Kristen & Alexander
Wedding Party
Jenna Lyster
Matron of Honor
Jenna has been one of Kristen's best friends since freshman year of high school. A bond that started in a keyboarding class and playing soccer led to them being inseparable for the 4 years of high school. Despite going to college in different states, the distance only caused them to get closer. To this day, they talk almost daily, and Kristen could not imagine her life without Jenna by her side.
Ray Blackmon
Best Man
Alex met Ray in 2008 through a mutual friend. In years to pass, they would hang out almost every other weekend playing games. A friendship that has survived distance over the years, Ray and Alex still talk daily and frequently play games together. Alex is happy to have Ray stand by his side.
Candace Barnes
Bridesmaid
Kristen met Candace when they first started graduate school in June 2017. Both had an interest in algebra at the time and took many of the same classes throughout their graduate school years. While Candace is now in a different program, she still remains one of Kristen's closest friends to eat Mexican food with or try to bake some new desserts!
John Corbett
Groomsman
Alex met John when he joined his school’s marching band in June 2008. During practice, they crossed paths while singing the same song and instantly became friends. Despite John moving around, they continue to find time to play games together.
Christin Anthony
Bridesmaid
Kristen met the other Christin, aka Krust, freshmen year of undergrad. Through some mutual friends, they became friends and eventually roommates for the next 3 years. Christin was always willing to try any desserts Kristen made, and they bonded over a love of several TV shows. While they don't get to see each other as frequently anymore, Kristen is so happy Christin is able to attend this special day!
Jackson McDonald
Groomsman
Alex knew Jackson throughout his childhood although they were never close during that time. They started to become friends sophomore year at Francis Marion while taking the same math courses. Eventually, they lived together for two years and did almost everything together the last couple years of college.
Bea Loewen
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Bea met a little bit before high school when they played on the same rec soccer team. They ended up going to the same high school and being in AP Human Geography together. Both still playing soccer in high school, their friendship continued to grow and has continued to this day. Kristen is the godmother to Bea's dog, Tux, who Kristen absolutely adores. Bea is an incredible artist, and Kristen is so proud she has found her passion in art over the last couple of years!
Ben Tedder
Groomsman
Alex and Ben met in preschool and were partners in crime all the way to high school. Both attended college at Francis Marion, but their lives naturally separated. However, they recently celebrated Ben’s marriage on a camping trip, and Alex is happy to have Ben help celebrate his marriage.
Seth Selken
Bridesman
Kristen met Seth during the summer program before starting graduate school in June 2017. They found out they were both from Iowa, and an instant friendship was formed! They were roommates for the second year of graduate school, and now Kristen misses Seth daily since he left Clemson with his Master's. Kristen continues to visit Seth in Madison when she flies through MSN, but they talk daily about desserts, boys, and all the frustrating things in their life!
Sean Ingimarson
Groomsman
Alex met Sean during the summer program before graduate school in June 2017. They have shared an office space throughout graduate school and even lived together for one year. Over that time, a plethora of memes have been shared that have led to an amazing friendship.
Andy Savary
Usher/Front of House
Kristen is thrilled to have her brother, Andy, involved in her special day! They share a love of Liverpool soccer, Mario Kart tour racing, and Goodberry's ice cream in Raleigh. He also takes care of one of her favorite puppies - Dirk!
Nick Joyce
Usher
Alex is excited to have his brother, Nick, be part of this celebration. Alex is extremely proud of his brother's service in the Navy and his current commitment to working for EMS.