Kelly & Chris
Wedding Party
Jessica Alb
Maid of Honor
Jessica and Kelly have been best friends since Kelly's family moved next door to Jessica's in the 6th grade. Growing up, Jessica and Kelly were inseparable and considered themselves to be more like sisters than friends. From middle school sleepovers, to countless shopping trips at Charlotte Russe in High School, visits to each other's colleges, and the many winery visits in adulthood, Kelly's memories with Jessica have been some of the best of her life. Kelly has known for nearly two decades that Jessica would be her Maid of Honor and is so excited to finally have her standing with her on her wedding day!
Tyler DeZubay
Best Man
Chris and Tyler quickly became best friends when they met at McClintock Middle School. Through middle and high school, they were in many of the same classes, volunteered together for various clubs/organizations, and proudly led the East Meck Golf team to mediocrity. From countless hours of ping-pong and billiards in Tyler’s basement to becoming “viral sensations” for their air guitar YouTube video, Chris and Tyler have shared so many good memories over the years. Tyler has always been known as someone who stays true to himself—smart and wildly entertaining, with a big heart. Chris is truly lucky to have such a great guy like Tyler to be his Best Man on his wedding day!
Caitlin Duenow
Matron of Honor
Kelly has literally known Caitlin all of her life! Growing up with Caitlin as a big sister meant a house full of excitement, laughter, and endless memories. Being children of a military parent meant Caitlin and Kelly had to lean on each other for support and friendship during their various moves and new beginnings. Now as adults, Caitlin and Kelly love to bond over their passion for Boston sports teams and Caitlin's cute kids. Kelly was Caitlin's Maid of Honor in 2007 and is so grateful to have Caitlin supporting her this time around as her own Matron of Honor!
Will Maness
Best Man
Will and Chris met Chris’s sophomore year at East Carolina University. They were both inducted to the same class of ECU Ambassadors, a service organization on campus. From the very first initiation ceremony, Chris knew they’d grow to be best friends, later becoming college roommates and eventually standing together as one of Will’s groomsmen in his own wedding. Chris and Will have developed a close friendship over the years, through many trips to Myrtle Beach, golf outings, concerts and much more. Will is family-oriented, charismatic, and never fails to bring smiles to faces in any room he walks in. Chris is so happy to have Will standing with him as a groomsman on his wedding day!
Jeanna Shelton
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Jeanna during her first week of law school when they learned they were in the same class section together. Realizing quickly that the average law student was very competitive and stressed, they flocked together to maintain a balanced and happy life that included meaningful friendships. Kelly considers Jeanna to have been her rock during those 3 years of law school and looks back on what could have been a very stressful time, and instead remembers it as some of the best years of her life. Jeanna has been there from the beginning of Kelly's relationship with Chris, and was such a big part of her life that Kelly even brought Jeanna on their second date!
Geoff Austin
Groomsman
Chris is so excited to have Geoff, Kelly's older brother, standing with him on the big day! It was at Geoff’s wedding back in 2016 where it became clear to Chris that he would fit in just fine with their very warm and entertaining family. In the time Chris has gotten to know him, Geoff has been easily approachable and more than welcoming in including him as a part of the Austin family. It didn’t take long for Geoff and Chris to bond over technology, photography and the occasional craft beer when visiting in Stafford, Virginia. Chris is looking forward to have Geoff as not only a groomsman, but as a future brother-in-law!
Stephanie Corkett
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Stephanie in middle school when they shared most of their 7th grade classes together. They went on to survive the middle school awkward years and continued their close friendship through high school, college, numerous Taylor Swift concerts, and beyond. Kelly also has Steph to thank for opening her up to the world of dating apps, and as a result, to meeting Chris! Stephanie is one of the funniest people Kelly knows and their shared inside jokes make up some of Kelly’s happiest memories. Kelly is so thankful for Steph's support and friendship these past two decades and is so glad to have her standing with her as a bridesmaid on her wedding day!
Connor Sullivan
Groomsman
Of Chris's groomsmen, Connor is the one he has known the longest. Growing up a couple streets and through the woods away, Connor and Chris spent almost every day after school together. Whether it was playing football games in the street, "Awesome Plays" on the 7-foot basketball goal in the driveway, or traveling to various AAU tournaments, the Sullivans and Chris have shared many laughs and memories as they've grown up through the years. Chris views Connor as a little brother he never had, and is excited to make even more memories with one of his life-long best friends as a groomsman!
Rachel Koval
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Rachel when they became housemates during Kelly’s second year of law school while Rachel was earning her Masters in Education at Wake Forest University. Immediately, Kelly knew that Rachel would be the life of the party and ensure that their year together was full of hilarious memories. Rachel was there from the beginning of Kelly’s relationship with Chris and wholeheartedly gave her approval of Chris when she joined them on their second date to a local concert. Now with Rachel living in Nashville, their hangouts are fewer, but no less fun than the year they lived together in Winston-Salem. Kelly is thankful for the countless laughs and endless support Rachel has given her over the past 5 years and is so glad to have her standing with her as she marries Chris!
