Wedding Party
Clayton Hubert
Best Man
Clayton has been there for Michael since day one. He was the first person that made living in Virginia Beach finally start feeling like home. Normally introverted, it has never been hard for Michael to talk to Clayton about everything and anything. Being roommates with Clayton for 2 years on the beach was Michael's wildest most entertaining time of his life. Sadly, it eventually ended when he met his now wife Abby (Krabby) and they moved into a place together. But seeing their relationship made Michael want to find his own Abby. Little did he know at the time, but that was literally the name of the girl he that walked into his life and took his breath away. Clayton is the funniest person and will be the best Best Man standing there at the altar! Although Michael is just a little worried about his speech.
Molly Brown
Maid of Honor
Molly has been putting up with Abby since they met in the fifth grade and caught grasshoppers during recess together. If you hear an earth-shatteringly loud laugh in Chautauqua during the wedding weekend - odds are Molly Brown is to blame. Molly and Abby have shared everything through the years, including endless laughs, their wardrobes, and even a few apartments. Molly is thoughtful, caring, and selfless - plus she’s always down to watch Mamma Mia. She is everything a person could want in a best friend and a Maid of Honor!
Tyler Graham
Groomsman
Tyler and Michael used to ride the bus together growing up back in the day. Tyler was a year older and they didn't really talk or hang out much until they helped out the high school baseball team as 7th and 8th graders. He became Michael's throwing partner and partner in crime from then on. Michael really looked up to Tyler and Tyler really helped him break out of his shell and start having fun in high school. They would spend endless nights at Dane's house, playing poker at the Schell's house, going to the girl's basketball games, or just driving around doing stupid teenager things. Michael and Tyler also played Soccer together, worked together for 2 years, and went to the same college for 2 years. Tyler is really Michael's co-best man because he wouldn't be where he is today if he didn't meet him.
Jenna Pierini
Bridesmaid
Abby and Jenna went to school together but really became soul sisters after graduation. Jenna has always been there for impromptu nights on the town, as a bar DJ-harassment co-conspirator, laughter and jokes, and to act as a sounding board for any kind of decision-making.
Dane Laird
Groomsman
Michael and Dane went to grade school and high school together, but really didn't become good friends until sometime around sophomore year of high school. Summer nights were always spent over at his house in the hot tub, the pool, having fires, playing video games, and watching Super Troopers night after night. After high school, Dane was Michael's roommate for 4 years through college. Up until the end of college, Dane was always involved in every fun night that Michael had. After graduating and moving down to Virginia Beach, it was weird not living with him anymore because over the years he had really turned into the brother that Michael never had. Luckily they still regularly get to bicker when they play online together. And even when Michael doesn't play because he is spending time with Abby, if he listens closely, he can hear Dane's scream adrift in the night as he gets killed by another online player.
Amanda Gonnella
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Abby met in fifth grade when their Girl Scout troops merged together. There was initially a bit of a tense rivalry between the two troops(for obvious reasons - these are fifth grade girls we’re talking about!) but this subsided quickly and Amanda and Abby have been friends ever since. Over the years the pair have travelled together, watched far too many low-budget horror movies, and broken too many shot glasses(Sorry Mrs. Tracy!)
Ryan Maholtz
Groomsman
When Michael first met Ryan my freshman year of college, we quickly became friends. Him and Brandon were next door neighbors in the dorm. At the time Michael thought that they were polar opposites. He was hardheaded and confrontational while Michael was quiet and passive. He also always knew how to get under Michael's skin. Over time though, he really taught Michael how to stick up for myself and he helped mold the person Michael is today. The more Michael got to know him, the more he saw that this guy would go to war for him or anyone close to him because he is such a loyal friend. These days we don't bicker as much because we found our new favorite hobby of making Dane feel as uncomfortable as possible.
Ashlyn Kemp
Bridesmaid
“Hi, I’m Abby” “And I’m Ashlyn.” “And this is the I Scream Social” If you know Ashlyn or Abby, odds are you’ve probably heard the above once or twice. The pair cohost a podcast together(It’s of the True Crime and Paranormal genre and unreasonably popular on India’s podcast charts.) Ashlyn and Abby have bonded over the years over their love of all things weird, and Ashlyn is the best partner out there whether it be for podcasting or for life in general. (See info below about how Audrey, Ashlyn & Abby met.)
Brandon Williams
Groomsman
Michael met the man, the myth, the legend, Brando, his freshman year of college. He was the calm, cool and collected one of the "wolf pack" in college. He always tried to diffuse the tensions between the group with humor or distractions. One of Michael's favorite memories was when he, Ryan, and Brando were working out together and Ryan and Michael got into a really dumb argument in the middle of the gym. Brando, being the cool, calm, and collected one diffused the situation by stepping in between us and saying "so how about that weather today?". Over the years he has developed quite a collection of catch phrases that Michael still uses to this day. So if you ever get tired of hearing Michael say "The day you tell me what to do" or "Really figures", you can blame him.
Audrey Schlickenmeyer
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Abby(and Ashlyn!) met because of a lame pick up line. Yes, they really did. Audrey was approached by Abby at a bar in Virginia Beach 7 years ago when Abby wanted to introduce one of her guy friends to Audrey. Things didn’t work out romantically between the two but Audrey and Abby have been friends ever since! Audrey and Abby have a shared love of books and together, with Ashlyn, created a small local book club called Novel Taste in VB.
Christopher Sokolick (CJ)
Groomsman
Although Michael has only known CJ for less than 2 years, he has made a lasting impression on him. Husband to bridesmaid Holli Sokolick, they instantly were some of Michael and Abby's favorite people to hang out with. Now that Michael is old, CJ is really the one that helps get Michael out of the house and still have fun on the weekends. He also referred Michael to the best back surgeon in the area, and thanks to him, Michael has a brand new back that he will be able to show off on the dance floor at the wedding. Cj is one of the nicest most genuine guys Michael has ever met, and he has such a positive attitude on life. An attitude that Michael wishes that he had and will continually strive to have. Michael is proud to have CJ as one of the groomsmen walking down the aisle with him.
Holli Sokolick
Bridesmaid
Holli and Abby met at a book club meeting just two years ago! They became super fast friends as they seem to be kindred spirits and have an endless amount of things in common. Holli can always be counted on for a glass of wine, a spot-on joke, book talk, or as someone to confide in. Holli is married to groomsman Christopher.