Jess & Vince
Wedding Party
Erica Stohs
Matron of Honor
Sister of the bride. Erica has quite literally been there since Day 1, always the wise and naturally caring big sis who watches out for her family in more ways than we can count. She's now an infectious disease doc living with her family in Omaha.
Mike Paridon
Best Man
Mike and Vinny go way back. He's charming, hilarious, and the type who will drop everything to be there for you. In fact, he came to Denver the week before the world shut down simply to better get to know his best friend's fiance before the wedding.
Anna Keiser
Maid of Honor
Anna and Jess met at the age of 7 and have been through all of life's ups & downs together - from playing teeter totter games and laughing at gruesome horror movies they weren't supposed to be watching, to being there for one another in adulthood. She's the quirky, fashionista bestie that every girl needs.
Jake Pelini
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. Jake is making the furthest trip of all our family & friends from Beirut, Lebanon where he's lived for the past 3 years. During lockdown, Vince and Jess were lucky to have him out to Denver for the summer and enjoy the delicious Lebanese dishes he'd make from scratch.
Ryan Heeg
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Ryan is one of the coolest, most generous people you'll ever meet and is Vince & Jess's go-to for advice. She's also a fantastic cook (taking after their dad, John) and is a great dog mom to their labs, Pete & Louis.
Cole Heeg
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of the bride & groom. Cole is a true Wisconsinite and a loyal fan of the Packers and Brewers. He's also a grill master who always has a smile on his face and effortlessly makes each family gathering more fun.
Maddison Case
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Jess met while working at HomeAdvisor when they were both out to see a friend's band. They quickly bonded over funny memes and have since shared many nights out getting into deep conversations, often alongside the 'Deez' crew.
Michael Peterson
Groomsman
Brother of the bride. Mike is the independent middle child who's followed his passions to everything from living in Peru to writing and producing his own screenplays in Chicago. He and Jessie share a sense of humor and mischievous grin.
Brittany Nelson
Bridesmaid
Jess and Brittany met on a study abroad trip to Bilbao, Spain in 2010 where they instantly bonded as "head in the clouds" types. They also enjoyed exploring the local beaches and The Guggenheim much more than studying Spanish. Luckily for Jess & Vince, she was there to capture our Vince's proposal on camera.
Anthony Cistone
Groomsman
Vince met Anthony in middle school when they competed on rival junior high teams for basketball. They support each other in their shared passion for creating music and enjoy seeing live bands out in Denver. Anthony also claims the title of Luna's favorite human aside from her owners.
Stephanie Eberly
Bridesmaid
Steph and Jess were long time roommates and sorority sisters who met at The University of Nebraska, where they often skipped out on "mandatory" Monday night meetings in lieu of getting margaritas at their favorite spot, La Mex.
Ben Bertsch
Groomsman
Ben and Vince first knew each other as friendly rivals in 4th grade CYO basketball after Vince dropped a teardrop jumper that’s become stuff of legend. They’ve been great buds since high school and their exploits in Denver continue to this day.
Taylor Cherktov
Honor Attendant
Taylor and Jess met on a work trip in Chicago. After a Cubs game, they wound up dancing the night away (mostly just the two of them on the dance floor) in Wrigleyville. They instantly became close friends, now taking their antics throughout Denver.
Lexi Nord
Honor Attendant
Lexi and Jess met during open recruitment for Alpha Xi their freshman year - both having successfully avoided the whole stressful "rush" thing. True to form, you can count on them to take their time in all things, like getting ready for a night out.
Isabel Stohs
Flower Girl
Niece of the bride & groom. Isabel is two years old and already showing signs of being tidy just like her aunt Jess. We refer to her as "Belle" and gush every time we see her smile.
Sofia Fernandez
Flower Girl
Sofia is a cousin of the bride, carrying our dear Mamá (maternal grandmother) Sofia's legacy forward in name. She's five years old and enjoys spending time outside with her friends in Cusco, Peru.
Elliot Stohs
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the bride & groom. Elliot is a happy 5-year old kid, always curious about the world around him, and loves going for boat rides and tubing on Jeffrey Lake. He is already becoming a great baseball player like his grandpa, Gene.