Kristen & James
Wedding Party
Allyson Bartlett
Matron of Honor
AKA MOD (Manager on Duty). Kristen's sister and best friend. Allyson and Kristen have been incredibly close since day one, and Kristen can't imagine her big day without her big sis by her side. Allyson is fueled by fun and love for those around her.
Katherine Goodelman
Bridesmaid
Katie and Kristen have been best friends since middle school. They share a quirky humor and keep each other laughing uncontrollably whenever they get together. Kristen loves their ability to pick up where they left off every time they see each other, owing to their tight bond.
Kelley Frick
Bridesmaid
One of Kristen's first friends...they even shared their first boyfriend in first grade! Kelley is one of the sweetest and most thoughtful people in Kristen's life. She is nostalgic at heart and always brings Kristen back to the good old days, including attending Hanson concerts perhaps a little late in life.
Johana Moreno
Bridesmaid
Johana is Kristen's Colombian sister. They met while Johana was studying abroad with Allyson at St. Michael's College, and subsequently lived with the Bartlett family for the summer during which the two became inseparable. Despite living countries apart, Kristen and Johana remain incredibly close and important supports in each other's lives.
Zack Churchill
Best Man
James’s best friend from a young age. Zack was like another Petrovitsis brother growing up and spent a great deal of time with the family. James describes Zack as a kind and caring individual with a great sense of humor.
John Petrovitsis
Groomsman
John is James’s first younger brother of three. They grew up loving to play sports together, particularly hockey. James appreciates his brother’s work ethic and calm, kind demeanor.
Justin Petrovitsis
Groomsman
Justin is the middle of the younger brothers. James describes him as a handyman who can fix anything. When he’s not hard at work at DHOP, you can find Justin in the garage working on one of his many side projects. Justin is also very sweet and hardworking.
Jordan Petrovitsis
Groomsman
Described as the other half of the “book-ends”, Jordan is in some ways a mini-James. In particular, they share a love of chicken tenders and Bud Light. Beyond this, Jordan is fun-loving and motivated.
Sue Ellen Bartlett
Mother of the Bride
Kristen’s been told she is the modern-day Sue. Everything good that Kristen is, she learned from Sue (besides fishing). She is inspired by Sue's ability to excel at everything she does, her vast generosity and the attention to details she puts into her life. James admits that Sue is one of the few people who works harder than he does, and appreciates her for fielding some of the many phone calls and texts that Kristen makes to her throughout the day (just ask "Sue-gle").
David Bartlett
Father of the Bride
Words can’t describe Kristen’s feelings about her dad but since we have to use them, you could say they are two peas in a pod, happiest 30 miles off shore with a fishing rod in hand. They share a love for good music and a woman named Sue. A lifetime of helping Dave with projects paid off when Kristen was able to impress James with her construction knowledge.
Rennie Petrovitsis
Mother of the Groom
James describes Rennie as the most supportive person to him, and has been so for his entire life. The most important lesson James took from Rennie is to treat people as you would want to be treated (or better), and how to truly love people. His love and admiration for Kristen comes from the long-standing respect he has for his mother. Kristen cannot wait to be Rennie's first "daughter", aside from dog Sophie.
Stephen Petrovitsis
Father of the Groom
James learned the importance of hard work from his father, which he clearly passed on to all of his sons. James feels his parents together have shown him what marriage should be like, and admires his father's role in their relationship. Steve is exceedingly kind and loving and made Kristen feel right at home from the moment she met him.
Riley Elena Shields
Flower Girl
James’s cousin Angela and her wife Emily’s sweet daughter. Riley is known for her smarts - she is a bright little lady. She is also great at hanging with the boys per mom, likely a product of being a big sister to twin boys!
Juan Emilio Quintero
Ring Bearer
JuanE is Kristen’s bridesmaid Johana and her husband Juan Pablo’s adorable son. Kristen and James had the pleasure of meeting him as an infant when they met up with the family in Aruba. He is an energetic and happy toddler.
Matilda Rose Bartrovitsis
Kitten of Honor
Kristen and James would be remiss not to include their special love Matilda Rose (aka Tillie) as one of their people. She is the love of their lives (aside from each other) and brings them both so much joy every day since the day she came home in November. Now to devise a way to include her in the ceremony....