Jenny & Jesse
Wedding Party
Gabriela Utroska
Maid of Honor
The youngest of the Utroska girl gang! Gaby lights up any room with her silly personality & infectious laugh! She shows up for any & all parties celebrating those in her life. This recent FGCU graduate has quick wit - one minute you're laughing together, the next you're being roasted. You have been warned... Her special talents include side dishes at family events; i.e. Mac & Cheese and Green Bean Casserole, and forgetting something, somewhere. If you need her, you may find Gaby on the dance floor with a double vodka soda lime. Fun Fact: Gaby was born in the great state of Arkansas... her southern pride is very much repressed.
Dr. Joseph “Joey” Repay
Best Man
HEIGHT: 5’9” (1” shorter than his younger brother) WEIGHT: A perfect 190 POSITION: Shooting Guard HOME TOWN: Ogden Dunes, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: IU / USF / St. Matthews INTERESTING FACT: As a 1 year old, Joey was able to do a perfect squat with no spotter. He’s been able to name all flora/fauna on every continent since the age of 3 (probably). He also has an uncanny ability to ask questions in only the most Joey kind of way. We refer to these as “Joey questions”. Finally, Joey spent 10 years as a physical therapist before getting so bored of the profession he decided to go to medical school to become a doctor. Pshhhh Nerd!
Stephanie Gaydosh
Matron of Honor
As the older sister, Stephanie has known me since Day 1. She has always been in my corner, on my team, and ready to jump in whenever a situation calls for it. As the family star athlete, weightlifter, football player (yes- tackle) and Coach - she is not the one to mess with. Mother of Ava is her most recently earned title! But she doesn’t always have her game-face on... I don't know anyone who laughs harder than Steph. When not in the gym; Stephanie is most likely in the kitchen meal prepping, or preparing a charcuterie board for guests. Poolside with a healthy concoction + a shot of tequila is her natural habitat.
Nick “The Fixer” Anderson
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 215 POSITION: Power Forward HOME TOWN: Seminole, Florida PREV. SCHOOL: Seminole High School INTERESTING FACT: Nick can fix basically anything. Especially if it involves electronics. He’s basically a savant on the guitar as well as the keyboard. He once punched Jesse in the face for waking him up too early in the morning (granted, Jesse kept repeating “wake up” in his face over and over again at 6 AM). He also regularly used to make Jesse shoot milk out of his nose just by staring at him.
Victoria Peña
Bridesmaid
My childhood Summers were spent in Knoxville, TN with Toya and family. As they say, cousins are your first best friends! Toya is an educator, world-traveler and dog-lover! Though she resides near the great Smokey Mountains, Toya is always looking to have a 'bodacious day' at the Beach whenever she can book a flight! She is not one to sit down for too long, and can talk to anyone about anything. Feel free to order her a marg and strike up a conversation. She has a lot of traveling adventures and crazy stories with me she can tell you about! For those of you who know about Macey the Foster Dog, this is her new & furever Mom! :)
Todd “THE BEST EVER” Anderson
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 8’1” (But only during the basketball season. He’s 5’10” on an average day) WEIGHT: 235 (Oddly enough, his weight doesn’t change according to his height) POSITION: Center HOME TOWN: Seminole, Florida PREV. SCHOOL: Seminole High School INTERESTING FACT: Todd has the best beard ever. He knows the best places to eat and the best food to order at those places ever. He has the best personality ever and he basically is the best person ever. Seriously. Dude is The BEST EVER. Also, his right foot is wider than his left which, if you ask him, is the best thing ever!
Alexandra Thackston
Bridesmaid
It's rare I call her by either name listed above - it's just 'Holdnak'. If I had to make the choice of who would host my Roast, Holdnak would be the only person truly qualified. Meeting freshman year at Florida State after joining KD is where it all started. What began as a friendship circling around whiskey cokes, frat tailgates & nights out has turned into being there for each other from afar, continuing to talk sh*t, and showing up for life's big moments! If you hand her a microphone, be ready for this PCB Queen to crush any song you throw at her. Without being prompted she will probably introduce herself and get you to wish she was your Best Friend... but it's too late, she's mine.
Dr. “Coach” Carson Cunningham
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 POSITION: THE Point Guard HOME TOWN: Ogden Dunes, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: Purdue University (Only time the entire family rooted for the other school) INTERESTING FACT: Starting point guard for a national powerhouse in the early 2000’s. Played in the Elite Eight of the NCAA D1 March Madness tournament. Played on several pro teams, on multiple continents. Carson received his PHD from Purdue and has written several books. lf you ask him what his most interesting fact is... ole’ Dr. Coach Cunningham would reply “I have a lot of kids”. This is a fact. He has 6 of them.
Amanda Tyler
Bridesmaid
Amanda Ruth Tyler embodies the longest, most effortless, and rewarding friendship I have. After recognizing me from summer conditioning workouts, she asked "Can I sit by you?" on the bus, on the first day of High School... Best "YES" I've ever said in my life! (don't tell Jesse). Football games, weekend sleepovers, car dance parties, family dinners... you name it, we did it together! Our relationship became long-distance when she departed for her dream school, Spelman, in ATL and again when she pursued her Master's. We're fairly content just being in the same living room with snacks and wine to share over some TV and chit chat. Always guided by faith and seeing the good in everyone, it was in high school that I asked Amanda to be my future child's spirit guide. <3
Reece “Skyhook” Mussman
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 200 POSITION: Shooting Guard HOME TOWN: Ogden Dunes, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: Indiana University INTERESTING FACT: People say Kareem has the best skyhook in the land. Those people would be wrong. Reece’s skyhook is so pure you can’t even look directly at it. He’s the king of dawgz (if you have to ask, you don’t deserve to know). He once had an entire crowd chanting “WE NEED A MAN, A MUSSMAN” for him at one of his high school basketball games.
