Nick O. - Officiant
Ryan and Allie are honored to have Allie’s brother, Nick, officiate their ceremony. Nick is the ultimate older brother—a constant source of support, with a heart of gold and a wealth of wisdom. Allie's love for her big brother is absolutely limitless and she and Ryan feel incredibly privileged to have Nick lead this special moment as they become husband and wife. They truly could not imagine anyone better for the role!
Spud & Spencer - Ring Bearers
Better known as "The Boys" Spud and Spencer are Allie's (and now also Ryan's) perfect pups. A senior chihuahua mix, and a young jack russell basset hound, these two have the biggest personalities and make everyone's days brighter. Spud and Spencer are so excited to be a part of their pawrents wedding!
Emma O. - Maid of Honor
Allie's younger sister, best friend, and light of her life. Everyone knows that Allie and Emma are inseparable and seem to have their own language. Their relationship is nothing short of magic and not a day goes by where they do not talk. Emma is a gifted planner and loves a celebration. If there was an award for Best Maid of Honor in the History of All Weddings, she would certainly win.
Derek - Best Man
Ryan's younger brother. Derek is the life of every party he's ever been apart of. Ryan and Derek have been through everything together and have an incredibly strong bond. And while they may have extremely different personalities, interests and hobbies, they still support each other in every aspect of each others' lives.
Casey - Bridesmaid
One of Allie's first friends from Boston University. Casey lived in Allie's freshmen dorm and although since graduation she moved back to NY, every time they hang out it feels like they're back eating Dominos in a Warren Towers common room. Casey is the best cheerleader and hype woman Allie could ever ask for and has been a pillar of support through so many phases of Allie's life including some questionable hair colors and facial piercings.
Nick D. - Groomsman
Nick and Ryan first met in 2004 playing on a recreational basketball team in Everett called the 'Phantoms' - They regularly reference "Phantoms 04" as if they had both played for the '96 Chicago Bulls. Nick and Ryan reconnected in 2010 and have been best friends ever since. From driving around, picking up frappes, having beers together, hanging out with each others' family, making YouTube videos. They've been through it all together.
Emma G. - Bridesmaid
Allie's other longtime BU friend. Emma and Allie lived together by chance during their junior years and became even closer 6 years later during the pandemic where they would take Hot B*tch dance classes together over Zoom. Another long-distance BFF, Allie always looks forward to visiting each other to talk all things Swemo (Swiftie + emo), relax with some arts and crafts, and of course, dance. Allie and Emma G. have matching tattoos.
Anthony M. - Groomsman
Anthony and Ryan met briefly in 2008 but hadn't connected until 2010 when they both joined the TV Studio class offered at Everett High School. The two were paired together to create a music video for their TV Studio class and they both worked together to write. direct and edit the now hit cult classic, "Breakfast Time", a rap song about the importance of breakfast. It even made the radio on WFHN Fun107! Anthony and Ryan continue to remain close and both love to talk about the 'good old days' together.
Dulcinea - Bridesmaid
Allie and Dulcinea met through a mutual friend during one of Allie's signature Galentine's Day brunches. Fast forward years later they had a beautiful apartment together for 2 years where they made so many memories. Born just 3 days apart, they are Sagittarius soul sisters who will never say no to vegan tacos and a Netflix reality TV special. Dulcinea was Allie's #1 listening ear during the beginning of her relationship with Ryan and always gives the most thoughtful advice!
Anthony A. - Groomsman
Ant and Ryan met in 2011 after both being hired at GameStop and worked their very first shifts together at the GameStop in Malden. During that shift they both realized they shared a similar passion for video games. After both leaving GameStop for other personal goals, they reconnected in 2015 to go to a video game tournament together. They've been to many of them since and even flew to Detroit together to enter a tournament! Ant and Ryan continue to play games together and have become very great friends over the years.
Anaeli - Bridesmaid
In 2017 Allie moved into a random Allston apartment where she met Anaeli and her dog Lilly (who later became Spencer's wife). They had so many adventures together as roommates from late nights out in Rat City, to long evenings on their balcony singing Puerto Rican music. Anaeli recently moved to Phoenix and Allie and Ryan were able to visit. Anaeli's laugh is one of Allie's favorite sounds in the whole world!
Corey - Groomsman
Corey and Ryan met in 2013 when Ryan was hired to work at the Apple store in Cambridge. The two quickly became good friends and if they worked the same shift, Ryan would often offer Corey a ride home to hang out for a few hours after their shifts. They both rose through the ranks of the Apple store while working there and outside of the store, bonded over music, jokes, games and pretty much everything else! They've both left Apple since to pursue new career opportunities but still keep in touch and are great friends to this day!
Andrew - Groomsman
Andrew, otherwise known by his nickname 'Spesh' met Ryan in 2016 when Ryan transferred from the Apple store in Cambridge to the Burlington location where Spesh worked. The pair quickly became good friends and bonded heavily over music. Spesh inspired Ryan to start writing and publicizing his own music and they've worked on many many songs together! The two now have similar corporate roles and still talk shop every now and then but also still get together to talk about music, life and everything in between!
Gina - Flower Girl
Allie met Gina in 2016 at their first "big girl" job at a residential program for federal inmates. This job was... stressful... and they quickly leaned on each other for support. They then worked together again at Project Place where Allie was Gina's supervisor for 2 years. It will always be the highlight of Allie's career! Not only do Allie and Gina have so much in common (a love for pop punk music, painting, voice memos, concerning sense of humor etc) they make each other better. Allie credits so much of who she is today to Gina. It only made sense that she have a very special role for this day.