Tanya and Eddie

It hit me spending quality time with all of my groomsmen a few weekends ago. They’re a snapshot of my life to this point. They represent different periods of my life. Each has progressed through various stages with me. Ultimately they have witnessed my evolution and shaped who I am today.

And so I am proud to present my groomsmen.

Best Man: Eric Ford

My “little” brother. Always down for whatever, whenever, no questions asked. Like when he was two and ready to fight a seven year old who took my yellow kickball. Brothers stick together. Always.

Groomsman: Keith Hemmings

Friends since the first day of 3rd grade when he forgot a pencil on the first day of class. After initially saying no, I gave him one.

Groomsman: George Conroy

Friends since 8th grade. He and I are the self-proclaimed dynamic duo.

Groomsman: Bryan Chapman

Friends since 9th grade. I propelled him to basketball stardom after ending his football career by breaking his arm. In practice.

Groomsman: Terumi Anthony Rafferty Osaki

Friends since our freshman years at Boston College where we lived on the same floor. You know how them L2 boys roll…VIP!

Groomsman: David Dundas

Friends since junior year of college when we lived in the illest 8-man suite in the history of BC. Fantasy football and Halo. And a little bit of studying…

Groomsman: Dan Mazei

Friends since we worked together at GolinHarris in 2007. We threw an epic birthday party together that will never be equalled. Ever.

Groomsman: Leon Shade

Tanya and Leon have been good friends since high school and had I known this baseball phenom turned coach then, I would have been, too.

I’m proud to have these men standing with me on August 8.

Oh, and they’re mean on the dance floor, too…