Kelsey & Andy
Wedding Party
Kelsey
Bride
Kelsey met Andy as a second-year attorney in Chicago. She never really believed in soulmates until she met Andy. Kelsey loves her friends and family fiercely. Kelsey grew up in AZ, however, she was born and raised a Chicago sports fan by her Dad. Falling in love with a Packers fan was definitely not on her bucket list - but Andy truly makes Kelsey the happiest girl in the entire world. When she was 10 years old and saw the movie Legally Blonde, the rest of her life was inspired by it - she joined a sorority, had a few heartbreaks, and became an attorney - what, like it's hard? Kelsey is proud that she graduated law school early and got to walk across the stage at graduation in May 2018 as a licensed attorney. Kelsey loves helping people and has helped over 2,700 clients and has secured $28.5 million dollars for those clients along with many other victories. Kelsey has moved her main practice areas of the law into immigration and family law and can't wait to continue to help more people. Kelsey had always known that one day she would move back home to AZ, however, she was so excited when Andy wanted to make the move too. Kelsey purchased her first home with Andy in AZ last December, and can't wait to own many more homes together in the future with Andy. Kelsey loves how Andy makes her feel like the most beautiful girl in the world. Kelsey says that the proposal weekend was the best weekend of her life - and looks forward seeing if the wedding in Cabo can top it!
Andy
Groom
Andy is the most loyal, thoughtful, romantic, hilarious, caring, and handsome person that Kelsey has ever known. Andy met Kelsey right before the COVID-19 pandemic! When they began talking, Kelsey sent him a video of her singing and he told her that she had the voice of an angel. He was not looking for a super serious relationship when they first met in December of 2019, but eventually he realized that he had found his life partner with Kelsey. Andy grew up in Wisconsin and lived in Chicago over a decade... before even meeting Kelsey he always dreamed of moving somewhere warm. Luckily, Kelsey and her family are from sunny Scottsdale, AZ and they decided to move cross country together to the valley of the sun. Andy spent 15 years working for both Nestle and Groupon in corporate America. These jobs gave him the opportunity to live all across the country, from LA to AR to CHI. He was even able to live and work in Europe as well! Andy has a passion for the stock market and real estate - he loves how Kelsey has always been supportive of Andy pursuing his career in that area. Andy loves how fiercely Kelsey believes in him - she is his biggest cheerleader and knows him better than he knows himself. His nickname by Kelsey is Handy Andy - he has truly transformed their first home together in Phoenix, AZ into an oasis. Andy truly is the most romantic man in the world to Kelsey - and he loves to tell people that Kelsey is his dream girl and his favorite person to do nothing with.
Anna
Matron of Honor
Anna and Kelsey became best friends after joining their sorority Chi Omega at ASU in 2011. Kelsey and Anna instantly connected for their love and obsession with Harry Potter. Anna is the most selfless and kind person that Kelsey has ever met - and to top it off she is so genuine and beautiful both inside and out. Kelsey could go on all day about why Anna is truly the best friend in the entire world. Kelsey and Anna were also roommates in college and stayed roommates after college when they moved to Old Town Scottsdale together. The night before Kelsey moved away for law school Anna came over and laughed, cried, and hung out until the sun rose with Kelsey and her brother Adam. Throughout the last 11 years, Kelsey and Anna have been through heartbreak, new love, new careers, challenges, and many celebrations together - the only constant was their true friendship with each other. Anna even helped Andy plan and execute the proposal of Kelsey's dreams. Kelsey is so honored that Anna will be her matron of honor and stand by her side on the big day!
Adam
Man of Honor
Kelsey's younger brother Adam has been Kelsey's best friend forever. Adam is loyal, funny, and the most caring person in the world. Kelsey and Adam have been close their entire lives - from choreographing music videos on MySpace together to helping plan his perfect proposal for his fiancé Rikki. During high school and college, Kelsey attended almost every varsity/intramural basketball game Adam played in. The summer before Kelsey moved across the country for law school, Adam shared with his Birthright group at the top of the Masada in Israel how they are pretty much inseparable & how hard it would be for them to live in different states for the first time. However, when Kelsey moved away Adam was always a Facetime away. One time, he even sent her an Uber to get her to a law school final in Chicago all the way from Arizona during a polar vortex. Adam is a huge reason Kelsey moved back to Arizona. Kelsey is so honored that he will stand by her side as her Man of Honor. Adam has also agreed to officiate the wedding for Kelsey & Andy on their special day.
