Lauren & Derus
Wedding Party
Danielle Shannon
Matron of Honor
After trying to sell me when I was little, she realized she was stuck with me for life. Danielle is an amazing big sister, an even better mother, and I'm just hoping she forgot the speech I made at her wedding before she drafts ours.
Joe Shaver
Best Man
Joe and I met at VCU and then worked together for several years. Joe is a fellow beer lover but an even bigger West Virginia fan who can talk anything sports.
Claire Shannon
Bridesmaid
The one who made me my favorite role in life yet, an Aunt. Probably one of the only times I've considered moving back home was after she was born. Claire is my fellow bookworm - ask her about anything Harry Potter!
Haven Pacelli
Groomsman
Haven's full name is Robert Haven, otherwise known as Bob to me - after all, that is his first name. He's my nephew and like most boys, is super into video and computer games.
Abigail Shannon
Bridesmaid
Since Abby came into this world, she's always made it known she was here. My mini-me, I tell my sister she's karma for how she treated me when we were little. Abby is hysterical, something she definitely doesn't get from me.
Jack Shannon
Groomsman
You could tell Jack was beyond pumped to gain another guy in the family when I came along. Despite him being better at most sports than me, he's willing to teach me and have fun. Ask him about Phillies baseball (and for Lauren's sake, remind him Duke basketball is better than Syracuse)