Lauren & Jeffrey
Wedding Party
Jeffrey Koziol
Groom
Jeff is from Peachtree City, GA and went to Starrs Mill HS. He received his Bachelors degree in Accounting from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga. After college he began working for Gourmet Foods International where he has worked for the last 7+ years. He moved to Houston, Texas in 2015 which is where he was living when he met Lauren. After battling West Nile Virus Jeff moved back to Atlanta where he and Lauren both live now. Jeff loves his 9 year old dog/best friend Buddy and their newest addition Nala.
Lauren Marshall
Bride
Lauren grew up in Rockville, MD just outside of Washington, DC. She moved to Charleston, SC to attend the College of Charleston where she achieved her BS in Psychology. She then went on to the Medical University of South Carolina and achieved her BSN in nursing. She practiced as a RN in Charlotte, NC in the Cardiac ICU. She was working in Charlotte when she met Jeff. When Jeff was recovering from WNV and needed to move back to Atlanta, she became a travel nurse and worked in the Cardio- Vascular ICU at a hospital in Atlanta to be close to him. She now works in the Interventional Radiology Department at Emory University Hospital. She loves to travel and is a golden retriever enthusiast! Lauren and Jeff love living in Atlanta with their newest puppy Nala and their 9 year old dog Buddy.
Kevin Koziol
Best Man
Kevin is Jeff's younger brother. Kevin and Jeff were very close growing up. They enjoyed playing baseball and wrestling together. Kevin went to UGA for college and works as an engineer. He currently lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Madi and dog Sugar. Kevin enjoys traveling, hiking, and camping. He and Madi are renovating their house in Dallas and Kevin is quite the handyman. Jeff is excited to have Kevin as a co-best man at the wedding!
Emily Harding
Maid of Honor
Emily is Lauren's first cousin, but she is really more like a sister. They have grown up together and have been very close their entire lives. Emily has always been a big part of Lauren's life. They have traveled the world with both their families. Emily attended the University of Alabama. Our families enjoy going to Tuscaloosa every year for a football game. Emily currently lives in Baltimore, MD where she is a teacher and a mom to a Dachshund named Ridley. She is enrolled at Clemson University where she is achieving her Masters in education. Lauren can't wait for Emily to stand by her side on her big day!
Mike Koziol
Best Man
Mike is Jeff's older brother and the oldest of the Koziol boys. Mike and Jeff also grew up very close and played baseball together. Mike went to Georgia Tech and joined the United States Army after graduation. He is now a Captain and has lived all over the world serving our country. He and his wife Katy currently live in Richmond, VA. They have two dogs named Lexi and Alpine. They also have a cat named Kitler. They are big animal enthusiasts and love the outdoors. Jeff is so excited to have Mike as his co-best man at the wedding!
Caren Deily
Bridesmaid
Caren and Lauren went to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Maryland) together and then to the College of Charleston together as well. They have remained best friends throughout their life and Lauren considers Caren to be family. Caren now lives in Washington, DC where they are both originally from. Caren loves being close to her sisters in DC, her boyfriend Christopher (Morti), and her pup Stevie! Lauren is so excited to have Caren stand by her side on her big day!
Kyle Mehl
Groomsman
Kyle is Jeff's best friend from high school. Kyle went to Auburn University and the two of them became roommates after college. They lived together for four years and even bought their first house together. Kyle lives with his wife Holly in Atlanta, GA. They have two dogs Frankie and Layla. Kyle enjoys spending time in his neighborhood and has always been the life of the party. He is a big supporter of Atlanta United FC and Auburn football. Jeff recently had the honor of being Kyle's best man in his wedding and Jeff looks forward to having Kyle stand by his side at his!
Karlye Cappelmann
Bridesmaid
Karlye and Lauren met at the College of Charleston when they joined the same sorority. Karlye is like a big sister to Lauren and they have remained best friends. Karlye and Ashley were a year older than Lauren and Caren at the College of Charleston. Lauren and Caren practically lived with them during college because they were so close. Karlye is from Baltimore, Maryland close to where Lauren is from. She currently lives in Charleston, SC with her husband Harris and pup Maverick. Lauren is so excited to have her stand by her side on her big day!
Jordan Vail
Groomsman
Jordan is Jeff's best friend from college. They were randomly paired as suite mates freshman and were instantly inseparable. They joined the same fraternity and lived together in college and for a short time in Atlanta. Jordan now lives in Denver, CO with his girlfriend Sam and dog Kobe. He loves to play golf and snowboard. Jeff can't wait for Jordan to be by his side at the wedding!
Ashley Varone
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Lauren met at the College of Charleston when they joined the same sorority. Ashley knew Karlye growing up and since Lauren knew Caren growing up the four of them became inseparable. Ashley is a huge supporter to Lauren and they remain best friends. Ashley has just graduated nursing school and Lauren is so excited for her to begin her nursing career. Ashley is from Bethesda, MD close to where Lauren is from and currently lives in Baltimore, MD with her fur baby Bruno and Fiancé Brandon. She is getting married in May and Lauren cannot wait. Lauren is so excited to have Ashley stand by her side on the big day!
Tyler Johnson
Groomsman
Tyler is Jeff's close friend from college. They were in the same fraternity and have a lot of the same friends. Jeff remained close to Tyler after college and was a groomsman in Tyler's wedding in 2017. Tyler lives with his wife Lauren and cat Winston just down the street from Jeff and Lauren. The two couples hang out often and play on a Bocce team together in their neighborhood. Jeff can't wait to have Tyler stand by his side at the wedding!
