Courtney & Justin
Wedding Party
Krystin Pfefferkorn
Maid of Honor
Krystin and I met through club soccer 18 years ago and immediately built an unbreakable bond. She is not only my best friend, but the sister I never had. Through all of my big life moments and 18 years of growth and change, the one constant in my life has always been Krystin. We have traveled the world together and built countless memories, and there is truly never a dull moment when we are together. She is not only fun and down to earth, but she is honest, loyal, and one of the most caring people I have ever met. I can't imagine my life without her as not only my best friend, but as my family!
Amanda So
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I played soccer together at Carnegie Mellon and have been best friends since freshman year. We then lived and worked together after college. Amanda was my partner in crime for my entire time in Pittsburgh, and we have some of the best memories from 7 years of living together. From the soccer field, to the office, to South Side bar hopping, she has been by my side through everything and my time in Pittsburgh would not have been half as amazing if it weren’t for her! Amanda is the sweetest person I know, is always down for an adventure, and has taught me to live life to the fullest!
Daniela Berrios
Bridesmaid
Daniela and I met through volleyball our freshman year of high school, and in our first practice we immediately became best friends. Daniela was my sidekick in high school and still is today! From girl’s nights to bar hopping to volunteering at the hospital, she is always there – ready to listen, cry, laugh, dance, drink wine, or just spend time together. She is the most patient and caring person with a huge heart, and is also the life of the party -- she truly can brighten anyone's day. Daniela is my hero for so many reasons, and I would be lost without her wisdom, her thoughtfulness, and her sunshine!
Savina Reid
Bridesmaid
Savina and I were roommates every year of college and we played on the women's soccer team together at Carnegie Mellon. From our position on the field to our love for junk food to our personalities, we had so much in common and by day two of preseason she was already one of the best friends I ever had. Savina has always inspired me to be better in everything I do - from soccer, to academics, to friendships - she is not only my best friend but a role model to me. College would not have been half as great if I hadn't had a friend as fun, supportive, caring, and amazing as Savina!
Marissa Birzon
Bridesmaid
Marissa is Justin's younger sister, an amazing soccer star, and probably one of the coolest people I have ever met. From the moment we met, she welcomed me into the family with open arms and made me feel right at home. Since then we have bonded over many things, but my favorites include college soccer stories and picking on Justin. Marissa is so easygoing, down to earth, hilarious, and has the biggest heart. We have some amazing memories together and I cannot wait to officially call her my sister!
Alana Birzon
Bridesmaid
Alana is Justin's sister-in-law, a retail guru, travel expert, and basically a sommolier. While it is likely that we first bonded over wine, Alana has quickly become a big sister figure in my life through all of the advice that she has offered me over the years. Alana always knows what to do with work dilemmas, the best places to travel to, and the best wines to try! From Napa to Denver to Miami to Pittsburgh to Aruba, Alana and I have been on so many adventures together and I can't wait to make more amazing memories with her!
Allison Gardner
Bridesmaid
Allison is my brother Jordan’s girlfriend and when she joined our family a few years ago, she immediately fit in and became a sister to me. Allison is one of the most selfless people I have ever met and truly has a heart of gold. She is so much fun to be around, is always willing to try new things, and she will beat anyone that challenges her to a game of cornhole! She has given me some great advice on life and taught me that tequila shots are always a good idea! She is truly everything I could ever hope for in a sister-in-law and I am so grateful to have her standing by my side on our big day.
Ashley Carcasses
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I went to high school together, and we made our way into each other's lives just a few years ago through our boyfriends (now husbands!). In just a short time, Ashley has become one of my best friends and I can't imagine life without her. I have learned so much from Ashley - from cooking, to diets and fitness, to skincare products, she is my mentor for all things health and beauty! While I will be forever grateful for all of these pointers, what I cherish most about Ash is her loyalty, her thoughtfulness, and her huge heart. I feel so blessed that life brought us together and to have her as a part of our special day!