Christine
Maid of Honor
Christine and Kelsey met during their first week of law school at Indiana University in 2015. Christine is loyal, thoughtful, strong, stunning, kind, and honest - she is one of the best humans in the entire world. One of Kelsey's first interactions with Christine was during a party Kelsey threw for their law school class on a Thursday night.. Kelsey came up to Christine crying and let her know that she reminded her of her best friend Anna from AZ - Christine did not really know Kelsey at all, but she hugged Kelsey and let her cry about being homesick. Little did they know, Christine and Kelsey had so much in common and were meant to be best friends too. They both grew up figure skating and were both obsessed with sports. They are both also the daughters of outgoing, smart, hard-working, beautiful and strict asian moms. The next seven years, Kelsey and Christine have been through some of the best and worst days of their lives together - but their friendship has never waivered. Christine also helped Andy plan the picture perfect proposal of Kelsey's dreams. Kelsey is so honored to have Christine stand by her side as her maid of honor.
Devon
Bridesman
Devon and Kelsey became friends the summer of 2011 through ASU's Residence Hall Association. Kelsey wants Devon to know that she is thankful he has always had her back. They instantly bonded when they learned that they both were apart of Arizona's Student Leadership Camp AASC. Beyond their instant bond, Kelsey and Devon both share a love of Disneyland, Harry Potter, pop culture, and quoting their favorite movies word for word such as the Grinch, Legally Blonde, and Mean Girls. Kelsey and Devon both took their LSAT prep courses together, they took the LSAT together multiple times, and they applied to law school together. Although they ended up at different law schools across the country from each other, Kelsey and Devon stayed extremely close throughout law school. Devon and Kelsey both became attorneys and have been by each other's side every step of the way. Beyond becoming lawyers together - what like it's hard? - Devon is truly the life of any party and the most loyal friend around. Kelsey cannot wait to have Devon stand by her side - just as he always has the last 11 years - on her big day.
Shakira
Bridesmaid
Shakira and Kelsey also met at Indiana Law back in 2015. Shakira is truly one of the funniest, most genuine, loyal, beautiful, and loving friends in the universe. Shakira will truly ride or die for her friends and family. Shakira told Kelsey that before they even had met, Shakira knew that she wanted to be friends with Kelsey due to our law school's Facebook group. The universe agreed, and they both lived in the same apartment building during law school - their connection was instant. Kelsey and Shakira are complete opposites, yet very similar - they are almost like yin and yang. Kelsey was born and raised in AZ, a former sorority girl who's very girly and loves all things pink, while Shakira was a born and raised New Yorker, obsessed with pantsuits, sneakers, and the Grinch. They both have influenced each other in the best ways - but similarly, Kelsey and Shakira both are very loyal friends. Kelsey is forever grateful that Shakira pre-selected her to be her best friend and cannot wait to have Shakira stand by her side on her big day.
Felipe
Bridesman
Felipe and Kelsey also became friends the summer of 2011 through ASU's Residence Hall Association. Felipe and Kelsey became instantly attached at the hip after that summer. Felipe is also a huge reason that Kelsey went Greek and he was Kelsey's "big" brother in Greek life too! In college, wherever Felipe was, Kelsey would be. They had matching outfits, studied together, cried together, took each other as dates many times to each others sorority and fraternity events, and even Kelsey's family loves Felipe like he is their own family. Felipe is one of the most thoughtful, loyal, and caring people Kelsey has ever met. He is a true friend. Kelsey is forever grateful for the last 11 years of friendship they have been through together - they started our friendship as teenagers and enter their 30s together. Kelsey wants to thank Felipe for showing her true friendship - through thick and thin they will always be there for each other. Kelsey is forever grateful that he will be standing by her side to help her marry the man of her dreams.
