Cassie & Brian
Wedding Party
Mandy Atkinson
Maid of Honor
I am the sister of the bride and new sister-in-law to the groom. I am 26 years old stay at home mother of three to Conor (the handsome ring bearer), and Cassie and Chloe (the beautiful flower girls). I enjoy cooking and being outdoors. If you'd like to strike up a conversation, then ask me about my children!
Jason Kusnerick
Best Man
Hi, I'm Jason and I am Brian's only brother and only sibling, so I've been dealing with his crazy since day one. I currently work as an associate attorney in St. Louis and plan to get a Masters of Law degree.
Sydney Atkinson
Bridesmaid
Hi my name is Sydney. I am Cassie's second youngest sister. Just like Cassie, I am a huge animal lover and I love to travel and go on adventures. I am all about experiencing all life has to offer!
Josh Burns
Groomsman
I met Brian at glorious University of Illinois and our friendship blossomed as we had similar interests and we're both really cool guys. From Illinois basketball games to beers at Bro's and living together senior year, we made tons of memories. Now that I live on the West Coast, I look forward to our annual summer trip with our boy Jerry. I've also gotten a chance to visit Cassie and Brian twice and thoroughly enjoyed exploring their new home. Brian's a life-long friend and I'm so happy for these two love birds!
Paige Atkinson
Bridesmaid
Hello! My name is Paige. I’m Cassie’s youngest sister and one of the twins. I just graduated from Lake Park High School and plan to follow in Cassie's footsteps by going to the University of Wisconsin - Platteville to study forensics. I love to play volleyball and the ukulele.
Jerry Murphy
Groomsman
Brian and I go back to sophomore year of college. Prior to meeting him I kept hearing of this “cousin Eric”- strange nickname I thought. However after meeting Brian, him and I quickly became friends. We ended up living together junior and senior year of college in Champaign. Brian has an uncanny ability to beat me in ping pong, something that angers me to this day. They say “keep your friends close but your enemy’s closer," the root of our lasting friendship may be woven into that. Cassie on the other hand, I had the pleasure of visiting in The Noog’ in the summer of 2020, she is everything Brian described and more- a true adventurer with a caring heart....A Vet- I mean c’mon! I couldn't be happier for them!
Courtney Clark
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Courtney! I’m a writer, editor, and project manager from the Chicago suburbs. Some of my hobbies include running, yoga, and traveling. I met Cassie in Mrs. Dunkin's class in kindergarten when I walked up to her to tell her that she’s pretty and the rest is history! ♥️ We’ve been great friends ever since - cheers to more than 2 decades of friendship! I am very honored to be a part of her special day and I am so excited to celebrate together!
Cameron Borri
Groomsman
Hi, My name's Cameron and I am a Data Analyst for a marketing firm in downtown St. Louis. I met one of my best friends, Brian Kusnerick, way back in my high school days at Collinsville High School (Go Kahoks!). We actually met through a mutual friend and have hung out/had some crazy times together ever since. We won’t say why the carpet was wet by the stairs after a fun time hanging out in our buddy Luke’s basement but it may have had something to do with Brian. Our friendship continued through college and well into our adult lives and hope we have more crazy times to come. I consider him a true friend and know we will always have each other’s back.
Paige Coody
Bridesmaid
Cassie and I met through what we jokingly call “shared trauma," AKA vet school, where we bonded quickly and deeply! I knew we were soulmate besties when she very willingly ditched our plans to go to the gym in order to get food instead. Cassie and I have been through many highs and many many lows throughout the years. But I will always remember the highlight of being a part of Brian and Cassie’s love story. Watching them move from first meeting, to dating, and then seamlessly growing their lives together has been a wonderful blessing! One of the best things that came from being in IL, is Brian and Cassie’s love for each other. While I may have only known Cassie for 5 years, this is the kind of friendship that will last a lifetime!
Lucas Atkinson
Groomsman
Hi, I'm Lucas, Cassie's only brother. I am one of the twins and I just graduated from Lake Park High School. When I met Brian, I could see how happy he made Cassie and I knew that he would treat her right. I enjoy all of our conversations together and I'm excited to add another brother-in-law to the group!