Kristina & Dennis
Wedding Party
Lindsay Whitener
Maid of Honor
Lindsay and I met on our first day of orientation at Mercer in undergrad and have been inseparable ever since. Thanks to Lindsay, I never felt homesick at college. When the two of us are around, there is always laughter, tears of happiness, photos being taken, and endless talking (mostly from Lindsay). We have gone to countless concerts together and on many trips together - our best one so far being to Italy! She brightens up every room that she walks into and always knows how to make you laugh. I know that I can always talk to Lindsay about anything without any judgement. Lindsay has been everything to me - from a roommate, to a co-worker, to a best friend, and to a sister. I always wanted a sister growing up, and 7 years ago I found mine.
Emily Randall
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met freshman year of high school, and I will forever be grateful for our eternal friendship! She has one of the biggest hearts from anyone that I know and one of the biggest smiles - she is a sunshine. Emily is one of the most positive people I know and always see the best in everyone. It is impossible not to love Emily with her radiant personality and genuineness. She always knows how to cheer you up and is always down for any adventure. She has even traveled all the way to Bulgaria with me to meet my family! Emily is an especially important person in both mine and Dennis's lives, being a best friend to us both, and being the reason that we are together! We are forever grateful to have Emily in our lives.
Jordan Bryant
Bridesmaid
Jordan is one of my longest friends, (13 years going strong!) and she has been there through every monumental life moment. Jordan and I went through our awkward Twilight and Taylor Lautner-loving, vampire obsessive middle school years together, and boy have we changed since then. Ever since high school, we have always had such similar thoughts and called ourselves twins, even though we look nothing alike. She is always so much fun to be around, and I know that I can always rely on her to be crazy with me and eat as much chocolate as we can until it hurts. We have always said we would move to New York and open up a bakery, so stay tuned to see if that ever happens! Jordan has always been so supportive of me and is truly a best friend and twin for life.
Liz Harris
Bridesmaid
I met Liz when she began dating one of Dennis' best friends Austin and have loved every minute of our friendship ever since then! Liz is such a beautiful light to be around and always adds such sweet and fun moments to each memory. I can't wait for so many more wonderful moments with Liz filled with bottomless mimosas and chicken tenders.
Maggie Callahan
Bridesmaid
Maggie and I first bonded in Georgia - the country not the state. We took a Mercer on Mission trip across the ocean that forever changed us and brought us together. Since then, Maggie has always been such an incredible and reliable friend even though she has lived in countless different cities, states, and countries. She has such a big heart and such big ambitions, and I am honored to have her as one of my best friends. Maggie is a friend that is a complete blast to be around and one of the most genuine people that I have met. She is also a photo queen - if you hate how many photos I take, you can blame Maggie for teaching me how to candid. I can trust her to always be there to cheer me on, yell go bears, edit a paper, and eat some Zaxby's with me.
Leeanne DuBois
Bridesmaid
Leeanne was my very first friend as I began the journey of pharmacy school, and I cannot tell you how lost I would be without her. She made the transition of starting this challenging program so much more bearable, and I could not have pictured the last 2 years of trying to make this small-town girl a city girl (no luck there) without her. Leeanne has a literal heart of gold (yes it's not physically possible, but with Leeanne it really might be), and her kindness is truly inspirational. She inspires me to be a better person, and I know she’ll always be there to be my right hand woman. I also know I’ll never be late going anywhere with Leeanne - she'll make sure you get anywhere you’re going at least an hour early!
Carrie Reyes
Bridesmaid
Carrie was one of my first friends in pharmacy school and always makes everything so much more fun! When you're around Carrie, you are always laughing and having a great time. Carrie cares so much for her friends, is extremely generous, and will never put up a front - honesty is one of her best qualities. I can always trust her to tell me if something looks bad on. There is so much to learn from Carrie, whether it is her delicious recipes or her turtle tricks. She is also a makeup queen, and I will forever be trying to learn her makeup secrets. She is always up for trying new things, finding delicious hole in the wall places for us to eat at. Carrie has a precious son, Onyx, who is going to be our ring bearer, and she is a phenomenal mother!
Anna Green
Bridesmaid
Anna and I went through our first year of pharmacy school without knowing each other, but the minute we became friends our second year, our friendship took off immediately. Anna is one of the sweetest and most thoughtful friends. Although her sass may be unmatched, she is always there to problem solve with me while also being my hype woman. She's the woman with all the answers, and I can't tell you how many times I have ranted to her for hours about anything and everything. Anna pours her heart into any passion she may have and always encourages those around her to strive for their best. Her dedication to her passions and friends consistently inspires me. I also could not imagine any taco Tuesday or sushi date in my future without her.