Kevin O'Shea
Groomsman
Along with another groomsman (Will), Kevin and Chris met by joining the ECU Ambassadors Organization. Chris, Will and Kevin were known to do just about everything together, becoming roommates for several years throughout college. Chris and Kevin have stayed in contact beyond college, with several visits to each other’s new hometowns, enjoying a round of golf whenever possible, and sharing their loyalty to ECU sports through its many ups and downs. Kevin is an ambitious, sociable and fun-loving guy that is always a pleasure to be around. Chris is so glad that Kevin will be joining him as a groomsman on his big day!
Kristyn Kamke
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Kristyn during their freshman year at William & Mary when they lived on the same hall together. After becoming fast friends during their freshman year and realizing they were both double majoring in English and Psychology, they decided to live together as roommates the following 3 years. Kelly and Kristyn even traveled to Scotland together to study abroad at the University of St. Andrews. During their time abroad, they created lasting memories traveling through Europe with their W&M roommate and close friend, Bizu. Kristyn has always been a major source of support for Kelly and made her years at William & Mary and St. Andrews some of the best of her life. Kelly is so happy to have Kristyn standing with her as she starts this next big chapter in her life!
Josue Valeriano
Groomsman
Josue joined the trio of Chris, Will and Kevin, as a fourth roommate in their infamous 4th street house at East Carolina. Hardly knowing much about one another when moving in, Chris and Josue quickly bonded over similar interests such as comedy and the health sciences field. Though their friendship originated at ECU, Chris and Josue have really grown to best of friends over the past several years, going to various stand-up comedy shows, ride-along experiences with Josue at work as a Paramedic, and exploring each other’s favorite Winston-Salem and Durham spots with their pups (Sadie and Layla). Chris greatly values his friendship with Josue, and is very excited to have him as a groomsman!
Florencia Drot de Gourville
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Florencia when she and Chris formed a trivia team with Florencia’s now husband, Alan, in Winston-Salem. Kelly and Florencia immediately bonded over their love of Sauvignon Blanc and testing Chris and Alan’s patience with jokes at their expense. Florencia and Alan have made Winston-Salem feel like a home for Kelly and Chris, and Kelly is so grateful for Florencia’s friendship. Florencia is incredibly driven and very witty, and Kelly is so happy to have Florencia join her on her wedding day as a Bridesmaid!
Alan Witte
Groomsman
On a random Wednesday in Winston-Salem, Chris and Kelly went to trivia night at a local brewery and by happenstance met another lone couple, Alan and his wife Florencia. In need of extra brainpower, it only made sense to become a team of 4, resulting in the formation of life-long friends. Since meeting, they have continued the tradition of weekly trivia nights and Chris and Alan steadily grew to become great friends with many shared interests. In addition to trivia, Chris and Alan enjoy watching sports at local breweries and discovering fun things to do around town with their significant others such as struggling to learn salsa dancing to the point of embarrassment. Alan’s authenticity and sense of humor make him super fun to be around and Chris is so thankful to have him as a groomsman!
Megan Gough
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Megan have been friends since middle school when they ran track and played on the school field hockey team. High school brought more seasons running on the track together, but also many sleepovers, shared classes, and memories of Megan laughing louder than anyone Kelly has ever known. After high school graduation, Kelly and Megan (and Steph!) experienced a whirlwind trip traveling throughout Europe. In April 2019, Kelly and Megan were able to experience their second European adventure together when Kelly and Chris visited Megan in her new home in Italy. Megan and her laughter have been such a happy constant in Kelly’s life, and she’s so excited to have Megan sharing in the memories of her big day!
Brady Duenow
Ring Bearer
Brady is Kelly’s oldest nephew and godson. He is ten years old and very bright. Brady loves science, especially outer space and meteorology, reading, soccer, ice skating, swimming, and is a master LEGO builder. Chris and Kelly are very excited to have Brady take part in their special day as a Ringbearer!
Liam Duenow
Ring Bearer
Liam is Kelly’s youngest nephew and godson. He is six years old and is very creative. Liam loves Marvel superheroes, Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog, soccer, baseball, imaginative play, camping, and is very compassionate toward people and animals. Chris and Kelly can’t wait to have Liam as a Ringbearer on their wedding day!
JeVeah Rowe
Flower Girl
JeVeah is Chris's cousin, Erica's, daughter. She is two years old but according to her mom, she has the personality of a teenager. She enjoys playing with her two older brothers, learning colors, words, and sounds, and her favorite character is Minnie Mouse. JeVeah also loves the outdoors and helping her Mommy in the flower beds all day. Chris and Kelly are very happy to have JeVeah brightening their wedding day as their Flower Girl!