Kristi & Don
Wedding Party
Corrinne Giller
Bridesmaid
Similar to Kristi and Don, Kristi and Corrinne (Cori) met at CrossFit. When Kristi decided to accept the job in Virginia, she took a weekend trip down to check out the Charlottesville area, and naturally had to drop in at CrossFit gym in the area and that day she bonded with Cori over squats. Cori is arguably Becquerel's favorite puppy aunt (which surely has nothing to do with pupcups, extra snacks, and the adventures they've been on together). Though they met at the gym, Kristi and Cori have bonded over trashy reality tv and manicures, and she's been Kristi's right-hand woman for the wedding planning process (and possibly over-encouraging when it comes to wedding DIY).
Sharonrose Samelak
Bridesmaid
Sharonrose (SR) was arguably one of Kristi's first friends, by virtue of being her closest cousin in age. Kristi and SR were born three days apart and there have been many disagreements over who is who in baby pictures. Both avid fans of Grey's Anatomy, every celebration and farewell is marked by "dancing it out." The two spent many weekends adventuring in Washington in their adult time and took their cousin status to a new level of very close friendship during hikes and runs and late night conversations. Kristi couldn't imagine getting married without this fabulous lady by her side.
Timothy Harris, Jr.
Bridesman
Kristi and Tim first met each other in high school band at band camp before Kristi’s junior year and Tim’s freshman year. Go ahead, make some band camp jokes, we will wait. For the record, Tim was percussion and Kristi was in color guard at the time. Their friendship has spanned well over a decade, keeping each other in check and giving the tough love when necessary and sharing science/engineering memes always. Tim has been a shoulder to cry on, a confidant, and, most of all, a dear friend. Kristi and Tim have been known to eat embarrassingly excessive amounts of sushi— impressing many waiters and waitresses.