Elizabeth
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth and Kelsey became friends just 11 years ago by bonding over their heartbreaks - at the exact same time. The universe sent them to each other - and it's funny how heartbreak can lead them to a love that was much greater, their friendship. Elizabeth is one of the strongest, beautiful, hilarious, spiritual, and most courageous people that Kelsey has ever known. Beyond the fact she is the most selfless mother to her beautiful daughter Lucia, she is a bright light to everyone that knows her. Kelsey admires Elizabeth's strength every single day. Elizabeth and Kelsey bonded over their love of music, baseball, dancing, and their belief in true love. Even though Kelsey and Elizabeth have been through the lowest of the lows together, their friendship has withstood it all and continues to get stronger each day. Kelsey is so excited that Elizabeth will stand by her as she marries the man Elizabeth and Kelsey always dreamed Kelsey would find.
Christian
Bridesman
Christian and Kelsey also met 11 years ago through mutual friends at ASU. They instantly clicked and enjoyed many karaoke sessions in the car together. They have many unpublished covers together done on Kelsey's MacBook photobooth. Kelsey and Christian always have fun when they are together - they have so many memories at sorority and fraternity date parties and shopping dates at Last Chance. Christian is a person who's energy is truly contagious - he has a way of making everyone who knows him feel loved and seen. Christian is now a fitness instructor and is a huge reason that Kelsey's journey for self love began before her 30th birthday. Christian's impact on others is truly unmatched and Kelsey is so thankful that they have remained such close best friends the last 11 years - Christian inspires Kelsey to be more intentional and the importance of meditation and manifesting. Kelsey cannot wait to have him by her side to help plan and execute the best day of her life!
Rikki
Bridesmaid
Rikki is in our wedding party not only because she is Kelsey's future sister in law, BUT because Kelsey truly considers her family and a best friend. Kelsey still remembers the day she learned that Adam was dating a girl named Rikki 10 short years ago... Kelsey is very protective of her brother Adam, and thought that no girl would be good enough for him. Everyone kept telling Kelsey how sweet Rikki was, and Kelsey still had her doubts. Rikki proved Kelsey wrong and Kelsey would agree with everyone when they describe how Rikki truly is one of the kindest souls in the world. She is also truly Adam's soulmate - Kelsey is so happy they found each other. There is no soul as beautiful on the inside and outside greater than Rikki. Kelsey is so honored that Rikki will help walk her down the aisle as a Zubkoff next November!
Dina
Bridesmaid
Dina and Kelsey met when Kelsey transferred to Chicago Kent law school in 2016. Dina is one of the most honest, thoughtful, and loyal people I have known. Kelsey appreciates that Dina will always tell her the truth, even if it may hurt. Not to mention, Dina is hilarious and stunning both inside and out. They met when they were both members of the nationally ranked trial advocacy team, and Kelsey was complaining that she wouldn't be able to celebrate her birthday due to trial team practice. This was the moment that they both learned their birthdays were only 2 days apart! Dina and Kelsey had a joint birthday trip the next year and even eventually coached a trial team together as attorneys. Kelsey loves how Dina has always been there for her, through thick and thin, and cannot wait to have her stand by her side on her wedding day!
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Stephanie met in their sorority Chi Omega back in 2012. Kelsey and Stephanie bonded instantly as sorority sisters due to their love of musicals, theatre, and the arts. They became even closer when Kelsey's Matron of Honor, Anna, became her big sister in Chi Omega - Stephanie has called Kelsey her auntie ever since that day. They really have stuck together and been there for each other like family ever since through thick and thin. Stephanie is one of the most selfless and thoughtful people - not to mention she is beyond gorgeous inside and out - anyone that knows Stephanie would also agree. Stephanie is also the life of any party, yet the classiest girl Kelsey knows! Kelsey and Stephanie have grown closer as each year passes in their decade long friendship, and Kelsey is honored that Stephanie will stand by her side on her big day as a bridesmaid.
