Wedding Party

Arianna Randell

Bride

Meet the bride, Arianna, but who is also known as Ari by those closest to her. She is joyfully tying the knot with her high school sweetheart, Nick and couldn’t be more excited to continue their journey together as Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and with their fur baby Bella. When not cuddling with their pug, this couple cherishes moments surrounded by family and explores the culinary world, always on the lookout for new and exciting food places to savor together. They embark on a new chapter, celebrating the love that has grown from sweet high school days and says cheers to a lifetime of shared adventures with her best friend by her side.

Nicolas Jones

Groom

Meet the charismatic groom, Nick, ready to embark on a lifelong journey with his high school sweetheart, Ari. Beyond the classrooms and dances, their story is complete with shared moments of joy, especially with their pug, Bella by their side. Nick's interests are rooted in the discipline and artistry of martial arts, with a passion for both taekwondo and jiujitsu. Nick was also on the national taekwondo team where he traveled internationally for many years. When he's not honing his skills in the gym, he finds solace in spending quality time with family, and trying new foods alongside Ari. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Nick, and he couldn't be more excited to take the first step to forever with the love of his life.

Kacey Cavanagh

Maid of Honor

Kacey is ecstatic to be Ari’s maid of honor. They met in college as fellow peer mentors and quickly became friends. They bonded over their love for medicine and having birthdays right next to each other. Ari was of course also a bridesmaid at her wedding back in 2021. Kacey is a nurse and nurse educator. She loves to travel and has recently gotten back into her love of reading, giving her and Ari even more to connect over. She has lived in Arizona her whole life, but would love to expand her family and discover new places that also feel like home.

Daniel Stukey

Best Man

Hey all! My name is Daniel, and I am the Best Man for Nick. I met Nick when we were both in the second grade and have been best friends since. We have been through a lot together over the past 18 years of friendship/brotherhood. We started out our friendship just by hanging out in his gaming/hangout den at his old house in Coppell (I think I probably spent 80% of my childhood there). Something we had bonded over when we were younger was the fact that we were both adopted from different countries; me from the Ukraine and him from Bulgaria. Going through band together in middle school to our good times in high school into college, he is family to me, and I am very excited about this big new step in his life!

Tristen Young

Bridesmaid

Hi! My name is Tristen and I’ve known Ari since our freshman year of college when we moved into our dorms directly across from each other. A friendship quickly sprung up and developed into a life long bond that persisted through crazy college days, even being roommates together for three years. Over the seven years we’ve known each other, we continue to remain the bestest of friends and send each other memes regularly. When I’m not exploring local coffee shops or food stands, you can find me active in the hip hop street dance community, competing at national and even international dance competitions and freestyle battles. I love a good dive sushi bar, thrifting, and collecting vinyl records. Most importantly though, I’m super excited to be there to watch my best friend get married to the love of her life and enter this new chapter!

Lindsey Grootegoed

Bridesmaid

Hi I’m Lindsey! I graduated from Arizona State in 2021 where I joined a sorority my freshman year. This is where I would eventually meet Ari. We bonded not over just being Pisces but having the same birthday! We like to call ourselves “birthday twins.” From there we would hang out at sorority events and even go to Mexico for Spring Break. One of my favorite memories from college was when Ari and I were dressed in pajamas for a chapter meeting because that was the theme. It was my 21st birthday so after the meeting she took me to get my first shot at a bar called the Vine by ASU dressed in pjs. I’m so excited to be a part of Ari and Nick’s wedding!

Kylie Waynick

Bridesmaid

Hello I’m Kylie! I’m a current graduate student at ASU studying Nutritional Science. I met Ari through our sorority Sigma Kappa during our undergraduate years! We had a great time going to events and dances together. And we really bonded over our love of anime, healthcare, and other nerdy stuff! We’ve had so much fun tackling sorority rush, spring breaking in Mexico, and attending an anime convention together! I’m truly excited for Ari and Nick and I can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes them!

Taylor Bobor

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Taylor, but you can call me Tay. It all started when the bride messaged me on Instagram saying that she noticed that I sat behind her in our college genetics class. After studying for an exam one night, we discovered that we have a shared love for tacos and the rest is history. Outside of spending time with friends, Taylor’s hobbies include drinking the finest IPAs, getting tattoos to make her look super cool, and keeping her crazy toddler alive. I am so thrilled to be apart of Nick and Ari’s special day. Ari has truly become family to myself and my little girl. Welcome to the fam Nick!

Ashali Chimata

Bridesmaid

Hi I’m Ashali! I met Ari & Nick when I moved to Dallas in the middle of my junior year of high school. Being a new student in the middle of the school year isn’t easy, but I quickly acclimated once becoming friends with Ari because of how immediately friendly and inclusive she was. My favorite memory with Ari remains the first time we met outside of our AP psych classroom. Since then, we went to different schools and I became a lawyer and live on the east coast now, but whenever I talk to Ari, it is as though no time ever passed. And I’m so excited to see these two get married!

