Wedding Party
Keith Choate
Best Man
Hey y’all I’m Keith! I met Mike when he started playing for south Florida state college with my brother Kyle. I was in fire school at the same college and I met Mike hanging out in Kyle’s dorm. They were best friends and that’s how me and Mike became friends. The more and more we hung out the closer our relationship was and now he is a brother to me. So excited for the big day. Love y’all!
Max Mouradian
Best Man
Hi my name is Max and Michael is my best friend from high school. We both transferred into CCC and he just wouldn’t leave me alone from that point forward. Super happy to celebrate my 2 favorite people getting married and can’t wait for all the shenanigans.
Jack Clemons
Groomsman
What’s up everybody I’m Jack. I’m really not too sure how Mike and I met. All I know is that we played baseball together and next thing you know we were fishing together just about every night in high school. I can’t wait to celebrate two of my favorite people!
Jeff D’Amico
Groomsman
I met Mike back in 2018 at a party and looked at his camo hoodie and knew he was the dude. We share a similarity of working in construction, hunting, golfing, and fishing. Can’t wait to put on that white dress and stand up there with Mike. Oh wait, that’s Katie.
Zach Capes
Groomsman
I first met Mike a few years ago through my sister, and it didn’t take long for us to become close. From hunting and fishing trips to just spending time together, our friendship grew quickly. Over the years, he’s become more than a friend,he truly feels like family. Now that he and my sister are getting married, I couldn’t be happier to officially welcome him into the family!
Matt Monaghan
Groomsman
My name is Matt, better known as the bad influence in Mikes life. Also the only man mike cant beat on the golf course. Mike and I met through our mutual friend Jack. We spent lot of time fishing and golfing and our friendship continued to grow. Between being on the water, hitting the links and watching Sunday football, I am happy to call Mike one of my best friends. I am so excited to see katie and Mike take the next step in their relationship. They mesh so well together and I can’t imagine one without the other. Congrats to the newlyweds I can’t wait to be the cool uncle!
Billy Atterbury
Groomsman
I grew up as Michael’s neighbor. We grew up together playing against each other in baseball. During middle school I slept more nights on the Bessell’s couch than my own bed. We known each other probably the longest of all the non-blood relatives that will be at the wedding. To me he is my brother from another mother. I can’t wait to celebrate two amazing people on their big day!
Alyssa Arnold
Maid of Honor
Hi! I’m Alyssa and I met Katie going into kindergarten and she’s been a sister to me ever since. I’m currently in the respiratory therapy program at Santa Fe and praying everyday for it to be over! (Jk.. kinda) I am so excited to celebrate the future Bessell’s and see the start of their beautiful journey of a lifetime together!
Skyler Beales
Matron of Honor
Hi I’m Skyler Beales. I am friends with both the bride and the groom. And I’m literally the reason this wedding is happening (kinda joking kinda not). But anyways I met them both at South Florida State, and I was roommates with Katie my sophomore year. She is truly one of my best friends and I adore her and value our friendship so much. A little bit about myself, I’m currently a stay at home mom while my husband serves in the Air Force here in Missouri. But I am so so so excited to celebrate Mike and Katie and watch them start this beautiful life together!
Paige Pilon
Bridesmaid
Hey everyone! I’m Paige and I met Katie in college and had the privilege of playing softball and being roommates. I’ve loved seeing our friendship grow. Katie is a true friend and I couldn’t be prouder than to stand next to her on her big day. I recently graduated from nursing school and will be working at a hospital very soon. Mike and Katie bring the fun wherever they go and I wish a lifetime of happiness for you both!
Maddie Choate
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Maddie! I met Katie when her and Mike started dating ( Mike and my husband are besties) She became one of my best friends quickly and I can’t imagine life without her! She is the best Aunt to my little girl, I’m currently a stay at home mom and loving every minute of it! I can’t wait to watch two of my favorite people marry each other!
Sara Rogers
Bridesmaid
About two years ago, I met Katie through my boyfriend, Matt, who spends his weekends watching football or fishing with Mike and the guys. Since then, we have become closer with every touchdown, chicken wing, crossed fishing line, crazy classroom story time, and margarita. I am so excited for Mike and Katie, and am beyond honored to be a part of their big day!
Amelia Osburn
Bridesmaid
Hey y’all! My name is Amelia I’m Mike’s cousin and I met Katie at a family birthday party and we instantly hit it off! I’m currently a nursing student at the University of Alabama. I’m so excited to have Katie be apart of the family and I’m so pumped to celebrate with them and watch them begin this new journey together.
