Jess + John
Wedding Party
Jessica Lee
Bride
Hi there! I will be 32 by the wedding date. I am originally from Picayune, MS. For the past several years, New Orleans has been home. I am a nurse practitioner in the emergency department at Tulane. I am a mother of two, Kamryn (12) and Elijah (6). I love traveling, reading, and John.
John Doehring
Groom
Hello! Originally from Cedar Park, TX I have lived, studied, and worked my way to New Orleans where I met Jessica and completed residency. I love traveling, reading, running, my fiancé, and learning new stuff !
Paula Lee
Maid of Honor
Jessica's younger sister by 4 years. As kids, they didn't always get along. In fact, they used to duke it out regularly. These days they are pretty fond of each other. Paula is an intensive care nurse practitioner and the mother of one, Henley (6 mo). She lives in Poplarville, MS with her fiancé', Marty.
James Doehring
Best Man
Brother of the groom. After completing a mechanical engineering education at Cornell University, James worked for the government as a rocket launch guidance systems engineer on several space missions. Now he enjoys developing online math education software and is the proud owner of Mathtrainer.org, which assists over 150,000 students in most countries of the world. Lover of cats (Marie).
Aimee Giovengo
Bridesmaid
Aimee and Jessica have been best friends for 22 years. She lives in Picayune with her family who is like a second family to Jessica. Aimee is a veterinary technician and mother to two, Maysen (13) and Kamdin (9). At one point, Aimee, Jessica, and all 4 kids lived together and made amazing memories.
Andrew Hazen
Groomsman
Davidson College roommate, Track/XC teammate and close friend of the groom. After posting a faster collegiate mile than the groom, Andrew smiled, and with a hop, skip, and jump obtained his law degree at Georgia State and has practiced a wide range of law in Atlanta, GA including medical malpractice defense, transactional, corporate, and real estate. Ever the NOLA enthusiast, Andrew is now the father of two young girls, Ellie and Millie. Lover of dogs (Maggie).
Kourtney Giovengo
Bridesmaid
Kourtney is Aimee’s big sister which makes her like a big sister to Jessica. She is a travel nurse who took an assignment in the U.S. Virgin Islands never to return. She is a mother of one, Isla (3).
Timothy Simmons Justicz
Groomsman
High school Track/XC teammate and close friend of the groom. After receiving degrees at West Point and Oxford, Tim has made a career in the military as a Blackhawk command pilot and Economics professor at the United States Military Academy. An avid reader, Tim enjoys sharing this pastime now as the father of his young girl Rose (Rosie). Lover of cats (Boise, after Hemingway’s favorite). 27 tattooed on the bicep.
Chloe Cohn
Bridesmaid
Chloe started as a sitter for Eli and Kamryn, but quickly became part of the family. She is beautiful inside and out and is a true joy to be around. Originally from Miami, she is a junior at Loyola in the honors program. She aspires to a career in psychology, specializing in women’s mental health.
Matthew Pontrello
Groomsman
High school Track/XC teammate and close friend of the groom. Soccer enthusiast. Matt procured his graduate degree at the Art Institute of Dallas in fashion design. Matt and the groom have a special sense of humor which they have been known to share on long walks on the beach together. Lover of dogs (Bueno). 27 tattooed on the forearm.
Lauren Nash
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Jessica met in the emergency department at Tulane. She was the first person to befriend Jessica when she first started working there, quickly becoming one of Jessica's closest friends. Lauren owns a giant flamingo inflatable that was named "Kevin" on a girl's beach trip. For a short period of time, Jessica and John lived in the same apartment complex as Lauren.
Antonio Yamanaka
Groomsman
High school Track/XC teammate and close friend of the groom. Soccer enthusiast. Tony passed on a job offer to live with Tim and the groom in Oxford summer of 2008, which inspired him to pursue a graduate degree in Edinburgh, Scotland with his wife Christina. Today the couple enjoys working in running race administration all over the country. Lover of cats (Penny). 27 tattoo encrypted into the back.
Tabatha Candies
Bridesmaid
Tabatha and Jessica met in the emergency department at Tulane. At one point, Tabatha, Lauren, and Jessica were labeled "the blonde squad." Tabatha now works as nurse manager for a plastic surgeon. She has a sunny disposition and her bubbly energy is infectious.
Eric Hansen
Groomsman
High school XC teammate and close friend of the groom. Soccer enthusiast. Eric’s interests in healthcare led him to the neonatal intensive care unit where he decided to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. He lives in Austin with his wife Sarah and their young girl Charlotte (Charlie). Eric enjoys showing people how to grow their hearts larger. Lover of dogs, (Rowdy). 27 tattoo laterally inked, in the direction of goalie launch.
Kamryn Morris
Junior Bridesmaid
Kamryn is Jessica's daughter. She will be turning 13 just after the wedding. She enjoys reading, drawing, and puzzles. She attends McGehee where she plays basketball and her favorite subject is history. Kamryn enjoys telling jokes and she lives for puns.
Isla Wiessman
Flower Girl
Isla is the daughter of Kourtney. She is the quintessential island child, growing up in beautiful St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. She enjoys spending time on the beach, dancing, facetiming, and sassing her mom.
Elijah Franklin
Ring Bearer
Eli is Jessica's 6 year old son. He is very active and loves karate. He is always talking and keeps us laughing. He is in the French immersion program at the International School of Louisiana and he greets everyone he meets with "Bonjour!"
Charlotte (Charlie)
Flower Girl
Charlotte, daughter of Eric and Sarah Hansen, was born during the long days of the summer last year, on the 27th in fact, thus she will be 2 in the fall. When not taking photos with Santa Charlie can be found playing with Rowdy.
Virginia (Ellie)
Flower Girl
Ms. Virginia Eloise will be almost 2 when she makes her debut in Key West. A fervent Atlanta United fan, she enjoys hanging out with her parents, Andrew and Gini, and new baby sister Millie.