Evan & Chelsea
Wedding Party
Sydney Schuessler
Maid of Honor
Sisters and so much more! Being sisters means Sydney has been Chelsea's best friend for 28 years. Together they've been through hard times and good, but most importantly they've always been there for each other. No one else understands Chelsea quite like Syd. Though unique and different in many ways, they know and understand each other through and through! Sydney is the special kind of person who brings laughs, energy and an abundance of joy to any room she walks into. Thankfully, by a happy coincidence, Sydney, Chelsea and Evan all moved to Salt Lake City at the same time. Since then they've all hiked, skied, camped and lived together, growing closer each day. She's been the best person to share this journey with and they can't wait to make even more amazing memories together! Words truly aren't enough to describe how much Sydney means to both Evan and Chelsea.
Shaun Hicks
Best Man
Shaun officially became Evans brother in 2018 however the two were brothers long before that. Shaun and Evan have known each other since highschool. Once Evan went to Penn State, Shaun and Evan became roommates for Shaun's last year of college and the two quickly grew close. Following graduation Evan and Shaun have shared and continue to share countless adventures with Chelsea and Deanna. They make a point to connect every chance they get and never miss an opportunity to have some fun. They have traveled all over the world together making memories every step of the way. Whether its surfing in Hawaii, snowboarding the slopes, hiking the wilderness or sending it on a mountain bike, they are always hot on each others heels and eager for adventures yet to come. Shaun has always been there for Evan when he needed anything or to listen to his incredibly ridiculous indecisiveness. Evan is honored to have his best friend and brother stand next to him on his wedding day.
Deanna Bencic
Bridesmaid
Although Deanna technically won't be a sister of Chelsea until July 16th, Chelsea has thought of Deanna as a sister for a long time now. Despite living thousands of miles apart, they've always made plans to see each other several times a year and stay in touch. They first met at a Penn State football game but since then they've traveled the world together, from ski towns and national parks to the beautiful coastlines of Hawaii and New Zealand. Chelsea has always loved that Deanna shares her same sense of adventure, but more than that she's grown to love and admire Deanna's warmth, honesty and dedication to her family and friends. Evan and Chelsea can't wait to share in all the adventures still to come with Deanna.
Eric Cusimano
Groomsman
Eric and Evan have known each other since they can remember. They were highschool best friends and grew up doing everything together. They played baseball, hunted, fished and ran around town throughout their childhood. Eric was the person who got Evan into fly fishing which is now one of his greatest passions. Evans second home was at the Cusimano's house where Greg and Annette were always feeding them and more often than not putting up with their shenanigans. Some of Evans best memories with Eric are hanging out at bear camp or fishing camp (often doubled over laughing). The two are separated by numerous states now but they always make sure to get together any chance they can. Eric is one of the kindest, generous and most loyal friends Evan has ever had. Evan has always considered Eric a brother and he can't wait to have him by his side on his special day.
Kimber Peluso
Bridesmaid
Childhood best friends (and sisters in all the ways that matter), Kimber and Chelsea have known each other since the 3rd grade. Growing up on the same street Kimber, Kara and Chelsea were inseparable, playing school and painting their nails, riding around in the Barbie car until the battery died and selling lemonade for 50cents at the end of the street. Before they knew it they were in marching band, going to prom and graduating high school together, making more memories together than are possible to put into words! Kimber and Chelsea grew so close over the years that Chelsea would often be invited to family gatherings in Chicago and California. Trips that were full of fun and love, the Peluso's always made Chelsea feel part of the family. To this day Kimber is still a best friend of Chelsea's, and it's clear that's never going to change. Loyal, generous and fiercely dedicated to those she loves, Kimber is the type of friend Chelsea couldn't get married without.