Eric Birzon
Best Man
Eric is my older brother, and despite the fact that he asked my parents to return me to the store after I was born, he has been an amazing brother, friend, and role model to me over the years. From academics, to drinking, to getting away with everything from our parents, Eric has always set a great example for me and is someone that I will always look up to. From visiting each other to family vacations, there is never a dull moment when we are around each other and I couldn't have asked for a better person to stand by me.
Dylan Birzon
Best Man
Dylan is my favorite younger brother. I used to be better at everything than him, but now the tides have turned. He's now stronger than me, smarter than me, and can even drink me under the table. You could find Dylan at the bar or hotel gym or somehow doing both at the same time. Dylan is the younger brother I always wanted - someone that I could play sports or video games with to someone who is as thoughtful and loyal as him. Watching him grow up has been awesome, and even though he chose to go to Ohio State, I am so grateful to have him as my best man.
Omar Said
Groomsman
Omar was one of the first friends I made at Penn State and we became best friends after the first night of going out. It felt like the "Step Brothers" scene where they said "did we just become best friends? Yup!" We started off as roommates freshman year and lived with each other for our entire college experience. This man is like a brother to me and will be for the rest of my life. Even though we live on opposite coasts, he is always there for me. Pro tip: don't quiz him on anything James Bond, as you will lose.
Ryan Altus
Groomsman
Ryan, also known as "Schreyer", is one of my best friends and definitely our smartest friend. We became best friends when he outsmarted the Penn State dorm office and told them he had allergies to get an AC unit in his room. I lived two doors down, yet I slept on his floor every night. Since then, Ryan has become a brother to me and we have been on some awesome adventures together, from Europe to Park City to California. It's hard to come by a lifelong best friend like him, and I'm so grateful for his fake "allergies."
Jordan Brant
Groomsman
Jordan is Courtney's older brother, and ever since I met him 5 years ago he has been an awesome friend and a brother to me. I can always count on Jordan to be my drinking buddy no matter the time of day, even at 7am on Christmas mornings. Jordan is one of the most caring and selfless people I know and I am so glad to be able to call him my brother. Jordan will be the first person on the dance floor at the wedding and will probably be encouraging tequila shots so be ready!
Tyler Brant
Groomsman
T-money is Courtney's younger brother and is probably the coolest and funniest 16 year old out there. Ty and I probably first bonded over picking on Courtney, but since then he has become not only a friend, but a brother to me. He knows everything about basketball, music, sneaker releases, and has even taught me Fortnite and how to dunk. You may want to get Ty's autograph at the wedding because he will be in the NBA someday!
Steven Felder
Groomsman
After rooming with Felder during my summer internship, I realized that if he could put up with my drunken debauchery, then he is a true friend. It didn't take long for us to become best friends and my time in Pittsburgh would not have been half as great if it wasn't for him. Not to mention, our Halloween costumes were unmatched every year. Felder is one of the most loyal guys out there and will have my back no matter what. We will always be boys, so much so, that we even have an annual friendship holiday. Felder is a true friend and couldn't be happier to have him stand by me.
Josh Carcasses
Groomsman
I met Josh through work and he became one of my first friends since moving to Miami and is now one of my best friends. Living in Miami has been an absolute blast especially thanks to him. Josh can hook you up with anything from a beach cabana to even your next apartment, and he is one of the most driven and thoughtful people I know. Josh is always down for a good time and always ready to freestyle rap, so maybe we can get him to perform at the wedding. He is such a great friend and I'm honored to have him be a part of our big day.
Eric Esposito
Groomsman
Eric and I go way back to our preschool days. He's been one of my best friends ever since he sliced my finger (on purpose) in our 5th grade science class. You are guaranteed to have a great time whenever you're around this guy and he will most definitely make you laugh in any situation. Even though we live far away, he is always the first to check in - his random, but hilarious texts/calls makes it feel like no time has passed. He is without a doubt a lifelong friend and I couldn't be happier to have him stand by me.