Jenna & James
Wedding Party
Erin Kilgore
Matron of Honor
Erin is Jenna's cousin, who turned into a best friend as time went on. Erin lives in Pennsylvania but the time difference doesn't keep her from staying up late to catch up over face time. She loves a good game of Thunderstruck and will break out into dance moves when you least expect it. Show her photos of your dogs at the reception and you wont get your phone back. We are so lucky to have her love and support!
John Thompson
Best Man
JT and James met in college while pledging for their fraternity, Sigma Nu. They quickly bonded over their love of playing FIFA and drinking games. JT lived with James and Jenna for about a year during the COVID pandemic. Since living with them, they quickly learned how terrible he is at most board games, not named "Settlers of Catan". He is the best dog uncle to Kai/Louie and he always has something nice to say. If you see someone putting in 110% on the dance floor at the reception, it's probably him!
Nikki Bloemen
Matron of Honor
Nikki has been Jenna's go-to her whole life; for advice and support, friendship, talking about the bachelor and asking her for house hunting tips (don't get her started). Nikki is Jenna's older sister (by 16 months) and lives in Colorado. Nikki is someone you can always count on, and someone we can't imagine our big day without.
Jay Poupongtong
Groomsman
Jay is James' older brother by 2 years. Growing up, he was one of James' best friends and someone he could always count on. Jay is someone who is always caring about other's needs before his own. There is no way James could imagine his big day without his big brother at his side.
Kristin Stephan
Bridesmaid
Kristin and Jenna played volleyball together in college and lived together for 3 years. We never got anything done school wise, because Kristin was always planning the next outing or ridiculously themed party. Each night we would go out, I would get ready and Kristin would then re-dress me in something much cuter and more stylish, always something of hers. We often got mistaken for twins in College, which isn't far off because I've considered her more like a sister to me since we met.
Mitch Kinzer
Groomsman
Mitch is Jenna's younger brother by five years. At 6'3", "Muscles Kinzer" is definitely hard to miss at the alter. Mitch is one of the most laidback people ever and will be a calming presence for his sister and future brother in law on their big day. James is excited to be gaining a brother in law that he has a lot in common with.
Rianne Lang
Bridesmaid
Rianne and Jenna have been best friends for almost 14 years. They played club volleyball together in high school, and remained best friends through college, even when Rianne moved all of the way to North Carolina. Rianne is someone I have always counted on to "tell it like it is" which is what I admire most about her. That or her ability to rap every word to any 90s rap song.
Cristian Cedeno
Groomsman
Cristian and James first met while pledging for their fraternity in college. Cristian and James actually played water polo against each other in high school, but didn't know each other. Cristian has the voice of an angel and was going to perform at the wedding, but regrettably, James and Jenna couldn't afford his performance fee. If you ever need to find him on the dance floor, play some John Legend and you'll be able to hear him!
Nicole Delia
Bridesmaid
Nicole, aka Jenna's sloth. She clung to me since our first day in Arizona, where we happened to meet at the campus bookstore. Nicole quickly became someone who Jenna could turn to when she needed a good laugh or distraction when school was stressful. She has one of the kindest hearts we've ever met, and she lived with us for about a year, becoming Kai's favorite aunt (she's a great dog mom herself). If we are lucky, after a few drinks she may try the dirty dancing lift at the reception!
Tommy Wallen
Groomsman
Tommy and James met in college during pledgeship. Tommy has the unique ability of making anyone laugh. Fun fact about Tommy, he was Justin Bieber's stunt double in his hit movie "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never". Tommy has since moved on from his bangs and makes more bad decisions with his support of the Los Angeles Clippers. Tommy has a way of bringing people together and Jenna and James can't imagine this day without him!
Danielle Greenfield
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Jenna lived together throughout grad school, and bonded over our nerdy sense of humor, becoming co-parents of a fish (with 3 secret lives), and our love for warm cheese. Danielle is one of the smartest people I know, and she encouraged me throughout school and continues to inspire me with our careers!
Riley DeGhionno
Groomsman
Riley and James met in college while pledging for their fraternity. Even at the age of 20, Riley has been dressing like a middle aged dad. Fun fact about Riley is that he's never won a fantasy football championship in our league. Ask him anything, from golf to crytpocurrency and Riley always seems to have knowledge about it all. He's hopefully next on the altar (@Annalise).
Rianna Silverstein
Bridesmaid
Rianna is one of Jenna's best friends from Physical Therapy school. Rianna is someone who gets along with everyone, and welcomes you with open arms. She's a woman of many talents, including (but not limited to) plugging her nose without using her hands, singing in an ugly baby voice, winning longest road in Catan and walking with zero degrees hip extension. If you're feeling tired at the reception, find Rianna, she is the life of the party! We are so thankful to have you as part of our day!
Alex Nickolaou
Groomsman
Alex and James met each other while in physical therapy school in Glendale, AZ. They quickly bonded over their love of working out, snowboarding, and EDM. Alex and James lived together in school for 2 years, where they watched the Chicago Cubs (Chicago's 2nd best baseball team) win a World Series. He always has a smile on his face and will the world's best hype man on Jenna and James' big day!
Kaci Travers
Bridesmaid
Kaci has become a best friend to Jenna and James in the past few years, after swearing that she was also responsible for the couple falling in love. Kaci carries the team with co-op board games and has all the tricks for training the pups. We can't imagine not having her positive outlook and kind heart standing up with us on the big day! Just be sure to give her space on the dance floor, she wont be holding back.
Nick Travers
Officiant
Nick met Jenna and James in physical therapy school in Glendale, AZ. Nick pulled the strings to get Jenna and James together in the first place while on vacation in Thailand. Jenna and James look up to him as a role model both in life and in his relationship with his wife, Kaci. He has been with the couple every step of the way and they can't imagine anybody else to officiate this ceremony!