Lauren & David
Wedding Party
Delaney France
Maid of Honor
As my baby sister, Delaney has been my best friend since the day she was born. We've gotten even closer as we've grown up and I'm so blessed and happy that she's settled in Raleigh and we can grab a last minute brunch, Burn Bootcamp class or trip home to the OBX. I’m so lucky to have her in my life. Delaney is also the proud Aunt Sneetches to Stevie France-Rojas.
Andres Rojas
Best Man
Andres has not only been an example of which I aspire to be as a person, but also a friend, another father figure and someone who I can rely on for the rest of my life. I can not envision having had a better experience with an older brother than what I had with Andres (thank you for surprising us with our first do Minnie). Andres' family gave me a chance to have a little sister I also never had.
Kristina Palmer
Bridesmaid
Kristina and I met the first few weeks of freshman year at Elon University in 2004 and instantly connected over our shared love of Laguna Beach and country music. After Kristina transferred to U Albany, we remained close until we finally both settled into post-college life in New York City. NYC life saw us through many stages of our lives as roommates and countless inside jokes and Tina Turner interpretive dance performances.
Cristian Rojas
Best Man
Cristian and I have very similar personalities and the competitiveness that I have sports directly stems from his influence. Cristian has an amazing family, with nieces and nephews I will do anything for & I hope to be the father he is one day. I always appreciated him playing with my twin sister and and although he was 5 years older than us, he always made the effort to make Verena and I the childhood we will always cherish.
Mallory Ballance
Bridesmaid
Mallory and I go way back...all the way to kindergarten! We've been BFFs for over 27 years and have a slew of hilarious photos from our annual Chapel Hill Halloweens throughout college. We were both raised on Jimmy Buffett, seafood and the beach and we wouldn't change it for the world. Mallory is 1/4 of the Home Team crew and I've been lucky to have known her for almost my entire life!
Adam Barbee
Groomsman
Adam is one of the most important people in my life because he is not only a great dad to 2 wonderful children (Nolan & Addison), but he married my twin sister. He is supportive, genuinely kind & the best brother-in-law I could ask for. Although Adam thinks my twin and I are ridiculous, I know I'm always welcome at his home and wouldn't trade his family for anyone else.
Mary Beth Butler
Bridesmaid
Mary Beth and I met when we were pledging the best sorority - Alpha Xi Delta at Elon University in 2006. It was probably when they were quoting Zoolander during a sober pledge event that they both found the other to be hilarious. A fellow Gryffindor, MB and I love to travel and go on adventures, especially with our dog daughters, Zola and Stevie. At our wedding, she'll likely be doing bird calls on the dance floor.
Mikey France
Groomsman
From David: Mikey is Lauren's brother and is one of the most personable people I've ever met. Always happy, supportive of his dear sisters, mom, and dad. I'm thrilled he will be a part of our wedding party because I value him beyond words; he knows everyone and is loved not only at home, but at work, and by his friends. I'm looking forward for us to be brother-in-laws and know I'll always be able to rely on him and the rest of his family. From Lauren: Mikey is without a doubt one of the most joyful people I know! Not only is he the life of the party, but he can make friends with literally anyone and make them feel like they're the most important person in the room. He cares deeply for his family and friends and gives the best hugs. I couldn't ask for a better brother!
Katie Carson
Bridesmaid
Katie and I have had so many chapters of our friendship from growing up together, playing softball with/against each other, DC/NYC trips post college and then finally working together! I was looking to make a change and relocate back to North Carolina and, upon Katie's suggestion, I applied to her company, All American Entertainment, and we've been working together for 4 years now. Another Home Team girl, we love getting together for sushi, wine and Bravo marathons.
Brian Parks
Groomsman
Brian has been one of my best friends since 2001 when we began swimming together. We competed together, challenged each other constantly for years. I spent time with his wonderful parents & sisters while at his childhood home and it was the highlight of my high school years. I was a groomsman and his beautiful wedding and he couldn't be happier with his wife Michelle and newborn son Matthew.
Megan Meredith
Bridesmaid
Not only is Megan the life of the party, but she is one of the most resilient people I know. When we were in high school, Megan and I went with a group from the Outer Banks all the way up to NYC for a long weekend filled with Broadway shows and pizza and it was that trip that I knew I would one day make that city my home. We had such a blast revisiting the city for Megan's bachelorette last fall. Home Team crew!
Verena Barbee
Bridesmaid
From Lauren: When you hear that the man you started dating has a twin sister, the normal reaction would be to worry that they'll be overly protective of their brother and not like you. From the minute I met Verena, she was warm and welcomed me to the family. I'm grateful we've become fast friends and that I can spoil her adorable children, Nolan and Addison, for many more years! From David: Verena and I grew up in sync in every possible way, We hardly ever had disagreements and could not have had a better upbringing directly correlated to my parents, and older brothers. My twin sister is one of the few people I will tell anything to and I am very proud in the mother she has grown to be; Nolan and Addison very much feel like an extension of our twinship
Chelsea Anderson
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and I worked together at AAE for a few months before we bonded one night over a long discussion about which two Parks and Rec characters we'd be (FYI - we're mostly a Leslie/Ron hybrid). Over the last 4 years, she's been a constant friend and we've had a blast throwing the most lit dog birthday parties you'll ever attend and going to concerts together. You'll definitely see her on the dance floor at our wedding!