Chelsea & Paul
Wedding Party
Alyssa
Matron of Honor
Alyssa and Chelsea met when they both went to Frost Middle School. They were best friends throughout high school (despite the fact that Chelsea was a cheerleader and Alyssa was not a fan) and were there for each other through all of the growing pains that came with it. After high school, Alyssa and Chelsea became even closer throughout college. Chelsea was a bridesmaid for Alyssa and Matt's big day and cannot wait for her to be a part of hers!
Mitch
Best Man
Paul and Mitch grew up together. They lived across the street from each other all throughout childhood and early adulthood. They instantly became friends through their love of sports and boating/water sports. They played on multiple high school teams and had many early morning slalom runs. Their lives after high school took them in multiple different directions but their friendship never faded.
Erica
Maid of Honor
Erica is Chelsea's younger sister. Erica is 6 years younger than Chelsea, but spent a lot of time with Chelsea and her friends growing up. Erica had to endure many high school football games and cheerleading competitions growing up, but Chelsea thinks she secretly enjoyed them. Today, Erica has graduated culinary school and lives in northern New York. Chelsea is still waiting for Erica to make her dinner....
Adam
Best Man
Paul & Adam met on Craigslist. During Paul's second year at MSU, he was looking for a place to live and came across Adam's posting on Craigslist looking for a roommate. He met Adam and the other roommates and he apparently looked trustworthy enough to live with. Throughout their first year living together they grew closer and closer as friends. Their love for MSU sports, Lions football, and Tigers baseball are just some of the things that helped form their friendship. They continued to live together until they graduated, then lived together for a year when they got their first jobs.
Melissa
Bridesmaid
Melissa is Paul's older sister. Chelsea met Melissa shortly after she started dating Paul. Melissa has traveled to Denver many times. During these trips, Melissa and Chelsea have gotten to know each other quite well. Melissa was a huge help in Paul's planning of the engagement. Melissa even made it out to pick out a wedding dress with Chelsea in Denver! Chelsea looks forward to having Melissa as a second sister!
Chris
Groomsman
Paul and Chris are cousins on the Martindale side. Chris is four years older then Paul so growing up they didn't know each other that well, but once Paul got to college that completely changed. They started hanging out and soon realized their love for traveling and always being ready for anything fun. They have gone on many snowboarding trips, beach trips, and spur of the moment weekends. Throughout the many years of adventuring together they became more then just friends and cousins they became brothers.
Brittany
Bridesmaid
Brittany and Chelsea met each other at Michigan State University! They have now been friends for over 7 years. They bonded over their love for food, wine, and bad reality tv shows. Despite their busy lives, Chelsea and Brittany keep in touch and love planning the next time they will visit each other. Hopefully, Chelsea can convince Brittany to move to Denver soon ;)
Andy
Groomsman
Paul met Andy through Adam (best man). The more Andy came over during college, Paul realized that anytime there was a party or something fun happening Andy was always there. Paul having the same type of personality helped them instantly hit it off. Andy is the type of guy you can always count on and will liven up any dull situation.
Britt
Bridesmaid
Britt and Chelsea met at Michigan State University when they were both in the Early Childhood Development and Elementary Education programs. They helped each other survive those long years filled with internships galore. Since college, Chelsea and Britt have stayed close friends! Britt was able to be a part of Paul and Chelsea's engagement in the fall and Chelsea cannot wait for Britt to be a part of the big day!
Brandon
Groomsman
Paul and Brandon met during the Denver Sheriff Academy. During the long 21 week academy they gravitated towards each other based off their love of sports and humor. They have both now left the Sheriff Department but still stayed very close. They enjoy the casual phone conversation harassing each other about their favorite sports teams or enjoying a cold one together at a local brewery.
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and Chelsea met through Paul once she relocated to Denver about a year ago. Katie and Paul have been friends since high school. Although they both went to Michigan State University, they did not meet until Chelsea and Paul were dating. Meeting Katie gave Chelsea an opportunity to learn all about Paul's college years. In the past year Katie and Chelsea have gotten to know one another and have explored Colorado together.
Joe
Groomsman
Paul and Joe met each other during the Denver Sheriff Department Academy. During the academy we had to stand up anytime we had a speaker and share about ourselves. Paul would always mention that he is from Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. One day during a break, Joe asked Paul about it and instantly started talking about MSU basketball. Paul instantly knew they were going to build a great friendship. Joe and Paul enjoy getting together for a night out on the town or kick back and enjoy a sporting event.