Katie Rasmussen
Bridesmaid
Katie and I met freshman year at Florida State, on Bid Day! I remember thinking she was so brave for going to school all the way down here from Maryland. We quickly bonded over our sense of humor and knack for sketching bits and movie montages at the drop of a hat. Senior Year, we became roommates. Our friendship blossomed as we shared everything in our lives, slept 2 ft away from each other and skipped class on Fridays to watch Sex & The City on DVD. #Cavelife One of my favorite moments with Katie was the day she swung our door open, dropped her Dance Marathon Binder and professed her love for her now-husband, Travis- belting “I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” ... Same KTG, Same.
Eric “Speer Daddy” Speer
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’2 WEIGHT: 265 POSITION: ALL OF THEM HOME TOWN: Portage, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: Indiana University Northwest / Purdue University Northwest INTERESTING FACT: Speer has the purest jumper from outside you’ve ever seen. Rumor has it, he taught Steph Curry how to shoot the rock. He, along with Jesse, led the 2010 Blue Ballers to a D1 men’s league Merrillville Courts Championship (it was epic). Not only was Speer an assassin on the hardwood, he also was a monster on the pool volleyball circuit (basically in his side yard pool against all the local hoodlums including Reece and Jesse).
Kersten Busche
Bridesmaid
Kersten & I met playing basketball in high school; quickly going from teammates to friends. But I would like to say that it was after college that our friendship really began to flourish. When this UCF grad returned to the Tampa area, we started going on lunch dates, cooking dinner for each other, and Netflix binging with wine (Jesse knows all this... he was not here so, his loss). We connect on a fierce level when it comes to tolerating people, doing things in the name of self care, and good food. Kersten is the ultimate hype woman - lifting others up and letting you know how bangin you look! Kersten's laugh is loud & infectious; you'll know it when you hear it. At a moment's notice, a plate for Kersten is always ready to be served at any Utroska Household!
Stephan “Cabaroo” Cabrera
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’3” (probably taller) WEIGHT: 215 POSITION: Just put me in Coach HOME TOWN: Hobart, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: Andrean High School INTERESTING FACT: Stephen was one of the shortest dudes in his high school freshman class… He was one of the tallest by the end of his sophomore year. He is the definition of “Suave” (Seriously, look it up). He also used to own a parrot named “Frankie” (RIP Frankie).
Shannon Nichols
Bridesmaid
It all started when we were the only two of the '07 Pledge Class to live on the West Side of campus; in the oldest dorms at Florida State. Shannon has always been the friend who goes with the flow in whatever is planned, but will quickly address when something is stupid (we have that in common). Her thoughtfulness and openness to other cultures, traditions and people is undeniable. She is a world traveler and the ultimate foodie. If you need someone to plan your trip, pick a spot to eat, or find the best AirBnB in a place you've never been, Shannon's your girl! All it takes is a long phone call to 'catch up' and it's like our travels never kept us apart.
Matthew “Mesch” Meschede
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 205 (dude’s been working baby) POSITION: 6th man HOME TOWN: Schererville, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: IU / Purdue / Indiana University (seriously, dude couldn’t choose which side was better) INTERESTING FACT: Mesch went from playing center on the freshman football team to a star linebacker on the #1 varsity team in the area. He was once in a shipwreck with Jesse off the coast of Huatulco, Mexico in 10’ foot seas on a fishing trip during their senior spring break trip.
Lindsey Milam
Bridesmaid
I'll never forget the first time I heard a Pensacola accent... it was the moment I met Lindsey - The year was 2007, we were at Florida State, with not a care in the world, or a pot to piss in. *sigh* Lindsey has always been the "Southern Belle" of the group; but it doesn't take much for those manners to wash away and the crazy, go-for-it, loud laughing, dare-doing, liqour-sneaking gal, everyone falls in love with, to come out! This wing-woman is always ready to go wherever, whenever... just give her a 3hr head start to get ready :) I couldn't imagine my college experience without this supportive, honest, wild child, and I'm so grateful we have remained close to enjoy the big life moments to come!
Danny “D. Lee” Lee II
Groomsman
HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 165 POSITION: Shooting Guard HOME TOWN: Acapulco, Mexico / Naples, Florida PREV. SCHOOL: Florida Gulf Coast University INTERESTING FACT: D. Lee was an NCAA D1 Tennis star at FGCU, and currently serves as a Tennis Pro in FishHawk, FL. Feel free to speak to Danny in Spanish or English when you meet/see him this weekend; as he is fully bi-lingual. Always down for a good time- Rumor has it, he can drink 31 beers in one evening. (We kindly ask you test that theory another weekend!)
Dr. Michael “Captain” Kirk
Best Officiant
HEIGHT: 6’4” (Probably 6’5” though honestly) WEIGHT: 200 POSITION: Small Forward HOME TOWN: Ogden Dunes, Indiana PREV. SCHOOL: IU / NYU / U.S. Navy INTERESTING FACT: There is a crack on Mike D’s big toe nail that has been there since he and Jesse were three years old and Jesse dropped a cinder block on his foot. He likes to grill and he also fixes grills (weird flex but kinda awesome). Mike also often times gets mistaken for a movie star but we assure you he is just a very successful dentist with perfect teeth, perfect hair, perfect height, and a perfect jawline. You’ll have an opportunity to see him live and in person at the wedding.