Anna & Kyle
Wedding Party
Kyle Nanton
Groom
Often known as "Nanton" dating back to his elementary school days. He is the son of Al & Carmela and has twin sisters: Diamond and Natasha. Kyle attended nine different schools from the age of 5-19 so he became VERY comfortable making friends. His number one love has always been sports (until he met Anna Kuhns). Once Kyle stopped getting taller and packed on some lbs Football became his final athletic destination. As a former Offensive Lineman he will eat just about anything, and is not bashful with his food prep and love for condiments. He is extremely passionate about being the BEST; from bar or beach games to his profession in sales, he wants to win. Kyle loves partying/traveling with friends and making people happy. He is guaranteed to bring ENERGY on 3/14/2020, try to keep up!
Anna Kuhns
Bride
Anna is a Colorado native that spent most of her upbringing traveling whether it be for sports or to visit family. She was very active in school playing sports and in college she was active in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. What brought Anna to Florida was her love for Camp Boggy Creek. A camp for kids with life threatening illness' it really tugged at her heart that Florida was the place she would call home. She also truly felt that God was pulling her there because that was where she would meet the man of her dreams, Kyle Nanton. She spotted him from crossed the bar but was too shy to walk up to him. Luckily he had the courage and they have talked every day since. If you can't find Anna, she's most likely going to be at the CrossFit Gym, the beach, or creating.
Anthony Nelson
Best Man
AKA Juan Hails from West Palm Beach, FL, met Kyle when they were 10 years old -U(zoo)Mass Alum and -Wide Receiver/Punt Returner turned Attorney Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B&H) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s and ppl he feels “comfortable” around Charm: (W): 10. (B&H): 3 Comedic Side: (W): 10. (B&H): 6 Party Ability: (W): 9. (B&H): 10 Assholeness: (W): 3. (B&H): 10 Quick Bio: Met in 5th grade. TONs of video games and sports together from age 10-18… 18-23 We visited each other a ton through our athletic & scholastic endeavors. From 24- Current: We talk weekly on the phone about nothing, travel and party together and still hate each other like we are 10 years old again.
Casey Love
Matron of Honor
Casey and Anna met through softball back when they were kids. They lived about an hour away but often spent multiple weekends throughout the year at each others towns. Once graduating, they went to the rival Colorado colleges where Casey studied at CU and Anna went to CSU. After graduating Casey got married to her husband Andy Love where Anna played the role as a bridesmaid in their wedding. Kyle and Anna were just freshly dating so it was TOO soon to bring him home to meet the parents. Casey has an incredible knowledge of hilarious YouTube videos, Michael Jackson lyrics, and highschool cheerleading dances. Casey was chosen as Anna's Matron of Honor due to her devotion to Anna as a friend and constant supporter.
Graham Parker
Groomsman
AKA Pawka - 6’4 195 lbs & Resides in ATL-Met @ Jacksonville University-Works as Greeman for Movies & Shows. Never Bashful about an aggressive hairstyle or stache’ Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Bro’s and ppl he feels “comfortable” around Charm: (W): 10. (B): 10 Comedic Side: (W): 9. (B): 10 Party Ability: (W): 10. (B): 10 Bio: Met Graham playing ball at JU. We grew as “besties” during our time as Comm majors. Our shared appreciation for Taco Bell, Tasty beverages, aggressive rap, R&B bangers and “bro-chill-sessions” sparked a brotherhood that will never be lost. Now we link up minimum twice a year and our 1st language is: music & movie quotes and we dance ignorantly. Brotha from another mother. (Shoutout Ellen & Carmela)
Kayla Hilkert
Matron of Honor
Kayla and Anna met the summer of 2012 at Camp Boggy Creek. They shared their love of working with children. They worked very closely together for 2 summers and have heavily supported each others future career endeavors. Kayla's parents Randy and Darlene took Anna in as she worked for a semester in Orlando at Disney World. Kayla recently got married in 2019 to her best friend and fellow staff member of Camp Boggy Creek, Cameron who worked in the same cabin as Anna. Even Kayla packed her bags and moved to Boston with her husband, Kyle and Anna have a group of friends that plan a yearly trip to Boston that they wish to continue once having kids.
Jeremy Thornton
Groomsman
AKA JT$17 -Calls Lake Worth, FL Home-Top Notch “Yes Man”, World Traveler & Experience Haver -Tree Nursery BO$$ -Gerard Butler/Jason Segal Lookin Boy that never heard a compliment he didn’t adore. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings (B) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 10. (B): 10 Comedic Side: (W): 7. (B): 8 Party Ability: (W): 10. (B): 10 Bio: This was the first man to take a snap from me as a HS Quarterback. This guy has seen or been apart of most of my embarrassing moments in HS or College. He’s a way better Quarterback than Josh McGregor will be. One of the most injury/accident prone ppl on earth but a man of MEN and bro of BRO’s that has experienced it all.
