Wedding Party
Christen Wallace
Maid of Honor
Kelsey's sister and lifelong best friend! She's been there through all the ups and downs since childhood and has been dreaming of Kelsey getting married for years.
Drew Hereza
Best Man
Drew and Derek met in 2021 when they found out they lived in the same neighborhood through a mutual friend. One day after hanging out with some buddies, Derek asked Drew to come over for a drink. That was at midnight, and Drew didn't leave until 6:30 the next morning. It's been like that ever since.
Kaitie Click
Maid of Honor
Kaitie and Kelsey met at JMU but became best friends after college. They can be found spending all of their free time together shopping and drinking coffee.
Jimmy Laria
Groomsman
Jimmy and Derek have known each other since 2013, while acquaintances in college. Now, Jimmy lets Derek practice all his EMS training on him in real life. You can find them on Xbox playing Rocket League with Jimmy's friend Tortuga, and encouraging Derek even though he has a 0/23 kill to death ratio.
Doreen Devasia
Bridesmaid
Doreen is Derek's younger sister and has quickly become a great friend (and sister-in-law) to Kelsey. She will be a bridesmaid for Kelsey and Derek for the second time after also being a bridesmaid at their wedding in India!
Tripp Twiddy
Groomsman
Tripp and Derek have been best friends since high school. They have matching Toyotas, and can always be found camping or laying in the grass at Salt Meadow Bay!
Monica Gomez
Bridesmaid
Monica and Kelsey first met at the age of 5 when they joined the same gymnastics team, and quickly became best friends. Now, although they live in different states, when visiting each other it's as if not a moment has passed.
Matt Powell
Groomsman
Matt and Derek became great friends after college. This will be Matt’s second time as a groomsman, after his first time in India! Matt is the type of friend that will go to Waffle House at 4am with you, but he’s also the reason you’re awake at 4am.
Jenna Welch
Bridesmaid
Jenna and Derek have been friends since they met in middle school. Since meeting, Kelsey and Jenna have also become great friends and love to spend time together on regularly planned girls' nights.
Colin Brewington
Groomsman
Colin and Derek met when they became roommates at JMU. They were roommates and best friends through college. Colin also loves to go camping with Derek and they enjoy similar hobbies!
Meredith Spiegel
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Derek became good friends after meeting in class at JMU. Meredith and Kelsey also became friends after joining the same sorority. Meredith later introduced Derek and Kelsey, and the rest is history!
Blake Laibstain
Groomsman
Blake and Derek became friends after college. Blake is one of the sweetest people that you'll meet. He can be found hanging out with Derek holding the flashlight while he works on the house. He's always there for the company!
Machalyn Dember
Bridesmaid
Machalyn and Derek have been friends since they met in ninth grade. Since meeting, Machalyn has also become one of Kelsey's best friends and even traveled to India for Kelsey and Derek's wedding!
David Guzdowski
Groomsman
David was given to Derek by a friend who left Virginia Beach, he tagged David as Derek's responsibility going forward. Now David is responsible for his own house, wife, and child. A true friend who will come help you move even if he's wheelchair bound.
Bella
Flower Girl
Cameron Elliott
Officiant
Our adult friend, young at heart. He's a great friend who has the energy of a 15 year old, always doing things! He'll be the 6 foot 4 man at our wedding, but don't let his height fool you, he can be found poolside, alongside his dog Xena who's only 2 pounds.