Wedding Party

Kathryn Lauria

Maid of Honor

Kathryn is one of Abbi's closest friends from college. They met in the Terrace Dining Room at American University, when she showed Abbi an obscure meme, and despite this, Abbi still really wanted to be Kathryn's friend. Her favorite phrase is "did you know..." followed by the most random piece of information. She loves her cat Smudge, Chili's and making lists. Kathryn can't wait to stand next to Abbi and Kevin on their wedding day and looks forward to watching the rest of their lives unfold!

Bethany Schroeder

Bridesmaid

Beth's sophomore roommate Addie brought Abbi into her life, in the beautiful American University's Centennial Hall. A shared love of memes and Mamma Mia, along with a healthy discourse about the content of omelets brought them close, and you can now find them together each Bachelor Monday. Beth is so happy for sophomore (and current) Abbi that this day is finally arriving, and can't wait for all the memories awaiting to be made with the Vernimbs (Abbi, Kevin & Tillie)!

Addie Schieber

Bridesmaid

Addie and Abbi met freshman year of college as they embarked on their ~srat life~ journey. Throughout the years their mutual love of the important things in life has cemented their friendship: good food, scathing jokes, and most importantly complaining about the French. While Addie currently lives in London, she is so excited to fly across the world to be a part of Abbi and Kevin's wedding party.

Jamaica Gayle

Bridesmaid

While Jamaica and Abbi's story likely started in a shared dorm bathroom, their friendship was cemented when they were roommates in a grand Tenleytown estate fondly referred to as “The Swamp.” Two Midwest ladies, far from home, brought together by Sunday Fundays, bottomless brunch and buff chick dip. Their college selves would be shocked that Bachelor Mondays are now more about the food than the wine, but they would be oh so proud to see the next chapter of Abbi and Kevin's love story. Jamaica, a big fan of small town Virginia, can't wait to be a part of the celebrations in the mountains this fall.

Courtney Fowler

Bridesmaid

Courtney and Abbi were post-grad roommates and quickly became friends over a shared love of DC sports, brunch and Madewell. She may have missed the famous Derby Days at AU, but Courtney has loved getting to know Kevin (dad jokes included) and seeing their relationship grow over the years. She can't wait to be a part of the big day in October!

Julian Wilson

Best Man

Julian and Kevin first met at American University in 2014 through a Sigma Chi Fraternity recruitment event. Quickly becoming friends, Kevin was named as Julian’s “big brother” in the fraternity. Julian and Kevin share a passion for golf and played as partners on American University’s club golf team. Since then, they have played golf courses up and down the east coast together. Julian is confident that Kevin’s marriage will be stronger than the current state of his golf game.

Will Council

Groomsman

Kevin and Will met during their pledge semester at American University. As a nascent Eagle, Kevin taught Will the ropes of AU life, while Will returned the favor by showing Kevin how to drink frothy beverages at mach speed. Kevin and Will went on to share one fraternity house and two DC apartments together, where they (and Abbi!) shared great memories.

John Gaddis

Groomsman

Kevin and John’s friendship started in the rolling hills of rural New Jersey, where friends gathered in the Vernimb basement and attic, playing countless hours of pinball and ping pong. They learned many life lessons as teammates on the Bernards High Golf Team, getting their minds right under the fearless leadership of Coach Milde. He can’t wait to celebrate Kevin and Abbi on their special day.

Philip Vernimb

Groomsman

Ethan Dill

Groomsman