Wedding Party
Kyle
Best Man
Chris and Kyle met as young kids. Many of their childhood stories include the both of them doing something together. Over the years their zip codes may have changed a lot, but their friendship has remained a constant.
Vito
Groomsman
Chris and Vito met when they were coworkers in Louisiana. They have kept in touch despite career moves. Chris was an usher in Vito's wedding.
Amanda A.
Bridesmaid
A friendship built through many messages, cards, birthday/ Christmas packages over 5 years plus... Amanda and Crystal are longtime penpals and they will meet officially for the first time the day before Crystal's wedding. Amanda is from Canada and has lived there most the time that they have been friends.
Becca
Bridesmaid
The two met when Becca was working in Pensacola after graduating from nursing school. They were a part of the same singles Sunday school class. Becca moved back home a few years later, but they stayed good friends. Some of their fondest memories were made when they went to NYC together 2 times. Becca was part of the reason Crystal even gave online dating a try. Thus forth having a big part in Crystal and Chris actually ever meeting.
Josie
Bridesmaid
Chris's sister
Jim
Bride Escort
Jim and his wife Cindy became good friends through the years of sitting by them at Ice flyers hockey games. Besides enjoying hockey also they made sure she got to her car safe after games, and were just overall good friends. When Crystal first brought Chris to a game it was like bringing him home the meet the "hockey family". Cindy and Jim were excited to welcome him, but were also scoping him out . Jim or "hockey dad" was scheduled to work that night ,but went in late so he could make sure he met Chris. They approved and right away helped introduce him to the fun of being a hockey fan.
Nick
usher
Nick is Crystal's cousin. They spent many years in the same Sunday school class which lead to many fun adventures together over the years.
Mike
Officiant
Mike is crystal's uncle. Through the years mike has stepped in as a father figure on many occasions for Crystal. He gladly took on the challenge to become ordained to be able to marry Chris and Crystal
Elliott
Ring Bearer
Chris's youngest cousin.
Hayden and James
Ring Bearer
Crystal's 2nd cousins.
Mary
Assistant wedding coordinator
Mary is a long time friend from Hockey. Since hearing about the proposal, she has been ready to help with a lot. From helping find decorations or offering to serve/set up on the day of the wedding. Much appreciated addition to wedding planning.
Erika
assistant planner assistant
Erika is also a friend from the bride's past sunday school class. She has been there as support since before the engagement was made public. She is so talented at organizing parties. All of the gatherings at her house were always so well thought out and tons of fun. She will be a huge part of making sure the decorations are set as planned as well as helping the on big day.