Kelly & Jesse
Wedding Party
Melissa Rourke
Maid of Honor
Melissa witnessed Jesse and Kelly’s relationship from the start and was there for the proposal three years later. She’s the kind of friend who will offer to take a dozen pictures of your outfit for Instagram and take you to NYC to try on dream wedding dresses. Ask her about her world travels!
Brian Krinsky
Co-Best Man
While a 2-year-old Jesse wasn't particularly stoked at Brian's arrival, Brian ended up becoming Jesse's original partner-in-crime. Always there through thick and thin (literally), the ultimate hype man, motivator, and coach. Be sure to ask him about what life is like as a musical theater actor.
Kaila Dougher
Head Bridesmaid
If you hear loud laughter it's sure to be Kaila. We're so excited to have her infectious smile and energy at our wedding weekend. Kaila lives in Philly and would make millions as a charcuterie blogger but instead she chose the noble path of teaching middle school kids. Ask her about her Bo!
Jordan Krinsky
Co-Best Man
Jordy and Jesse were brothers since birth, but became best friends after Jordan graduated college and spent A LOT of weekends crashing on Jesse's couch. Always the adventurer, Jordan was the first to make the journey west and the biggest magnet that pulled Jesse and Kelly out to the PNW. Ask him about all of his musical projects.
Kaitlyn Dougher
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn is a talented photographer and musician, as well as Kelly's main supplier of local artisan coffee. She might be the coolest of all of us; at least, she’s the only one with a nose ring. Ask her about her latest photo series or about the time she got matching tattoos with Kelly in Brooklyn!
Jesse Rourke
Groomsman
Jesse lived just a few miles up the road from Jesse growing up. While Jesse crossed Jesse's path a lot through the years, their friendship took hold when Jesse moved into the same apartment complex as Jesse. Shortly thereafter, Jesse was a regular, totally welcome (citation needed) third wheel on all of Jesse and Melissa's dates. Ask Jesse about his work for the National Park Service and if you need a good audience, tell him a joke.
Kristen Dougher
Bridesmaid
Kristen is that friend who is always ready to hype you up when you're down. Currently completing college on the East Coast, Kristen works hard, runs hard, and parties hard. She’s sure to get the dancing started. Ask her about her major (but only if you feel comfortable talking about murder).
Andy Remis
Groomsman
It's freshman orientation. Fall of 2005. Lehigh University. A floppy-haired young man people seemed to be referring to as 'Andy Hookah' sat at a picnic table outside if his dorm with his smoldering namesake and an acoustic guitar. As he started strumming Over the Hills and Far Away, a cross-eyed Jesse stumbled onto the scene and started belting away in a completely off-key falsetto. The rest is history. Ask him about their college band, The Lars Danko.
Kara Dougher
Bridesmaid
The Rory to Kelly’s Lorelai, Kara has proved to be a quick study in the fields of snacking, binge-watching TV and movies, sarcasm, talking too fast, and feminist rants. Ask her about her current pop culture obsession—and be prepared for a discussion on anything from Alfred Hitchcock to Pretty Little Liars.
Zach Flory
Groomsman
A friend-of-a-friend from the next school district over, Zach and Jesse connected over long gaming sessions, late nights protecting a circus tent full of clearance furniture, and slicing through watermelons with mall ninja swords. Ask him about all of the beers he's homebrewed over the years or his mysterious Uncle Kreef.
Sam Sheehan
Bridesmaid
Sam is literally the only person who could get Kelly to take a spin class. If you need a hiking buddy, a good book recommendation, or help splitting a bottle of red wine, she’s your girl. Ask her about the friendly black bear that lives in her house!
Tim Sheehan
Groomsman
While Jesse had heard of Tim long before (he was THE coolest person in the elementary after school program according to Brian and Jordan), Tim and Jesse connected in high school marching band. Tim looked like an emo Hanson brother, and Jesse, a risk-averse Bam Margera, stupid goatee and all. One thousand beers later, their friendship is still here. Ask him about his favorite WA hikes.