Meghan Childs
Bridesmaid
Meghan and Anna met at CSU, Meghan was a mutual friend of fellow bridesmaid Arianna and they started their friendship freshman year of college. Anna, Meghan and Arianna all joined the same sorority and their friendship continued as they lived in the home on campus together. During college they often were found attending campus events, Tour DeFat Festival and would often have nights in making a family meal. Once graduating Meghan got married to her high school sweetheart, Sage. This was the first wedding that Kyle got to meet all of Anna's closest college friends as she played the role as a bridesmaid. Recently, Meghan and Sage joined Kyle and Anna in Jacksonville for the Forth of July. FUN FACT: MEGHAN LOVES CHRISTMAS EVERYTHING and RED WINE :)
Justin Fess
Groomsman
AKA Feezy Die-hard Packers & Magic Fan. Met at Aerotek. Loves himself a Jack&Coke and a standard Bud Light. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 8. (B): 8 Comedic Side: (W): 7. (B): 10 Party Ability: (W): 8. (B): 10 Quickly after sitting next to Justin at work we found out we had the same passion for sports, competing, drinking and turning an average time into a TIME! He comes from a big family, including 3 brothers. We have grown to become brothers in our own way. Anna is also best friends with his wife, Kara. You can find us playing games or kicking it at the beach weekly in Jax and this is one of the wittiest SOB’s I know
Kara Morelli-Fess
Bridesmaid
Kara and Anna have been friends well over 3 years now. Since Kyle and Anna met they started their friendship as she was a friend of Kyle's from work. You can usually find Kara and Anna at the beach soaking up the sun, or drinking a nice glass of wine cuddled on the couch in their pajamas. With the mutual friendship of their fiance and husband they have naturally grown in their friendship as well. Weekend plans are usually decided between the "Fantastic Four" (KYLE, JUSTIN, ANNA and KARA). Creating traditions, throwing surprise parties for one another, and turning everything they can into a game/competition. You will definitely find these two breaking it down on the dance floor with the all the shoulder pump moves we got!
Dan May
Groomsman
AKA MayDay -Palm Beach County Resident -FSU Grad turned Business Owner & Property Owner -Met at THE Palm Beach Gardens HS in 05’ -The MOST American, American in the Wedding Party -Dolphin/Heat/Marlin Fanatic. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings (B) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 8. (B): 5 Comedic Side: (W): 8. (B): 8 Party Ability: (W): 7. (B): 10 Met playing football at Gardens High. We began to build a relationship around video games and playing sports in his neighborhood. Dan took our brotherhood to the next level when we were 17 “risking it all” leaping fences to confiscate a math test in HS. Current Day, we push each other to be the best. One of the most knowledgeable business men I know.
Arianna * Ari* Zabriskie
Bridesmaid
Arianna was the first friend Anna made in college. They were in the same group for their orientation and lived in the same dorm freshman year. Ari and Anna joined the same sorority at CSU. Ari shares with Anna the love for traveling and art as they loved to go to the studio together when most people were out partying, put on some music and dream about life. Ari now lives in San Diego and is focused on furthering her profession as a therapist. If she's not nose deep in her studies you'll find her traveling from France to South America sharing her passions and bettering the world with her spirit.
Josh McGregor
Groomsman
AKA J-Mac - Avid Flag Football player Loves the Steelers & Miami Heat -Jacksonville University Hall of Fame QB -First wedding Anna and Kyle went together to- Josh & Kaitlin Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings (B) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 9. (B&H): 8 Comedic Side: (W): 5. (B&H): 7 Party Ability: (W): 3. (B&H): 4 This guy gets no more excitement than to embarrass me. We knew of each other growing up in palm beach county but became besties in college. My former roommate that loves to get under my skin but is a phenomenal friend that would do anything for me. Now a Family man that makes time to check in multiple times a week. He’ll be the most sober guy in the groom’s party, guaranteed.
Morgan Becker
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Anna knew each other since Pre-K but their friendship really came to be when in high-school they spent the summer as Lamar Lifeguards. They spent many nights over at each others home where it became normal for the additional person to be at each others family dinners. Morgan and Anna were inseparable their senior year of high-school as they found anyway possible to go to each others school events. Morgan supported Anna through her love of playing sports traveling around southeastern Colorado cheering her on the sidelines in the stands. Morgan is living in their home town in Colorado raising her family. They often spend time together when Anna visits home.
