Kristen & Justin
Wedding Party
Nicole Chan
Maid of Honor
I am Kristen’s younger sister and Ginger’s aunt. Although Kristen and I have different personalities growing up, she’s always the one who stays by my side and someone I can count on. She has such a big heart and the way she serves God and others around her is inspiring. Over these years, we've shared many amazing memories with each other, from traveling to different cities to attending our favorite artists’ concerts. I am blessed and thankful to have a sister like her in my life. I cannot wait to see her walking down the aisle with her brightest smile!
Kaden Gayle
Best Man
The first time I met Justin Pelley I was 9 years old on a short trip to London with the family. I believe he will tell you that I was mean to him to start out but I cannot recall this being the case. When I moved to London in 2003 I was 10 and he was 9 and that was the beginning of what has now been a life long friendship that has more so become brotherhood at this point. Justin and I have always been able to keep in contact. The consistency with which we have been in each other's lives and the friendship we hold is nothing but divine. I thank God often for our friendship. We spent so many nights in London playing video games, or make believe army with others. Sometimes we disagreed, and Justin could never choose any type of music. But we continue to be there for each other through it all.
Cindy Tang
Bridesmaid
It feels like yesterday when Kristen and I met 10 years ago. Both of us were new to the Dallas area and looking for a church. At that time, Kristen was in high school, so I was assigned to be her designated driver. God nudged me to invite her to dinner, and that was how our friendship started. We would often visit each other’s home and hang out. I grew used to having dinner with her family while watching tv together. In the years after, even though we are no longer living in the same city, that doesn’t and couldn’t stop us from loving and thinking of each other. I met Justin a few months earlier, virtually (thanks to the pandemic). God has just prepared the perfect person for Kirsten. He was fun and chill. The most important thing is, his love for Kirsten is so genuine and overflowing.
Adam Cross
Groomsman
I first met Justin through community group at church. I was skeptical about adding a third Justin to the group but my fears were allayed as I quickly found him to be a fun and lighthearted person who was committed to furthering his relationship with Jesus. We got to hang out both in group and one-to-one. Through life’s busyness he is faithful to check in with me during the week, and it has been a joy to walk with him as he moves into a new stage of life. I met Kristen at church for the first time after she and Justin had only been dating a couple of weeks. It was fun to finally meet the girl that Justin had been going on and on about during the group, and I have enjoyed getting to see how their relationship has blossomed. I am excited to see how God uses them together as husband and wife.
Susan Aiello
Bridesmaid
When Kristen and I first met, we witnessed a proposal of two leaders we served with. Little did we know, I would get to be apart of her proposal 2 years later! At the proposal, Kristen told me she was looking for biblical community and several months later she became apart of my small group. Since then, I have been able to witness Kristen's devotion to God, servants heart and vulnerability. I first met Justin when Kristen and him came to my house. I was making popcorn and Justin accidentally dropped a bag of popcorn kernels on the floor. He told me I’d remember him every time I saw a popcorn kernel on the floor. Sure enough, days and weeks later I still found kernels on the floor. Just as popcorn kernels remind me of Justin so do the words authentic, persistent, and gracious.
Andrew Hunt
Groomsman
Justin Pelley and I met in the summer of 2018 at Watermark Plano Community Church. In the time since, Justin has served me as my community group brother at Watermark. Each week he encourages me to follow Jesus’ path for life. He has seen me through a couple different jobs and houses. In early 2020 Justin and I moved into an apartment together with his lifelong friend Kaden Gayle. If it was not for them, I would not know the culinary delight of the British “digestive” cookie, a great pair with tea! Over the last year, Kristen and Justin have impressed me as they have steadily grown their relationship. Their path together has not always been easy, but they have pressed forward, an admirable steadfastness. May God bless their commitment to each other with many years of happiness!
Melissa Browning
Bridesmaid
Kristen and I met in 2018 when we got into a community group together at Watermark Church. Our mutual love for Jesus and love for cats created a special sister-like friendship. For anyone who knows Kristen knows she is thoughtful, encouraging and one of the best friends a girl could ever ask for. One of my favorite things about Kristen is she always giving me sweet reminders of what she's learning in the Word and encourages me each week to live life in a way that brings glory to God. I'll never forget the first time Kristen was telling me about meeting Justin and seeing her face lighted up. It's been so sweet to see Kristen and Justin's relationship grow overtime and I feel so honored to be a part of their special day. I can't wait to witness their love for Christ and for one another!
George King
Groomsman
I met Justin at one of the young adult lunches hosted by Watermark Plano back in 2017. He was the third person named Justin that I had met at the church in a very short time span and after appreciating God's sense of humor, I had to invite Justin to participate in community group with us. When he was reconnected with the group in 2019, I found Justin to be someone who wanted to learn and live in ways that honored God. I have enjoyed my “Tuesdays with Pelley” conversations to catch up on life and pray during the pandemic. Over the past year, it has been an encouragement to see the faithfulness and joy he shares with Kristen while serving God together and I look forward to the ministries and adventures they will be involved in.
Shannon Laurence
Bridesmaid
Kristen and I met about two years ago at a breakfast diner where we met with several girls whose community group we soon joined. They have been one of the biggest blessings to me! It has been a joy to share life with Kristen and walk through highs and lows with her. She has a radiant smile that lights up the room and contagious laughter. I am so thankful to know her and be a recipient of her continual encouragement, thoughtfulness, and prayers. She has such a servant’s heart! Her love for the Lord, her family, friends, and others around her is inspiring. Getting to witness her and Justin go from first date to engaged has been a fun process, one I know God is in! I pray He would continue to make their love for each other grow with every passing year as He also brings them closer to Him.
Justin Ahlgren
Groomsman
I met Justin at a young adults social lunch one day after church. We were both relatively new and were getting a feel for the place. Long story short, we ended up at the same table; and, with the same not terribly common name, we naturally chatted. Now here we are, years later and in the same small group of men, having formed a friendship in community that I wouldn't trade for the world. I'm thankful to have gotten to know Justin as well as I have over this time, and look forward to celebrating this special day with him and Kristen.