Craig & Kersten
Wedding Party
Natalie Glesener
Matron of Honor
Natalie and Kersten have been best friends since college at ORU. First introduced by her husband Josh (one of Kersten's best college friends), they quickly became friends, then roommates, and best friends for over 10+ years.
Jacob Epperly
Best Man
Jacob and Craig have been friends for seven years and met when Craig transferred to the Tulsa Movie Theater. Right away the two clicked and started off a friendship and it was a total God thing. Jacob was someone that Craig could joke around with irreverently and then have deep complex conversations about religion and God. Quickly the two bonded and became like family, truly brothers.
Karen Johnson
Bridesmaid
Introduced by Kersten's college friend Chris, Karen was his coworker and they became fast friends when she moved to Tulsa. Though she moved back home to Florida, Kersten and Karen have maintained a close friendship and have seen each other through thick and thin.
Colin Teakell
Groomsman
Collin and Craig have been best friends since 5th grade or over 24 years ago for those that like to do math. Craig had just moved to Broken Arrow, OK from New Jersey and he felt very lost and he prayed God would send him a friend. The next day he met Collin and they have been brothers since.
Madison Veronesi
Bridesmaid
Maddi is Kersten's soon-to-be sister-in-law. They have gotten close since Craig came into Kersten's life and they love spending time together and spending time with her adorable twins.
Kyle Veronesi
Groomsman
Kyle is Craig's second youngest brother. Craig had the fortune to help raise Kyle a little and has fond memories of teaching him how to swim, how to slide down the stairs, and of course stealing his nose only to watch him freak out. Craig is proud of the man Kyle has become and now looks to him for advice on how to fix things. If Craig needs a strong back he calls his brother Kyle.
Ashton Simmons
Bridesmaid
Ashton lived with Kersten's mom and her back when she was in high school. As Kersten's spiritual sister, they have a deep bond and continue to speak into each others lives.
Taylor Francis
Groomsman
Taylor and Craig met while working at Cinema 8. Taylor started off as an employee, became a manager, and then found his way into the family over the years. Craig went through a very hard time in his life and Taylor was the one person that walked through hell with him. Through this their friendship turned into a brotherhood and no matter what, ride or die, they have each others backs.
Jessica Sullivan
Bridesmaid
Jessica was Craig's first sibling, separated by three years. Growing up together the constantly fought and did some not so nice things to each other. As they got older the vigor in which they used to fight, they turned into a friendship that has lasted long. Jessica is one of Craig's first calls when he needs advice on life matters, she has been a rock to him.
Scott Veronesi
Groomsman
Scott is the youngest Veronesi sibling, but makes up for being the baby with his glowing personality. He is always friendly, outgoing, and funny. True life of the party.
Melissa Coleman
Bridesmaid
Melissa is Kersten's soon-to-be sister-in-law. They have developed a fast friendship and Kersten looks forward to growing closer as a family.
Elijah Coleman
Groomsman
Elijah married Craig's sister Melissa and has been a brother ever since. He is someone that Craig loves to go fishing with and someone that he can always come to for advice and guidance.
Amber Alseth
Bridesmaid
Amber met through her mutual bridesmaid Karen Johnson. Amber was moving to Tulsa during the pandemic and Kersten opened her home to her. Through the past year they have gotten close and could not imagine getting married without her.
John Veronesi
Groomsman
John is Craig's oldest, younger brother, wrap your mind around that phrasing. Craig loves John's strength and his leadership qualities. They enjoy going on camping trips together and they hope (well at least Craig does) to get to go on a backpacking trip together soon.