Cheyanna & Joe
Wedding Party
Dreyanna Chesnut
Maid of Honor
Hey, I’m Drey, Chey’s youngest (and favorite) sister! Not only is Cheyanna a big sister to me, but she is someone that I can call my best friend. She’s the best person to go to for advice about school, family & of course boys. On top of that, she is gorgeous, kind & one of the best people I have ever met. She never hesitates to come when I need her by my side & I know that she is always there for me no matter what. The moment I met Joey I knew he was perfect for my sister. The way he takes care of her &quickly became another older brother (protective) figure to me, I couldn’t imagine one of them without the other. It was very special to me to be a part of their engagement as well as being the first one Joey came to for a blessing. I can’t wait to be a part of the best day of their lives. ❤
Tom Balestracci
Best Man
I’m Tommy, Joey’s older brother. I’ve known Joey my entire life. That’s what happens when your brothers and live in the place and do the same things every day and see each other constantly and play all sorts of sports with the same group of friends together. You get to know each other so much that you become best friends and that is exactly what Joey has been for me growing up. I could not think of anyone else to walk through the rest of his life with other than Cheyanna. They both complement each other’s personalities and I know they would do anything for each other. I am excited to welcome Cheyanna into the crazy, but fun, Balestracci Family!
Brooke Martins
Maid of Honor
August of 2013, I was lucky enough to meet the person that would quickly become my target, dunkin, $5 movie, sonic, nails and gym date for the next 4 years of undergrad at UNH. Between causing trouble inside and outside of classes that we purposely signed up for together and all of our adventures to purposely ditch the gym, Cheyanna and I became best friends. Veronica and I quickly did what we could to get Cheyanna moved into our room as we knew it should’ve been that way since day one. From hookah bar adventures, emailing each other out of class and from bix492 and beyond I can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter of Cheyanna and Joeys lives!
Caleb Chesnut
Groomsman
Hi my name is Caleb and I am Cheyanna's most favorite sibling ever. I'm one of 5 children in which the rest are all girls. I met Joey when I got my first job at big y, he was my manager for a while. Now that he's joining the family I can actually have a brother for once!
Veronica Andrulat
Bridesmaid
“I met Cheyanna at the University of New Haven in our freshman dorm building Bixler Hall! We have been inseparable ever since with our Starbucks/Dunkin dates, endless trips to Target and silly jokes that nobody understands (except for Brooke Martins). I was so honored to be apart of Joey’s proposal by photographing the adorable moment, I couldn’t have picked a better soulmate (or ring) for Cheyanna. I cannot wait to be apart of your special day!”
Brandon Miner
Groomsman
My name is Brandon Miner. I met Joey junior year of high school. We spent many days playing basketball and wiffleball. There were also many days of fires and fishing too. Still to this day we will argue who’s the better baseball team... Go Yankees!! Lol I currently live in our high schools rival town, Ledyard CT. I am a Outside Machinist at Electric Boat in Groton CT. All in all I truly can say Joey has been my Best Friend since that first day I met him.
Krista Campbell
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Krista! Cheyanna is not just my cousin, but my best friend as well! She is even my “twin”! Our family may be far apart in distance but we have always found a way to be closer than ever. I cherish every single memory I’ve made with Chey throughout my life, and I’m extremely honored to be apart of this memory and mile stone in her life! I look up to Chey as if she were my sister, and I couldn’t imagine a better man to be by her side for the rest of her life. From the summer of 2016 when she couldn’t stop crushing over him, to now! Summer of 2020 Chey will get to call the man of her dreams her husband, and I cannot wait to be apart of her special day!
Ryan Thibodeau
Groomsman
Hi I'm Ryan! Joey is my wacky cousin who loves playing against me in Halo. And loves to go fishing whenever possible.
Melissa Balestracci
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Melissa! Joey’s sister in a law and Cheyanna’s future sister in law. Cheyanna is one of the most kind, smart and funny person I know and I couldn’t be more happy for her to be a part of this family! She is real in every way and balances the girl power being in a room with Joey and Tom. Without Cheyanna, our Cheese in the Face chat would be boring, no good recipes for devil eggs and a shopping buddy. She compliments Joey in every way and I couldn’t be more happier to stand by their side as they tie the knot!
Matt Francis
Groomsman
My name is Matt Francis, but please to keep with the tradition, just call me Francis. I met Joey on the Babe Ruth baseball fields of Mystic. Here, the pregame ritual of Joey and other teammates pulling my Wenis (the loose skin on the outside of your elbow), led the Chelsea Groton baseball team to a league championship. Joey and I spent the off-season pwning noobs in Call of Duty on Xbox Live. I now work as an Accountant in the Hartford area, where my hobbies include skiing and drinking craft beer, oftentimes at the same time. Cheers!
Katelyn Augeri
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Katelyn! I met Cheyanna in the summer of 2016! She had just gotten back from a vacation in Oklahoma and I loved the purple and pink Browning shirt she had on. From then on began a friendship that I am so very grateful for. Even though you have moved to Maine, I have enjoyed all our Applebee’s dates and late night bonfires. I am very honored to be a bridesmaid in Cheyanna and Joeys wedding, and I wish them nothing but love and happiness! ❤️
Alex Goff
Groomsman
Hey hey! I’m Alex one of Cheyanna’s oldest and bestest friends! We met in eighth grade when our moms were volunteering at school together. Since then there have been so many adventures. I met Joey at my wedding and was so happy that Chey was dating such a supportive guy! I’m super excited to be there to support them on their special day! I live in Vermont and am currently prepping for the arrival of our first baby and my third year teaching third grade! We are so excited for Chey and Joey! We love you both!
Ashley Duran
Bridesmaid
Hey-o! My name is Ashley and I’ve been Cheyanna’s best friend since 6th grade! She’s been my pinn head to my dirty dan, then shampoo to my conditioner, the Etniese to my Oasis (shoes, still can’t believe we went all of 8th grade wearing mismatched shoes), and all the other weird partnership since then! I’m pretty much the 6th Chesnut as she’s just as much another one of my siblings. I love you loser and am honored for being apart of your big day, just like you are of mine!
Alec Andrulat
Groomsman
Hi, my name is Alec! I met Joey through my wonderful wife Veronica (as her and Cheyanna are best friends ever since college). Since the beginning, I knew Cheyanna and Joey would be perfect together. I am excited to watch their fur family grow and play video games with Joey. I am so excited to be a part of their wonderful day!
Adrianna Chesnut
Bridesmaid
I met Cheyanna the day that I exited the womb, and she hated me ever since (just kidding!) (mostly). Through many years of sharing a small, messy room with a stunning Zac Efron poster, watching One Tree Hill and wondering what happened to Nathan, and trekking to the theater for Nicholas Sparks movies together (until Drey took over, of course), we have always fluctuated in and out of being close, as siblings do. I’ve always seen Cheyanna as an incredibly strong person who can always make a room laugh; and Joey is no different. I’ve never seen Chey more happy than when she began dating Joey - although maybe when watching the Princess and The Pauper bloopers. Just remember, in the end, shrek is love, shrek is life.
Breeanna Chesnut
Flower Gal
Hi I'm Breeanna! I'm Cheyanna's older sister. Growing up, not only were we so close in age, but very close overall. I don't know how many times I ended up watching One Tree Hill with her and being quizzed on the characters. We may have very different interests and can disagree on things from time to time, but I know no matter what she will always be there for me as I will always be there for her. I am so happy she has found Joey! Not only will he make a great husband, but will be her best friend! I am beyond ecstatic to be part of her special day and wish them all the best!