Kelly & Dexter
Our Wedding Party
Lauren Stelly
Matron of Honor
The bride's older sister and best friend since day one! Kelly was Lauren's Maid of Honor is 2015 and now it's her turn to return the honor! Could not imagine anyone else standing by my side on this day! Lauren lives in Prairieville, LA with her husband and 2 daughters.
Jeff Benda
Best Man
The groom's younger brother who is a dog whisperer and loves hockey! We grew up playing hockey together all the time. Jeff lives in Grand Rapids, MI. Fun fact he is also a junior!
Kristen Pouey
Bridesmaid
Kelly's best friend since high school - we met on the very first day of high school and the rest is history! We've grown up together, and are so excited to be in each other's upcoming weddings (Kristen is also getting married in October)! Kristen lives in New Orleans with her fiance.
Jake Benda
Groomsman
The groom's cousin who he grew up golfing, skiing, and spending days out on the l.ake together with. Jake lives in Salt Lake City, Utah and is attending University of Utah, Go UTES, to get his Masters degree. Fun fact he is a great Skijorer and has won many belt buckles out in Jackson Hole Wyoming in the sport! In addition he is one of the best skiers I know!
Robbin Monceaux
Bridesmaid
We met in our freshman dorm on LSU move-in day, and we have been friends ever since. We spent 5 years sharing study woes, cheering on the tigers, and eating CFA every day in the union. She now lives in Indiana with her husband and son.
Ryan Engman
Groomsman
The groom met Ryan in elementary school. We grew up playing Euchre, hockey, skiing, and having a beer or two together. Ryan lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his girlfriend.
Sydney Benda
Bridesmaid
Dexter's sister & our wedding designer extraordinaire! I couldn't have asked for a sweeter future sister-in law, and I'm so excited to become part of the family! She lives with her partner in their custom-built van, seeking adventure wherever they can find it! P.S. Be on the look out for some of Syd's designs throughout our decorations!
Scott Jakulbielski
Groomsman
The groom met Scott when he moved to Rockford his senior year of high school and have been friends ever since! We enjoy skiing/snowboarding, fishing, and having a few craft beers from time to time (Scott brews his own beer!). Scott lives just outside of Denver, Colorado with his wife.
Bradley McCoy
Bridesman
Bradley met both of us through the same volleyball team we were on, right after we all started working at Shell in 2015. I don't know what I'd do without our weekly work lunches, bachelor memes, and joint birthday celebrations! Bradley currently lives in New Orleans.
Cam Kulhanek
Groomsman
The groom met Cam on the hockey rink and grew up playing the sport together. He has many fond memories of playing various tournaments across the midwest and then being able to reconnect in Ann Arbor as well for some "beer league" hockey! Cam lives just outside Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and his 2 children.
Haley & Emily Stelly
Flower Girls
These two sweet girls know the bride and groom and Nanny and Uncle Dexter, and we are so excited to have them join us down the aisle on our special day!
Benjamin Stelly
Ring Bearer
One silver lining of our big day getting postponed is that this little guy might be walking in time to be our ring bearer :)