Jessica & Evan
Wedding Party
Melanie Wiesenfeld
Matron of Honor
Former Work Wife Turned Forever Friend. Moonlights as Jess' fitness advisor, stylist and nutritionist. Can often be found at a gym, stocking up on gum or drinking iced coffee in January. Jess couldn't be happier to have Melanie as her matron-of-honor.
Brian Gordon
Best Man
High school All-American. Doctor. Devoted father and husband. Evan can't think of a better brother and role model and is honored Brian will be standing next to him as his best man.
Melanie Chadwick
Bridesmaid
The Guru. Chai lattes, blowouts and the Vince outlet are a few of her favorite things. She and Jess have a semi-unhealthy codependent shopping relationship that usually involves all of the above.
Martin Benson
Groomsman
From Nunchucks to Namaste. Evan grew up with Martin playing lacrosse and parked at his house every day in the summer for FIFA tournaments and pool basketball. He'll be leading our morning yoga sessions on the hotel roof during the big weekend.
Jen Doner
Bridesmaid
Lake Life is the Best Life. Jen and Jess became friends in the summer of '09 and near or far, have stayed close ever since. Jen is always ready with the perfect words of wisdom, no matter the topic - family, food, wedding, decor, or anything else. P.S. can you tell Jen and Jodi apart?
Greg Chapin
Groomsman
Always Stay Positive. Greg and Evan met pledging at Syracuse and he now serves as Evan's hunting buddy he never hunts with. He was the MVP of his only trip to the Kentucky Derby and his prized possession is a pink Louisville t-shirt gifted to him by Evan's dad.
Kaitlin Gordon
Bridesmaid
Super Woman. Super-resident, super-wife, and super-mom, Kaitlin is everything Jess could possibly want in a sister-in-law. More talented, smarter, more athletic... Jess has a lot to live up to.
Matt Felice
Groomsman
Bloody Mary Aficionado. Another Syracuse pledge brother and one of Evan's closest friends. He's always down for pizza rolls and a party. Can normally be found in the reclining position, sipping a cocktail, in a bathrobe.
Jenna Laszlo
Bridesmaid
Real Dog Mom of the West Loop and Newly-Minted Domestic Goddess. Before the move east, Jess and Jenna could most often be found at the dog park drinking rose and eating "spicy giant corn."
Seth Frankenthal
Groomsman
Mr. Miyagi. Easily Evan's oldest friend. Seth and Evan have known each other since birth and have always had each other's back whether that be during Color Wars at summer camp, in high school on the beer pong table, or as adults when Evan stood at his wedding.
Brooke Milostan
Bridesmaid
Reformed(?) Shopaholic. Jess and Brooke became fast friends during pledging at Syracuse and Brooke brings some much needed sparkle and color to Jess' mostly neutral-toned life.
Jarred Mandel
Groomsman
Drive Hard. Jarred and Evan met as young kids after Jarred moved from Miami and he's kept Evan's life interesting ever since. If Evan had a second brother, this would be him, even if we had to keep him in the sub-sub basement.
Jodi Samuels
Bridesmaid
Happy as a Sunflower. Jess met Jodi in the summer of '09 along with her sister and we all became fast friends. Jodi is the most supportive friend, always ready to lend a hand and is always there for Jess. Keep trying to tell Jen and Jodi apart, you'll get it eventually :)
Alex Maya
Groomsman
Ah yes, Cuban B. Bobsled champion, lead guitarist for Standing O and the best shadow puppeteer Evan's ever seen. Get excited for DJ ObeseRichard who will be playing the after party for us.
Lizzie Schultz
Bridesmaid
Meet Her at the (Pure) Bar(re). Jess met Lizzie on her very first day at Syracuse and after countless trips to Wegmans and Bonefish, 2 additional cities and almost 12 years later, Jess couldn't be happier to have Lizzie as part of our wedding.
Coulter Minix
Groomsman
Ain't Nobody Got Time for That. One of the Core 4, he's the first one Evan texts to discuss the Cats, Liverpool, or the Yankees. Evan is still waiting on the call to be Coult's communications director when he announces his candidacy for public office.
Neil Thomas
Bridesman
Aww Poor Neil. If you ask Evan's parents, Neil is the one who converted Evan to the dark side and they have experienced some amazing UK memories in New Orleans, Indy and Dallas. Neil has become very close with Jess and we're so happy he agreed to stand for her at our wedding.
Ryan Pittrich
Groomsman
Master Click Salesman. People forget that Evan actually worked with Ryan for a couple years before ever really talking to him but they became friends playing on a rec league basketball team and since then its been nothing but hot takes and crappy beer. Syracuse > Michigan St
Ted Ross
Groomsman
Sushi. 2 Pieces. Salmon! Fold. Like a Hot Dog. Evan is lucky to get to have Ted as a brother-in-law and hopefully Ted can teach him a thing or two about winning a bet or getting into shape. Evan is looking forward to spending more time with him on his work trips to San Francisco.
Baylor Brangers
Usher
My Science is Great. Baylor was a huge part of one of our happiest memories as we stayed with him in Portugal when we got engaged. We can promise there's no truth to the rumor that he would have been a groomsman if he had let us sleep in his bed instead of an air mattress during the trip...
Charlie Peabody
Usher
We Trust Him Implicitly. Evan knew they'd be friends once Charlie didn't snitch after they were called into the principal's office for endangering an entire bus of students. As retired military, he'll make sure you are seated in a safe, regimented way. We thank him for his service (at the wedding).