Wedding Party
Eda Karagoz
Maid of Honor
Eda and the bride, Peyton, became close friends while dancing together on the University of Miami Hurricanettes Dance Team during their freshman year of college. They have remained close friends ever since. Eda, who is originally from Cliffside Park, NJ, is currently a student of Health Policy and Law at UC Law SF. In her free time, she enjoys being a 'dog mom' to her Goldendoodle named Cove!
Chase Brown
Best Man
Chase and Jude are cousins and have been by each others side from day one. They’ve been best friends for their entire lives and they’ve been there for each other through every phase of life. Chase is a former athlete and current graduate student at Nicholls University and is slated to graduate with his masters in business administration.
Carly Battipaglia
Maid of Honor
Carly and the bride were dance teammates for all four years of college on the University of Miami Hurricanettes Dance Team. Since then, they have been able to maintain a close friendship over the years. Originally from Long Island, NY, Carly is currently a law student at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. In her free time, Carly enjoys reading science fiction books!
Tre Howard
Groomsman
Tre is Jude’s college roommate and official travel partner. Tre and Jude have traveled to 7 different countries and multiple states together. As Jude’s roommate, Tre was there for the beginning of Peyton and Jude’s relationship and continues to support his friends in any way he can.
Sherise Scott
Bridesmaid
Sherise is a close friend of both the bride and groom! She met Peyton at the University of Miami during their senior year, and they have remained close ever since graduating college together. Originally from Columbia, MD, Sherise currently works as an Investment Associate at Citi Private Bank in Miami, FL. Sherise loves to travel! Some of her favorite destinations are Portugal, Mexico, and Barbados.
Kyle Pierre
Groomsman
Kyle is Jude’s cousin and one of his biggest supporters. Kyle and Jude have grown even closer in the past few years as Kyle moved to Baton Rouge. The two have shared more memories than they can count, everything from interning together to morning runs, when these two get together it’s an instant good time. Kyle is currently a 3L at the Southern University Law Center.
Sydni Mingo
Bridesmaid
Sydni and the bride became close friends in high school, after meeting through the organization Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Over the years, even though they attended different colleges, Sydni and Peyton remained in close contact. Sydni is a freelance producer and production associate from Boca Raton, FL. She attended Hampton University and loves spending time at the beach!
Hayden Franklin
Groomsman
Hayden is Jude’s cousin who has always been a little brother to Jude. When they were younger, people would occasionally mistake the two not only as brothers but as twins. Being close in age growing up they’ve always been natural partners in crime. Hayden is currently a graduate student at LSU studying coastal engineering.
Jesse Anzalone
Bridesmaid
Jesse and the bride first met while attending The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during high school. Since both of them were new to the school, they quickly became close friends and still maintain their friendship to this day. Jesse is originally from Jupiter, FL and he currently works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a Diagnostic Imaging Startup. She attended Union College and enjoys running in her free time!
Miles Franklin
Groomsman
Miles is Jude’s cousin and one of the reasons Jude ultimately attended the University of Miami where he met Peyton! Growing up, the cousins would spend a month out of every summer at each others house. Miles hails from Boca Raton, FL and it was during these summer stays that Jude’s love for South Florida began. Miles is a tech influencer and currently lives in Austin, TX.
Lauren Dixon
Bridesmaid
Lauren and the bride first met at an annual Jack & Jill Inc. conference during high school. Despite the distance, Lauren and Peyton have maintained their friendship over the years. Lauren, originally from Ocean Springs, MS, is currently an MFA candidate for Lighting and Design at the California Institute of the Arts. She graduated from Spelman College and enjoys painting as a form of self-care!
Trey Ford
Groomsman
Trey was the first friend that Jude ever made that wasn’t one of his cousins. Trey and Jude met in preschool and have been friends ever since. The two like to golf together and Trey has been a great resource for Jude as Trey married his wife, Elyssa, just last year where Jude was one of his groomsmen.