Jennifer & Kyle
Wedding Party
Chelsea Starr Rouelle
Maid of Honor
Chelsea and I met one Tuesday evening, at a little known bar in Bristol by the name of Bleachers, during their weekly Beer Pong Tournament. We admit to immediately being intimidated by one another; Chelsea because I was 6 feet tall with then a few tattoos and piercings, and me because Chelsea was in a picnic style plaid crop top and incredibly outgoing. Turns out we were each dating separate bartenders who worked at the same establishment. To say the rest is history is an understatement. Since 2012 we have been besties, surviving many breakups, failed friendships, drunken nights, and surprisingly every single one of Chelsea’s birthdays (she tends to lose wallets...). Who better to make sure I’m having just enough fun, and make it down the aisle than her!?
Jennifer Varner
Matron of Honor
Jen and I met the same evening that Kyle moved into his new apartment. Not entirely sure if Jen remembers that evening, because she fell asleep pretty quickly on the couch shortly after we met. The girl can sleep anywhere, it's impressive. Jen is an incredible person, and was quick to befriend me and become a lifelong friend. Now a mother of two, teacher, and beautiful wife to her husband, Brian, Jen and I have celebrated many life events together. Even fun little things, like meeting Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth from the Bachelorette multiple times, and working out with Shawn, to big things like her two beautiful children and even her own wedding day! I love her so incredibly much.
Laura Sauter
Bridesmaid
Laura is an incredible human, even though she moved all the way to South Carolina. Laura and I met at a Halloween party, where we ended up sitting on the kitchen floor discussing bleaching, boyfriends, friendships, and probably bonding over our love for Jen because she wasn’t at this party on Dickerman. Laura is an incredibly responsible, kind and caring person, but also the lead trouble maker. Since we’ve met, her skills at a winged liner have superbly improved, as well as her taste in vodka. (Maybe not, maybe it’s still Burnettes.) Laura is still living out of state, so this is my perfect excuse (not that I needed one) to see her a bit more often. She’s become one of my best friends, and I don’t know how I’m surviving out here with out her.
Daniella Gooch
Bridesmaid
When I met Daniella, it was on her wedding night in October in a small town by the name of Sharon. To say I was intimidated was a complete understatement! Daniella and Kyle grew up together, and all I ever heard about was the crazy stories of the two of them growing up together and all the nonsense they would get into. Little did I know, we would become fast friends. Sorry Kyle, she’s my friend now! From metal nights with Black Crown Initiate, laying on her couch drinking whiskey and watching YouTube videos, to trips to Salem, Saleeeeeeeeem! She's an awesome mom to two beautiful girls, I know first hand because she's definitely had to take care of me a few times. I’m so excited to have this B by my side.
Samantha Jarow
Bridesmaid
My work wife. I was so incredibly intimidated by Sam when I first met her, because of her wealth of knowledge for the same passion as mine; makeup. Turns out we have so much more in common; food, good drinks, chemical peels, a good YouTube review, tough workouts, and DOGS. (and maybe trying out a fad diet, or at least parts of it.) She always keeps me wanting to become a better person, and a better artist. Whenever there’s a doubt in my mind about something, or I get anxious for no valid reason at all Sam is there to snap me back to reality and reassure. She’s a go-getter, takes no nonsense, kind, incredibly genuine woman who I aspire to become like one day. Plus, she's an incredible manager, and the reason why I love my job!
Samantha Ridley
Bridesmaid
Before I met Samantha, I felt like I already knew her. I worked with a mutual friend who would not stop raving about how amazing Samantha was! So finally, at one of Kyles shows at the Shamrock I got to meet her, and I was not disappointed. Samantha is one of the guys, and by that I mean her and I never have drama, she is incredibly laid back, ready for anything. Sometimes even a random snake attack at Heublien tower, a Drag Race marathon, being given a bloody nose by my dog Luna, or a random day trip! Samantha is one of my very best friends, an incredibly kind person who always will lend an ear. A long fan and friend of Kyle, her kindness loyalty has not gone unnoticed. She's family.
William Erb
Bridesman
Billy is my longest constant friend. We went to high school together, and is the only person I still keep in contact with! Billy is an incredible man. He’s kind, incredibly intelligent, a beer enthusiast. (And single...) Billy has been there for me through the worst and the best times. Even after not seeing one another for months at a time, when we see each other again we fall right back into it. We have spent many nights playing Beer Pong, getting dollar beers at Pigs Eye, and regretting (but never regretting!) the past. Billy is my brother from another mother. There is no other man I could imagine making sure I get myself down the aisle.
Aline Bjorkman
Bridesmaid
I have always wanted a sister. My mom wears no makeup, obviously my brother and father don’t either. I’ve always wanted someone to bond with over girly nonsense, someone to gossip with and just do silly girl things with. Aline is my girl. She’s my family! (Or is about to be.) She takes advantage of my ability to do makeup (which I am so happy about). We gossip, we dance to Britney Spears, we love Good Burgers, we have each other’s backs. She is more than I could have ever wanted in a sister, Kyle is a very lucky man. And I'm about to be a very lucky girl! Talk about the best sister-in-law ever!
