Kelly & Brad
Wedding Party
Jill Beebe
Bridesmaid
It feels as though Kelly has known Jill her entire life, which is probably because Jill and Kelly met when their parents brought Kelly home from the hospital and told Jill she was going to have a kid sister and would forever have to share her toys. From teaching Kelly to ride a bike to handing down all the 9th grade biology test answers, it's safe to say Kelly wouldn't be where she is today without her big sister. At the very least, she'd be rollerblading a lot more and possibly still trying to get her high school diploma.
Meghan Bourne
Bridesmaid
In the fourth grade, an unlikely friendship formed on a pigtail softball league field between the star first baseman and a girl doing cartwheels in the outfield. We’ll let you guess who was which. Somehow Kelly convinced Meghan into giving her a piggy-back ride after every win and then into being her best friend, and Meghan has been unable to shake her ever since.
Christine "Havvy" Haverkos
Bridesmaid
Christine and Kelly met when they were both bridesmaids in another friends' wedding (thanks, Lindsay!). Despite all odds, these two bridesmaids actually stayed friends long after the wedding ended and went on to become bridesmaids in each other's weddings. Apparently, they just really love being bridesmaids. Despite Christine’s love for cucumber melon scented lotion and Kelly's insistence on calling her "Havvy," this friendship has stood the test of time and has grown into something truly special over the years!
Emily Jones
Bridesmaid
No one's entirely sure how or when this friendship came about, so one might say it's like Kelly & Emily have known each other forever. More likely though, Emily's a friend-of-a-friend Kelly likes more than the original friend who wowed Kelly with an amazing display of co-rec kickball, softball, volleyball and live band karaoke skills circa 2010. Kelly had the honor of marrying Emily to her now husband, Clint (the Ivanowicz wedding brewmaster) - a decision both likely regret to this day. Emily generously and heartily laughs at all of Kelly's jokes and is always down to wear a crab hat when the moment calls for it, so it goes without saying that Kelly intends to keep her around for life.
Amy Reinke
Bridesmaid
Brad's all-time favorite sister. Amy claims to have told Brad to marry Kelly after the first time she met her (without even being paid to do so), so naturally Kelly insisted that she be in the wedding - on the bride's side. These sister-in-laws are going to get along just fine.
Chase Abbott
Groomsman
Chase and “Bradley” have been best friends for a decade, living together for half of that decade. Note the use of “Bradley” instead of “Brad” as Chase is 1 of 3 people who calls the groom by his full name (the others being the groom’s mother and sister). It’s safe to say they’re family! Chase and Bradley have created memories together that warrant a Netflix documentary. Perhaps the quote Chase quipped when randomly asked would be a fitting name for the documentary, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Chase has a unique ability to make you feel like the most important person in the world. It should be easy to understand why Bradley loves this guy so much. Chase will travel 1,000 miles to deliver a speech about Bradley during the reception. Keep an ear out as it is sure to charm!
Matt Alitouche
Officiant/Groomsman
Matt and Brad met while working on a project for a new client 30 miles north of Grandpa’s Cheesebarn. Their bond over dad jokes and puns quickly blossomed into challenges of incorporating a ridiculous word into discussions during meetings with clients. There was no shame in getting awkward looks from clients that did not require words to describe how the use of a term like “hydration” did not belong anywhere near the conversation at hand. Kelly and Brad love Matt’s one-of-a-kind personality from which humor and intelligence are constantly conveyed. Not only did this amateur gameshow host, “Matt Sajak”, play a huge role in the couple’s engagement, but he will also officiate the wedding! In the words of Matt, “The Ark was built by an amateur. The Titanic was built by a professional.”
Ryan Billing
Groomsman
Ryan and Brad started hanging out in college. Brad admires Ryan’s passion to learn, build things, and take on challenges. Ryan is Brad’s go-to-guy for thoughtful conversations and advice. You can easily see why by reading Ryan’s response when randomly asked to provide a quote: “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” If you want to spark up a conversation with Ryan at the wedding, but are like Brad and unsure how to pronounce “sow”, ask him about the time he drove 12 hours in a UHAUL van through the pouring rain with Brad and Max (Ryan’s dog) to pick up Kelly’s childhood piano for her birthday surprise. Make sure he doesn’t leave out the part where Max locked them out of the van!
Mark Evans
Groomsman
Mark is Brad’s red-headed brother from another mother. While not technically related, Mark and Brad have been best friends since grade school. The 3,837-step trail between their childhood homes may be more famous (or infamous) than that Oregon one. Whether they were at Mark’s end of the trail playing basketball to the sounds of twenty hunting dogs or at Brad’s end of the trail bumpin’ Master P in the driveway, they were always laughing and looking out for each other. Brad and Mark’s conversations consist of obscure 90s rap lyrics and throwback comedies. Mark is as caring and as quirky as they come. To get a full scoop of Mark and Brad’s history and two full scoops of Mark’s quirkiness at the wedding, be sure to ask Mark about his favorite quote, “Mom! I’m going to Grandpa's!”
David Ivanowicz
Groomsman
David is Brad’s older brother. David introduced Brad to what has become one of their greatest guilty pleasures: poorly scripted scary movies with terrible acting. Unlike most brothers who have their scuffles growing up, Brad and David have always respected and appreciated each other. David is thoughtful and the first to go to bat for his family. When the DJ plays Taylor Swift, look for David to be in the middle of the dance floor singing, “I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you” at the top of his lungs!
Nick Donadio
Usher
Nicknamed "Bullet" because he's the fastest guy in town when it comes to escorting people into a wedding. If you're running late and want to be sure to find a seat before the bride walks in, look for this guy. At the reception, you'll find this former Brutus doing headstands on the dance floor while spelling out O-H-I-O with his legs. Can your usher do that?
Kyle Harnden
Usher
Kelly's go-to wedding date BB (before Brad), Kyle works out hard each and every day to ensure he can keep up with Kelly and all her dance team friends on the dance floor. If you're looking for an usher who can drop it low while showing you your seat, Kyle is the usher for you. Don't be surprised if you see him with beer tears of happiness at the reception.
Doug Logsdon
Usher
When we thought about who amongst our friends would be the absolute best at showing people to their seats, there was no question about it. This guy won hands down. For a first class usher experience, ask for Doug.