Wedding Party
Erin Ducat
Matron of Honor
Meet Jess’s best friend since sophomore year of High School in VA. Stick & poke tattoos, big tire bonfires, beach sunrises, coffee trips, foodie adventures and New York day trips (for a cat) are just some of the core memories these two created. They have remained close even after Jess moved to the “best” Virginia for college (and inevitably stayed) and Erin established her routes just south of the peake with her husband! She’s been there for it all and this day was no exception
Kameron Law
Best Man
Best friends since preschool, Kameron and Scott have been inseparable for thirty years. It was a friendship that was started even before birth when their dads both played on the freshman WVU basketball team together. Kameron is living up to a promise made back in 5th grade where he and Scott will be best men for each other in their weddings some day. Scott will be living up to his end of the promise later in 2023 when Kameron gets married to his wife to be, Erin (not the matron of honor).
Meghan Beckman
Bridesmaid
With only 16 months separating these two, this bridesmaid is considered Jess’s “little sister” who has been through every sibling milestone there is. Those 16 months were the only months Jess didn’t have Meghan in her life. From designing wedding dresses on paper as little girls to walking down the aisle in her dream wedding, Meghan can’t wait to add this to the list of milestones and Jess wouldn’t dream of the day without her being part of it.
Brooks Smith
Groomsman
Brooks is the oldest of the Smith brothers and is considered to be the most fun loving. He has always looked out for Scott’s best interests, going all the way back to elementary school when they would walk to school together. Fast forward 30 years and Brooks always makes sure Scott has an ice cold beverage and a seat in the shade when he visits his older brother in Clearwater, FL. Scott is honored to have Brooks by his side for his big day.
Sydney Smith
Bridesmaid
Super mom of 3 and first to marry one of the Smith Brothers (Tim)! Jess has really enjoyed getting to know Syd these last few years and looks forward to many future adventures together. Jess is honored to have Syd as part of their big day.
Timothy Smith
Groomsman
Tim is the youngest of the Smith boys. While looking up to his older brothers in his early years, the roles are now reversed as Scott looks to Tim with great pride as he became the first brother to get married and the first to have children. He is married to his beautiful wife Sydney (bridesmaid) and has three beautiful children: Colette, Jude, and Ruby. Scott and Jess are thrilled to have the entire family participating in the wedding.
Emily McGarey
Bridesmaid
Emily, also commonly referred to as Swimmy, is Erin’s little sister and Jess would also claim her as a sibling. Even though she was the youngest in the room, Emily was the mom of the group most of the time. She was there to tell Jess & Erin how sleep is way more important than any of those adventures, and now a days, she’s right. Jess introduced Emily to her now boyfriend of…. 5 years…. and never thought her wedding would come before theirs, but here we are (watch out for that bouquet Noah). Thanks for being part of the day Swimmy!
Anthony Sawczyszyn
Groomsman
Anthony and Scott have had a close friendship since the middle school days. Their bond got stronger during 8th grade when they were on the varsity basketball team together. Their time together was almost exclusively spent on the bench discussing topics like WVU athletics and professional wrestling. Over the last 25 years the two have maintained an extremely close bond and have helped each other through difficult relationships, job changes, and personal struggles. Scott couldn’t be happier to have Anth joining him for this special day.
Sarah Bishop
Bridesmaid
Has Jess mentioned she grew up a few short miles from the largest navy base in the world? It was only fitting that she had an officer next to her on the big day. By default Sarah has always been part of the bunch as she and Emily are just as close as Jess & Erin. While a move to Florida stopped Sarah from being with them daily, whenever she was in town it was sure to be a fun time. It’s a full circle moment for Jess having Sarah as a part of this day!
BJ Kinsley
Groomsman
Great things come in small packages! While BJ is small in stature he is full of life and laughter. BJ and Scott met at The Pines Country Club several years ago and since then have formed an extremely close friendship. The phrase “thick as thieves” has never been more true. He is a magician with a putter in his hand and also a magician at sweet talking his way out of the doghouse after he and Scott have had a little too much fun at the golf club on a Saturday afternoon. There is truly no one with a bigger heart; he would drop everything to help a friend that needs it. Scott and Jess are thankful that BJ will be with them to celebrate the marriage.