The Best Wedding Crew Ever

Caroline Zelsnack

Maid of Honor

Alyssa has been my Best Friend and Sister for 19 years now. Even though we have our ups and downs, I always know I can count on her for everything. She is the best person to get advice from. I can count on her all the time when I need her. She will continue being my best friend for the rest of my life. I love you so much Sissstar!!

Jess Ras

Bridesmaid

Alyssa and I have been devoted to our friendship since the summer of 2005. She is my wine buddy, shopping partner, and dinner date. I can always count on her for long conversations, game nights, and adventures. It is amazing to have had her by my side as a best friend for all these years. I love teaching, coaching, sporting events and concerts. Also, I have a pet bunny named Gretchen. Alyssa and I have celebrated many milestones together but this wedding is going to be the most special one!

Megan Mead

Bridesmaid

Alyssa and I met through dance when we were five. We’ve been friends for 23 years now! I can’t imagine my life without her. I am an Elementary/Special Education teacher and have an amazing husband, Josh. I love to cook and bake. I’m obsessed with dogs and have the most adorable Labradoodle named Brooks! I can’t wait to share this special day with Alyssa and Jay!

Heather Wimmer-Haman

Bridesmaid

We met on the first day of undergraduate orientation at Marywood University nine years ago. Some may call it fate, others may call it organizing by alphabetical order. Either way, this end of the alphabet crew was bound to be lifelong friends. Through the shenanigans of undergrad, applying for grad school, and starting grad school together, we've remained great friends. Even though I've moved far away twice (thanks academia), Alyssa has remained a steadfast friend and no matter how much time passes I know she'll always be a phone call or text message away!

Jenna Sharr

Bridesmaid

Alyssa and I have known each other since we were little girls in the same dance studio. We graduated & years went by. Little did I know I was growing up with my cousins future wife my whole childhood while also growing up with him. It's a very cool feeling. I'm happy we have become close friends & now our kids get to grow up together too & be just as crazy together as we are!

Larry Deskins

Best Man

Matt Sharr

Groomsman

Jay and I met sometime after I was born, and taught me a lot of things growing up: such as how to tackle (in our grandparents' backyard), play doctor, how to derail a train set at Christmas time, and move our Play Stations from house to house. Being my only cousin growing up, we were always very close. I give him credit for always spending time with me, even when he was older. He was always someone I trusted and looked up to, and who gave me confidence as a pretty shy kid. I currently work on one of NOAA's hydrographic survey ships. I like being active, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I'm very happy for both Jason and Alyssa, and I'm glad Jay finally found Alyssa.

Greg Radle

Groomsman

So there I was sitting at the bar minding my own business. This guy starts talking to me about my tattoos. Thinking he's hitting on me I just go with it. As we talk more and he tells me his last name is Weeks I naturally question it and make him show me his ID, stranger danger! So now Weeks turn into months, to years, to a lifetime of friendship. Many long nights of talking and having a good time. Giving me a very beautiful god daughter and solitifying we are now family. So happy and blessed to be a part of this day and the beginning of a whole new chapter in our lives.

Mark Daley

Groomsman

I was out for drinks with Gregory Radle in 2010 (I believe), when Jason Weeks walked into our lives. Greg and Jay instantly hit it off...where our relationship was more of a cool bar acquaintance. Our beloved bar closed down in 2012, and we lost contact with Jay. Then one magical day a couple months later, we stumbled upon him getting his eyebrows threaded in the middle of the mall. From that day on, Jason has become closer than a brother to me. We’ve been through hell and back and always through thick and thin together. We’re always there for each other when we need a shoulder to cry on, a body to scream at, or a friend to laugh with. I know we’ll always be best friends until the day we leave this earth.

Nick Zelsnack

Groomsman

I'm the big brother of Alyssa. When I met Jay, it was the usual "Oh hey, so you are the new guy snuggling my sister." So Jay and I get to talking; we agree on nothing and we are both stubborn. He likes the Flyers and well Crosby and my Penguins are definitely better. He likes Notre Dame and they don't have a prayer against Penn State. Jay LOVES the Dolphins, thats punishment enough. So, as time goes on we find some things in common like MMA, but more importantly his love for Alyssa and Ella. A big brother can't ask for anything more than the groom to love his family unconditionally. Good luck and Dolphins suck!