Amber & Drew
Wedding Party
Sharan Freundschuh Atak
Matron of Honor
Sharan is Amber's older sister, best friend and all-around amazing human. She went to a different high school than Amber, went to college in Ohio, and then moved to Turkey where she met her husband, Ertugrul, and they lived there together for 8 years. Amber is now so happy to have her back on the East Coast as they live a short 4 hour drive from Richmond in Philly.
Kate Kulbok
Maid of Honor
Kate and Amber have been best friends since working together in Charlottesville at a coffee shop at age 16. They've shared a lot of amazing memories traveling together and supporting each other over the years; she's pretty much family. Amber was so pumped to have her finally live in the same city as her again, as she is practicing law in Richmond.
Ann Chung
Bridesmaid
Amber met Ann in high-school through Kate and she is one of the hardest working, yet most humble women around. Some of their best memories are tagging along on Kate's families beach vacations where they are treated like extra daughters. She currently lives in Raleigh, NC and is a busy surgeon.
Brandy Turner
Bridesmaid
Brandy and Amber met during college when she joined Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at VCU. In their organization you get to choose your "big sister" and Brandy was the only one Amber wanted. Brandy and Amber have a very easy going friendship as they almost always agree on everything, including wine. She is currently living in Richmond and is a pharmacist.
Lauren Rodgers
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Amber met through Drew as she is one of his best friends. One of the perks of dating someone is inheriting their awesome group of friends as your own! She even helped Drew clean his condo the first time he invited Amber over. Amber and Lauren love to take their dogs, Boogie and Daisy, on walks in their Church Hill neighborhood.
Mark NeSmith
Best Man
Mark and Drew met in middle school. You could say it’s a bromance, but it might be more than that (and Amber’s trying not to be jealous). They even had a pact to marry each other at age 35 if they couldn't find anyone else; luckily Amber came along. Keep an ear out for his best man speech, which will no doubt be filled with embarrassing tales from their youth.
Ryan (Hachi) Beans
Groomsman
Ryan and Drew met through mutual friends in college. His positive energy and infectious laugh make him often the life of the party. Ryan is also one of the quirkiest people we know – and with moves like his, we have no doubt he’ll be the first one up on the dance floor at the wedding!
Cody Wynn
Groomsman
Cody has been a very close friend of Drew's since high school and is like another son to Heidi. Drew and Cody both now work for Markel, and Cody was present when Drew proposed! Cody is one of the most genuine & loyal people Drew knows, and he couldn’t be happier to have him standing by his side on the big day!
Justin (German) Bryant-Kresser
Groomsman
Drew and Justin met in Elementary school and their friendship truly began in college after Justin was back from living in Germany. They even lived together for a bit after college. Justin now lives across the street from Amber and Drew & is often the plus-one on their dates, though Amber may actually be the plus-one.
Danny Lawyer
Groomsman
Danny is Drew's older brother. He has been one of the main positive influences in Drew's life, and the best brother a brother could ask for. Drew only wishes Danny could count cards in poker like in the movie Rainman, so that they could make millions at the casino – maybe one day.