Jessica & Travis
Wedding Party
Alissa Karas
Matron of Honor
Alissa has been one of Jessica's best friends for over 11 years. From high school clubs, to being each other's maid/matron of honor, they have been through everything together these past eleven years. Alissa played many important roles in Jessica's life, including paper editor, tutor for AP economics, and most importantly, Jessica's side-kick in life. Jessica is forever thankful for their daily phone calls and Alissa’s continued support as they navigate life together. Alissa was there from day 1 of Travis and Jessica's relationship (literally a part of their first date) and they couldn't imagine not having Alissa there on their big day.
James Dawson
Best Man
James is Travis’ older brother and they have been best friends since they were young. While growing up, both being very inquisitive, they were known for taking things a part around the house and never putting them back together. They bonded over many things, specifically computer games growing up. James says that he and his brothers supported Travis through his single player game that now will transition to a co-op and they will help make it a victory. Travis is honored to have his brother and best friend by his side on the big day.
Emilee S.
Maid of Honor
Super Senior Emilee! Emilee has known Jessica since high school and has been a great friend to both Travis and Jessica over these past 10 years. She has supported both Jessica and Travis in all of their life accomplishments even from miles away. She is the epitomee of hard work and they both admire her 'go get em' attitude. Emilee is a great friend who always has an answer, provides endless laughter, and goes out of her way to make her friends feel great. They have most recently bonded over planning their weddings together! Jessica is so excited to have Emilee a part of her big day.
Jacob Dawson
Groomsman
Jake is Travis’ younger brother. They have become closer over the years and have bonded over many things like gaming and working out. Jake is known to be a phone call away to help with Travis with whatever project he has in the works. Jake and his brothers supported Travis through his single player game that will now become a co-op and will help make it a victory. Travis is happy to have Jake by his side on his wedding day!
Emily Erb
Maid of Honor
Emily has been Jessica's day one for over 16 years. They met in fifth grade and have been through so much together, including matching tattoos. From studying anatomy & physiology, to coaching cheerleading together, to working at Calvin Klein, and going off to college in different states, they never skipped a beat when they got together. Emily is the friend Jessica knows she can call any day, any time and Emily will drop whatever she can to be there. Jessica couldn’t imagine not having Emily by her side in life and especially on her wedding day. They Pinky Promise they will be best friends forever.
Matthew Dawson
Groomsman
Matthew is Travis’ youngest brother. They have become closer and have bonded over many things, specifically gaming. Matthew has often looked up to Travis for advice and as a role model. Jessica and Travis know they can count on Matthew to come over and play with Bailey and help out with Travis' next project! Matthew and his brothers have supported Travis in his single player game that will now become a co-op and they will help make it a victory. Travis is happy to have Matthew by his side on this big day.
Deanna Bibbus
Bridesmaid
Deanna is Jessica’s future sister-in-law and the sister she always wanted! After meeting her for the first time, they quickly bonded over the many things they had in common, specifically their type-A personalities and their love for weddings! Deanna has become a great friend, listener, and side kick when it comes to planning a wedding. She is a very caring, hardworking, and intelligent woman who both Jessica and Travis are happy to have met and couldn't be more thrilled to have Deanna, not only a part of their big day, but a part of the family too!
James Friel
Groomsman
James is Jessica’s younger brother and ultimately has became a brother to Travis over the past 10 years. Travis has been there through all of James’ big life moments, most recently, graduating from college and entering the work force. They both are so proud of James for the man he has become, for his hard work and accomplishments in life, and they can’t wait to see what life has in store for him. James has always thought of Travis as an older brother and knows he can go to him for any life advice. They have bonded over many things, especially their love for the Fast and Furious Movies. They are so happy to have him a part of their big day!
Nicole Batz
Bridesmaid
Nicole is one of Jessica's best friends from high school and biggest supporter in life. In the beginning of their friendship, they bonded over gym dates at Planet Fitness and working late nights at Calvin Klein, both ended up being catch-up on gossip and countless heart-to-hearts. Nicole and Jessica have always shared being on the "same path" in life and were able to support one another through the many milestones of life such as graduating from college, working full time, being dog moms, buying a house, and now planning a wedding! Nicole is a strong, inspirational and all around wonderful best friend and mother. She is the definition of “through thick and thin.” Jessica is forever thankful for having Nicole by her side in life and now on her wedding day.
Adam Kulp
Groomsman
Adam is one of Travis’ best friends from high school. They lived down the street growing up, rode the bus together, eventually drove to school together, and spent many lunches together off campus. Of course they went beyond the designated areas set for off campus lunch, avoiding the school security officer. They have bonded over many things over the years, specifically their love of food and trying new eateries when getting together. Travis knows he can count on Adam for many things including making everyone laugh and enjoying good food and drinks together. Jessica and Travis are excited to have Adam a part of their big day.
