Wedding Party

Kelsie Marconi

Bride

I love anything and everything to do with animals and nature. My dream is for Christian and I to visit every National Park in the US. We are planning on going to Yellowstone for our honeymoon! When I'm not at work running a dog hotel, I love to go exploring, working out, hanging with friends and family, playing video games, dancing, and shopping. Christian and I never miss a UFC fight, its been our thing for a little over a year now.

Christian Stangroom

Groom

Kelsea Raffle

Matron of Honor

Kelsea is my future sister-in-law and one of the best people I know. Her kindness and grace is evident in everything she does. She is one of the most selfless humans I've ever met and her care and compassion knows no ends. I look up to her immensely for living her life to the highest of standards while fearlessly and faithfully following the path God has created for her. Its a huge blessing to have her as my Matron of Honor and my sister.

Jared Mendicino

Best Man

Jared (Mendo) Mendicino has been my best friend for over a decade. He's one of the most loyal, honorable, and funniest men I know. The best memories I have from growing up all have one thing in common; Mendo was always there. He's one of the very rare breed that shares my sense of humor, which is why we've had so many great times throughout the years, and I anticipate many more to come. He's a man of God that exudes humbleness, peacefulness, and kindness. Mendo, otherwise known as "Lord of the Hilltop".

Marina Roland

Bridesmaid

Marina has been one of my closest friends for the last 3+ years. She is always someone I can count on to make me laugh, have some fun, and trust with my most serious concerns. We never run out of things to talk about and we never will. She loves people whole heartedly for who they are and never judges a book by their cover. She puts her entire heart and soul in to everything she does, and she always does things out of love. Her understand and compassion for people is overwhelming and she's a blessing to call a friend. She's the mac to my cheese and the peanut butter to my jelly. That is why I could simply not imagine my day without her by my side.

Nathan Raffle

Groomsman

Nathan (Wheels) Raffle is my brother-in-law. Nate has been in my life for over a decade, which started as my baseball instructor. It just so happened a few years later my sister and him met in church and happened to hit it off. I'm blessed to say he's now a member of my family that I can continue to look up to. Nate is the definition of business savvy and he will forever be my go-to for any home repair/construction related questions. The king of swing himself; hitting dingers circa 2008 in order to develop that homerun trot.

Katie Minerich

Bridesmaid

Katie is one of Christian's closest friends and I've been blessed to kindle a friendship with her as well. Not only is she beautiful on the outside but her beauty is unmatched on the inside as well. She always lives life to the fullest and follows her heart in whatever direction it tells her to go. She loves intensely and understands people on the deepest levels. I can always count on her to have the best and most meaningful conversations about anything and everything. Her loyalty is outstanding and she is the definition of a strong woman. I am so honored to have her in my life and by my side on my special day.

David McElfresh

Groomsman

Dave "Dav" McElfresh has been one of my closest friends for over a decade. We started hanging out while I was in high school when Dave started coming around our friend group. We later started attending Slippery Rock University together. This is where Dave and I became truly tight brothers and experienced so many fun times together. Even though Dave has always found a way to beat me at Mario Kart for Super Nintendo, I decided to have him as a groomsman. We watch UFC nearly every Saturday night together and I couldn't have had my wedding day without Dave as one of my cornerman.

Stacey Sever

Bridesmaid

Stacey is many things, strong, kind, driven, and loving. I could go on for days about the reasons I look up to her. She's the friend that is always down for last minute adventures or dinner dates. She is grounded and has a great head on her shoulders. Her smile lights up a room and her warmth is evident to everyone she meets. She stands for nothing less than what she is worth and is someone all women should look to for inspiration. She is wise beyond her years and gives advise from the deepest most wholesome part of her heart. It's safe to say God broke the mold after her made her. She is one in a million and I am honored to have her as my friend and bridesmaid.

Johnny Harrison

Groomsman

Johnny "Mamm" Harrison has been one of my friends since high school, but we have become closer over the course of the last 4 years. He's my brother-in-arms for all videogaming endeavors and an extremely talented drummer with excellent taste in music. We'll forever be throwing music suggestions back and forth while slaying our enemies on Xbox. Johnny is a very open-minded and down to Earth kind of guy that helps to ground someone like me. Another member of the rare breed that shares my sense of humor, which will carry our brotherhood until the end.

Taylor Churchfield

Bridesmaid

Taylor is my day one. We have been friends for so many years I've lost count. The memories are endless and she has been there for the best and worst times in my life. We've quite literally grown up together. She's my partner in crime and she would do anything for anyone. Her loyalty knows no end. I can trust her with anything and count on her to have a listening ear for whatever is on my heart. She can literally bring light to any situation and always knows what to say to cheer you up. I've watched her grow in to such a compassionate, smart, funny, hardworking, and dedicated individual. She puts 100% of herself in everything from her relationships, to work, and everything in between. My wedding just simply wouldn't be my wedding without my T.

Jon Yates

Groomsman

Jon "Yates" Yates has been my friend all the way back to the cross country days of high school. A wild free spirit that brings some excitement into the life of a boring HR Reporting Analyst. Another brother that I can always count on to do some videogaming with. He also shares my music taste and sense of humor. We've been calling Yates a demigod as far back as I can remember, and it's inside jokes like these that will carry our friendship forever. Yates, otherwise known as "a demigod ethereal being that flows through all living things."

Meg Murzello

Bridesmaid

Meg is my best friend from college. She literally helped me survive the last part of my college career and made my senior year so memorable. Distance has done nothing but bring us closer. Even though she is younger (and shorter) than my I still look up to her. Her intelligence, good nature, drive, and charisma shines through in everything she does. She picks me up when I am down and knows exactly how to cheer me up. She pushes me to be better not only in athletics but all facets on life whether that be work, health, relationships, but most importantly who I am as a person. She is going to do great and amazing things with her life. My day would not be the same without her. I am so glad my Little Egg will be by my side on my most important day.

Tyler Greenawalt

Groomsman

Tyler "Tito" Greenawalt has been my friend since 2010 when we first sat next to each other in Spanish 101. Tyler has lived a crazy life and done things that many men dream of doing. His service to our country and bravery are unmatched. Tyler has always been an alpha that simply puts in work. I've always looked up to his mental fortitude and ability to overcome adversity. Tyler is an unstoppable force that I'd have no where else but on my side.