Wedding Party
Tessa Belongia
Maid of Honor
Karen was in the room as a 1-month-old infant when Tessa was born. She was brought into the world specifically to be Karen's best friend, and they've talked about being the maid of honor at the other's wedding since they were babies.
Phillip Rast
Best Man
Phillip was Kaleb's tour guide at Coastal and they immediately became best friends. Phillip is like the big brother you always wanted and looked up to.
Chloe Belongilot
Bridesmaid
Karen's post-grad roommate who gives the best spiritual advice and bathroom chats over a toothbrush while getting ready for bed.
Merq Belongilot
Groomsman
A spiritual leader and an honest friend. Merq is crazy smart and especially kind.
Ashlin Elliott
Bridesmaid
One of Karen's closest friends from UNC-Chapel Hill. They've shared so many adventures together, notably jaunts around New York City in boujie hotel pools. Ashlin taught Karen everything she knows about pop culture.
Tanner Scot
Groomsman
Tanner and Kaleb worked together for two summers at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse and have too many funny memories to even count.
Gabrielle Jenkins
Bridesmaid
Gabby has always been by Karen's side as a mentor, friend, and sister, but now it's for real! She's also been unbelievable in helping plan this wedding.
James Stahl
Groomsman
Kaleb and James have been friends since they were kids and are a notably killer pair for any swim relay team. They have been like brothers for much of their lives, but now it is official!
Anna Blackshear
Bridesmaid
Karen first met Anna on the bus in third grade when they would put Webkinz on Anna's lunchbox as a car seat. Anna's been there for all the major milestones, so of course she has to stand with Karen on the big day!
Cover Johnson
Groomsman
Cover and Kaleb are lifelong best friends and are likely on a wanted list for shooting bubble tea bubbles through the straw into parking lots, elevators, etc.
Jess Casimir
Bridesmaid
Karen's college roommate who stayed up and talked with her for hours on end almost every night. Jess was also the first person to know that Karen had a crush on Kaleb. She is a wise and discerning leader.
Drake King
Groomsman
Roommate check! You never know what to expect with your freshman year roommate. Thankfully, Drake and Kaleb found an incredibly meaningful friendship/brotherhood and stuck it out all four years living together at CCU.
Jamey Cross
Bridesmaid
The world's best journalist! Jamey helped Karen through journalism school as a steadfast support and friend, and she's always down to pray for others and handle Karen's musings about her career and future.
Bryce Ridley-Williams
Groomsman
Kaleb has a picture of Bryce as the background for his work email because nobody knows work ethic like Bryce Ridley-Williams™. Although they have a strong connection over their work, they are always there to listen to each other and talk through any difficult time. See you in Pearl!