Wedding Party
Stephanie Vess
Maid of Honor
Stephanie and Kelsey met in 2010 singing in the college choir together at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa and have been besties ever since!
Baylee Carlisle
Maid of Honor
Baylee is Kelsey’s first cousin and designated little sister! One of their most memorable experiences has been road tripping from California to Alabama when Kelsey moved in 2022.
Rachel Brossman
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Kelsey were coworkers for the first 8 years of Kelsey’s career. Rachel and her husband Lawford, and eventually daughter Kara, became some Kelsey’s closest friends and chosen family while living in California.
Rachel Wright
Bridesmaid
Rachel is one of Kelsey’s oldest friends. They became friends in middle school, and did practically everything together in high school. Through the years, they went to different colleges, and moved to different cities but always stayed in touch. In 2022, when Kelsey moved back to Alabama, it was to the same city as Rachel, only separated by a 10 minute drive between each others’ neighborhoods!
Alexa Carlisle
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Kelsey were college roommates for 4.5 years. Alexa has since joined the family, marrying Kelsey’s cousin Cameron, with whom she shares 3 of the most beautiful children you’ll ever see.
Layna Roberts
Junior Bridesmaid
Layna is Kelsey’s oldest niece, and has enjoyed being spoiled by Aunt Kelsey for 13 years.
Jared Theismann
Best Man
Jared is from South Carolina and he and Justin met at The University of Alabama over 20 years ago. Jared and Justin have the ability to carry on conversations exclusively using movie and television quotes. Jared and his wife Laura and son Noah live in Lexington, SC.
Thomas Turpin
Best Man
Thomas and Justin both grew up in Athens, AL and met in the late 1990's in the Athens High School Band. They were roommates at The University of Alabama for 4 years and are like brothers to each other. Thomas and his husband Dean reside in Austin, TX.
David Caddell
Groomsman
David and Justin met during their freshmen year at The University of Alabama and have been friends for over 20 years. David and Justin enjoy talking about politics, new restaurants, and the latest band gossip. David lives in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Corey Pompey
Groomsman
Corey Ben Maurice Pompey and Justin met during their freshman year at The University of Alabama. Justin does an incredible imitation of Corey and loves sharing stories about his dear friend. Corey and his wife Rachelle live in Madison, Wisconsin where Corey is the Band Director at The University of Wisconsin.
Mark Mendez
Groomsman
Mark (affectionately known as Mendez) and Justin met and became friends when Justin worked with Mendez in Myrtle Beach, SC. Justin converted Mendez into a passionate fan of all things Alabama. Mark and his wife Kim and their two sons Rob and Johnny Thomas live in Conway, South Carolina.
Ryan England
Groomsman
Ryan and Justin met when Ryan became a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama over 20 years ago. Justin once learned that Ryan's last name is "England with a D." Ryan and his wife Mickey and their children live in Daphne, AL.
