Kelly & EJ
Wedding Party
Kelsey Maddock
Maid of Honor
AKA, Cheetah Sister. If anyone knows of Kelly's nickname "Cheetah", well, this is where it all started. Or should we say, who it started with. Kelly met Kelsey while working at Oak Hill Country Club nine years ago. They formed a friendship over a love for hula hooping, outdoor adventures, animal puns, and Dwight Schrute.
Sheilah Power
Bridesmaid
EJ's biological sister, but basically Kelly's sister too. Lover of cats, a tasty hearty soup, and spending time at the beach. Sheilah is also an avid snowboarder, and can often be found with Kelly and EJ on the mountain, flying by people as she screams "bend knees, go fast!"
Michelle Direnzo
Bridesmaid
Michelle grew up on Long Island with EJ, but after college bought a house and settled in Rochester, NY. She now lives about 10 minutes from where Kelly grew up. When EJ first visited Kelly in Rochester eight years ago, he had a friend to introduce to Kelly from her own home town! Fun fact about Michelle, at only 29 years old she was ranked one of the top ten female croquet players in the U.S. Look out for her at the Welcoming Event! She knows her way around a croquet course and loves a challenge.
Rachel Everson-Khoury
Bridesmaid
Kelly met Rachel while working at St. Francis Hospital. Wisconsin born and raised, she will fight you over a slice of cheddar, don't even play. Mother of two little boys, Rachel knows how to tackle chaos all while enjoying a glass of red wine. If you're offering, she prefers Malbec. If you are looking for Rachel or the rest of the Khoury family during the wedding, you can absolutely find them on the dance floor.
Allison Chan
Bridesmaid
The Frick to Kelly's Frack, Kelly met Allison while working at St. Francis Hospital. She is a music enthusiast, loves to travel, and recently passed her Adult Nurse Practitioner exam!! YOU GO FRICK! If you see her on the dance floor, please congratulate her and make sure she has a drink in her hand, she's earned it. Will not be writing any of you prescriptions, so don't even ask.
Kristen Grennan
Bridesmaid
Kristen knows Kelly and EJ from Binghamton and by chance, helped bring the two of them together. Having been there from the beginning of their relationship, she has been on many adventures with them. Camping, concerts, ski trips, and music festivals, Kristen is a constant source of fun! When not on an adventure, she can usually be found working on her future Presidential campaign. Grennan 2028, you heard it here first.
Samantha Balcerak
Bridesmaid
Samantha AKA Sam, met Kelly and EJ when she first started talking to her now husband, Chris! Sam, Chris, Kelly, and EJ can often be found causing trouble when together. The four of us are known for our epic dance parties and love for the band Lotus, who we've traveled all over the Northeast to see play live! Of all the members of the wedding party, Sam is the only person who beats out Ryan in number of tattoos.
Brendan Power
Best Man
EJ's younger brother, Brendan is the youngest of the Power siblings. Known for his ability to power down moguls while skiing, Brendan is often found hitting the slopes with EJ and Kelly. While his favorite run to ski down is the Belt Parkway at Hunter Mountain, his least favorite place to drive is the Belt Parkway in Long Island. Known for his fashion sense and good looks, he'll be the stylish one standing next to EJ on the big day.
Derek Holtberg
Best Man
Derek is one of EJ's oldest friends. They grew up in the same neighborhood and have been hanging together since elementary school. A friend through thick and thin. Derek is a talented poet, gaming enthusiast, and is known to enjoy a nice glass of whiskey.
Ryan Nickason
Groomsman
Ryan is Kelly's younger brother, but for most of their lives they were often mistaken for twins. A true lover of animals, Ryan currently owns eight dogs, one cat, three rats, and a mouse. Ryan lives in North Carolina, and on his days off from managing his personal zoo, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and pondering what he could tattoo on his body next.
Colin Nickason
Groomsman
Colin is Kelly's youngest brother, and often her partner in crime. In the past five years the two of them have been camping in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, skiing the different mountains in the Rockies, and exploring Europe for the first time with trips to Amsterdam and France.
Brian Kaplan
Groomsman
Although from the same home town, Brian and EJ formed a close friendship during their years together at Binghamton. Brian and EJ both enjoy playing guitar and when together can often be found jamming out. Alternatively known as DJ Rolbot, Brian likes to keep the music going at any party. One of his top hits was even featured at his own wedding. Be sure to keep your eyes open in case DJ Rolbot makes an appearance at the after party. Must have a VIP ticket for entry.
Dylan Mauro
Groomsman
EJ and Dylan have known each other since high school. Dylan is known for throwing the best backyard parties and is always down for an adventure like tubing down the Delaware River and flying to Colorado with Ej and Kelly on a ski trip! Dylan is a big fan of dogs and is currently working towards becoming a BBQ Pitmaster. If you find yourself needing any smoked meat advice, he's your guy.
Christopher Balcerak
Groomsman
EJ has been friends with Christopher Tyler Balcerak since high school. AKA Hammer and Spike, a friend through the decades, Chris and his wife Sam can often be found in cahoots with EJ and Kelly. From Lotus concerts in New York all the way to Pittsburgh and down to Baltimore, they've been to more than a few handfuls of shows together.
Joseph Insalaco
Groomsman
Joe is one of EJ's oldest friends. Separated by only a dirt hill, EJ and Joe have been getting in trouble together since elementary school. From riding gopeds in the neighborhood to snowboarding down runs at Mountain Creek together, EJ and Joe have maintained a friendship through the years. With a big mouth and even bigger heart, he can usually be found with a wrench in his hand working on his latest motorized toy.
Liana Kennedy
Flower Girl
Liana is Kelly's youngest cousin. At just four feet tall and eight years old, Liana is a big fan of the band GWAR and has attended three of the bands shows and counting. When visiting Kelly and EJ last summer, Lianna's favorite thing was feeling the wind whip through her hair as she and Kelly left everyone in the dust on the Go Kart track at Coney Island. When she's not throwing down to some heavy metal she enjoys riding her bike through the streets of her home city, Washington D.C., and reading Harry Potter (let it be known she is a HUGE Hermione Granger fan). She solemnly swears she is up to no good!
Brayden Kennedy
Ring Bearer
Brayden is Kelly's second youngest cousin, and Liana's older brother. One of his favorite things to eat when visiting Kelly and EJ last summer was a NY slice of pizza. What can we say? He's got good taste. Brayden is a fan of swimming and is looking forward to be able to get back to it this summer! When not swimming he enjoys playing video games and watching the NY Yankees!
Alexandra Carrubba
Junior Bridesmaid
Alexandra AKA Allie, is one of EJ's 17 first cousins, but also his Goddaughter. EJ has known her, well, since her birth! Allie has a passion for dance and spends most of her free time dancing competitively. When she's not dancing she loves to spend time at the beach with her older brothers and the rest of the McGinn family. If looking for her at the wedding, she will surely be found on the dance floor. Head over to her if you need any help perfecting your famous dance move!