Stephen & Christina
The Gang
Alexis Rupakus
Matron of Honor
My sister is finally getting married! Nothing makes this big sister's heart happier than her happiness and fulfillment! I'm honored to be a part of her wedding day and also the marriage itself. I look forward to standing by her side as she marries her best friend. And with this marriage, it makes "Uncle Stephen" and "cousin Jack" official. My kids couldn't be more excited...just ask who their new favorite is! Haha
Candice Brinkman
Matron of Honor
I can’t even stand it!!! I’m eager to celebrate among this formative crew that has helped mold my favorite lady and her favorite gent. As MOH, I’m looking forward to the challenge of putting 36 years of obsession, er affection, into one succinct speech — I promise to try to keep it under 30 minutes. As these two wed, I look forward to gaining a life-of-the-party BIL and his constant reminder that life is a party, meant to be enjoyed, explored, and celebrated. Cheers, folks!
Isabella Ruiz
Bridesmaid
I'm excited to experience being a bridesmaid for the first time w/ yall! And I look forward to seeing all the hard work and planning come together beautifully and see Beans satisfied with an awesome wedding. But mostly, I'm just happy she found someone who checks all her boxes...plus bonus: he's a chill, cool, down to earth guy (and together yall can afford that beautiful home!)
Malory Hunter
Bridesmaid
I'm so excited to be part of Beani and Stephen's special day! I'm looking forward to taking part in all the wedding festivities and I'm super excited to see Beani in her dress 🤗
Silvana Aguilar
Bridesmaid
I’m most looking forward to seeing your’s and Stephen’s happiness and love. I’ve known you through many loves and the biggest difference with this one is he brings you peace—that is what every love should be.❤️ He is just everything that compliments your soul and you know he’s a true gent when even your friends can count on him! Thank you Stephen for loving Bean, her friends, and her family!
Eva Vasquez
Bridesmaid
I am honored to be part of a squad that highlights the support and love we have towards the beautiful bride, my dear friend! I get to celebrate the union of two lives becoming one and look forward to witnessing their love story continue. My prayer is that they embrace love, honor & intentional attentive care towards one another! May the Journey begin!
Samira Flagg
Bridesmaid
People don’t talk enough about how incredible of an experience it is to watch your best friend fall in and grow in love. I am excited for Bean and Stephen’s wedding! I get to celebrate this beautiful couple that I love and have so much fun doing so!
Cherisse Stover
Bridesmaid
I’ve already loved being a bridesmaid, from being able to help find *THE* dress in two different cities to helping with ideas for the wedding that truly make it feel personalized to Beani’s and Stephen’s tastes. I just can’t wait to stand alongside them on the big day and celebrate two amazing humans (and sweet Jack!)! And you KNOW the music is going to be poppin’ 💃🏽
Jack Elder-Middleton
Best Man
Sure, he's my son but also my best man! At 11 years old, he's become a bit of a "mini me" so we couldn't get along much better and enjoy adventures together constantly, even if that includes some homework along the way. Whether it's chowing down on some Tijuana Flats, checking out a comic book store or watching games on "couch island", we do it all. And now that he can beat me in Mario Kart, solve math way faster than me, and create his own jokes - he's earned a top spot with me on the big day. Excited to celebrate this new step for our family with him by my side
Corey Mayhew
Senior Groomsman
This Senior Groomsman has been there from the beginning! One of my oldest and best friends, as the Senior in the group he gets to help plan the Bachelor Party (since the best man is only 11 years old..) and there probably isn't a better guy to do it. Always good for a laugh and down for a good time, Corey and I have enjoyed too many great times to list here through costumes, collective soul, the cowboys and plenty more but i couldn't be more honored to have him standing up there with me on the big day.
