Reverend Dr. Ted Land of The First Presbyterian Church
of Arcadia, Florida
Rev. Land has been a close friend to Rita’s family since her childhood. He has celebrated every Thanksgiving with her family in Arcadia. He has also conducted the baptisms, marriages and funerals for most of her extended family on her father’s side. Rita and Michael are thrilled that Rev. Land is able to be such an integral part of the ceremony.
Reverend Tim Willis of Wake Forest Baptist Church
of Wake Forest, North Carolina
Tim was Michael and Rita’s college minister while they were at Clemson. He was instrumental in creating a church community that Michael and Rita so valued being a part of. Tim always has warm words, sage advice and the deepest, most comforting voice. We are lucky to know him and glad he is a part of our celebration.
 Alyssanne Vella – Childhood Friend of the Bride
Rita and Alyssanne met in pre-school. They attended the same elementary, middle and high schools but their bond really began to solidify during their college years. The two pretty much consider each other family now. Alyssanne lives in Boston and enjoys photography, chai-flavored things, stained glass, and the color green. Also, one time she crashed a golf cart into a building.
Morgan Andersen-Davis – Cousin of the Bride
Morgan is an Occupational Therapy grad student at the University of Florida. She has thoroughly enjoyed all of her years in Gainesville and Rita has enjoyed visiting her there. Morgan grew up in a small town in the smallest county in Florida and can raise a mean hog. Rita and Morgan love enjoying mariachi music (especially when accompanied by Upside-down Margaritas), Halloween parties, and Manhattans together.
Erin Bishop – Cousin of the Bride
After graduating from FSU, Erin is now back in school in Tennessee to get her Masters in Education so she can hopefully teach Kindergarten one day. Erin is always the life of the party and will obviously make the wedding day (and reception) much more fun. Let's hope she has such a good time that she claps with one hand (a hidden talent)! Erin enjoys Britney Spears, using men’s restrooms, and eating at Taco Bell.
Alyse Costa – Sister of the Groom
Alyse attended the College of Charleston and was luckily able to spend two years in the same city as Rita and Michael. Alyse currently lives in Colorado where she is interning at a Young Life camp. Her passions in life include Atlanta Braves baseball, LOST, and becoming an expert snowboarder. Rita is so excited to finally have a (wonderful!) sister!
Jami Hollingsworth Goodlad – Cousin of the Bride
Jami was always someone Rita looked up to while growing up. When they were little, Jami used to sneak into Rita’s room, pull her out of her crib and dress her up in doll clothes. Fortunately, Jami doesn’t have to do this anymore because she has an adorable little boy of her very own – although I’m sure he probably wouldn’t appreciate those little doll dresses! Jami now works in pharmaceutical sales and resides in Naples, Florida with her husband, Tyler.
Mike Costa – Father of the Groom
Remember when you were a little kid and you would argue with your friends about who's dad was the coolest? Well I hate to break it to you, but you just lost to Michael. His dad can rock out a killer guitar solo, do his taxes, rig a bunch of boards together into something awesome, grill some steaks perfectly, and grow a huge mustache in like 5 minutes tops.
 Andy Costa – Brother of the Groom
Andy is the most laid back of the Costa kids. In fact, he's so laid back that he can't go more than a few months without losing his cell phone. He lives at the beach, filling his days with surfing, playing softball, and living the bachelor lifestyle. If you meet him at the wedding and he reminds you of Kramer from Seinfeld, you aren't the first person to ever think so. Once when he was two years old, he hit Michael on the head with a hammer.
John Callaway – Friend of the Groom
This is a picture of John on a good day. Don't worry though folks, he's safe to have your kids around. In fact, he currently attends Wake Forest's Divinity School. He and Michael have played a lot of music together and even lived together four times. Five times if you count the awesome tour around America they took in the summer of 2007, rocking hard and leaving a path of chaos in their wake.
Adam Grace – Friend of the Groom
Adam and Michael have been good friends since middle school when Adam had long hair and a beard and Michael was 4' 10" and 80 lbs. Fifteen years later, not much has changed. Except that Adam now has a wife, two kids, five dogs, and lives in Baltimore. At Clemson, Adam used to always eat his dessert first at the cafeteria. That's just the kind of dude he is.
Jeremy Grant – Friend of the Groom
Jeremy and Michael have been great friends since they roomed together at Clemson. If you ever have a question about Ford Mustangs, Jim Beam, or Clemson football, Jeremy can probably answer it. He lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina with his wife Lindsay and son Jackson. Also, his arms look like tree trunks so he's a good person to have with you in dark alleys.
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One of our newest, favorite ways to see downtown Bradenton is via Segway. As Michael and Rita glide into their future together, you can glide all over Bradenton on a Segway Human Transporter! We highly recommend this unique way to explore the city. Tours are offered by 
