Wedding Party
Kayla
Maid of Honor
I met Kayla in 1st Grade and we have been best friends ever since. Our unbreakable bond started with our love of the Titanic, the mystery of Princess Anastasia, and the Backstreet Boys. Kayla like me is an OG Swiftie and we have yet to miss going to Taylor Swift tour together. Kayla has gone through every life stage with me (including braces and being college roomies) and I can not think of a single person I would rather have next to me as my Maid of Honor on this day!
Alyssa
Bridesmaid
I met Alyssa in elementary school on the playground when we discovered we were the only girls who liked playing and watching football. We still love our Steelers and Pitt Panthers and often "rage text" each other when we are upset about the game. Growing up we had so many adventures of riding our bikes up to Valley Dairy to watching scary movies in the middle of the day since we were big babies. It's only fitting that she'll join me as a bridesmaid on one of my greatest adventures.
Whitney
Bridesmaid
Whitney and I met during Grad School at Cal U. We became fast friends when we discovered we were in all the same classes and decided to partner up on our projects. We ended up taking all of our classes together and then taking on South Carolina together! Whitney and I have had so memorable moments together (like having our car towed in Tampa on our way to Pirate Spring Training!) I can not imagine not having Whitney standing by me on one of my most memorable days!
Jen
Bridesmaid
I met Jen in elementary school and we have been friends ever since. (Random fact we discovered that we both were living in Washington PA at the same time when we were little kids!) Many of my favorite high school and college memories involve Jen. She was the director for our "award winning" Senior Project and always up for a ghost hunt. One time we met real ghost hunters and rolled our eyes at them when they claimed they were picking something up but it was just us whispering. To this day we are still rolling our eyes whenever her husband, Erik , and Andrew "bro out".
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and I first met in Junior High on a summer travel soccer team. The team, to be honest, was terrible. However little did I know that the new girl transferring to my school would become one of my lifelong friends. Katie's outgoing personality always keeps life entertaining. From going around the room and asking us to "Share something about ourselves" to tearing up the dance floor, Katie always makes sure everyone is having a good time!
Sarah
Bridesmaid
I met Sarah shortly after Andrew and I started dating. She quickly welcomed me into the family with open arms after teasing if I knew what I was getting into with her brother. Sarah is Andrew's twin sister and while she might be a die hard Penn State fan she does humor me by letting me buy her son Pitt clothes to wear (as long as they are throw back colors!) I am thrilled that I will soon get to call her sister as well as a friend!
Brandon (Bobo)
Best Man
I've known Bobo since high school. To be honest I wasn't his biggest fan back then haha. We became friends when he joined the fire company and wouldn't let up until we became friends. Bobo quickly became one of my best friends and if I didn't ask him to be one of my best men he would have sent me an infamous "Thanks for the invite" Bobo text.
Lou
Best Man
I met Lou thanks to a random freshman roommate assignment in college. He is the only person I know that is as crazy about Penn State football as I am. Lou and I continue to share season tickets together even though he lives in Texas. We also share a love of NCAA Football 2014 and frequently text each other on how our dystanies are doing.
Chris
Groomsman
Chris and I became fast friends when he joined the Portage Fire Department. Chris and I might not have as long as a history as some of the other groomsmen, however just about all our interest align. From fire company to doing project with Milwaukee tools we always have something to do or talk about.
Bret
Groomsman
I first met Bret when he was a junior firefighter, I was the junior firefighter advisor. As Bret got older he discovered girls (thanks Liv!) and left the fire service. A few years ago, Bret rejoined the fire department and our friendship grew quickly thanks to him always being up to help with a new project or have a few beers.
Steve
Groomsman
I met Steve after I started dating Keely. Steve likes to tease his sister and Butters as much as I do and that is where we first bonded. Steve and I are both avid Fantasy Football players and it seems like every year we end up joining yet another league together. I am excited for Steve to be a part of our wedding and to soon be able to call him my brother!
Bannon
Ring Bearer
Bannon is our nephew and Andrew's mini me. Not only does he look just like his uncle but Bannon also acts like him and loves firetrucks almost just as much! Ladies, he is the most eligible bachelor at the wedding!
Erik
Officiant
We met Erik through his wife, Jen (who is also a bridesmaid). Keely met him way back when he first starting dating Jen in college and Andrew met him at Keely's class reunion when he attended with Jen. They bonded over fantasy football and their bromance has only continued to grow! When we talked about who we would like to marry us, we knew Erik was our guy. We are thrilled that he agreed!
Drew
Usher
Keely has known Drew almost her entire life. He was a neighborhood and school friend who became like a brother as they grew up. Keely went with Drew to the Pitt vs Penn State game which was one of Keely and Andrew's first dates. There he got to meet Andrew and has given him the seal of approval (even if he is a Penn State fan).
AJ
Junior Usher
AJ is Keely's cousin and we love when we get to hang out with him. AJ like Keely loves Disney, Start Wars, and still have their Kenny Pickett jerseys (Pittsburgh never gave him a real chance haha). AJ also loves coming up and visiting the fire station with Andrew. Andrew teaches him what the different tools and apparatuses do and even lets him try on his gear!