Wedding Party
Halston Sombers
Maid of Honor
Halston and I met through volleyball and never looked back. We bonded over years of YMCA, club, and school teams. Somewhere along the way, we became more than teammates and are lifelong best friends. Halston somehow always knows the best thing to say and is a fantastic adventure buddy - always up for a dilly dally. She’s my go-to for laughs and life talks, and I couldn’t imagine standing up there without my best friend by my side.
Parker Johnson
Best Man
Parker is my older brother and best friend. We are so competitive we played the same sports, went to the same college, and even sound the same. I am so thankful for Parker; he has been my unpaid therapist and best advice giver. Without him I wouldn't be the person I am today!
Jessica Johnson Sheppard
Bridesmaid
The first day of 3rd grade was a lucky day for me because I met Jess! I am so fortunate to have her in my life. She has always grounded me and has been someone I look up to. Some may say she is like the sister I never had (we both have older brothers). I loved how we taught ourselves to do hair and makeup when we were thirteen - paid off! Or the time when for some reason I was in the back seat while Jess was learning how to drive stick shift (I shouldn't be alive). Jess is so caring, intelligent, and truly the best friend I could ask for.
Jake Vendl
Groomsman
Jake is Juliet's brother and one of my dear friends. I have to thank Jake for getting me involved in biking, which is one of our favorite activities to do together; we even did a half ironman together in Oceanside, CA. Jake and I both love to ski/snowboard and enjoy playing competitive family board games (he's got the upper hand, but I am showing improvement).
Maddie Reddick
Bridesmaid
I thank God that Maddie was in my boot camp platoon on my first day at USMMA. I truly do not know what I would have done without her. We figured out the whole military academy thing together and surprisingly had so much fun along the way. I have said this before; Maddie is the most honorable person I know - I can always count on her! I am so lucky to have such a loyal and caring friend as Maddie.
Kyu Oh
Groomsman
Kyu is my best friend from college and one of the hardest working individuals I have met. I have to thank Kyu for being one of the main reasons I graduated Kings Point. We were roommates freshman year, and sea partners for nearly 9 months (we REALLY got to know each other then). One of our favorite activities to do together is to get Korean BBQ, being from western Maryland their aren't too many Korean BBQ restaurants so I am extremely thankful Kyu introduced me to this cuisine.
Kaity Fairburn
Bridesmaid
Kaity takes the trophy for having known me the longest - since we were five years old! I wouldn't choose anyone else to have my first sleepover ever with. I have loved being a witness to Kaity's insane athleticism, intelligence, and zeal for life. She takes any situation and makes it 10x better. She is someone I have leaned on so much in life and am so grateful to have a friend as insightful and kind-hearted as her.
Matt Pritts
Groomsman
Matt was one of my best childhood friends growing up. We played on the same basketball and football team from elementary school until high school. I moved to Maryland in 2nd grade and Mr. Pritts encouraged my parents to enroll me at Middletown Primary School (he was the principal at this school at the time), as you can tell the rest is history. I am incredibly grateful for Matt pushing me to be a better student and athlete.
Izzy Colmenares
Bridesmaid
Please make sure you meet Izzy - you will not regret it. She is a beam of sunshine and lights up any room. I met Izzy in a rec volleyball league and in High School. I didn't know it, but she would soon be one of my best friends. One of my favorite memories with her was when we traveled to Spain. Izzy has a contagious love for life and biggest heart - I am so happy to have her.
Jack Rogers
Groomsman
Jack lived two doors down from me growing up in Middletown. We instantly become best friends over building Legos, playing video games, and snowboarding. Jack was the younger brother of our neighborhood "Glenbrook Gang" so most of the time he was the one who got hurt, but was the "glue guy." Jack has been a great friend throughout the years and has always encouraged to smell the roses of my current situation.
Gaby Glassford
Bridesmaid
I feel like I hit the jackpot when I became friends with Gaby at the age of 15. She is never short on hot takes or burning discussion topics. I cherish all of our memories especially when Michigan beat Ohio State and I thought the cops would be called to her house due to the extreme level celebratory wrestling and screaming. Go Blue I guess. I am in awe of her kind heart, hardworking spirit, and intelligence. She is so special to me and I am blessed in life to have a friend such as her.
Paul Rogers
Groomsman
Paul lived two doors down from me growing up too (He is Jack's brother). Paul was also apart of our neighborhood "Glenbrook Gang." He was the older brother of our friend group and usually had the foresight to prevent us from getting in too much trouble. Paul has always been a friend I could lean on in a time of need and was/is always a supportive friend.
Payton Smelker
Bridesmaid
From collecting ChapSticks and sock monkeys to now having her as one of my bridesmaids - I have loved having Payton in my life. It's hard to pinpoint when I met her as we always went to the same school, but I can say we were particularly inseparable in 7th grade. I call her Pay, Pei Wei, or Grandma but you can call her Payton :) She is so compassionate and fun-loving. I cherish our many years of friendship and countless memories.
Andrew Ceresini
Groomsman
Andrew was my first friend I made in Middletown and also happened to be my next-door neighbor. Andrew and I knew each other's garage codes by heart and were usually playing football, lacrosse, snowboarding or enjoying the pool most of our days growing up. Besides Parker, Andrew is the closest person I have to being a brother. Andrew was also a part of our "Glenbrook Gang" and was always the one who made us laugh and not take ourselves so seriously. Without Andrew, my family wouldn't have had the same sense of community as we currently do in Middletown.
Craig Steele
Officiant
He is a man of many talents - Officiating is just one of them! We would not want anyone else but Juliet's Uncle Craig to marry us.