Kelsi & John
Wedding Party
Courtney Middlekauff
Maid of Honor
Courtney is Kelsi’s cousin. They’ve known each other most of their lives and have always been there for each other. Kelsi and Courtney love going to amusement parks together, listening to music together, talking about life, and so much more. Courtney is sweet, kind, and straight-forward. Even though they are cousins, Courtney is like a sister to Kelsi. You will see Courtney standing right next to Kelsi on the big day!
Trevor Lerner
Best Man
Trevor and John grew up together in Michigan as neighbors and close friends. The boys had fun playing on the same soccer team, hanging out at each others houses, playing mini-sticks, league nights, and backyard adventures. Trevor has always been one of John's closest friends through the years and now will stand by him on his wedding day!
Sarah Yokus
Bridesmaid
Sarah is John's sister and Kelsi's future sister-in-law. John and Sarah have always been close and will be there for each other through thick and thin. When John first introduced Kelsi to Sarah, Sarah told John that he better keep this one. Sarah bonded with Kelsi over a shared love for horses (both talented horseback riders). John is so happy that Sarah will be able to stand with him and Kelsi on their wedding day and looks forward to all the memories to come.
Alex Bennett
Groomsman
Alex is Kelsi’s brother and John’s future brother-in-law. Kelsi and Alex grew up really close as siblings. They stood by each other even when they fought. Alex always protected Kelsi and he held high standards for any guy who dated her. When he met John, he was confident that Kelsi chose a good man to marry. Alex is strong, determined, and confident. Kelsi always wanted Alex to stand beside her on her wedding day. Now it’s happening!
Hadleigh Thompson
Bridesmaid
Hadleigh is one of Kelsi’s close friends. They met at Ave Maria University freshman year when they both joined the Ave Maria Equestrian Team. They were roommates sophomore year and began a tradition known as “Waffle Thursday,” making waffles and having conversations about God in their lives. Hadleigh is a selfless, caring, and faith-filled person. She encouraged Kelsi to wait for the right man to walk into her life. Now, she will stand beside Kelsi as Kelsi says “I do,” to the right man.
DJ Middlekauff
Groomsman
DJ is Kelsi's cousin. He is a fun-loving, go with the flow, and a genuine person. Kelsi grew up with DJ and his sister, Courtney. She enjoys having fun with him, Courtney, and Alex. Whether it's playing board games or going on adventures through Jacksonville they all have a good time together. DJ always comes up with fun ideas and things to do. He always finds ways to make everyone laugh. DJ and John met on a trip Kelsi and John took to Tampa to meet up with Kelsi's family. They got along so well and became really good friends. Kelsi and John are so excited to have DJ stand by them on their big day!
Mary White
Bridesmaid
Mary is Kelsi’s best high school friend. Mary and Kelsi met freshman year at Bishop Kenny High School through mutual friends. They have been through so much together. Mary and Kelsi didn't see each other much after graduation but they are still very close. They're friendship is so strong they can go months without talking and still be solid friends. Mary is sweet, kind, and so true to herself. They walked across the stage together at high school graduation. Now, Mary will walk down the aisle and stand beside Kelsi at the wedding!
Alex Krakowski
Groomsman
Alex and John were roommates, household brothers, and close friends in college. They were always having fun together from attempting rap battles to late night theological debates to madden games that went down to the wire to just hanging out with friends. Alex is a really lively guy who can't wait to stand with John and Kelsi at the wedding and then bust out his new dance moves at the reception afterwards!
Abbey Martin
Bridesmaid
Abbey is one of Kelsi and John’s best friends. Abbey and Kelsi met through Kelsi’s roommate freshman year. They became really close friends sophomore year when they found out they were both Biochemistry majors. Abbey and John met in Latin class freshman year. She was one of the first persons that knew Kelsi and John had feelings for each other. Abbey is clever, sweet, and sociable. She is one of the people Kelsi goes to the most to talk about life and challenges. She also knows how to liven up a party! She will be standing next to Kelsi and John on their big day and will be ready to party with them after!
Jack Grace
Groomsman
Jack has been one of Kelsi and John's close friends from college who has been through plenty of adventures with them. John and Jack met at Ave in freshmen year and have hung out with each other since sophomore year. Jack and John like to play cards, sports, go on adventures, and enjoy spending time with their other friends. John is looking forward to having Jack stand by him on his big day!
Mara Roznowski
Bridesmaid
Mara is one of Kelsi and John’s good friends. Kelsi and Mara met through mutual friends in the same friend group sophomore year at Ave. John and Mara also met through mutual friends sophomore year. She and John went with other Ave students to Haiti for a mission trip with the Missionaries of Charity in January 2018. Mara is so charitable, caring, and funny. She is super talented in photography and took the couple’s engagement photos. She brings so much fun and excitement to anything she is a part of. Kelsi and John are excited that she will be standing beside them on their wedding day!
JR Caranto
Groomsman
JR is one of John's close friends from Ave. JR is the crazy, long-boarding, axe-throwing, always-in-a-full-suit, rosary-walk-leading, full of charisma friend who Kelsi and John got to know over several amazing semesters at Ave. He and John have spent time together playing video games, ping pong, Ave events, service trips, and game nights. Both John and JR are extroverts who love to be social and meet new people. JR has been there for John through thick and thin and will now stand with him at the altar.
Mary Catherine Gualteros
Bridesmaid
Mary Catherine, also known fondly as MC, is one of Kelsi and John’s best friends. MC and Kelsi met in chemistry class Kelsi’s freshman year at Ave. They both loved science and that’s where the friendship took off! John and MC met through mutual friends. MC and Kelsi had fun study nights and wine nights. John, Kelsi, and MC love going out to new restaurants and bars. MC is kind, faithful, strong, and confident. The first person that Kelsi told John asked her out was MC! Now she will stand by them at the Altar!
Jordan Valdes
Groomsman
Jordan is one of John and Kelsi's closest friends. Kelsi was friends with Jordan freshman year and John got to know Jordan really well Sophomore year. Jordan is always the life of the party, but still the friend who is always there for you to back you up if you ever need help. Playing cards and drinking craft beer is one of our favorite pastimes to do together. Jordan will be standing with John and Kelsi on their wedding day because he's the real OG.
Joseph Yokus
Junior Groomsman
Joe is John's little brother. They have been really close their whole lives even though they are eleven years apart. Joe initially was jealous of Kelsi because she stole John from him, but over time he warmed up to her and loves spending time with both John and Kelsi. Joe now talks about the wedding as much as John and Kelsi do!