our beloved wedding party
Celebrating with us in Venice
the couple
ALEXANDRA (LEXI) MONTGOMERY
The Bride
From running a prestigious Manhattan art gallery to planning the perfect dinner party, Lexi approaches everything with creativity and grace. Her infectious laugh can often be heard echoing through gallery openings, and her encyclopedic knowledge of Renaissance art once helped her win a heated trivia night against Will's finance team (he's still recovering). When she's not discovering new artists or planning their next adventure, you'll find her attempting to recreate pasta dishes from their favorite Venetian bacari.
WILLIAM (WILL) HAYES
The Groom
A numbers guy with an unexpected passion for art history (thanks to strategically choosing a seat next to Lexi in Art History 101), Will spends his days in private equity and his evenings as the self-proclaimed "best taste-tester in Manhattan." Known for his surprise travel planning and ability to find the perfect wine pairing, Will's greatest accomplishment remains convincing Lexi that getting lost in Venice was all part of his master proposal plan.
our cast list
Bridesmaids
Catherine Montgomery
Maid of Honor
Emma Bradford
Olivia Chen
Sophia Martinez
Victoria (Tori) Pierce
Claire Rothschild
Groomsmen
James Hayes
Best Man
Michael Chen
Alex Reynolds
David Park
Thomas Barrett
Marcus Fitzgerald
bridesmaids
Catherine Montgomery
maid of honor
sister of the bride
Catherine and Lexi's story begins with typical sister shenanigans in Greenwich and evolves into a friendship that spans continents. From late-night art exhibition installations to emergency coffee runs, Catherine has been Lexi's partner in crime since day one. She's also responsible for introducing Lexi to the Aperol Spritz, forever changing their summer drink preferences.
Emma Bradford
Friend since Childhood
Met in ballet class at age 4; still remembers Lexi's unique interpretation of Swan Lake. Now a pediatric surgeon in Boston, Emma remains Lexi's go-to for early morning chats and honest fashion advice.
Olivia Chen
Mike's Wife & Friend
Crossed paths with Lexi at a Sotheby's auction and bonded over their shared love of contemporary photography. Their weekly coffee dates turned into dinner parties, which turned into couples' trips with Will and Mike. Now runs her own photography gallery in SoHo.
Sophia Martinez
Graduate School Friend
Met during their Art History master's program at NYU. Survived countless all-nighters together cataloging Renaissance paintings. Now a curator at The Met, she's Lexi's partner in art crime and fellow Italian wine enthusiast.
Victoria (Tori) Pierce
College Roommate
Lived across the hall from Lexi at Brown and was the first to meet Will (and approve). A corporate lawyer by day and amateur chef by night, she's been testing Will's Italian recipes since his first attempt at carbonara.
Claire Rothschild
Manhattan Neighbor
Met at their building's rooftop garden while both attempting to grow herbs. Failed at gardening but succeeded in forming a friendship that led to weekly farmers' market trips and cooking adventures. Works in sustainable fashion and always knows the best new restaurants in the city.
groomsmen
James Hayes
Best Man
Brother of the Groom
James likes to take credit for Will's refined taste, having dragged him to countless museums during their childhood travels. A history professor at Yale, he's promised to keep the embarrassing stories to a minimum in his speech (but no guarantees).
Mike Chen
College roommate
Mike and Will's friendship was forged during late-night study sessions and early-morning rowing practices at Brown. He witnessed Will's first attempt at Italian cooking (a disaster) and his last (significantly better).
Alex Reynolds
Finance Friend
Met during their first year in private equity and bonded over their shared secret passion for art. Has been Will's go-to consultant for all things romantic, from restaurant recommendations to proposal planning.
David Park
Childhood Friend
Known Will since their days at Greenwich Country Day. Their competitive tennis matches evolved into a friendship spanning decades. Now a tech entrepreneur in San Francisco, he still challenges Will to tennis matches during bi-coastal visits.
Tom Barrett
College Teammate
Former captain of Brown's rowing team who taught Will the importance of early mornings and team spirit. Now a sports medicine doctor in Boston, he's still the one who gets everyone together for alumni events.
Marcus Fitzgerald
Manhattan Social Circle
Met through mutual friends at a charity gala and quickly became part of the regular Sunday dinner crew. A restaurant owner himself, he's been instrumental in helping Will perfect his Italian cooking skills and secure impossible dinner reservations.