Karim Kabbara
Groomsman
Karim and Evan first met each other in Findlay where they both worked for Marathon and attended the Penn State Adopt a College Team. They knew each other but never really hung out much until they spent 15 rainy, muddy and cold days together on a project in the middle of BFE Illinois. It was that moment that sparked a friendship that Evan couldn't imagine living without. The two friends were then relocated together to Salt Lake City in January of 2020. Mere weeks after they moved out to SLC, COVID shut the country down. With all indoor recreation shut down, Evan, Chelsea, Karim and Cory thrived in the outdoors. Countless adventures were had in the the Wasatch Mountains and all over UT, WY and ID. When they weren't exploring or hiking, there was rarely a night where the gang wasn't together listening to music and playing countless hours of Tarneeb. Karim is an incredibly loyal, generous and thoughtful person. Hey would do anything for Evan at the drop of a hat and the feeling is mutual between them. Evan considers it an honor to have him standing by him on his wedding day.
Kara Lopez
Bridesmaid
Kara and Chelsea have been best friends for so long it's getting hard to count (over 20 years)! They grew up on the same street, attended the same schools from elementary to high school and were together pretty much all the time. Kara, Kimber and Chelsea seemed more like triplets than just twins and a friend. So much so that they'd quite frequently be asked if they were all sisters! Some of their fondest memories together are of the simple times, when they'd get out of high school, drive straight to Chelsea's house, and watch Grey's Anatomy while eating chips and salsa together, which always resulted in Chelsea crying from the show and sweating from the spicy salsa. Despite now living farther apart than ever before, Kara, Kimber and Julie (their amazing mother) made a surprise trip out to Salt Lake City to help Chelsea find her wedding dress! A surprise and memory Chelsea will Never forget. But for those who know Kara, they won't find that surprising at all. That's just the type of friend she is. She'll go miles and miles for her friends and Chelsea is so thankful to be counted as one of them!
Samson Gladieux
Groomsman
Evan first met Samson in Findlay when Samson hired on with Marathon and the two sat mere feet apart in the office. They quickly became best friends and the newest "bromance" in the office. You could often see Samson giving Evan golf lessons or trying to get him to buy expensive shoes anytime you passed them at work. They couldn't get enough of each other at work so Samson would often grab lunch and meet Evan & Chelsea at their apartment for a lunchtime date and Netflix episode. The office love quickly grew outside of work where Samson and Evan would constantly spend time either golfing, fishing or going out on the town with Jackie and Chelsea by their side. Samson also introduced Evan and Chelsea to the Cajun Chicken Enchilada and the worlds best bean dip (but maybe that ranking was influenced by the numerous Margaritas). After moving to SLC the two don't see each other nearly as much but Evan still considers Samson one of his best friends and can't wait to celebrate his wedding day with him!
Jackie Gladieux
Bridesman
Jackie and Chelsea met back in Ohio thru Evan and Samson (Jackie's husband). Evan and Samson were best friends at Marathon Petroleum so Jackie and Chelsea first met on a double date to PF. Chang's. The four of them had so much fun that night that it was clear there'd be plenty more double dates to come! They started making it a tradition to get together for dinners at Ventura's (a Mexican restaurant with the best bean dip and margs in the world) and getting ice cream afterwards. Before they knew it the four of them were spending as much time together as possible. Anything from cutting down Christmas trees together, visiting Jackie's parents in Cincinnati, going to the German American Festival and so much more! And through all those experiences Chelsea and Jackie grew closer and closer, becoming best friends who could talk about anything and everything together. Jackie has the warmest and kindest of hearts. Her empathy and devotion to others is unparalleled and Chelsea and Evan will always consider her and Samson family.
Cory Steinbrunner
Groomsman
Evan and Cory first met at work in Findlay Ohio. Cory moved out to Salt Lake City shortly after Evan and Chelsea moved there in 2020. They quickly began spending every day together inside of work and out. Whether it was hiking, sports days, hitting the slopes or working on vehicles, the two of them could almost be guaranteed to be seen together. From camping trips in Moab, wakeboarding on lake powell or near death experiences hiking in the Wasatch, there was rarely a time when the weekend wasn't planned out with fun adventurous activities or family dinners. Evan has come to cherish Cory's friendship. He is caring, thoughtful and a truly great person. Even though Cory recently moved to California, the two keep in touch and make an effort to see each other as much as possible. Evan is excited to celebrate with Cory and crack some cold Busch Lights on his special day!