Kelly & Christian
Wedding Party
Nicole Flesh
Maid of Honor
Nicole is the younger sister of the bride who is currently majoring in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. She will shortly be pursuing her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and cannot wait to start working with children in the future. She spends her free time working out at the gym and making unforgettable memories with her boyfriend, Spencer, and friends. She is thrilled to welcome Christian into the Flesh family and is looking forward to the many insightful deBATES - no pun intended! If you want to hear the cute love story of how Kelly and Christian met, be sure to ask Nicole at the wedding!
Bianca Gentile
Maid of Honor
Bianca is an attorney, born and raised in South Florida. She is Kelly's first cousin and one of her beautiful maid of honor's. Family is very important to Bianca and she cannot wait for Christian to join the family! Bianca enjoys exercising, traveling, and being a foodie. Bianca loves to get the party started and you can find her on the dance floor!
Erin Bates
Bridesmaid
Erin is a third grade teacher in Orlando, FL. She is the sister of the groom and is so excited that Kelly is going to become a Bates Gal! Erin enjoys going downtown, exploring new places, spending time with friends and family, and most importantly: margaritas. If you need a dancing partner at the wedding - be sure to find Erin!
Susana Castañeda
Bridesmaid
Susana is an Anthropology student at the University of Colorado Springs. She works as a veterinary receptionist for a pet emergency hospital. Kelly and Susana met many moons ago in the fifth grade when they were about 11-years-old at Good Shepherd Catholic School. Kelly and Susana's families also had the opportunity to bond over the years, allowing the pair to build their bond that will last a lifetime! Susana enjoys quality time with her dog, Barney Rubble, and two cats, Evee and Peach, as well as, hiking and cooking in her free time.
Valeria Simonetti
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Valeria first met at Good Shepherd Catholic School over a decade ago and needless to say, they've experienced so much together. From high school, to UCF, to wedding proposals, Valeria is so excited to be a part of this new adventure and welcome Christian into a long lasting friendship! During her free time, Valeria enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and keeping up with current events and politics. If you're not a dancer, find Valeria at the reception for good conversation and some laughter.
Kim Rathbun
Bridesmaid
Kim is a nurse and PhD student at the UCF College of Nursing. She and Kelly met in nursing school where they bonded over stressful exams and clinicals. There were also many late KNIGHTS in the library. Kim has been happily married to her husband Michael for over 3 years. They also have a 17-month-old daughter, Annabelle, together. Kim enjoys reading, running, and playing with her daughter in her free time.
Dominic D'Alessandro
Best Man
Dominic is currently pursuing a career in physical therapy and lives in sunny Melbourne Beach, Florida. He and Christian’s life changed for the better back in 2014 when they won the room mate lottery and were blessed with each other’s presence in the famous Neptune 316 dorm. He and Christian were then roommates for the next 5 years and cemented a friendship that would last a lifetime. Along with consuming non-alcoholic beverages with the boys, Dominic enjoys CrossFit and working on his turbocharged Miata that can definitely beat your car in a race. He also enjoys spending time at the beach and losing money in the stock market.
Justin Flesh
Groomsman
Justin is Kelly's older autistic brother and is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is friendly and very outgoing. He enjoys going to Big Lots everyday to buy a cold Mountain Dew and likes to collect t-shirts, uniforms, hats, and toy cars. Justin also has an excellent memory for directions and when he returns to an address, even if it's months or years later, he knows exactly how to arrive to the destination. He is way better than the GPS! Justin is excited Christian is joining the Flesh family and thoroughly enjoys spending time with him. Justin loves meeting new people and would love for you to say hello to him at the wedding!
Louis Everett
Groomsman
Louis is a mechanical engineer working with L3Harris in Melbourne, FL. He and Christian (along with several others) joined social circles at the Verge apartments in 2016, developing an unofficial fraternity that continues today. Along with cracking cold ones with the boys, Louis enjoys sharing life with his girlfriend, Brianna, and their fur child, Toast. He engages in various creative activities, including drawing, 3D printing, and computer-aided design, when he is not losing matches in Call of Duty.
Emilio Asgeirsson
Groomsman
Emilio attends the University of Central Florida where he is pursuing a Masters in Physician Assistant studies. He was born in Iceland and moved to the States where he attended UCF and was lucky enough to meet Christian and his other future friends. Emilio enjoys traveling and outdoor activities with his girlfriend, Nicky, and his pup, Nala.