Js' Bourbon Trail Wedding - New York to New Haven
Wedding Party
Joni Edwards
Mother of the Bride
Jessica’s strong Mama. She grew up in Indiana, worked in NY, and brought the family to Kentucky. They are constantly told, “you two look alike.”
Harry Partington
Father of the Bride
New Jersey Born and Kentucky Living. Harry raised very strong children and is always the life of the party. Jessica always calls herself a Daddy’s Girl.
Kaye Houk
Mother of the Groom
Kaye, AKA "Ma'am". The most patient of all the Houks, having to keep Gary and the boys in line (but mainly Gary). She is an avid traveler (pre-covid) and loves arranging the yearly Houk Christmas adventures.
Gary Houk
Father of the Groom
Gary, AKA “Pa”. Chef, pitmaster, home builder, part-time farmhand, full-time scotch connoisseur. He will probably be at the wedding telling everyone from Kentucky that whiskey is spelled without an “e”!
Ashley Partington
Bridesmaid Sister of the Bride
Ashley is the older sister who resides in LA. Jessica looks up to her and consistently always wants her attention. They travel from one coast to the other for visits.
Rebecca Partington
Bridesmaid Sister of the Bride
Rebecca is the baby sister and the funny one. Jessica facetime’s her sister almost every other day for a good laugh.
Adam Partington
Brother of the Bride
Adam is the only boy and baby brother. He is the perfect child and the protector of the family in the Army. Adam and Jessica tend to have similar characteristics.
Drew Houk
Groomsmen Brother of the Groom
Drew, AKA "Zeway". The "clear favorite" of the two Houk boys (Jared comes in a distant third... behind the dog! ). Drew and Jared have traveled extensively together, including three trips to the Oktoberfest (he loves wearing lederhosen)!
Lauren Williams
Maid of Honor
Lauren and Jessica met at the University of Kentucky Freshman year. Since then they have been together from Kentucky to Spain to Brooklyn to now Jersey City just a few block away from each other. Also know has “each other’s person”
Sabine Latapie
Bridesmaid Friend of the Bride
Sabine and Jessica met in New York City at the beginning of their careers. Now almost 10 years later they are proud to finally work together at Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits.
Pam Kotsaftis
Bridesmaid Friend of the Bride
Pam and Jessica have known to be called Whiskey Wives. They met when Jessica first moved to NY through Southern and Heaven Hill. 10 years later they still support each other.
Nick Bales
Groomsman
Nick, AKA "Mr. Bales". Jared and Nick have been friends since the third grade. Whenever Jared returns home to Oregon, the trip isn't complete without a visit to the Bales family. Nick lives in Tigard, Oregon with his wife Alicia and their three wonderful (somewhat crazy) boys.
Jared Kellum
Groomsman
Jared, AKA "Jar-Bear". Jared and Jared became friends in college. Jared H. followed Jared K. down to Los Angeles where they lived in a cramped one-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica. Jared lives in Lomita with his wife Dilek and their daughter Arya.