Jenna & Robert
Wedding Party
Sandy Hower
Co-Maid of Honor
Sandy and I met freshman year of college and have remained close friends ever since! Sandy also moved to Charlotte and I consider myself very lucky to have one of my best friends living a mile away! Sandy has become family, is such a supportive person and we have as much fun binging TV all day as we do going out for an adult beverage... or two. If you need anyone to enjoy planned spontaneity with, she's your gal!
Kristin Badik
Co-Maid of Honor
Kristin and I met through Jennifer Hughes, lived together for 5 years and made the move to Charlotte together. I couldn't have made it through such a big life change without her. You can find us leg dancing to our favorite shows, exploring new places, having dance parties and supporting each other through this thing called life. Kris and I can be our complete weird selves with each other and that is something I am forever grateful for. She's my ride or die gf.
Michelle Benedetto
Bridesmaid
Michelle and I met through Emily Vogel after college. Since then, we've traveled Europe together, been in each other's weddings, snuggled in various states and countries and have been lucky enough to share many of life's momentous occasions together. Michelle lives in the moment and is always down for a good time and adventure. I love that about her I'm proud to call Michelle my friend.
Jennifer Hughes
Bridesmaid
Jennifer and I met sophomore year of high school when a teacher asked if she could sit at our lunch table after she transferred schools. You could say the rest is history as she's been an integral part of our friend group since! Jen is one of the strongest women I know. She's not afraid to get to the point, but will also be the person who picks you up during hard times and lifts you even higher during the good times. She loves her crazy friends and we certainly love her right back!
Natasha Konczynski
Bridesmaid
Tash and I went to middle school together, but our real friendship began during a summer course at our local Community College. We've bonded over.. pretty much everything. French, cooking, the beach, good food, good wine, travel, blueberries and many more I'm sure I'm forgetting. We've grown up together in a lot of ways. I love that I can talk to Natasha about anything and never feel judgment, just full support, love and zero boundaries. J'ai de la chance d'avoir une amie comme toi.
Myasia Stephens
Bridesmaid
Myasia is my sister-in-law, but also my friend. If you ever see us together, we are either in deep, serious life conversation, or cracking up about something no one else finds funny. I finally have the sister I begged for since I could speak!
Nicole Pungitore
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met in college when pledging for our service fraternity (along with Sandy and Caity). We lived together senior year in the Animal House. Over a decade later, Nicole is still one of my best friends, despite some guy telling us our "college friendship" wouldn't last two years post college. This one is for you, sir! Nicole is one of the funniest people I know, is by my side through all ideas good and bad, and joined me in becoming a crier as we've hit our 30's. Nicole is someone you can rely on to make the effort to stay in touch, no matter how busy life gets. It's always a highlight in my day to see her contact photo come up and know I am about to hear some hilarious story.
Emily Vogel
Bridesmaid
Emily is one of my oldest and dearest friends in life. We were set up on a friend date before kindergarten even started, and if I have any life memories from that point on, Emily is usually a part of them. She is intelligent, driven, funny, adventurous and matches my weird like few have in life. Emily is a dedicated friend who will drop anything to be there for the people she loves.
Jordan Pierce
Best Man
I still remember it like the back of my hand the day Jordan and I messaged each other for the first time in a random Facebook Charlotte photography group and he suggested we have coffee. Randomly, not knowing a lot of people in town, I took him up on it and I instantly knew it was one of the best decisions I had ever made. We very quickly became best friends, and bonded over our shared life passion of photography. Over the next few years, we'd go on to photograph over 100 weddings together, travel the 6+ states, photograph each other's engagements and be in each other's wedding party. Jordan's infectious personality and optimistic attitude is what drew me in, and is the reason why everyone loves him. Jordan is much younger than me, but I've learned a lot from him. I am proud of my brother and the man he has become.
Jarrett Edney
Groomsman
Jarrett is one of the very first friends I made in Charlotte back in 2011 and it was through our friendship that I first experienced life as an adult. I many ways, we grew up together. Jarrett is highly intellectual, and would easily win a night of trivia or jeopardy. Over the course of the last decade, Jarrett has been my number one wing man, drinking buddy, concert buddy, sports buddy supportive friend and a person I can turn to when I am having a really awful day. Jarrett has been there for me at my lowest of lows, but he has also been there to celebrate the highest of highs.
Scott Ellithorpe
Groomsman
Very early on after meeting Jenna, I had the opportunity to get to know Scott during a visit he made to Charlotte. He and I quickly hit it off. Scott is an ambitious guy who knows himself well and I love his mentality on life. I learn a lot when I am around Scott. I have a high degree of respect for both Ellithorpe brothers, and am honored to have both of them in my wedding party.
Tim Ellithorpe
Groomsman
I am very grateful to have Tim in my life, and am greatly enjoying getting to know him. Tim is Jenna's oldest brother, who lives in the northeast. Tim is a great listener, and very supportive of the union between me and his sister. Two things I can only dream for in a brother. Hopefully over the years, Tim will give me private 1:1 martial arts lessons!
Adam Gahara
Groomsman
Adam and I just get each other. Since one of my Fiancé's best friends introduced us in 2020, Adam and I have been very close. One of my favorite drinking buddies, eating buddies and confidants, Adam is a solid friend that I am glad to have in my life.
Ren Redding
Groomsman
One of my oldest friends, Ren and I go way back to our alma mater, UGA. In college, Ren and I were members of several groups, but the brotherhood that brought us together was the singing group, The Accidentals. I learned a ton about music from Ren, and we bonded over Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men. I can always count on a 3 am phone call from Ren and the opportunity to reminisce on fond college memories and to stay caught up on each other's lives.
Nehemiah Stephens
Groomsman
My sister, Myasia, introduced me to Nehemiah early on in their relationship, and it's been a pleasure getting to know the man who married my little sister since then. We continue to grow in our own friendship. Nemo and I connect on serveral things, from anime to basketball, and many things in between. He is the brother I never had, and I am grateful he is in my life.
James Terrell
Groomsman
I met James back in 2015 and ever since knowing him, he has helped to make me a better person. Easily one of the most positive people I know, James can always be found with a smile on his face. He is the one that I can talk to about anything and he is a great listener. But he will also turn up with me!!
Caity Flint
Officiant
Caity (aka Minty or Dr. Flint) Flint and Jenna lived on the same floor of their dorm freshman year of college. They have been close friends for over a decade now, spending the majority of time in college together, traveling to visit each other and now both living in Charlotte. Once Caity was introduced to Rob on the ever infamous Virginia Tech Flag Day, they have been fast friends ever since. Caity is a woman of endless talents and tackles anything she does with grace and intention. This is one of many, many reasons we are honored she has agreed to add officiant to her skillset.