Christian Kaminski
Best Man
Christian and I first met in high school while playing lacrosse. It was from there our bromance grew into playing music, video games, and debating each other. He is a one of a kind guy that knows what any one is thinking. He will know how I am feeling from just a few words spoken, and then he'll try to make it his mission to cheer you up. Christian is not only my best man, but he is also one of my best friends. Our time together can’t be overstated and I’m extremely lucky that Christian understands how much Kristina means to me. Christian was one of the first people I told about my proposal plan and was not afraid to tell me how he felt. Marriage was not a novel concept to him, but he knew Kristina meant the world to me and gave me his blessing. I know I wouldn’t be the same without him.
Daniel Carbone
Groomsman
Daniel and I are brothers in the literal sense of the word. But he and I also are closer than we thought we would ever be growing up together. The constant fights and insults as children apparently didn't damper our spirits enough because now we're roommates. He may still get on my nerves, but I'll pick up a Nintendo Switch controller with him anytime.
Colby Valiquett
Groomsman
Colby is my cousin from my mom's side. I was having a difficult time thinking about who my final groomsman would be until we sat down with his mother and father to discuss the inclusion of his sister Alyssa in our wedding as the flower girl. I had been thinking over who the most influential people in my life had been at that point, but I found myself coming up with a lot of answers and nothing definitive. Then I looked at Colby sitting across the living room and realized that he has been essentially a brother to me since he's been born. I came to an epiphany and realized he would easily be my last groomsman. I have made it a priority to stay close to my family and my relationship with Colby is closer to that of a brother. I would do anything for this young man and he knows it.
Austin Lloyd
Groomsman
Austin and I have been friends since we were children. Coincidentally, his father and my mother went to high school together. We spent our friendship as children through a couple of play dates, but our real friendship came about during 7th grade in middle school. A night of seeing "We Are Marshall" while quoting "Talledega Nights" truly established our friendship. We spent almost every weekend together throughout our teenage years. There was even a point where I was over at his house for about a month one summer and we began to grow sick of each other. But after about two days a part, we were looking to hang out again. Austin is an All-American boy that is there to have an hour long phone call to chat, and I enjoy every one of them.
Chris Whitener
Groomsman
Chris is actually one of my more recent friends that I've grown closer to over the past few years. We started off by meeting for a double date because both of our girlfriends were best friends. Little did we know that we would end up marrying the two of them. Chris is one of the more easy going people I've ever met and will not hesitate to throw out crazy trip ideas like a cruise to Cuba or a trip to Italy. The latter of the two we actually did together. I'm never upset when Kristina and Lindsay make their way somewhere else to talk so we can enjoy a couple of beers and just chill. If there is anyone that understands what I go through with Kristina, it's Chris with Lindsay. That was a joke, but hanging with Chris is never a joke. He is a great friend through and through.
Nick Stubler
Groomsman
Nick and I met in college at Georgia College & State University. At first, we were merely acquaintances for the college friends we obtained over time, but we began hanging out more and becoming closer once we started moving into adulthood. By chance, I was driving home from work when I spotted someone running along the road that looked eerily like Nick. I then pulled to the side of the road to call him and he confirmed that the person I was rubbernecking was indeed him. We found out we lived right down the street from each other and began to bridge the gap from acquaintances to great friends. Nick is one of the more kinder people in my life that I don't feel the need to hide anything from. He is one of the easiest people to talk to and gives amazing advice to boot. He's a one of a kind.
Bryan Gonzalez
Groomsman
Bryan and I grew up down the street from each other in Duluth. We were the definition of neighborhood friends. A short bike ride or walk down the street was all it took to get to the other's house. Countless attempts to do flips on the trampoline, playing soccer in the front yard, and walking to the 30 Cent machines encompassed our childhood. Bryan is one of the quiet types in my friend group, but he is definitely one of the more genuine you can find. Our friendship has led us to many adventures around our neighborhood in Duluth, and it won't be slowing down any time soon.
John Olmstead
Groomsman
John and I have been friends since we were babies. Our mothers went to high school together and even got pregnant at the same time. Being my oldest friend, we have created plenty of memories together. Some of my favorite range from creating PSA parody videos of him getting tackled, to partying in a vacant house. John can be one of the most considerate people in the world and will also put others before himself. His goofy style and jokes would make anyone think he's already a dad, but he's truly a kid at heart. This is a compliment more than anything because of how easily he can change your mood. One second you will be a ball of stress, the next he's making you smile like an idiot. John is one of the ultimate friends and I'm thankful for him everyday.