Chelsea & Andrew
Wedding Party
Delaney Benefield
Matron of Honor
Delaney and Chelsea met in 2011 at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. They were paired together in third semester to do a duet called “The Actuary Song” where Delaney played an actuary named Diana in a pin striped suit and Chelsea played Marcy the spacey hippie. It was during this time they became fast friends realizing they both had strong directing skills and loved being funny together! Fun Facts: They made their off-broadway debuts together playing mother and daughter. Was Delaneys maid of honor in 2020!
Tyler Blue
Best Man
Tyler and Andrew are longtime friends from high school, their friendship began during a photo scavenger hunt "Photohunt 2.0" organized by Jeff Curry. Tyler and Andrew are founding members of the Traveler’s Club and have had countless, memorable adventures over the years.
Elizabeth Villano
Maid of Honor
Chelsea met Elizabeth in line playing the silent birthday game in middle school orientation. This is where students have to line up silently and get in order of their birthdays using charades. Elizabeth is August 30 and Chelsea is August 31! Once they realized they were both Virgo’s and enjoyed coffee they became friends. They love Billy Gilman and have traveled all around the tri-state area to hear him sing since middle school. Fun fact: they also love Anderson Cooper and went to his talk show!
John Stackable
Groomsman
John (aka "Jawn") (aka "Yams") and Andrew are longtime friends from high school. They became close friends sharing their love of college football, and lost a few years off their lives watching the UM-PSU quadruple overtime game together in 2013.
Lisa DeAngelis
Bridesmaid
Lisa and Chelsea met during auditions for the show Hair in 2014. Chelsea was sitting across from her in the hallway and thinking she was “at least 16 since she had car keys” and she thought the same about her when in reality they were both in our twenties. They both were cast in the show with Lisa as Jeannie (the pregnant hippie) and Crissy (the youngest member of the hippie tribe) and have been time traveling ever since! Favorite shows together include Hair, A Christmas Carol, Fancy Nancy, Cabaret, Gypsy and so many more! Fun Fact: Both love Old Hollywood
Dom Yunginger
Groomsman
Dom (aka "Dawn") and Andrew are longtime friends from high school. They once created their own language together in calculus class. Dom is a founding member of the Traveler’s Club.
Lexi Scarborough
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Chelsea met when her family moved across the street from her in first grade. Once that happened Lexi just came everywhere with her! Dance class, vacations, even got Lexi to do some theatre! Fast forward to today after both lived in other states, towns and cities they somehow now live in the same complex.
Trevor White
Groomsman
Andrew and Trevor have been friends since - you guessed it - high school. Though they didn’t attend the same high school, it’s the time that matters. They share a love of music (Angels and Airwaves amongst many other bands) and have had some great jam sessions.
Samantha Manns
Bridesmaid
met since her birth! Samantha calls her blue jeans from Hannah Montana! Lovers of Johnny Perkins and Hannah Montana. Fun Fact: they once made a Viral YouTube video about you guessed it… Miley Cyrus
Jeff Curry
Groomsman
Jeff and Andrew became fast friends in freshman year of high school, uniting over a (bad) long hairstyle and (equally bad) skate shoes. Jeff introduced Andrew to much of the hardcore/metal music he still listens to today.
Kait Barney
Bridesmaid
Kait is Andrews sister and they met in Disney! Both are super Disney fans and love Taylor Swift. Fun Fact: Chelsea’s goal in life in her high school year book was to be Taylor Swift
Marshall Reed
Groomsman
Marshall and Andrew are longtime friends from high school. They share a love of gaming and have played countless hours of video games together, especially during the past few years.
Madison Land
Flower Girl
Madison is Chelsea’s cousin! When asked if she wanted to be flower girl she responded “I ain’t going to no wedding” because she didn’t realize who it was for. Upon realizing it was not for a random couple she gladly accepted the role. Madison loves mermaid colors and animals.
Dylan Land
Ring Bearer
Dylan is Chelsea’s godson! He was born a few days before she left for College. He is a very sweet boy who even did a few years at Theatre camp with Chelsea. Fun Fact: He is a very skilled pianist!