Why Napa? The Napa Valley is one of our favorite places and uniquely brings together many attractive elements for our wedding. While it's widely known for picturesque rolling hills of vineyards and gorgeous weather, we love Napa because it's home to some of our favorite wines and food. An added bonus: it's close to where Bryan grew up, but far enough away to provide a true "destination" feeling. When you arrive in the Napa Valley, you feel like you're a thousand miles from wherever you call home. Many of our friends and family have never spent any time there, so it affords us an opportunity to share a place we love. We hope you'll find it to be as magical a place as we do.
THE BRIDESMAIDS
Matron of Honor: Lyndsey DeMuro
Lyndsey and I met at the tender young age of 14 as freshmen in high school. That was in 1993, and we can hardly believe it's been almost 16 years since! We've witnessed, talked about and celebrated the vast majority of each other's most important moments. Not only are we extremely close, but our parents are long-time friends and Lyndsey's husband, Rich, was Bryan's roommate at USC. So, it's safe to say our paths have been interwoven from the get-go.Bridesmaid: Catie Casazza
I've known Catie for just over a year and a half. Catie is a "new" friend to me, but an old friend to Bryan. Right up until the moment I met Catie, Bryan said over and over again, "You're going to love Catie!" and "You guys are going to be great friends!" Well, it turns out Bryan was right on all counts. Catie and her husband, Kyle, are two of our closest friends and we're excited for a lifetime of good times with them.Bridesmaid: Claire Weglarz
Proving we all weave quite the tangled web, I met Claire several years ago through Lyndsey and her husband, Rich. Claire was dating (and is now married to) Adam - Bryan and Rich's fraternity brother from USC. Claire and I have been good friends since we met, and oddly enough, it was at Adam and Claire's wedding that Bryan and I "re-met." Without their rehearsal dinner and "purposeful" seating chart at their wedding, Bryan and I may have never crossed paths again. Bridesmaid: Jaime Melton
Jaime and I have been great friends, coworkers and advertising partners in crime since 2006. Jaime and I became fast friends during MANY all-night new business pitch sessions. Convinced we're two versions of the same person, Jaime and I think the same, talk the same, have the same values and can make 6 hours of chatting feel like 5 minutes. It's kind of sick, actually.Bridesmaid: Jamie Smith
I met Jamie during the first of many sleepovers at Lyndsey's house, as Jamie is Lyndsey's younger sister. Since Jamie was 9 years old, I've considered her the little sister I never had and I've had the pleasure of watching her grow into an amazing young woman. Today, she's not only my unofficial little sister, she's my close friend and colleague.Bridesmaid: Jen Halvas
Jen is another "new" friend to me, but an old friend to Bryan. Bryan and I have been hanging out with Jen and her boyfriend, Matt, ever since we started dating. She brings great energy and a bright smile to any get-together. Not to mention, Jen's party-planning skills are second-to-none, as evidenced by her and her roommate Lisa's amazing wine tasting parties. I've loved getting to know her over the past year and a half and look forward to many more fun memories!THE GROOMSMEN
Best Man: Jon Dudkowski
Hometown: San Rafael, CAProfession: Film & Television Editor
Fun Fact: Bryan's quick thinking got Jon out of a speeding ticket during their freshman year of college.
Groomsman: Adam Bishop
Hometown: San Carlos, CA
Profession: Project Manager
Fun fact: Is the only Bishop male who still has all of his hair.
Groomsman: Alex Ago
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Profession: Special Events Coordinator, USC
Fun Fact: Once shared an apartment with Bryan and a green iguana named Udo (RIP).
Groomsman: Chris Clough
Hometown: Westwood, CA
Profession: Student, Cal State Fullerton
Fun Fact: Pitched 16 innings of softball in one day at Bish Ball III.
Groomsman: Kyle Casazza
Hometown: Great Falls, VA
Profession: Attorney
Fun Fact: Arrives at every USC home game before Pete Carroll (and the sun).
Groomsman: John Sadler
Hometown: Augusta, MO
Profession: Visual Effects Artist
Fun Fact: Enjoys fly-fishing, cow-tipping and wine-making on his family's farm.
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Hey, do I get photo credit since I took this picture of Sadler & Bishop right before they lost a game of beer pong to Laila and me? Or wait--maybe we lost to them. Again, best wishes and congrats!
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