Nicolas Kuhns
Bridesman
The Man, the myth, the BRIDESMAN! Our one and only, Nicolas Kuhns will be supporting Anna and Kyle from the Bride's side. The only brother Anna has they grew their friendship throughout growing up. Like most siblings they love each other and almost never argue..... okay that's a fib, but they have each others back through thick and thin. Anna chose to have her brother as a part of the bridal party due to the fact that Nick has been there through her trials and tribulations. Now we know this may not be traditional, but you'll notice, Kyle and I like to do things our way :) We can promise you one thing, you will definitely see Nick on the dance floor at the wedding with his sweet dance moves.
Rolando FInes
Groomsman
AKA Fino’ -Former D-Lineman @ Jacksonville University -Current Teacher & Coach @ Sandalwood High School -Projected to be the best dancer on the floor at my wedding. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 8. (B): 9 Comedic Side: (W): 5. (B): 9 Party Ability: (W): 9. (B): 10 Bio: Met in 08’ and instantly thought he was the most annoying kid on the team. We lived together on three separate occasions and as time went on and our shared interest in music & sports we became close. He has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met. He's like a little brother I never had.
Taylor Barnett
Bridesmaid
Taylor Barnett, our wanderlust traveler! Taylor and Anna met actually through Nick Kuhns, one of Nicks high school classmates was freshman roommates with Taylor and they hit it off so when Anna was interested in rushing a sorority, Nick referred Taylor. Taylor and Anna spent a lot of time together as they were roommates in the college sorority KKG. They shared a liked interest in their faith and often spent Sundays at church together. Once graduating college Taylor and Anna stayed in touch. Taylor has a love for adventure and is often "on the go." Taylor has been a huge role model for Anna in her faith and walk with the Lord. They are the type of friends that can go months without talking and in one 40 min -2 hour phone call seem to start right where they left off.
Todd Copeland
Groomsman
Todd Bio: Todd: Aka: “PLAYYYA”. One of the originators of “Havin’ A Time”. If he’s not relaxing/melting on his couch you can catch him Boat Cruising through Jax! Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Bro’s and ppl he feels “comfortable” around Charm: (W): 8. (B): 10 Comedic Side: (W): 7. (B): 7 Party Ability: (W): 7. (B): 7.5 Bio: Met Todd in college where we played ball together! Post-graduation is where we really started to kick it! Some GREAT times at the bars and epic boat sessions. A Jacksonville native, recently engaged and a dog Dad of 2. The ultimate Jolly/Carefree Bro that will be full of belly laughs all weekend!
Spencer Hodges
Officiant
OFFICIANT/GROOMSMAN AKA Spenny -Calls Bradenton, FL Home & the Head Coach of Sarasota HS -Met at Jacksonville University and one of my O-Line-Mates. -Father of 2 beautiful daughters & married to powerful wife Abi -Stays Grinding between his landscaping biz & coaching Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Rating on how he conducts himself at Weddings (B&H) = Rating on how he conducts himself around Bro’s Charm: (W): 10. (B): 10 Comedic Side: (W): 8.5. (B): 10 Party Ability: (W): 7.8. (B): 10 Our bonding moment was his first year at JU when I held his hair from partying just a tad too hard circa 08’. From that point on we have shared laughs, jokes and handshakes. Present day he has grown into the Dad and Family man that I pray to be one day for my family.
Jarvis Williams
Usher
Jarvis: AKA Syxx, AKA Chunk. 6A Football Regional Semi-Finalist in 2005**. The ultimate chameleon around all groups of people and controls the room with his humor & demeanor. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Bro’s and ppl he feels “comfortable” around Charm: (W): 10. (B): 10 Comedic Side: (W): 10. (B): 10 Party Ability: (W): 8. (B): 9 Bio: Met in 2007 @ JU. From that day on he has asked me once a quarter “are we the same person?!” TONS of similarities in our thoughts/outlooks, parental upbringings and how we socialize with people. We’ve lived together 3+ years. Tons of Video Games. Sports. “Top 10 lists”. Invention Talk. And CLOWNING has consumed our lives. Now a father of 2 and husband, I look up to this guy daily!
Chris Riccicardi
Usher
Chris Bio: Saved in my phone as “Cuz” since 9th grade, for no reason. Military man that has been one of the most consistent WILDCARDS since I met him when we were 12 yrs old. Player Ratings 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) (W) = Weddings and Around ppl He just met (B) = Bro’s and ppl he feels “comfortable” around Charm: (W): 8. (B): 3 Comedic Side: (W): 7. (B): 8.5 Party Ability: (W): 8. (B): 8 Bio: Hails from Palm Beach County. Father of 2 and Husband to a great wife. Met in Middle school as my partner in crime to push & bend rules as a teenager. Between football, post-high school shenanigans & arguing, we were inseparable. The ultimate dependable guy that is impossible to read, no matter the occasion.