Zach & Chelsea
Wedding Party
Chad Carsner
Best Man
Chad is the Chewbacca to Zach's Han Solo, his big little brother ever since they were kids driving around town causing mayhem. They could spend all day talking fantasy football and still not agree on anything. They have been best friends nearly 15 years and counting. Zach couldn't ask for a better best man and best friend to have his back.
Ryan O'Rourke
Groomsman
Ryan has been one of Zach's best friends since they were about 16. They have had some of the wildest memories together (that we should not mention here). Ryan is almost like a son to Zach and has always looked up to him as the older and more experienced of role models. Ryan is a passionate golfer, gamer, and Stars Wars fan.
Ethan Grimes
Groomsman
Master of sarcasm, gaming wizard, and computer genius, Ethan is the one who introduced Zach to his first love: Japanese cuisine. When they are not talking data, Zach and Ethan can be found eating ramen or crying over their favorite amines, One Piece and Hunter X Hunter.
Justin McFadden
Groomsman
Justin has been a great friend through the years, one of the best. Although he lives in a different city, Zach, Chad and Justin always get together every time chance arises and they pick up right where they left off. Justin is an amazing husband and hard worker who has also served timed in the military. He may seem like a model citizen, but don't let that cool exterior fool you. He's always up to something.
Dana Christopherson
Mother of the Bride
Resident equine artist with the greenest thumb in Texas, Dana survived raising five children (three daughters, two boys), which makes her a seasoned war veteran in Chelsea’s book. She is funny, inspiring, and can make anyone feel loved from one conversation with her. She is not just Chelsea's mother. She is also her best friend, offering the sage advice that has led her through life's biggest challenges. Chelsea can't imagine anyone else walking her down the aisle.
Tiffany Nazarov
Matron of Honor
Tiffany is one of Chelsea’s older sisters, and one of her biggest role models growing up. Chelsea’s love of literature came from Tiffany reading to her for hours when they were kids. An avid scholar and historian, Tiffany is a wonderful wife and the mother to two beautiful daughters. When she isn’t beekeeping or gardening, she is baking bread from freshly milled grains.
Misti Dawn Nicholson
Maid of Honor
Misti is Chelsea’s sister from another mister and her party-planning Maid of Honor! They have been friends since 2013 shortly after Chelsea moved to Paris, Texas. After a seven year journey as roommates, it’s safe to say they know all of each others quirks! Misti is an encourager and doer, always offering up her photography skills or serving others in some way (and being sneaky about it). As she loves to say, “It ain’t me, it’s Jesus.” Need a party planned? She’s the gal for the job.
Crista Cramer
Bridesmaid
One of Chelsea’s elder sisters, Crista is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet! When they were kids, Chelsea copied whatever Crista did because she wanted to be just like her big sister. Crista has an incredible eye for design, fashion, and art. Case in point, no other Aircraft Mechanic can rock pink the way she does! A family woman, Crista pours her heart into the people around her by sharing her gifts with them. Love travelling? Ask her where her favorite place in the world is. She will tell you it's Japan!
Ashley Nicholson
Bridesmaid
Ashley is the Sam to Chelsea’s Frodo. Ashley and Chelsea bonded over Jane Austen the night they met and the rest is history! They have been on endless adventures together, including seeing Ashley married to her own love, Reed. She is a genius at numbers and murder mysteries, and always sees the glass as half full and with more to come. Hear that contagious laughter? That’s her making everyone around her smile. Chelsea couldn’t be more grateful to have Ashley near her side on the big day! Fun fact: Ashley and Misti are sisters!