Grant & Kristina
Wedding Party
Christina Martinelli
Maid of Honor
Christina (Chrissy) has been my best friend since we were pre-teens. Over the years we have shared many experiences including dance recitals, hair caught in a pool filter, school dances and proms, a high school senior trip to New Jersey and sharing a (notorious) college dorm together. We have been through the good, difficult, chubby, awkward, heart-wrenching and best times in each others' lives. Our >20 years of friendship has lasted the test of time. I know I can always count on her for laugh, reality check or walk down memory lane. I can't imagine anyone else standing by my side as I start the next chapter of my life.
Dustin Gorman
Best Man
We have been best friends for over ten years and traveled around the world together. We shared an apartment in Japan for a summer that we will never forget. We philosophize about everything from Good VS. Evil, Ethics and Philosophy, video game dynamics, and everything in between. We constantly share the same interests and are always being supportive of one another, which includes keeping each other in check when needed. I have never been able to be as open and honest with anybody as him(until now). Nerds to the very end and always a brother by my side. As the bride has said, "He is the Pikachu to my Ash."
Emily Winn
Bridesmaid
Emily has one of the most beautiful souls I know. She is my confidant, friend and motivation. We met when we were 5 years old, played soccer together for 13 years, and over time our families became forever intwined. I look to her for guidance, support and a kick in the butt when I need it. Through an Erie visit, watching Workaholics on her couch, and finding our true selves through contemplation and lots of coffee she has become one of my very best and treasured friends. We are ecstatic to have her as part of our wedding party. Although she is currently in Europe serving in the Peace Corps, we will be re-united this winter!
Kevin Keegan
Groomsman
Kevin is by far one of the best men you will ever get to know. I have never met anybody who instinctively cares and appreciates his friends more. We have known each other for over 10 years and whether we were singing in a choir, talking about History, or playing HALO until the early mornings, we never let distance diminish our friendship. From Top Gun parties, long road trips from Billings to Pocatello, learning to fly a plane(sorry Mom), and standing by his side when he married the love of his life, Bryn, our friendship has continued to soar to a level that I will always cherish. I can think of no better Captain to fly me towards my Copilot.
Katie Petrisin
Bridesmaid
Katie and I have shared countless impactful times together since we met in Pharmacy School. We went skydiving, road-tripped across the country, did a school rotation in Arizona together, and shared many, many memorable days and nights together in Erie and Morgantown as we powered through our curriculum. Most special of all, however, is when I stood by her side as she married partner for life: Tyler. Katie is a friend that I can always count on for a listening ear, a spontaneous adventure or special event. Having her beside me at our wedding means the world to me!
Chas Snyder
Groomsman
The sister of the bride is.. I mean brother of the bride is an important part of our wedding day celebration. Grant and Chas share many similarities including gaming, weight lifting, burly beards and a love for Pokemon and craft beer. The two have developed a fast and solid friendship! Chas is Kristina's older brother by 2 years. Through childhood they shared car trips to the Carolinas, beanie babies by the dozens, sleepovers with Lauren and Jessica, Thanksgivings with Mikey and Danielle, 6 drivers test and the horrible "poop hole" incident. We are thrilled to have you share the day with us as a groomsman!