Heather Boothe
Groomswoman
Damn right I have a Groomswoman! In all complete honesty, meeting Heather randomly through a college party is one of those "butterfly effect" moments that changed my life. Not only did she end up becoming one of my best friends, she married Kyle, introduced us to a whole new set of wonderful friends and may be the only person that can happily put up with my love of fantasy football and throw it right back! She even got me into NASCAR! Heather is always fun to be around and i'm honored to have her up there with me to shake up the norms and represent the Boothe's in all their glory.
Robin Denton
Groomsman
College was great for learning and all that, but the real big ticket item i got from my time at UCF was meeting Robin. He was just a few doors down in our dorms freshman year, but quickly became a great friend and then we took it up a notch when we became roommates for the rest of our time at UCF. From there Robin and I have had amazing times from trips to Del Ray (Spadia aint afraid of ya!), taking me out for my 21st bday (head shakes), to plenty of yelling at UCF football games and more. My life in Orlando wouldn't be the same without meeting this man so i couldn't be up there without him by my side.
Brandon Mayhew
Groomsman
Two Mayhews in one group?? I know, it's a risky move, but here we go! Yes Brandon is Corey's brother and i love them both! When i came to Orlando i knew Brandon from growing up in Navarre but we weren't close friends. As time went on though, we bonded over bands and plenty of good brews as brewery brothers, always ready to check out a new beer fest and have more flights than an airport. Now we're best of friends and always looking forward to the next concert, Orlando City game, or just trying some new releases at local breweries. Brandon's always ready for a good time and we always have one. Two Mayhews are the way to go for me on the big day!
Sam Yanowitz
Groomsman
I'm gonna be honest here. If it wasn't for Sam, i would probably have to walk most places or take an Uber. Not only does this guy step up to have some good times at a beer fest or jump at the chance to try some new brews, he is a mastermind of all things vehicular. Sam and I bonded over drinks and laughs but he's also helped me more times than i can count in making sure my vehicles (and Christina's too!) are running strong, just like our friendship. From beerfests to the Claddaugh all the way to F1 races in Montreal, there's no shortage of great times with Sam and am excited to have him up there with me. Thankfully don't think i'll need any help with brakes on the big day.
Johnny Briedis
Groomsman
My first real job in college was in the education department at Sea World. I didn't know a soul there and wasn't in my home town so who do i talk to and try to hang out with? Enter the legend himself, Johnny! Even though we didn't work in the same department we became fast friends through probably too many nights at Orena after work, and maybe a few pitchers to boot. Since then we've only become better friends, from beerfests to concerts to days and days wandering the comic conventions, nerding out on our shared interests of comics and more. Johnny is absolutely an artist, but if i had to sketch what a great groomsman is, it would look a lot like him (if i could draw of course lol).
Drew Targowski
Groomsman
Me. T! Argyle! The Shoveler! (definitely worth asking him about that last one). Drew has had many hilarious names throughout our friendship but now ill add Groomsman to the list. A lot like Johnny, we met at Sea World and became instant friends and as time has gone on that hasn't changed a bit. Drew is the type of guy that would help you move and pick you up from the airport in the same day, but always with some laughs and one helluva good karaoke session in store. If you've ever heard him sing "What a Wonderful World", you know what i mean (singing as a wedding gift maybe Drew? lol). Having Drew in the crew was a no brainer for me and im honored to have him up there with me on the big day.
Kyle Boothe
Groomsman
When we think about life long friends and ones that will be there through it all and for it all, that's Kyle. Easily one of my oldest and best friends, roommate for 4 years, and even coworker at Cowboys for my first job ever - Kyle has been by my side for most of my life. And while he won't be able to attend the wedding due to his military service (thank you Kyle!), there was no way in hell i'd have this list without him. Kyle would drop anything to help me if i needed it, make sure the right Linkin Park song is at the ready, or go through the same level of Stuntman with me for hours on end (oooold school playstation game) but in the end he's simply a great guy and someone i'm honored to call a friend. And even though he's also a man of too many nicknames and action figures to list here, let's just go with "Groomsman Mel - with real wedding celebrating action!" and wish he was joining us!