Andrew & Ella
Wedding Party
Marissa Kuuskvere
Maid of Honor
Ellie's little sister, best friend and role model. The most genuine, kind and caring person we all know! Rissy and Ellie, even as they bickered growing up, have always had that special bond - especially when Ellie moved away, they have gotten even closer. Nobody better to stand by Ellie on her big day!
Jesse Thigpen
Father of the Groom
Not very good at buying cars that aren’t dorky, not the most stylish person in the room unless he is by himself, but always the best at being a Dad. Dad was always there for me, so today there’s no way it would be any different.
Michelle Orsi
Bridesmaid
Friends since the 6th grade at Moran Prairie Elementary, Shelly and Ellie made the big move to Charleston together back in 2015! Shelly has since moved to Houston to pursue her Masters Degree in Writing & Poetry, so they have made opportunities to visit in Charleston and most recently, New Orleans! They have been through it all together - middle school, prom, and a move across the country. It all made them continuously closer and Ellie can't wait to have her by her side on The Big DAY!!
Jimmy Derosa
Best Man
Randomly assigned at The Citadel, Jimmy and Andrew quickly found that they were soul mates. As the years have gone by, nothing has changed the fact that Andrew and Jimmy will always be best friends. "Maaashed Potaaatos!'
Sarah Cockey
Bridesmaid
Best Friends since the 5th grade, Ellie and Sarah have always bonded over their crazy laughter over the silliest things. Like, really silly! Growing up in the same neighborhood, having sleepovers, secret codes, and a traveling "box" to share secrets, nobody knows Ellie better. Ellie and Sarah have not lived in the same country, much less state, for the past 7 years, yet still manage to talk about their lives daily!
Ben Hall
Groomsman
Friends for many years, Ben and Andrew were love at first sight. Andrew's go-to guy for party games, we always seem to have a good time whenever we're together. "Don't stop 'till you're at Pitt Stop"
Georgie Thomas
Bridesmaid
Georgie and Ellie were both "New Kids" around the Keller Williams office in 2015 - lucky for them! Even now that Georgie lives in Austin, these two can always reunite as if no time has passed. Georgie is always the sweetest, most loving girl in the room, and will be the absolute best presence all weekend at the wedding!
Mitch Cunnea
Groomsman
Mitch and Andrew are alike in many ways. Deceptively athletic, devilishly handsome, rarely the best players at pickup hockey. "How do we get to the front desk?"
Stefani Wilkins
Bridesmaid
They always said your sorority would grant you friends for life - even through an Alumna Association! Stef and Ellie met at an Alumna Group Meeting in Charleston when Ellie first moved, and they clicked! Bonding over their love of the Sorority, walks by the ocean, and champagne, they're stuck with each other! Through thick and thin, hurricanes and "Gamechangers", Stefani is the truest friend of them all!
Michael Cilek
Groomsman
Michael and Andrew are former co-workers who bonded over the joy of having a fun time and Carolina Panthers football. Always...FREE for a beer, Michael is Andrew's favorite buddy to call for Happy Hour. "Dude this back window wiper is going crazy!"
Reily Thorington
Bridesmaid
Ellie's smart, beautiful and sassy "Little" in Alpha Xi Delta - essentially, Ellie was supposed to guide Reily through her college years. Little did they know how they would impact each other, and help each other grow! The most beautiful, spunky girl in every room, Reily has always been a light in Ellies - and every single AXiD's - lives! With too many memories to count - concerts, formals, road trips and constant gift giving - Reily and Ellie are stuck together!
Chandler Headen
Groomsman
Reliable, loyal, caring, and just a guy that anyone would want to be friends with. Chandler played video games with Andrew on the day he proposed to calm his nerves. Now they get to celebrate! Andrew will be a groomsman in Chandler's Wedding this December, before they swap on 3/30/2019! "Okay, maybe I'll go Backwards Hat for your Wedding."
Katie Sweeney
Bridesmaid
Katie joined Alpha Xi Delta on an "off" season, just like Ellie did. When Big-Little came around, there was absolutely no question that Ellie NEEDED Katie :) Katie's drive to serve her sorority, community, and "family" in the House was absolutely inspiring. Katie has no idea how much she has pushed Ellie to be a better person, and how her friendship has been life-changing. They say your sorority gives you friends for life, and it certainly did!
Eric Hulsebos
Groomsman
This one needs no introduction. The best of pals, Eric and Andrew seem to win every game they play together. ;) Having already experienced enough memories to last a lifetime, Andrew is Honored that Eric will be there with him on the best day of his life. "What ya doing, Tooke?!"
Nicole Branstetter
Bridesmaid
Nicole and Ellie have known each other since Sunday School at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church. When Ellie transferred to EWU, Nicole nicely forced Ellie to a recruitment event for Alpha Xi Delta - the rest is history! Ellie and Nicole lived together for two years - two years filled with Rosé, sorority meetings, and late night chats (and cheesy bread). Nicole has the biggest heart and the most inspiring ambition for anything she puts her mind to, and will be the best supporter during this wedding weekend!
Jesse Beam
Groomsman
Jesse has always loved to follow Andrew around! Haha! From First Baptist to The Citadel, they were side by side every step of the way. Andrew was a Groomsman in Jesse's wedding in 2014. It only makes sense that Jesse be up with Andrew on the big day! "They call me the...BIG S**T!"
Anna Thigpen
Bridesmaid
How lucky is Ellie to have a Sister in Law who shares a passion for fitness, food and dogs?! They first met evacuating a hurricane with the whole family to Atlanta, so you could say they got close pretty quick! Now every family dinner is like seeing a good friend as well - and hurricane evacuations are more fun, too! Ellie is so thankful to have a perfect sister-in-love for life!
Ryan Johnson
Groomsman
A brother in SWOLE, Andrew and Ryan can be found together being asked to be more quiet in the gym. Never one to give in to unnecessary drama, Ryan is a gem to experience a night out with. Always easy to get along with and always down for a little trash talk with Ben DeHaven; Ryan adds to the groomsman dynamic like he does to 45 plates on the bar - strongly and incessantly. "We gotta add moe weight. Ha, ha!" (or maybe Thomas said that).
Elliot Gardner Billings
Ring Bearer
Elliot's wonderful mother, Casey, has been Ellie's confidant, role model and one of her best friends since they began working together in 2016. Impactful in pretty much every aspect of Ellie's life, Casey's mini-me will be carrying down the rings for Ellie and Andrew to start their lives together!
Ben DeHaven
Groomsman
There since the beginning, Ben and Andrew shared a lot of the ups and downs of growing up. Always tough to play sports against (just ask Ryan), Ben is also the ultimate teammate and will have your back always. If Ben disappears at any point he will soon re-appear as the hero of the night after saving a fellow groomsman from being lost in the marsh or a similar peril. "(Something in a Scottish Accent)"