Abby & Jesse
Wedding Party
Carrington Austin
Maid of Honor
After about two minutes, Carrington and Abby got past the awkwardness of living as complete strangers back in first year at UVA, and have been inseparable ever since. From binge watching 'Skins' to decorating graduation caps, from getting dressed up for formals to planning weddings, they've been through it all together. If sharing a room with each other for four years wasn't a true test of Carrington and Abby's friendship, then getting married within three weeks of each other certainly will be!
Mike Gelber
Best Man
Cousin of the groom, Mike got tired of his corporate life at JP Morgan so ventured off to join a tech firm in the city. Still not adventurous enough for him, he left to begin his own start-up back in February. Get ready to hear some crazy stories from him, although most of them won't be true. And if thats not enough, you might even see him get up on stage and rock out on the bass guitar.
Chelsea Taylor
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is more than a sister to the groom and a sorority sister to the bride; she is a true friend who always has their best interests at heart. She is selfless, honest, sympathetic, and beyond brilliant. On the day of the wedding, Chelsea will be the problem solver. If anything goes wrong, she will be there to think of a logical solution and console the bride and groom (okay, mostly the bride). Chelsea knows how to bring people up when they're feeling down, how to make people laugh when they feel like crying, and always inspires those around her to live their best lives. She is such a light.
Nathan Ayers
Groomsman
Brother of the bride, Nathan is graciously passing up a Bassnectar concert to join us on our special day. He loves the outdoors; anything from camping in his Enu to snowboarding with his fake beard. You will find that Nathan is always down for an adventure. Also, don't be alarmed if you catch Nathan with a Chipotle burrito bowl at the wedding, as it is rare to find him eating anything else.
Grace Fitzgerald
Bridesmaid
AKA Gräss, started out as Abby's little in her sorority and turned into one of her greatest lifelong friends. With all of the wine nights, beach trips, FaceTime calls, and dinners out, there is never a dull moment when these two are together. Now working in HR at Anheuser-Busch, it is impossible to find an AB product that Grace hasn't tried... all for work of course. Don't let her catch you with any competitor beers at the wedding or you'll quickly find your way to her sh*t list.
Matt Ender
Groomsman
At first he may seem a bit serious, but once the funky tunes come on, this guy will be lighting up the dance floor. Although Matt works long hours creating arbitrary models for distressed companies, you will never seen him turn down an opportunity to have fun. From music video pregames to tables at the Jane, Matt will undoubtably spice up any event.
Hannah Stevenson
Bridesmaid
By fate, Hannah moved all the way from Edinburgh to good ol' Roanoke, Virginia, just a few houses down from Abby. The two met on the bus ride to school in seventh grade and the rest is history. From sleepovers to homecoming dance, college visits to political rallies, these two always have a good time no matter what the occasion. If you're interested in hearing some authentic Scottish phrases on August 7th, Hannah is your girl.
Jim Burns
Groomsman
Jim, one of Jesse's oldest friends from pre-school, now lives just 10 blocks away in the city. From toddler play dates to high school shenanigans, these two have been through it all. Never afraid to jump into unfamiliar territory, Jim has somehow turned himself into a cultured world traveler, visiting countries in South America, Europe, and Asia over the past few years. And when he's back in NY and off the clock, he's always down for a good time.
Robyn Lewis
Bridesmaid
Robyn and Abby have known each other since Kindergarten but became best pals when Abby moved onto Salisbury Drive in fourth grade. Although, it was the lemonade stand in fifth grade that really sealed the deal. Hard to believe you can raise $350 from selling powdered lemonade! Robyn will be the one looking out for Abby like a hawk on the night of her wedding. If there's a hair out of place or a run in her mascara, Robyn will be there with hairspray and concealer in hand! You can look forward to her contagious laugh and groovy dance moves all night long!
David (Chez) Berlinghof
Groomsman
Although he couldn't handle the heat and was forced to drop out just days into the class, Chez was originally enrolled in the Math 3000 course where the bride and groom first met. Jesse's right hand man from the start of college, these two went through all the ups and downs together. They joined the same fraternity, took the same classes, and later moved to the same city to pursue careers in trading. Maybe one day Chez will make a decision of his own...
Christen Taylor
Bridesmaid
Soon, Abby will go from having zero sisters to two! Sister of the groom, Christen is the one who keeps this happy couple cool and hip. From fashion to music, she is not shy about letting you know you're out of style. Make-up extraordinaire Christen will be there on the day of the wedding to make sure Abby is looking fierce and that her highlighter is poppin'.
Chris Taylor
Groomsman
After bringing up any Office reference, it's easy to see that brother of groom, Chris, is clearly related to Jesse. Chris is both kind-hearted and easy-going, and always a pleasure to be around. Although likeminded in many ways, Chris's ability to plow through and enjoy books couldn't be any different than that of his older brother. At the wedding, feel free pick his brain on any number of the novels he's read or any Office episode for that matter.