Barrett Walz
Best Man
I came across Barrett while I was jamming with some guys from Enfield. Right from the start we began to hang out more than I did most of my other friends. Him being slightly older, and having a car and a job at the time (I was 16), I thought he was the coolest ever. The day I turned 18, he went and took the risk of getting me into my first “adult” job at Panera. Let me tell you something... this guy was militant at times. If everything wasn't done a particularly specific way that he instructed, he would make sure to straighten me out immediately. We even got into a couple fist fights over it! To this day I still thank him for everything he taught me. He's been a brother since day one and I know I can always count on him no matter the circumstances.
Yegor Rubanyuk
Groomsman
Yegor and I met through my first real band, Engraved. We didn’t talk much for the first year but it seemed like almost over night we ended up hanging out on a regular basis. During and after Engraved we started a band called Archaic Decapitator. It is by far the best musical experience I've had in my life. We would play gigs every weekend, sometimes even multiple gigs in a weekend. Tradition was always to go back to my parents house where I lived at the time, celebrate, and pass out on whatever random furniture was available. We were there for each other even when he lived all the way across the country in CA. To say this guy and me have been through some shit is an understatement. Yegor has always been there for me in my greatest times of need.
Anthony Douahey
Groomsman
The first time I met Anthony was when he came over to try out on drums for a new band I was putting together. We had a couple drummers come to try out before him and none clicked. Anthony showed up in a plain gray long sleeve shirt, didn't say much, and just tore it up on the drums in a way we never expected to find. We immediately knew he was a perfect fit and thus, the band Katahdin was formed. Over the next few years we were relentless in writing, recording, and especially, playing some of the most insane shows I've ever done in my life. He was not only a great bandmate, but became such a close friend that we ended up splitting an apartment for a couple years. Those were a couple of the hardest years of my life but Anthony was always there to help and support me when I needed it.
Kory Peterson
Groomsman
Kory, otherwise known to some as Peabody, has been a friend of mine for quite some time. I think our first interactions were playing baseball together when we were young.. We really began hanging out more during high school. First just partying, then became great friends. I’ll never forget how I lost $100 cash at a party one time and once he found out it was mine, he immediately called me and let me know he found it, spent it (thinking it was some dumb kid’s), but paid me back right away. Simple gesture but went a long way with trusting him as a great friend. Kory has always been there for me whenever I needed help with some god awful project. He’ll always have a one up on rifle shooting but I think my pistol capabilities can match him soon enough.
Daniel Sablotny
Groomsman
So thankful I met Dan when I did. We both went to the same school but didn't really know each other until one day he came up to me and mentioned he heard I was into music and played an instrument. At the time, I was into music, wanted to play music, but didn't know how to play music. As nervous as I was to admit this, he always made me feel at ease about not being an expert musician. I brought my bass over to his house and we tore it up. Our first song we learned together was “Crazy Train.” We played that damn song 1000 times but it never got old. I was always super impressed at how he nailed the solo with little effort, even at a young age. Music turned into partying, and we partied hard. Staying up all hours of the night playing Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Dan is and will always be my brother.
Trent Schofield
Groomsman
Trent definitely takes the award for longest friendship as well as quite a few firsts trophies. We grew up in the same town. We used to meet up before school on our bikes and ride through the center of town to school, regardless of weather conditions, and I mean in the snow. As we were growing up in our mid teens, we would go down to his Nana's house in New Jersey sometimes. This is the first time I tasted alcohol, I remember it tasting like pure rubbing alcohol smells and asking “is it supposed to taste like this”? He just replied, “uhh, yeah?” Going through mid teen years is no easy task, and needless to say, we both had some extremely rough times in our own lives. I can't say who helped who more but all I know is that I don't think I would have made it through without him.
Jeffrey Paul
Groomsman
I met Jeff through work at MP Systems. I had the pleasure of torturing him through several brutal interviews between myself and my boss. I knew after the first interview that I wanted to hire him. We clicked immediately, kicking ass and taking names at work while always joking around and keeping each other sane in the crazy scenarios we found ourselves in. Jeff and I began to hang out outside of work quite a bit and he quickly became indoctrinated into our amazing group of friends. To my surprise, he invited me into his wedding party and we had a freaking blast. Between work, hiking trips, hanging out, and many drinks, Jeff proved himself to be an amazing friend and great person in general.
Mark Winters
Groomsman
I met Mark through Jenny, obviously, but we seemed to get along great right from the start. Being Jenny’s younger brother, I was very thankful that he welcomed me into his family without putting me through any crazy initiations or ridicule (to my knowledge, hah). He was always awesome to talk to about hobbies, music, and of course, beer! We all began to hang out and he would come up to our crazy parties we used to have at the apartment. I’m sure at first, meeting my group of friends must have been a shock considering we’re all hooligans, but Mark fit right in and would party along with the rest of us like a champ. I’m super stoked to know that soon enough, I will be able to officially call him my brother! (Who cares about the law part?)