Wedding Party
Leslie Kopitskie
Maid of Honor
Kari and Leslie first met five years ago at work. In the beginning, Kari was intimidated by Leslie, fearing she was "too cool" for her. However, after spending more time together, particularly during a group pup hiking trip, it became clear to Kari that Leslie was every bit the goofball she was. They are now as close as can be.
Molly Boetsch
Maid of Honor
Kari and Molly met through work, and their beginning was less than friendly. In fact, if you had told them two years ago that they would be this close, they would have laughed in your face. However, after some time and some shared work "trauma bonding," they soon realized they were essentially the same person.
Kelly Franchino
Bridesmaid
Kari and Kelly met back in 2018 through a mutual friend. What started as a casual friendship quickly evolved into late-night drives filled with jam sessions and moonlit dance parties. Though life has since taken them across state lines, the core and love of their friendship have never faded.
Gabby Loud
Bridesmaid
Kari and Gabby met in 2016 through a mutual friend. Their connection quickly blossomed into a sisterhood bond, with Gabby proving to be a true mentor and a vital source of support. No matter the time or the issue, Kari knows she can always call Gabby to help keep her grounded and sane.
Jennifer Zidzik-Casey
Bridesmaid
Kari and Jenny met six years ago when Kari started dating Jenny's brother, Johnny. Jenny wholeheartedly welcomed Kari into the family without hesitation. Their bond grew even stronger with their shared obsession with plants. This connection is only expected to deepen with the countless hours of wedding planning ahead!
Faelyn Stone
Bridesmaid
Kari and Faelyn met recently while serving as bridesmaids in Jenny’s wedding. Their new friendship was immediately fueled by Faelyn’s excitement to gain another sister and their mutual appreciation for a good wine-tasting team-up. Kari and Faelyn now talk every day and are excited to continue growing their newfound sisterhood.
Keagan Casey
Best Man
Keagan is returning the favor as Best Man. Over the years, their relationship has evolved from brothers-in-law to genuine friends. They share a serious passion for golf, but their best moments happen off the course—usually during family dinners where their combined energy turns a quiet meal into a comedy routine.
Nick Zidzik
Groomsman
Nick isn’t just John’s cousin; he’s his oldest partner in crime. Their bond started during John’s childhood road trips to Florida, where the family would make a pit stop in Maryland. Those visits were filled with chaos, riding scooters and motorized pedal bikes around the development—adventures that usually ended with trouble, like the time John “accidentally” pushed Nick into the bay. These days, they’ve traded the scooters for a shared obsession with old-school Japanese cars, but the bond remains just as strong (and dry).
Griffin Honse
Groomsman
Griffin and John met while suiting up as groomsmen for Jenny and Keagan’s wedding. Since then, they’ve bonded over their love for hunting and fishing, though Griffin is still working on his sharing skills. The moment that solidified their friendship? When Griffin offered John a celebratory drink from his flask, John went for a sip, and they both awkwardly discovered the flask was bone dry. Hopefully, he remembers to fill it up for this wedding.
John Jenkins
Groomsman
It’s always good to have a backup John. JJ and the Groom first met while serving as groomsmen for Jenny and Keagan’s wedding. They immediately connected over their love for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, but their true dynamic shines on the fairway. When partnered up for golf, the "John & John" duo is unstoppable—they’ve teamed up twice to crush the competition and pulled off wins both times.