Heather Calix
Bridesmaid
Heather is one of Jessica's undergraduate roommates from Loyola and day one best friend of her college career. Heather has been through the many highs and lows of life with Jessica since August of 2012. Their friendship consisted of many sonic dates, movie nights, binge watching One Tree Hill, many adventures while traveling across Europe, and countless heart-to-hearts during those 4 years and counting. Heather has been there basically from the beginning of Travis and Jessica's relationship and has not only put up with Travis' jokes, but provided comebacks of her own with her great sense of humor and big personality. Jessica and Travis are forever grateful for Heather's friendship and to have her by their side on their wedding day!
Joshua Capinski
Groomsman
Josh and Travis met in high school during English class. Post graduation, they bonded over many things, specifically working out. This is when Travis found out Josh was an obsessive person, especially when it came to working out. After multiple injuries, this is when they had to start going to Chili's instead of the gym. This is when Josh taught Travis his ways on making easy money, including making crazy bets on Fanduel, which sometimes paid off and Travis got a free meal. And the rest is history! Josh has been a great friend to both Travis and Jessica and they are honored to have him a part of their wedding.
Lauren Buynak
Bridesmaid
Lauren is one of Jessica's undergraduate roommates from Loyola University and fellow SLP. From day one, they easily bonded over all the things they have in common beyond the classroom, including their love of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ and being hopeless romantics! Jessica could always count on Lauren to be her Chipotle date with endless heart-to-hearts. Lauren is one of the most generous and caring people and knows how to put a smile on your face which she has done many times for Jessica over the past 9 years. Jessica is forever thankful to have her in her life and by her side on the big day!
Shawn Diggs
Groomsman
Shawn met Jessica through her brother as they both are skateboarders. Shawn became like another brother to Jessica, ultimately becoming like a brother to Travis as well. They have vacationed many summers together in Ocean City, NJ and have bonded during many family functions creating many memories over the years. Shawn is an intelligent and hardworking man and a great friend to both Travis and Jessica. They can always ensure Shawn will bring laughter, witty comments, as well as some iced coffee to the party. They are thrilled to have Shawn a part of their big day.
Danielle Brandis
Bridesmaid
Danielle is one of Jessica’s graduate school roommates from Loyola, fellow SLP, and one of her best friends and forever roomie! They tackled graduate school and the first year of working together, including both the highs and the lows. Jessica couldn’t imagine not having Danielle by her side and will always be grateful for the endless pep talks (sometimes with a country twang) and heart-to-hearts. They will always have a special bond over Chipotle, Greys Anatomy, and gym dates. Jessica is forever thankful for Danielle’s support and friendship, then and now. Jessica is so excited to have Danielle by her side on the big day.
Jakob Feist
Groomsman
Jake is like a second brother to Jessica, ultimately becoming another brother to Travis. They have grown up together, vacationed together, and attended each other's family functions over the years with so many memories to remember. They watched Jake grow up from a young skateboarding boy to an accomplished young man and they couldn't be more proud of him. They can always ensure Jake to bring continued laughter to the point of tears as well as a box of cereal to the party. Jake has been a huge part of their life and they couldn't imagine not having Jake a part of their big day.
Clare Thacker
Bridesmaid
Clare is one of Jessica’s graduate school roommates, fellow SLP, and one of her best friends! Jessica will never forget the first witty comment of Clare’s as it shockingly came from the nice, shy girl in class. Their friendship blossomed from that point on! Clare always knows what to say when it comes to anything in life and is sure to fill it with laughter in any form with her amazing sense of humor. They knew they could always count on one another for school work, life and work advice, and random fountain beverage dates. Jessica is forever thankful for her friendship with Clare and to have her by her side on the big day.
Brandon Romagnano
Groomsman
Brandon has been best friends with Jessica since their first day of college, ultimately becoming good friends with Travis. Jessica and Brandon’s friendship consisted of many memories including purposely taking classes together, being Brandon’s RA which involved having to deal with his speakers over her bedroom, and playing volleyball postgrad in Baltimore. Jessica made sure that Brandon did not fail Spanish class and Brandon made sure Jessica & Travis got money back on their tax return. We'd say it was a fair trade! Brandon has become a great friend of not only Jessica, but Travis as well as they bonded over many things, especially Travis' love of Brandon’s Dachshunds. Travis is still hoping to borrow/kidnap them for a weekend or so!
Bailey
Dog of Honor
Bailey is Travis and Jessica’s dog. She is a Queen of naps and finding and killing the squeaker in toys. They are not sure who rescued who, but they can’t imagine their life without them, especially not on their big day.