Christie & Jay
Wedding Party
Julia Lyons
Maid of Honor
Julia and Christie's friendship has stood the test of time. The two went to pre-school together and have been inseparable ever since. They're always the last to leave the beach, squeezing out every last bit of daylight. Julia is the karaoke queen - Don't be surprised if she somehow gets ahold of the mic during the reception! Here's to a lifelong bond that began in preschool and continues to shine as bright as ever.
Alex Ladda
Bridesmaid
Alex and Christie were lacrosse teammates and roomates throughout their time at Lehigh University. They quickly became the best of friends in their triple dorm room, Dravo D213. Throughout the years, they became a cornerstone of each other's college experience. Christie and Alex love to get together in NYC and compete on the NYC Pigeons lacrosse team together!
Allison LaBella
Bridesmaid
Allison and Christie have been friends since sixth grade. From the early days at Skippack Pool to countless girls' weekends and beach trips, Allison always keeps social calendars full and is known for going the extra mile for the ones she loves! Oh, and as a hobby, she also makes the most beautiful, elaborate cakes you could ever imagine!
Amanda Karpacz
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Christie were brought together by the grace of the Furst brothers! Christie will never forget Alex telling the family that he met a girl while studying abroad in Australia. Christie and Amanda not only share love for the Fursts, but also beach days, travel, good food, and frozen margaritas!
Julia DeNucci
Bridesmaid
Julia and Christie have been inseperable since middle school. Christie will always cherish the many sleepovers, family beach trips, and sharing an apartment together in Philly. Julia's warm personality, empathy, and loyalty are some of Christie's greatest treasures!
Julia Furst
Bridesmaid
Julia is truly the little sister that Christie always wanted! The two were first introduced ten years ago when Christie and Jay first started dating. Since then, Christie and Julia have shared sunny beach days, shopping days in Ocean City, and laughs around the Furst's kitchen counter.
Kate Derrenbacker
Bridesmaid
Kate and Christie met at lacrosse recruiting camps while in high school, and became teammates and freshman roomates at Lehigh. The pair formed an inseperable bond over their four years in Bethlehem over lacrosse, long study sessions in Linderman Library, and late night snacks. Christie can always count on Kate for a good laugh, even from 255 miles away!
Mara Wrzesniewski
Bridesmaid
Mara and Christie's friendship started back in 6th grade art class. The two shared a love for field hockey and lacrosse and became quick friends and inseparable teammates. From time shared in Philly to countless girls' weekends, Christie can always count on Mara for a fun time and a good laugh!
Alex Furst
Best Man
Jay’s first friend! Well sort of…Alex tried to return Jay the second he was brought home from the hospital as a newborn. It’s okay though - Once Jay proved he could keep up on the ice and on the slopes, Alex was sold on his younger brother.
Alex Rocco
Groomsman
Jay met Rocco as teammates on Junior Flyers in high school. At this point, Rocco is an honorary member of the Furst family, often filling in for Christie on sailing and skiing vacations she had to miss. Look out for Rocco's legendary worm on the dance floor!
Andrew Beck
Groomsman
Jay and Beck were teammates on Junior Flyers in high school and became roommates at Penn State. As president, captain, and coach of the club hockey team at Penn State, Beck kept the club hockey team afloat. Jay has enjoyed watching Beck grow from eating chicken fingers every day at Penn State to being the lawyer he is today.
Bill Wilkins
Groomsman
Bill is one of Jay’s many cousins on the Wilkins side and looks up to him like an older brother. Bill charges on a snowboard and Jay has shared some of the best snowboard days of his life with Bill out West. A craft beer guru, Jay also credits Bill for teaching him that there are better beers out there than Natty Lite.
Fred Monkman
Groomsman
Jay first met Fred as freshman teammates at Penn State, where Fred quickly earned a reputation as a tailgate legend. Jay and Fred share a love for live music, especially at the Phyrst at Penn State. Oh, and make sure you give this guy space on the dance floor, he is known to play a mean leg guitar.
Jake O'Donnell
Groomsman
Jay and Jake spent four years as linemates on the Penn State club hockey team and multiple years as housemates. Better known as “OD”, there isn’t a game this man isn’t good at. You don’t want to find yourself up against this guy in a drinking game or on the golf course.
Nick Balestra
Groomsman
Nick is Jay’s soon to be brother-in-law. The two have enjoyed many good Sea Isle beach days together and no-shower happy hours. Nick is also the go-to-guy for all things Austin, TX. Just stay away from his favorite old fashion bar. Jay speaks from experience!
Tim Freed
Groomsman
Jay and Tim met early in their hockey days as mites at the Valley Forge Colonials hockey program. Basically neighbors growing up and as hockey teammates, Jay arguably spent more time with Tim and the Freed family than with his own family. In high school, Tim and Jay were often confused for the being the same person.