Wedding Party
Michael Williams
Officiant
Michael and Chelsey met in 2012 on a bus taking them to see Wicked on Broadway and have been deeply obsessed with each other ever since. Though they may live far, their friendship stays strong throughout each new layer of adulthood.
Carmel Milich
Bridesmaid
Carmel and Chelsey were introduced a decade ago and have continued navigating life together in all stages. Chelsey is the godmother to Carmel's amazing daughter Vida.
Courtney Dowling
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Chelsey met their freshman year of college and although much of their time was spent together back then, their relationship truly blossomed after they graduated. Courtney has been a constant support and love in Chelsey's life and she couldn't picture getting married without her.
Megan Lewis
Bridesmaid
Megan and Chelsey met at a dive bar in Atlantic City one evening in 2017 and from there it was instant friendship. Through the years Megan has been Chelsey's roommate, yoga student guinea pig, therapist, travel partner, and truly just the best friend.
Emily Fuchs
Bridesmaid
Emily and Chelsey met living on the same floor of their dorm freshman year and latched onto each other instantly. Two very different people who have always found that the thing they have most in common is their love for one another.
Rachael Newcomb
Bridesmaid
Rachael and Chelsey met at Montclair and were attached at the hip for most of their college careers. They've been through lots of laughs, adventure, mishaps, and milestones together and Chelsey is so thrilled to have Rachael by her side on her wedding day.
Cat Dollar
Bridesmaid
Cat and Chelsey met at Montclair their freshman year and struck up a friendship after spending lots and lots of time together. Cat is a true blue friend to the end and a light to everyone lucky enough to know her.
Abella Gbidi
Bridesmaid
Chelsey's first real interaction with Abella was being wrapped in a massive hug after getting off a very long and tiring plane ride, which tracks because Abella is the definition of a massive hug in human form. Their friendship only spans over a few years but their bond runs deep and true.
Gabrielle Walz
Champagne Fairy
Gabby and Chelsey met when Gabby transferred to Chelsey's high school and was plopped down at her lunch table. Since then, the two have navigated their teenage into adult years together always holding a special place for one another. Gabby will be the queen ensuring our glasses are never empty.
Daniel Martinez
Groomsman
Daniel and Mel have been friends for 13 years. They met at VCU after Daniel corrected Mel in the middle of a class. Though they've lived a state apart for many years, their weekly phone calls keep them close as ever.
Andrew Dowling
Groomsman
Andrew and Mel met because of their incredible taste in women (see: Chelsey & Courtney). After the girls brought them together, it was a bromance at first sight and Mel is so grateful to have Andrew with him on his big day.
Jake Stanton
Groomsman
Jake came into Chelsey's life freshman year of college and although he left Montclair, his dedication to the friend group has stayed the same. After meeting Mel for the first time, they struck up a friendship and Mel asked Jake to be one of his groomsmen.