Wedding Party
Sara Freeman
Matron of Honor
Bride’s childhood friend of 18 years since the 5th grade, Alpha Chi Omega sorority sister, and roommate throughout college at the University of Florida. Sara and Jenna were in orchestra together for 6 years, had countless sleepovers growing up, many movie nights, and even met a few celebrities together! Inseparable best friends at heart (even living states apart!)
Kaylee Hession
Bridesmaid
Bride’s friend since freshman year of high school, going back 15 years! Jenna and Kaylee met after complimenting each other’s “Twilight” shirts during 9th grade lunch and have remained close friends ever since (and even after attending rival colleges). Kaylee and Jenna have shared many boy band obsessions throughout high school, and even drove back down to Tampa after their first week of college to attend a concert together!
Reynolds Watkins
Bridesman
Bride’s friend and coworker. Reynolds and Jenna met as new joiners to their firm in 2017 on their first day and have been close friends ever since. Jenna would not be where she is today professionally without his friendship and constant support! Jenna told Reynolds about the new man she was dating and he immediately had to scope him out on a group date night to Howl O Scream in Busch Gardens where he gave his instant stamp of approval. *Fun fact - while Jenna and Reynolds were taking this picture, Alex was telling some of his family he was planning on proposing to Jenna later that year!
Tessa Wilkinson
Bridesmaid
Bride’s friend and coworker. Tessa was Jenna’s first “coachee” at their firm in 2018 and the two quickly became close friends and unstoppable colleagues. After Jenna told Tessa about this new man in her life from Cincinnati, Tessa gifted Jenna a pack of Skyline Chili to “woo” Alex when they first started dating…it worked. Along with Reynolds, Tessa first met Alex at a group date night to Howl O Scream and also agreed he was a great match for her “coach”!
Sydney Glover
Bridesmaid
Groom’s sister. Jenna and Sydney first met when Sydney came home from Denver during Christmas 2018 and quickly became close friends, sisters at heart, and an immediate designated third wheel to Jenna and Alex since the beginning. With so many common interests from Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift concerts to playing video games spending countless hours together, Jenna is so excited to officially have a little sister!
Jeremy Russo
Best Man
Groom’s friend. Jeremy (J-Ham) moved into Alex's house their senior year of college at UF and quickly bonded over their love for soccer. Whether it was late nights playing FIFA, watching the World Cup at an Irish pub, or travelling across the country to see their favorite EPL teams play each other in the Rose Bowl, they have always found a way to get in front of a footy match. While soccer may have been their first love, they do branch out with attending the occasional Indy Car race as well!
Kyle Waterbury
Groomsman
Groom’s friend. Kyle (Cub Scout) welcomed Alex as a roommate into the Circle House for their “super-senior” year of college at UF, as neither of them were in a hurry to leave Gainesville. Eventually they made their way back to St. Pete where they both live now. They have spent many weekends traveling together to one of two destinations: The Keys or Gainesville for a Gator football game. Over the years, Kyle and Alex have competed against each other in prestigious events such as ping pong, beach volleyball, and fantasy football for the reward of bragging rights (and neither of them like losing very much). Just don't mention "stat corrections" to him.
James Taddeo
Groomsman
Groom’s friend. What started out as a 6th grade swimming rivalry in the pool quickly turned into a great friendship out of it. James and Alex competed against each other all the way from middle school up to college, and even the heated UF vs FSU swim rivalry couldn't break their bond. Many hours were spent together eating copious amounts of food and playing Halo to pass the time between summer doubles practices. While James lives in Jacksonville now, they never pass up an opportunity to reminisce over a glass of bourbon whenever the opportunity comes around.
Ryan Messmore
Groomsman
Groom’s friend. Ryan and Alex met back in their early high school years and have always connected over their love of sports. Ryan was a track star while Alex remained in the pool, but that didn't stop them from playing plenty of rounds of golf or watching the Rays and Gators play whenever possible. Ryan's Pittsburgh fandom has also led to many entertaining debates over the years about the Lightning being better than the Penguins!
Trevor Hayden
Groomsman
Bride’s brother. Trevor is a big football fan and loves the Tennessee Titans. Anytime we get together for a family gathering, chances are Trevor and Alex will be having a side conversation about the biggest NFL news or different fantasy football strategies. Trevor has a huge heart and couldn't be happier to stand next to Alex and Jenna for their wedding ceremony.