on Webkinz to hour-long FaceTimes about everything. How many people does it really take to put a futon together anyway? 😁

Shannon and I go way back when it comes to being besties. We met in elementary school at St. James about 17 or 18 years ago, which is absolutely insane. All the field trips, sleepovers, and parties feel like a lifetime ago, but no time, distance, or life changes have ever come between us. "Thankful" truly comes to mind when I think of being her friend. I will never forget all of our trips, from camping, Boston, Florida, and Arizona! Shannon's contact in my phone has literally been "travel sister" for years for a reason! Memories that often come to mind are pretending we were having real cocktails at the Cheesecake Factory in Florida, driving her parents crazy. We couldn't help but laugh the whole car ride back to the hotel. One of my favorite memories still has to be the time we made music videos to Taylor Swift for hours, editing them and having the absolute best time, thinking we could be the next big thing. She has always supported me by simply letting me be myself, and I can't thank her enough for being my silly, wholesome partner in crime throughout the years. My FAVORITE memory to date now HAS to be when she asked me to be a bridesmaid because a flood of all our beautiful years of friendship and memories really hit home for me. Shannon you will always be a forever friend, and I couldn't be happier that you found your forever person. I love you, travel sister. ❤️

Shannon and I first met during college through a mutual friend. As for hobbies, I love reading and spending time with my yellow lab, Remi. I'm also big on enjoying moments with friends and family. One of our sweet memories is the road trip to Mystic, savoring food and drinks at Red 36. Another fun memory involves surprising Chris at My Bar during one of his DJ gigs, blasting music on our way there. Good times filled with laughter!

I became a part of Shannon’s family when I started dating her brother, now my fiancé Dan, eight years ago. Fun fact about me: I am a hairdresser and a personal trainer. One of my very first memories with Shannon was styling her hair for her high school prom. My favorite memories with Shannon are hanging on the boat in Lake George together. She is also the best Aunt to our dog, aka Baby Bentley!

My name is Ken and I have the absolute honor and pleasure of being Chris’s best man. We first met in the summer of 2021 as a part of a little weekly DJ group event where we would have a ton of fun together and quickly got to know each other, soon becoming incredibly close friends and never looking back since then. My personal hobbies include finding and playing weird and fun music, screaming at my tv watching sports, and attempting to explain why Mean Girls is the best movie ever made to every human on earth, whether they agree or not (mostly not). A fun fact about me is that I’ve been asked to reach for something on the top shelf now in 5 different countries on 3 continents. One of my favorite memories with Chris would be the time we had the opportunity to deejay together on New Years. The fact that we were able to close one year and open another as a group is rare in our world, but it felt really special and I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to do it.

Chris and I have been through quite a journey together. From meeting in college, where our dedication to our courses quickly bonded us, to now, where I'm honored to stand by his side as a groomsman at his wedding. My hobbies and interests, ranging from multimedia projects to coaching basketball and teaching youth music, have always been a big part of our conversations. One of my favorite memories of us is our evolving friendship, from college happy hours to collaborating on freelance shoots and now enjoying double dates with our fiancées. It's been quite a ride, and I'm excited to see where our friendship takes us next.

Meeting Chris at Chicago Sam’s was the start of something special. We hit it off instantly, bonding over our shared love for music and our adventures in deejaying dope house beats. Some of our best times together have been spent spinning tunes and exploring abandoned places, like our escapades in Salem. But it’s not just about the thrill of the adventure; it’s also about those quiet moments, chilling in the backyard by the fire, sharing laughs and enjoying each other’s company. Chris has been more than a friend; he’s been a companion through the highs and lows, and I’m honored to stand by his side as a groomsman at his wedding.

I am happy Chris chose me as one of his groomsman. Being one of Shannon’s older brothers, I am excited to be apart of their special day and officially welcome Chris to the family. Cheers to a great future together! In my professional career, I work for a high-end pool company in Westchester NY. I renovate in-ground swimming pools, plum and wire pools systems, and do masonry & pool chemistry. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, with my fiancée Dee, and our dog Bentley. My passion is working out and lifting heavy weights. I also enjoy construction type projects and I recently built my own retaining wall and home sauna. You name it, I'm up for the challenge! Fishing and boating are some of my other favorite activities. I’ve watched Shannon grow up to be a well-grounded, smart, and beautiful woman. Can’t wait to enjoy this next phase of life with you and Chris. To many more boat days on Candlewood Lake and Lake George ahead!

I'm honored to be a groomsman in Chris & Shannon’s wedding. I couldn't ask for a better lil sis and happy she found her prince! Over the last couple of years I've developed a solid bond with Chris. I'm looking forward to being a part of their journey and contributing to their special day. In my professional life, I'm all about efficiency and getting things done. As a technical project manager and IT operations manager, I take my roles seriously, especially as the locations account administrator for Laser Way Medical Group. Outside of work, I know how to enjoy life. You'll often find me spending quality time hiking or walking the beach with my new puppy, Rocco or traveling to new destinations, or just chilling with family and friends. I've always been there to support Shannon through all of life's milestones. So here's to a future full of happiness and fun and always keeping things real!