Wedding Party
Alli Lu
Maid of Honor
Since Mrs. Woolverton's 5th grade math class, Alli and Melissa have been inseparable. Whether it was living 5 minutes away from each other or across the country, in-person sleepovers or FaceTimes, passing way too lengthy notes in class or texting each other whenever possible, their friendship has only grown stronger. After serving as Alli's Maid of Honor in 2019, Melissa is honored to pass the torch to her best friend who's also a new mama!
Tom Eble
Best Man
Tom is Jack's twin brother. As silly as being voted the 2011 Gulf Coast High School superlative "Class Inseparables" may sound, it couldn't be more true. From UCF Knight roommates to Fantasy Football partners-turned-rivals, these two are in constant contact about sports, Star Wars and everything in between.
Cathy Crimmins
Bridesmaid
Jack's sister, Cathy, became one of Melissa's closest friends almost immediately after they met. While Jack says Cathy texts Melissa more than she texts him, well, that's probably true. Whether it's confirming each other's bad decisions, being a shoulder to lean on or blasting country music together at a local bar, these two are so excited to officially become sisters!
Dylan Crimmins
Groomsman
Dylan is Jack's brother-in-law. He's been a brother to Jack since high school and has been a part of Jack's life longer than he hasn't. Someone truly to look up (other than most of his rooting sports interests), Dylan is a soccer aficionado and a true expert in the kitchen or at a grill.
Amanda Eble
Bridesmaid
As the best dancer in the Eble family, Amanda is always ready for a good time! Melissa and Amanda met briefly at UCF when she visited Tom's Knightly News class (which also included Jack and Melissa), but became close after Jack started dating Melissa. This day wouldn't be complete without Melissa's soon-to-be sister-in-law by her side, Florida Gator and all!
Brian Murray
Groomsman
His title is "groomsman," but he has a far more important one: Melissa's brother. Brian was the very first person to know the proposal would be happening! The definition of cool, calm and collected, Melissa and Jack are thrilled to have Brian as a Floridian now.
Natalie Linowes
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Melissa lived across the hall from each other freshman year at UCF, but didn't end up getting to know each other until their Broadcast Journalism classes brought them together! Nearly inseparable senior year, they stayed close throughout many cross country moves which eventually led both of them back to Florida. Now, this Miami girl is just a short drive or train ride away and Melissa wouldn't have it any other way.
Sean McChord
Groomsman
Jack had the honor of standing by Sean's side during his wedding to his amazing wife, Kristie, and now, Jack's thrilled to have Sean at his. Friends since they were freshman UCF Knights, Sean's been an integral part of Jack's life personally and professionally.
Emily Keller
Bridesmaid
When you think of the word friendship, Emily should be written in the definition. Jobs that took them far away from home only made Melissa and Emily closer. Melissa could not be more grateful for a friend she met in elementary school that she grew closer to every year, one who always finds time for a phone call catch-up in between visits to each other!
Mike Feldt
Groomsman
A teammate, UCF Knight roommate and a best friend. Mike and Jack go all the way back to times playing basketball at the YMCA. Jack has the chance to look up to Mike now as a new father and pick up some Cheesehead talk on the side.
Anne Louise Brand
Bridesmaid
It was love at first sight at 4400 Greek Court when these two met at the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Anne Louise was a freshman and Melissa was a sophomore - they hit it off immediately! Cue doing everything together at UCF, from Chick-fil-A runs to happy hours at Mad Hatter, studying at the library to late nights at Library, Mel and Annie were voted "Picture Perfect BFFs" at Melissa's Theta Senior Formal and they thank their fans for a very deserving award!
Matt Neil
Groomsman
A best friend who, like Sean, started as a twist of fate freshman year at UCF. A couple of roommate changes turned out to be for Jack's gain to meet Matt. Matt's the first father of the UCF boys, the alleged most handsome of the group and you can most likely find him around any Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
Anjelica Trinone
Bridesmaid
While Melissa doesn't work in news anymore, it brought her some incredible friendships, including Anjelica's. They met at WBOY in West Virginia and became even closer after Melissa moved to Kansas! Trips to the Midwest to cover WVU and Big 12 football, basketball and baseball meant lots of meet-ups in Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Manhattan and beyond! Anjelica always knows how to have a good time - whether it's at the Barcade, finding late night pizza or showing off her incredible fashionista skills on Insta.
Mike Jackson
Groomsman
Steph Curry superfan and alleged best basketball player of the UCF boys, Jack has been fortunate to have Mike's friendship since dating back to college. The soon-to-be newest father of the group, Jack looks up to Mike personally and professionally when he isn't calling Jack's favorite players "trash."