Frank Salgado

Bridesman

I'm Frank, an ASU Health Sciences graduate deeply entrenched in the world of Dermatology and aspiring to attend medical school. Ari, the bride, and I bonded during our undergrad days at ASU, cementing our friendship in a genetics class introduced by our mutual friend, Taylor Bobor. Our connection blossomed further as we worked together in dermatology, sharing a passion for exploring Sedona, indulging in wine, and relaxing after stressful work days. Thrilled to be a part of Ari's special day, I eagerly look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion and cherishing the memories with my dear friend.

Nicholas Castorina

Bridesman

Ryan Butter

Groomsman

Hello! My name is Ryan Butter! I am one of many cousins in Nick’s life. I remember meeting tiny Nick for the first time many years ago. He was adorable and had a great laugh! As one of his older cousin’s I watched him grow up from afar and as he got older we were able to spend more time together developing a special cousin relationship. From seeing Nick move on from high school, grow through the challenges of college and get his start in the real world him and Ari have always maintained a strong connection. Now they have both reached a point in life to come together and start their next chapter as one. I’m very happy for these two love birds and it’s an honor to be a participant in this wonderful union.

Josh Elliott

Groomsman

I met nick at NTA Taekwondo Prosper where we both coached and trained together in taekwondo. We both competed together and spent a lot of time bonding through training. It was a lot of late nights developing training plans. I'm super excited for Nick and Ari, and I'm wishing them great success and many years of happiness together!

Jared Elliott

Groomsman

Nick and I coached at NTA together. He’s always been a great coach. I’m so excited for ya’ll, congratulations!

Seth Randell

Groomsman

Meet the bride's brother, Seth. Seth is currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology in Iowa near his family. In his free time he enjoys staying active, exploring new music genres and spending quality time with his friends and family. Seth has known Nick since he was 12 years old and has enjoyed growing up with him and is excited for him to be "officially" part of the family. He also couldn't be more excited to have been invited to be a groomsman in Nick and Ari's wedding. Cheers to a lifetime of new memories, and welcome to the family!

John Bishop

Groomsman

I’ve known Nick since I was 4 and we’ve been friends ever since. We met while doing Takewondo at NTA and competed together for 15 years. We went on many trips across the country together, whether it was competing in Taekwondo, going to Pine Cove or just going on vacation with our families.

Eric Liang

Groomsman

Hey, I'm Eric! Born in Houston but raised in Dallas my whole life. I met Nick over 10 years ago when we were young kids doing Taekwondo and we grew up competing together! I'm so excited for Nick and Ari and can't wait to celebrate this huge event with them!

Michael Mares

Groomsman

I met Nick back in high school through a mixture of mutual friends and later the health science classes we took together. Through our junior and senior year we became close friends and almost like brothers. Some of my greatest memories with him are from the times hanging out at his house or at football games as Silver Spurs. I currently reside in Magnolia, Texas where I work as a paramedic for the county 911 system and am enrolled in nursing school. Outside of work and school I enjoy jiu jitsu, hiking, reading, and playing video games.

Conrad and Ericka Randell

Father and Mother of the Bride

We are the bride's proud parents, Conrad, and Ericka!   Being our firstborn child, Ari brought us many firsts, including tea parties, butterfly kisses, adorable baby girl cuddles, princess dress-up, and listening to a little mermaid "sing along" with her beautiful voice. Her kind disposition and great sense of humor have always made our lives happier and brighter!   Along with her wits and intelligence, her artistic side and numerous creative qualities helped her to stand out from the crowd and lead her to a successful academic career where she fostered her love of the medical sciences and healthcare.   Ari and Nick met in high school and quickly became sweethearts, and soon after, Nick was a constant presence in our lives. We have seen their development as a couple, as young adults, and we are thrilled to officially welcome Nick into our family and wish them a lifetime of health, happiness, and many more incredible experiences together.   Cheers to a fantastic beginning to your new life together!

Bettie Jones

Mother of the Groom

I am so excited for Nick and Ari to be married among the gorgeous pine trees at Lake Cherokee in East Texas. While Nick grew up in Coppell, he has always enjoyed traveling to hang out with his cousins at the lake and Ari has been a welcome addition to these trips. As my only child gets married to the love of his life on 11-23-24, I am looking forward to what the future holds for them, as they truly complement each other! Also, I want to thank everyone for traveling to East Texas to share this exciting time with Nick and Ari. The love and support from their families and all of their dear friends is quite beautiful and a treasure they will never ever forget. I love you Nick and Ari! Mom

Steven Johnston

Officiant and Uncle of the Groom

Shirley Plantan

Grandmother of the Bride

Lorena Valverde

Grandmother of the Bride

Lucy & Helen Griffin

Flower Girls

Sebastian Camp

Ring Bearer