Becca & Chad
Wedding Party
Allie Ayers
Maid of Honor
Allie is the bride’s younger sister. Even though they fought a lot growing up, they are now very close despite Allie is living in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up, Becca's friends called Allie her little mini-me. They looked very alike when younger and some still say they do (Becca and Allie both disagree now). Allie is a talented wedding photographer, but she is sitting this one out ;)
Justin Reidelbach
Best Man
Chad and Justin are childhood best friends. From the time they met 16 years ago, they've been inseparable. They even stayed at each others' houses for 38 straight days in summer of high school. Both went to undergraduate in the 757, so they were able to stay close through all phases. Now they've both landed back in Richmond, VA. Justin is an avid fitness enthusiast who has competed and won multiple competitions around the United States.
Nikki Spiker
Bridesmaid
Nikki is Becca’s roommate from JMU. They met day one of college as suite mates in the dorm room. They had many adventures over the years, from attending JMU football games to exploring Nikki's small hometown (only 1 stop light!). Even though they don’t see each other often anymore, they have stayed in touch and are still very close.
Alex Janin
Groomsman
Alex is Chad’s college roommate. Alex befriended Chad n an elevator sophomore year in high school and became roommates for two years of college. Then Alex moved into Chad's apartament in Norfolk with him. Alex and his fiancee live there now. Their favorite past times together are basketball at the SRC to late night Kanye West jam sessions.
Lexi Phillips
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Becca met during a summer Physics course at VCU, despite both going to JMU. Their senior year at JMU they had an advanced anatomy course together. During that time, they both found out they were accepted into VCU Physical Therapy program and decided to be roommates. They lived together for 7 years, through the ups and downs of grad school and starting our careers in the field. Lexi lives just a few blocks away from Becca in Churchill.
Rob Williamson
Groomsman
Rob and Chad met in college at ODU. Rob got Chad into snowboarding at Massanutten which has lead to many trips together from Snowshoe to Lake Tahoe. Besides being an avid snowboarder, Rob is a skilled craftsman, who has a hobby in making furniture from slabs of wood to beautiful pieces for your home.
Julia Simo
Bridesmaid
Julia and Becca met 5 years ago when Julia moved to Richmond. Julia has been Becca’s travel buddy through the years and they have explored the world! Spain, Thailand, Hawaii and Belize to name a few! Julia also holds some of the credit of getting Becca and Chad together. Julia and Chad were friends from undergrad at ODU, where they both were engineer majors. Julia's dog Reggie is best friends with Chad and Becca's dog Riley.
Chris Koclanes
Groomsman
Chris was Chad's college first college roommate. They lived together for 3 years of college. Even though, they haven't lived in the same city since college, they've been able to stay close. Chris has coached women's basketball at many colleges including William and Mary and University of South California. He now is an Assistant Coach for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.
Meg Zerega
Bridesmaid
Meg and Becca also met 5 years ago, when Meg moved to Richmond. Meg also takes some of the credit for getting the bride and groom together. Meg and Julia both tried to make the bride and groom a couple for over a year before Becca and Chad went on their first date. Meg is a nurse anesthetist at VCU and lives just a few miles from Becca and Chad in downtown Richmond.
Gerhard Hartl
Groomsman
Chad and Gerhard know each other through the infamous Shred Crew (snowboarding). Gerhard and Chad are in a close knit group of friends that have spent many winters in Snowshoe, Tahoe and resorts in Colorado. Now Gerhard and Chad live blocks away from each other in Church Hill in Richmond. Their dogs are all best friends even though Gerhard's puppy (Ginter) loves to get on Riley's nerves.
Lydia
Flower Girl
Lydia is the groom’s most precious niece. She is a princess and lets all the world know it!
Charlie and Nathan
Ring Bearer
Nephews to the groom. Charlie can solve a rubik’s cube faster than most adults! Nathan or Nay-Nay is so smiley, has the best laugh and gives the best hugs (on his terms of course!).
Riley Harris
Best Dog
Riley is the best boy. Chad adopted Riley from a shelter a few months before Becca and Chad began dating. Riley. Riley has since turned into a momma's boy, but loves to rough house, play and snuggle with dad too.
Mike Watts and Matt Priest
Ushers
Mike and Matt are a part of the above mentioned Shred Crew. They've all been friends since 2014, from drunk bicycle rides from Norfolk to Portsmouth to snowboarding at Lake Tahoe, they've partied across the US together. Mike and Matt both live in Virginia Beach and love playing sunset volleyball on the beach in the summertime.