Tiffany
Bridesmaid
Tiffany is the newest friend in the wedding party, however, as anyone who knows Tiffany would say she is truly one of the most caring and best people in the world. If you are lucky enough to have Tiffany in your life, know that she keeps notes of your favorite things in her phone just because. She is the type of person who will give everyone else a present on her birthday. She is truly so genuine and selfless - Kelsey feels so lucky that her Matron of Honor Anna introduced Tiffany into Kelsey's life. Beyond their mutual obsession for sushi and the color baby pink, Kelsey and Tiffany have the biggest obsession with caring for their friends and family. Ever since Kelsey moved back to Arizona, Tiffany and Kelsey's friendship has grown each and every day. Kelsey is so thankful that Tiffany will stand by her side as a bridesmaid on the happiest day of her life.
Marie
Mother of the Bride
Kelsey's mom is truly one of a kind, and Kelsey aspires to be half the mom that Marie is one day. Her laugh is infectious, her sass is unmatched, and she is a social butterfly - sound familiar? Marie is from the Philippines and came here with her mom and her seven siblings over 35 years ago and never looked back. It is her fearless spirit Marie has that ignites Kelsey to never stop dreaming. Marie is so happy that Kelsey found someone as caring as Andy - she knew Andy was the one when he took care of Kelsey in Chicago when she got COVID October of 2020. Marie is not just Kelsey's mom, but one of Kelsey's best friends - they talk on the phone daily. Kelsey cannot wait to have Marie help walk her down the aisle on her special day.
Ian
Father of the Bride
If you have not met Kelsey's dad before, you are missing out. Ian is outgoing, loyal, passionate, and the life of any party. He has always taught Kelsey that family always comes first. Ian and Kelsey are very close and talk almost every day! Kelsey has always been inspired by her dad's ability to get things done - she has watched him grow multiple successful companies in her life. His success has always motivated her to dream bigger and showed her that anything is possible. Ian is a huge reason that Kelsey is such a passionate sports fan, and Ian has been learning to cope with the fact that his soon-to-be son in law was born and raised a Packers fan. Ian loves how happy Andy makes his little girl. Kelsey is so thankful that her dad will walk her down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams.
Mary
Mother of the Groom
Mary is the most wonderful mother that Andy could have ever asked for. Andy is very appreciative for all that she has done for him and hopes to make her proud every single day. Anyone who knows Mary would describe her as one of the sweetest souls they have ever met. Not to mention, Mary bakes the most delicious desserts. Kelsey was so grateful that Mary shared some of Andy's favorite recipes with her (Apple Crisp is a fan favorite). Mary truly loves her kids unconditionally. The key to Mary's heart is asking her to play a game of cards. Andy loves playing any type of cards games with Mary. Mary and Dan will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next summer of 2023 - Andy has witnessed their love and partnership his entire life and has continued to admire it. Andy is so excited to dance with his mother on his wedding day!
Dan
Father of the Groom
Dan is an incredibly dedicated father and coach that helped lead Andy down the right path in life - from football to hockey to being a hard worker. Andy's competitive spirit comes from Dan - you would know if you played any sports or card game against him. Dan was a successful business owner of his own CPA Firm in Wisconsin - this inspired Andy to be successful. Dan continues to be someone that Andy will always look up to for business and life advice. Dan is also an avid and skilled pickle ball player - Andy loves to play pickle ball too. Andy has the most fun playing a competitive game of pickle ball against his dad Dan. Andy looks up to how his Dad and Mom are best friends with a successful marriage that has lasted over 49 years. Andy hopes to be the same loyal and caring husband like his father has shown him how to be.
Rudy
Dog of Honor
Rudy is Kelsey & Andy's firstborn dog - they adopted Rudy right after Thanksgiving 2020 from a breeder in Andy's hometown in Wausau, WI. Rudy is a born and raised COVID dog - he has never experienced life on his own for more than a couple hours at a time or his parents leaving for a full day of work (remote life!). Rudy's favorite things are walking with Dad, snuggling with Mom, barking at the TV when dogs appear, and chasing Dad around the pool when he jumps into the deep end. Every night, Rudy snuggles around Mom's head to fall asleep. Rudy was so excited to be apart of the engagement moment and even had an outfit change at the photo shoot - he cannot wait until they are all officially Rudahls!