BRIDESMAIDS & GROOMSMEN

From the very first day they met, Madi and Erica instantly bonded over their love of Harry Potter (Erica thinks Ravenclaws are better than Slytherins), music, and Gossip Girl over a very memorable night of running through the rain, eating cheese fries from Outback, and singing Frozen at the top of their lungs.

That magical match eventually turned into them becoming Big and little, and turned into a lifelong friendship that’s now 12 years strong.

Erica has always been the “mom” of the duo — and now she's beyond honored to stand beside Madi as her Maid of Honor!!

Fish and Sergio met in the Yale Class of 2017 Facebook group, and within days of being on campus they were working on the same insurgent political campaign for Mayor of New Haven. (Their candidate beat the machine - the second time.)

They’ve been each other’s suite party co-hosts, pro bono political consultants, book recommenders, and confidants for the last decade-plus - and now they’re also each other’s Best Men.

Sergio can’t resist a used bookstore. When they were in college, he won a prize for the breadth and quality of his book collection. Fish never has to wonder about what to get him for a gift. Ask him about the books he’s reading - and writing.

They were also co-organizers of Students for Obama phone banks during lunch.

Shereef is responsible for getting Fish into Arrested Development and Hacks, and for getting Madi obsessed with DC’s best Arab restaurants.

Together with Matt, they’ve spent many nights out being debaucherous, and many more nights at AMC Theatres watching and debating new releases. Shereef is the only person Fish has ever met who puts Sour Patch Watermelons in his movie popcorn.

When he’s not helping federal agencies level up their tech infrastructure, Shereef is busy being a new dad to Fish and Madi’s favorite baby of all time (so far), Selim.

Fish and Harry met when Harry was in charge of recruiting more members for the Annapolis Democratic Central Committee and Fish filled out his Google Form. They quickly realized Fish and Madi had moved in a few doors down from Harry and his wife Sara on Dean Street.

Over two years of trivia nights (team name: Dean Scream), backyard beers, Ravens watch parties, and political machinations, they’ve become fast friends.

Ask Harry about beans, beers, and The Big Lebowski.

By way of Monday night trivia games (shoutout Dean Scream), drinks in the backyard, and many political events, we knew we had a lot in common and that we wanted to make our community stronger.

Fast forward a few years, we share a love of Elin Hildebrand, Wishbone Kitchen recipes, and good wine. I’m so grateful to know Fish and Madi and am honored to stand by her side as they begin this new chapter of their lives.

Here’s to the happy couple!

When Molly met Madi's brother, Reese, she had no idea she was also gaining a sister for life, and just how meaningful that bond would become.

From their very first meeting, there was an instant connection that has since grown into a truly special friendship.

It’s an honor for Molly to stand beside Madi on her big day, and she wishes Madi and Fish a life filled with love, happiness, and lasting companionship.

They spent a good chunk of their childhood pretending to be other people together, including (respectively) the Blue and Green Power Rangers, Ron Weasley and Harry Potter, and, for reasons they cannot remember, Jasper and Horace from 101 Dalmatians.

Fish once made Matt sit for a comprehensive simulation of the Hogwarts fifth-year OWL examinations, devised using Harry Potter trivia directly from the books.

A school social worker who used to moonlight as a professional organ player, Matt is happy to share his hot takes on a wide variety of music (from classical to rap) and superheroes (from Marvel to DC).

After choosing seats next to each other they started chatting and hit it off! Bailey really appreciated Madi’s ability to commit to a bit right away.

Since then they’ve continued growing their friendship and becoming more integrated in each other's lives being there for the big and small moments. From house parties, to dinner parties, to trivia nights, to happy hours to stand up shows to birthday celebrations, and most recently Fish and Madi’s engagement party!

Bailey is so honored and excited to be included in Madi’s bridal party and can’t wait to help celebrate her during this special time!

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They realized they were going to be friends when they found talking about (and occasionally sampling) their favorite musicals made the picking go faster.

Since then, they’ve trekked together on trips to Chicago, NYC, and the Dominican Republic, taken in David Sedaris readings and close-up magic shows, and shared a deep and abiding love for John Mulaney. 

They were in a secret society together, but they’re not allowed to talk about it.

Greg lives in greater Boston. When he’s not working as a second-year medical resident, he’s recovering from being a second-year medical resident.

A short time (and one fateful brunch set up by mutual friend & bridesmaid Bailey) later, they finally met — and the rest is history!

Bonded by their shared Florida roots, reformed theater kid energy, and a passion for living in downtown Annapolis, Jade and Madi also discovered a mutual love of learning about wine (Level 1 sommeliers represent!).

They’re also united by their belief that the best things in life include a handwritten thank you note, a home-cooked meal, and the perfect cheese to go with your wine.

Though their friendship is relatively new, it feels like one that’s ~aged to perfection~. Jade is honored to be pouring all the love and support she has into Madi’s big day!