Laurena & Jake
Wedding Party
Taylor Johnson
Matron of Honor
Almost instant best friends, Taylor and Laurena met as high school freshmen and have been nearly inseparable since. With a flair for goofy inside jokes, Taylor and Laurena have navigated through the ups and downs of life and everything in between, remaining best friends despite living on opposite sides of Florida. The Bride couldn't imagine a more amazing, worthy matron of honor for this special day.
Johnna Barker
Bridesmaid
Johnna and Laurena met through Delta Sigma Pi in college and have shared a passion for adventure and beautiful experiences. She and Laurena have remained close friends over thousands of miles as Johnna traveled across the world. Johnna is the bridesmaid most likely to travel across the country to be here on this special day!
Elva Carter
Bridesmaid
Every girl needs someone who is just as weird and delightful as she is. Laurena found her partner in crime with Elva and the two have bonded over sunsets, nature, photography, art, and laughter for years!
Allison Chunn Cole
Bridesmaid
Allison waltzed into Laurena's life unexpectedly and has been an unstoppable, energetic force from the moment they met. Allison has gone from coworker to confidant to cherished friend and helps keep the bride grounded. She also deserves credit for encouraging the bride to ask out her coworker/turned groom in the first place!
Kari Pureber
Bridesmaid
From college parties to adult priorities, Kari and Laurena have shared countless laughter, tears, and friendly advice. Kari is her go-to friend for all things wild and fun but also has a compassionate heart and offers her support and advice whenever needed. She brings the party to this wedding party!
Travis Currie
Bridesman & Groomsman
Travis has known the bride the longest of anyone in the wedding party and his friendship has provided endless support and encouragement as well as hilarious memories and misadventures. He is one of those rare personalities who can immediately put a stranger at ease. His fun loving and confident attitude has been an inspiration to anyone who knows him and the bride couldn’t imagine a better best guy friend. Besides, after so many years....he knows too many secrets to be trusted with sitting in the crowd! Additionally, he has welcomed Jake with open arms and proved to be a supportive source of encouragement to both the bride and groom leading up to the big day.
Jonathan Sisk
Officiant
Through a series of conversations about life and many different adventures including hiking and swimming with manatees, Laurena and Jonathan became great friends after working together in the ER at Baptist. Jonathan provides incredible insight into life’s challenges and has offered sound advice and support over their years of friendship. Jonathan then met Jake while working in Baptist Hospital's ER a few years later and they became fast friends also. Jonathan and the bride and groom share a sense of adventure, trying new things, and exploring New Orleans together. Laurena and Jake couldn't imagine a better person to announce them as husband and wife.
Ryan Molpus
Best Man
The best man is known as the "Red-Headed Step Child" of the Molpus family. Despite being the rough draft of the two Molpus children, he was a pretty good start. From a young age, they were very close and still are to this day. Ryan and Jake, known as "The Boys," bonded over their mutual love of dinosaurs, jets, video games, and reading. Jake is genuinely excited about having Ryan stand right beside him on this monumental day.
T'Jean Dabezies
Groomsman
T'Jean and Jake met in seventh grade when Jake moved to Pensacola from Nevada. They were introduced to each other playing basketball for St. Michael's school and became fast friends both on and off the court. T and Jake enjoy going to see almost every movie that comes out in theaters and hanging out in his parent's pool house. Not much has changed in the last fifteen years and Jake could not imagine T not up there by his side on his wedding day.
Alicia Hunter
Groomswoman
Alicia and Jake met in college and became fast friends. They realized early on they had a lot of the same interest including music, life experiences, and most importantly, being Jacksonville Jaguars fans (go Jags!). Having become a little sister to the groom, Alicia has been there for Jake through thick and thin. Jake is excited to have Alicia stand by his side on his wedding day.
Vinson Walker
Groomsman
Vince and Jake met while both working in the ER at Baptist Hospital and quickly bonded over their shared sense of dark, twisted humor. Vince typically doesn't like the newbies in the ER and Jake was no exception. However, through cookouts to playing spades to sharing memes, their friendship has grown over the last few years and Jake couldn't imagine a more fitting friend to stand up there with him.
Austin Cox
Groomsman
Austin is the "adopted" son of the Molpus family. Often referred to as the favorite Molpus child, Austin is a common sight around the Molpus household. Jake and Austin met 14 years ago when Jake moved from Nevada to Pensacola. They bonded over video games (mostly Super Smash Bros and Halo tournaments), skateboarding, and music. Austin is one of Jake's closest friends and Jake is truly happy to have Austin stand with him on his wedding day.