Leslie & Brandon
Wedding Party
Jesieryl Hartzer
Matron of Honor
Jesieryl is like a big sister to Leslie. They've known each other since Leslie was about 5 years old, their Mom's are even best friends! As they both got older, they get closer. Jesieryl became someone who Leslie could turn to for anything like advice, adventures, and laughs. Leslie absolutely adores Jesieryl's two daughters Mya and Charlotte. Leslie knew without a doubt that she couldn't imagine her wedding day without Jesieryl being by her side.
Carson Steele
Best Man
Brandon and Carson are second cousins, and are extremely close. Carson is one of the first people Brandon would call or text about anything. Carson was also there during Brandon and Leslie's first date, so he's been there from the beginning. Brandon was Carson's Best Man in his wedding, so it's only natural for Carson to be Brandon's Best Man. Brandon and Carson are basically the same person, they're both so chill, down-to-earth, love fishing, love eating oysters, basically they love anything country! If anything, Carson is like a brother to Brandon and Carson feels the same way.
Cinthya Olson
Matron of Honor
Cinthya is one of Leslie's Sister-in-Law's. Cinthya has been married to Leslie's oldest brother RJ for 13 years. Cinthya and Leslie are very close and they talk almost every day. Cinthya has also blessed Leslie with a niece and nephew, Valentina and LJ. Leslie loves when the kids visit during the summers, since she can spend as much time with them as possible. Leslie knew she had to ask Cinthya to stand by her side on her big day to keep her calm and to remind her to relax and have so much fun.
Corey Dennee
Groomsman
Corey and Brandon first met playing little league baseball for the Sand Gnats during their elementary school years. Since then, they remained good friends throughout Highschool at Leonardtown to college at Frostburg State University. They even played football together throughout high school and college as well. Once they graduated from college they both moved back to St. Mary's to start their careers. Since they have shared many memories together growing up, now they live under the same roof! Leslie, Brandon, Corey and their other roommate Zach enjoy watching sports, having family dinners, and even having game nights together!
Carson Minucci
Bridesmaid
Leslie and Carson have known each other since Middle School at Spring Ridge. Once they entered High School they became a lot closer their Senior Year. Carson is Leslie's go to girl for almost everything! Plus, she is the arts and crafts Queen. Whenever Leslie has crafting questions she always calls Carson. They're also basically the same person with their ideas, they just mesh so well. Carson is Leslie's Ying to her Yang. Carson was there to help Leslie unpack her house while she was on vacation and even helped Leslie pick her wedding dress. They love each other so much.
Zachary DeShane
Groomsman
Zach and Brandon first met at Town Creek Elementary and spent a lot of their younger years together. Growing up they were over each other’s houses every weekend playing games and doing what they thought was 'partying'. They both also attended Leonardtown High School where they played football together. Zach also lives with Brandon, Leslie and their other roommate Corey. They all share many memories together from playing games, family dinner nights, game nights, and hanging out after a night out.
Allyson Gaug
Bridesmaid
Ally and Leslie first met at Backroad when Ally worked there and Leslie would hang out on the weekends. They also found out they worked in the same PMA. Ally would visit Leslie in her building when they had some free time. Ally and Leslie became close and Leslie has become lucky enough to watch Ally's kids grow up. Ally's youngest daughter and Leslie's daughter are about 7 months apart. They cannot wait for their little girls to become besties too.
Ricky Goldsmith
Groomsman
Ricky and Brandon started becoming friends when they played pigskin football together. They also went to the Leonardtown High School together where they got even closer. Throughout high school it was always Ricky, Brandon, Corey, Zach, and Corey's brother Brandon hanging out all the time almost every single weekend. Now they enjoy playing games, inviting each other over for dinners/ events, and going on an occasional trip with all the friends involved. Brandon was a groomsman in Ricky's wedding in 2018. Now it's Ricky's turn to be a groomsman in Brandon's wedding.
Nicole Donegan
Bridesmaid
Nicole and Leslie met while Leslie was bartending at Backroad. Nicole would come in on some nights and Leslie just felt Nicole was so nice and pretty. Leslie ended up leaving Backroad to work at Action Lounge & Billiards where Nicole worked. Once Leslie started working there they became very close. They both soon realized they were so much alike on a spiritual level, humor level, and even their personalities. Leslie and Nicole balance each other out so well, it was a given for Leslie to ask Nicole to be a bridesmaid.
Brandon Dennee
Groomsman
Brandon is Corey's younger brother who graduated the same year as Brandon at Leonardtown High School. They first met playing little league baseball for the Sand Gnats during their elementary school years. Since then, they remained good friends throughout Highschool at Leonardtown to college at Frostburg State University. They even played football together in High School. Once they graduated from college they both moved back to St. Mary's to start their careers. They remain close friends and are always there for each other whenever each reaches a milestone in life, cookouts, and even birthdays! They also play cornhole together which they have both picked up as a fun hobby.
Mikel Brock
Officiant
Mike is Brandon's Dad. Originally Brandon wanted to make his Dad his Best Man but Leslie thought it was be an even bigger honor to them if his Dad married them. His Dad happily accepted! Brandon and Leslie could not think of a more special moment than for Brandon's Dad to marry them and to give them his blessing. Brandon views his Dad as one of his best friends. Leslie loves the relationship that Brandon and his Dad share.