Lindsey & David
Wedding Party
Paige Hopkins
Maid of Honor
Paige and Lindsey became friends sophomore year at JMU, with a shared long lunch break and a desire to try all the restaurants in Harrisonburg! They became inseparable in the theatre department. After school they took trips to NYC, Punta Cana, Paris and New Orleans. In DC they started a pretty awesome book club, and lived together in the cutest little apartment on Capitol Hill. Ask Paige about: their horseback riding adventure!
Matthew McNerney
Best Man
Little brother number 1 and co-best man, at 18-months younger, Matt has been there from the start. From summer weekends at the Rivah, to winter vacations in Colorado, Matt's been there for it all. Ask him about, singing tunes on Bourbon Street.
Sarah Dobson
Maid of Honor
Sarah and Lindsey met at JMU, but realized they hailed from rivaling high schools. They became school friends and home friends, bonding over Stage Makeup and costume parties, and then became roommates. Sarah and Lindsey's friendship continued post-grad, with trips to Punta Cana, Banff/Vancouver, book club at Piola, and more. Sarah is also a DIY queen! You name the project, and Sarah will find a way to master it. Ask Sarah about: the senior year crockpot story!
Kevin McNerney Jr.
Best Man
Co-Best Man and younger brother #2, Kevin (KJ, KevBo, LittleBig Kev - he's a man of many names), came along 5 years after David to round out the McNerney clan. Growing up, Kevin was always excited to join his brothers in everything, especially basketball games. Those games took on a new dynamic when Kevin grew to become the tallest McNerney brother. Ask Kevin about the last time he and David played basketball ;)
McKenzie Dray
Bridesmaid
McKenzie is Lindsey's cousin, barely a year apart in age. They grew up together, and were always so excited to see each other for the yearly summer trip to Cape Cod. Lindsey remembers calling McKenzie every week (and then every day!) for a count-down to each summer visit. As they grew older, those phone calls turned into Facetimes, and many more visits to Cape Cod, always keeping each other close. Ask McKenzie about: the legendary 5 under 5 Christmas, and what she asked Santa for that year!
Jeremiah Starsia
Groomsman
Lambeth Lane, Carnegie Hall Ct, 4th St N...Jeremiah and David have lived together at multiple different locations. First meeting during fraternity rush when Jeremiah and his then roommate Jon Lee came by the Theta Delt house, it was a friendship that quickly grew over a shared love of cooking & beer. The master chef, ask Jeremiah for his gravy recipe.
Sam Constance
Bridesmaid
Sam and Lindsey's friendship was meant to be! They met in the Visa line at the French Embassy, and quickly realized they would both be teaching english in the same small region of France, only 20 minutes apart by train. Fate! On school breaks they traveled to Hungary, Austria, Germany, Belgium, and had their "Friendship Honeymoon" in Greece! After their year abroad, they both relocated to DC to enjoy some epic bottomless brunches, book clubs, and more. Ask Sam about: the story behind these hot dog costumes! Or, their motorbike rides through Athens.
Jon Lee
Groomsman
You really have to get along with someone to drive 7000+ miles with them, and drive they did from Charlottesville to Las Vegas and back again. Jon and David met their first week of school at UVA and quickly bonded over a shared love of the Rappahanock River. When Jon and his roommate Jeremiah rush Theta Delta Chi in their 2nd year.
Sam Leonetti
Bridesmaid
Sam and Lindsey were in Note-Oriety together, JMU's premier all-female acapella group. Sam and Lindsey share a creative side, and Lindsey starred in some of Sam's photography projects in college. Post-grad they've visited each other in DC, Durham, NYC, Philly, and they shared a beautiful trip to Montreal! Sam is also an incredible yoga instructor, and even got Lindsey to try aerial yoga once. Ask Sam about: the legendary cookie skillet.
Eric Breese
Groomsman
What happens when you are at a new school and meet someone with the same birthday? If you are Eric and David, you become friends for life. First meeting in the 6th grade at Flint Hill School, David and Eric were friends throughout middle and high school. Eric attended William & Mary and the two of them always trash talk when their colleges are playing. Ask Eric about, his first NFL game.
Joanna Reynolds
Bridesmaid
Joanna and Lindsey met during their freshman year at JMU, working backstage in the theatre department. Joanna quickly became Lindsey's first true friend in college, bonding over coordinated costumes for theme parties! After four years of excellent costumes, dyeing each others' hair, and singing show tunes, they now love visiting each other in VA/DC and NYC/NJ. Joanna is also a Disney expert, and Lindsey got to experience Disney with her for Joanna's bachelorette. Ask Joanna about: the drinking game "True American"
Colin Lynch
Groomsman
Colin and David first met as kids, introduced through fathers who are fraternity brothers - fast forward to college years and the same tailgate and Colin inviting David to the Theta Delt house for a party that night.
Danielle Walraven
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Lindsey were roommates at JMU. They stayed in Harrisonburg for the summer semester, and had the best summer ever! Between salsa nights at the Artful Dodger, days at the pool, and a tubing trip, it's a wonder they remembered to go to summer classes! Sorry, Mom and Dad... but we passed those classes! Lindsey was also a bridesmaid in Danielle's destination wedding in Banff, Canada. Ask Danielle about: JMU Homecoming weekend in the "murder cabin"
Kyle Cochran
Groomsman
Brother of the bride, certified rock star and 2nd best beard in the wedding; Kyle rounds out the wedding party. David and Kyle first met as kids at Crab Feasts, corporate picnics (pictured) and weekends here at DCL. As adults they share a love of good food, good beer and good hot sauce. Ask Kyle about Sub-Radio!