Wedding Party
Rick and Ulli Berner
Parents of the Groom
Carol Evans
Mother of the Bride
Hank Berner
Best Man
Hank is Zeke’s younger, but taller, brother. Hank is currently studying Accounting at Robert Morris University. In Hank’s free time he enjoys playing video games and watching sports.
Kelsey Evans
Maid of Honor
Kelsey is Christi’s younger sister. Kelsey is currently studying for her doctorate in psychology at Immaculata University. In her free time she likes to read, go up and down every isle at Trader Joe’s, and talk to you about their family dog, Piper, just like Christi.
Alessandro Martin
Groomsman
Alessandro is from Pittsburgh. Zeke and Alessandro met through their fraternity, Delta Tau Delta at Washington and Jefferson College. Alessandro had the privilege of being not only Zeke’s roommate, but Dexter’s roommate as well. Zeke officiated Alessandro’s wedding in September 2025.
Kalie Reed
Bridesmaid
Christi and Kalie have been friends since Kindergarten. Their friendship started when Kalie asked Christi how to spell “I.” From that point, Christi and Kalie became inseparable, except for the continual rotation of being in “the corner” for talking too much… go figure. Christi and Kalie were a package deal growing up, such as playing the same sports together and going to each other’s family events.
Derek Szymkowski
Groomsman
Derek is from Pittsburgh but has relocated to Virginia. Zeke and Derek have known each other since pee wee football. In Derek’s free time he enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, and discussing construction safety protocols.
Bre Georgetti
Bridesmaid
Bre is Christi’s elementary school friend. Bre is currently living in Philadelphia, after just moving back to Pennsylvania from Orlando. In Bre’s free time she loves to read, cheer on the Eagles, and talk your ear off about her dog, Dolly. Whenever Christi is ever alone and on the phone, just know she’s talking to Bre and not Zeke.
Evan Shircliffe
Groomsman
Evan and Zeke met through work and quickly bonded over their joint mission to protect the Commonwealth. Evan enjoys fishing and protecting the second amendment. Zeke and Christi attended Evan’s wedding in April 2025.
Brigid Yankosky
Bridesmaid
Brigid and Christi have been friends since first grade. The two remained close through high school sports, where Brigid’s field hockey career led her to playing division one at Boston College, while Christi’s did not. Brigid continues to be a voice of reason for Christi in all things fashion and wine. Christi had the privilege of being Brigid’s bridesmaid in October 2024.
Garrett Harter
Groomsman
Garrett and Zeke met through their fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. Zeke and Garrett were roommates during Zeke’s sophomore and junior year. Garrett also had the privilege of living with Dexter - nicknaming him “the rat.” Garrett is currently completing his medical residency in North Carolina
Julie Martin
Bridesmaid
Julie is from Pittsburgh. Christi met Julie during their freshman year at Duquesne. Shortly after meeting, they joined the same sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. Christi and Julie were roommates for their sophomore, junior, and senior years at Duquesne. The two spent many early mornings at the library, followed by walks to the Point and many trips to Trader Joe’s.
Jane Michetti
Officiant
Jane was born and raised in Russia and came to America through a study abroad program. Jane met Christi and Zeke through law school. As indicated on the “How We Met” paragraph, Jane was a driving force of Christi and Zeke’s relationship. Jane continues to come to the area for game nights and espresso martinis. Jane and her husband, Tony, were gracious enough to throw Christi and Zeke an engagement party in June 2025.