Our Support System
Ah, yes. The Bridal Party. The walking accessories, therapists and cheerleaders to the bride and groom. Bryan and Alison are lucky to have so many great friends in their lives and highlighted in the bridal party are four of the greatest girlfriends and guy buddies they could ask for. When the wedding is over and the whole thing goes down in history as a fun and memorable day, it will be mostly thanks to the very cool ladies and gents who are supporting Bryan and Alison as they say "I do!" Read below to get to know Annie, Jenny, Jessi, Alison, Brian, Chris, Ro and Adam! WE LOVE YOU!
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Bridesmaids
Annie Wolfson, Maid Of Honor
Annie holds titles of high school friend, choir buddy, part-Wildcat, roommate and now Maid of Honor! Annie has earned the MOH role, having listened to Alison’s constant wedding talk in the middle of the night (sometimes before she was even engaged!) She even comes with makeup artistry skills and currently works for Smashbox Cosmetics when she’s not vegging out with Alison at home and playing with Wiley her dog-son! Annie is a true gem of a friend to Alison, and she will be a gorgeous MOH as she helps Alison relax, have fun, and look the part of a bride on May 25!
Jenny Graham, Bridesmaid
Jenny has been Alison’s friend since 9th grade and they have shared so many fun times together that have included boys, jazz hands, school plays, hot dogs and wine! Alison misses Jenny terribly as she is pursuing her master’s degree in English at SFSU, but she couldn’t be happier that Jenny will join her for fun bridesmaid activities and the big day! She’ll be the sweetest and sassiest bridesmaid to keep Alison on her toes!
Jessi Banks, Bridesmaid
Jessi and Alison both took the leap together as the first 6th grade class at Colina Middle School where they met in 1994. They became friends right away and continued to have fun and grow together in high school in English classes, choir and weekend Weenie Roasts with the rest of the girls! Jessi adds so much fun to the group and will definitely keep Alison laughing during times of stress and pressure!
Alison Friedman, Bridesmaid
Well, at least we all know the name works nicely! Alison and Alison are sisters-in-law-to-be and while they’ll be sharing the same name, they also share so much more! They both love theater, music, their families, playing with children and Bryan (well, in different ways!). Alison, The Bride, always wanted a sister and she can’t think of a better one to inherit than Alison Friedman who will keep the bride focused and passionate on the big day!
Groomsmen
Brian Becker, Best Man
Becker has been Bryan’s friend for only a few years, but they share a special bond with each other that allows them to offer each other candid advice, ridicule each other, and make jokes together that are only funny to them. Becker was there at the beginning and was the first approver of Alison given that they share a love of the English language and bad puns. He was also there for moral support during the adventure when Bryan left work, drove to Downtown Los Angeles, bought a diamond ring, and lost his mind on the drive home. Brian has already had no trouble living up to the title of Best Man.
Chris Russow, Groomsman
Chris and Bryan lived in the same dorms and house during their years at Cal Poly, SLO. Chris was there for a lot of Bryan’s "firsts" as he got to witness Bryan singing drunk, getting a little crazy in Tijuana, and enjoying rap music. Chris and Bryan have done tons of stuff together, from the computer nerd end of the spectrum (Zip-Drive frying, parking permit making, and hard drive formatting) to the cool kids stuff (playing poker in Vegas, boating in Tahoe, and hitting the streets of San Francisco). Chris is always the life of the party and he will definitely make everything just a little more fun than it probably should be.
Roham Medifar, Groomsman
Roham and Bryan also lived together during the college years. Along with Bryan, Ro is the other half of the SoCal representation that existed in 227 Tassajara. He was lucky enough to hear Bryan yap on about his life during their rides from San Luis Obispo to Ventura County and back. Ro also continues to inspire Bryan with his dedication and discipline. He will add some class to this crazy bunch and will also be able to make some great contributions to the dance floor.
Adam Salvadalena, Groomsman
Adam and Bryan slept together for three years……in the same room! Get your mind out of the gutter! It is Adam who is responsible for Bryan’s addiction to fantasy baseball, which they both started together during their sophomore year of college. Thankfully, it was Adam who also educated Bryan in the ways of the "Rocky" franchise, football and differential equations. Adam will surely keep everyone laughing at the wedding with his endless one-liners and incredibly quick wit.