When we met: 1994 - best friends for 30+ years!
Where we met: Jacksonville, FL
Fun fact: Our moms where neighbors & best friends in high school & are still best friends to this day!
Nadine Bassali - Maid of Honor
When we met: 2016
Where we met: Augusta, Georgia as "random-ish" roommates (through mutual friends)
Fun fact: In addition to being roommates for 3 years, Nadine and Gracie have been to Italy together, the Era's tour (twice.. iykyk), cheered on the Jags, and survived countless FLORIDA/Georgia rivalries.
Molly Zimmerman - Maid of Honor
When we met: 2019
Where we met: Athens, Georgia during our MSN program
Fun fact: We survived the chaos of nursing school together during the peak of COVID and celebrated with a trip to Turks & Caicos!
Taylor Vrsack - Bridesmaid
When we met: 2016
Where we met: Augusta, Georgia
Fun fact: Taylor is the beloved godmother of Gracie & Ryan's fluffy son, Murray.
Sierra Teurlings - Bridesmaid
When we met: 1994
Where we met: Probably either Florida or Connecticut (where Sierra was born)
Fun fact: Sierra is Gracie's cousin and lifelong partner-in-crime. Their aunts coined the two "double trouble" a title that they continue to live up to even now!
Carly Ann Ritterband - Bridesmaid
When we met: 2012
Where we met: University of Florida, go Gators!!
Fun fact: Carly and Gracie became fast friends freshman year at Florida after bonding over their love of Jesus and ice cream & they ended up being roommates for 2 years in the Tri Delta house.
Addie Rosborough - Bridesmaid
When we met: 1994 or 1995?? (earlier than either can remember!)
Where we met: Jacksonville, FL
Fun fact: Addie, Ashton, and Gracie grew up as the Three Amigos - from gymnastics, to tennis lessons, to family vacations. Addie is and was a core part of Gracie's favorite childhood memories.
Mary Frances Manning (Franny) - Bridesmaid
When we met: 2016
Where we met: Bodega Ultima in Augusta, Georgia
Fun fact: Franny bit Gracies Uncle Fred at FL/GA one year because he was wearing a Gator shirt that said "bite me"