Amanda Eagle
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Amanda worked in the same Cardiac ICU in Charlotte, NC. They became great friends inside and outside of the hospital. Lauren spent most of her time off doing things with Amanda and many of the other girls from the unit. Amanda and Lauren's friendship became even closer when they both became travel nurses and ended up travel nursing at a hospital in the CVICU in Atlanta, GA. One of their other good friends also did the same thing so the three of them were able to work both in Charlotte and Atlanta together. Although Lauren wishes Amanda was still in Atlanta, she has gone on to bigger and better things travel nursing in California! She is moving up and down the California coast with her boyfriend and fur baby Tucker! Lauren can't wait for Amanda to be by her side on her big day!
Joel Buck
Groomsman
Joel is another one of Jeff's close friends from college. They were in the same fraternity and worked together at Reynold's Plantation. In college, Joel and Jeff spent a lot of time together and played a lot of golf. Joel lives in Atlanta, Ga with his girlfriend Becca. He is a guy you can always count on. Jeff is excited to have Joel stand by his side for the wedding!
Catherine Augustyn
Bridesmaid
Catherine and Lauren went to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Maryland) together. Despite living in different cities after HS they have remained close friends. They try to see each other as much as they can when they make it back to DC where they are from. Catherine currently lives in Boston, MA. She moved there to attend Boston College and has stayed ever since! Lauren is so excited for Catherine to be a part of her big day!
Ryan Marshall
Groomsman
Ryan is Lauren's younger brother. Ryan and his Fiancé Lexi live in Charleston, SC with their two dogs Ace and Lucky. Jeff and Lauren love spending time with them when they visit Charleston. Ryan graduated from High Point University and now currently works for Atlantic Coast Electric Supply. Jeff is looking forward to adding another brother to the family. Ryan is getting married in July of this year and Jeff is excited to be a groomsman in his wedding. Jeff cannot wait for Ryan to stand by his side at his wedding!
Alexis Brand
Bridesmaid
Lexi is engaged to Lauren's brother Ryan. Lexi and Ryan live in Charleston, SC with their two dogs Ace and Lucky. Jeff and Lauren get to see them often when they visit Charleston. Ryan and Lexi are getting married in July and Lauren can't wait to have a new sister! Lexi is currently a 3rd grade teacher and is an independent distributor for SeneGence International. She is also pursuing her Masters Degree in Education. Lexi is an animal enthusiast and fosters dogs for local shelters. Lauren can't wait to be a part of Lexi and Ryan's wedding, and is excited to have Lexi stand by her side for her wedding!
Manny Munoz
Groomsman
Manny is Jeff's close childhood friend. They met in middle school when Manny moved here from Venezuela. They were friends before Manny could speak English. Jeff and Manny spent a lot of time together riding around on bikes and golf carts during their childhood. They also played on the same baseball team. They have remained good friends through the years and Manny has always been a loyal friend to Jeff. Manny lives in Peachtree City, GA and has an adorable son named Mason. Jeff can't wait for Manny to stand by his side at the wedding!
John and Beth Marshall
Father and Mother of the Bride
John and Beth currently live in Charleston, SC. They grew up in Maryland and are high school sweethearts. In 2012 they started a new chapter by leaving MD and moving to SC. They currently own Atlantic Coast Electric Supply with locations in North and South Carolina. Running the company keeps John very busy and he is enjoying the new challenges. Beth keeps everything balanced and running smoothly. Their newest additions are two golden retrievers named Sadie and Buster. They enjoy traveling, spending time with family, going out on their boat, and hanging out on Shem Creek. They are so happy to formally add Jeff to their family and excited for Lauren and Jeff to get married. They are ready to celebrate and have a super fun wedding in Charleston!
Mike and Patty Koziol
Father and Mother of the Groom
Mike and Patty live in Peachtree City, Ga. Mike has worked as a Delta Airlines Pilot since 1990, and is currently a 767 Captain. Patty is an Enrolled Agent and tax preparer at H&R Block and loves what she does. Patty is an avid swimmer and Mike enjoys helping the boys with projects around their houses. They are looking forward to Lauren joining the family and are excited for their final son to get married.
Memaw and Grandma
Grandmothers of the Bride
Lorraine Harding (Memaw) is Lauren's maternal grandmother. She and Lauren are very close. Memaw splits time between Maryland and Charleston. She has a house on Isle of Palms in Charleston and Lauren enjoys visiting when she goes home. Memaw enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lauren is so excited for her to be a part of the big day! Fran (Grandma) is Lauren's paternal grandparent. Lauren is so lucky to have her in her life! She currently lives in Sarasota, Fl. She has always been a big role model to Lauren. Grandma enjoys spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lauren wishes she could visit them more. Lauren’s grandfather Pappa recently passed away. She is sad he won’t be there for the big day, but knows he will be there in spirit!
Buddy Koziol
Ring Bearer
Buddy is a fan favorite and the original pup of Lauren and Jeff's family. He enjoys hunting squirrels, eating peanut butter bones, and begging for eggs. His favorite food of all time is Turkey. He also loves guarding his house. He always aims to be the center of attention and can't wait to be a part of Jeff and Lauren's big day!
Nala Koziol
Flower Girl
Nala is Lauren and Jeff's new addition to the family. Currently she enjoys annoying her big brother, going on zoomies in the yard, playing with her pet tiger, and giving puppy love to her parents. She steals their hearts with her cuteness and can't wait to be a part of their wedding day!