Jeffrey & Kaitlyn
Wedding Party
Aaron Warner
Best Man
Aaron and Jeff met while attending Wayne State University. They instantly became best friends with their love for sports and House music. From hosting house parties to Opening Day tailgates for the Tigers, Aaron and Jeff always were hanging together. If there’s one person to always rely on for a $5 Little Caesars Hot n Ready, Aaron’s the guy.
Ashley Wenger
Maid of Honor
Kait and Ashley became best friends during their 8th grade year and have been that way ever since. They've been roommates many times over the years and have traveled together to some of the best places. Mimosas are frequently involved if these two are together which always leads to the most fun times ever. Kait views Ashley as her sister and will hold this once in a lifetime friendship close to her heart forever.
Tyler Sundstrom
Groomsman
Tyler and Jeff became best friends after Jeff moved to Philadelphia. After Tyler and Bri moved closer to the area, weekends became almost inseparable between the four of them. Trips to the shore, Cancun, and the Poconos were just some of the places they visited together. Tyler and Jeff enjoy the simpler things in life: bonfires, breweries, sports, cigars and Miller Lites.
Brianna Penna
Matron of Honor
Bri and Kait started as party friends over 7 years ago and have remained incredibly closed since then. Bri and Kait got engaged back to back weekends and luckily her fiancé Tyler is also BFF with Jeff. Tyler and Bri and Kait and Jeff's best friends and even live 2 minutes down the street. Bri and Kait couldn't have planned it better if they tried. While they don't party as hard as they used to their friendship manages to get more and more important as life changes.
Brent Young
Groomsman
Jeff and Brent have been best friends for about 4 years now. Brent and Jeff met through Jeff’s sister Anneliese. They enjoy going to Tigers and Lions games, breweries to try out the highest ABV% beers, smoking cigars and chilling poolside. When Brent isn’t hanging with Jeff he is usually working security and being paid in beer.
Owen McKelvey
Bridesman
Owen and Kait met working at American Eagle back in 2012 and have stayed best friends ever since. Long after their AE days Owen and Kait loved exploring Philly together and traveling to places like Disney World and Mexico. Now their friendship is long distance since Owen moved to California but Kait feels closer to him than ever! Owen makes Kait laugh ever single day but more importantly makes her feels loved and valued as a friend.
Chris Kaercher
Groomsman
Chris and Jeff are cousins from his mom’s side of the family. They grew up with always being at holiday events together when Jeff’s family would visit Pittsburgh and eventually convince Jeff’s parents to stay an extra day. They grew up only one year apart in age so being competitive at video games and sports was always their thing. Chris and Jeff enjoy going out to sporting events, smoking cigars, tailgating, and eating nacho cheese dip.
Shelby Krans
Bridesmaid
Shelby and Kait met originally because Kait was friends with Shelby's older sister back in 2000 (!!!!) but then reconnected at Miss Cindy's school of dance where they kept getting paired up as dance partners. Once both girls switched studios in 2008 they became inseparable. Shelby is such an amazing friend to Kait and such a valuable friendship. If you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to make you laugh, or the worlds best cheese burger pie Shelby is your girl.
Brian Sparks
Groomsman
Brian and Jeff are cousins on his dad’s side of the family. Brian and Jeff enjoy watching sports, a n ice cold non-alcoholic beverage, and joking with each other. They also have a love for Michigan State University sports. Brian has always been like an older brother to Jeff, for better or for worse.
Emily Susavage
Bridesmaid
Emily and Kait also met due to switching dance studios in 2008 where the girls became incredibly close. Emily is genuinely one of the nicest people Kait has ever met. She's caring, ambitious, and also a shoulder to cry on. Not many people's beauty on the outside matches that on this inside but Emily's does tenfold. Kait and Emily continue to grow their friendship every year.
Scotty Sparks
Groomsman
Scotty and Jeff are cousins from his dad’s side of the family. Scotty and Jeff have always enjoyed messing with Scotty’s older brother Brian. Scotty is an accomplished college golfer so if you’re seeking new clubs, look to him for your needs. Scotty and Jeff love Michigan State University football and basketball with a sometimes unhealthy passion.
Anneliese Sparks
Bridesmaid
Anneliese is sister to the groom Jeff but has also become like a sister to Kait. Kait and Anneliese have such a great time together exploring Philadelphia and Detroit and recently were in Colorado together. It's a guaranteed good time with Anneliese but she's also an amazing listener and such a great person. Anneliese is also getting married is 2022!
Mason Kaelin
Groomsman
Mason and Jeff became best friends right at the time Mason started dating Kait’s best friend Ashley. Los Tres Amigos (Jeff, Tyler, and Mason) are always watching sports, enjoying a cold beverage, and hanging with each other’s significant others as a group. Jeff and Mason love a good dive bar and if you can’t find them, they are most likely at The Dutch.
Lindsay Formica
Bridesmaid
Kait and Lindsay became fast friends in 2015 once they were introduced by Bri. Lindsay is such an amazing friend and the best mom in the whole universe. A lot has changed since partying in Miami or going to Sea Isle together every summer but Kait wouldn't change this friendship for the entire world.
Caleb Audesirk
Groomsman
Caleb and Jeff became friends when Jeff made the move out to Philadelphia. His wife, Heather, is best friends with Jeff’s wife-to-be. They both enjoy watching sports, even if it’s watching the Eagles sneak into the playoffs with an under .500 record. Caleb is the kind of guy who will do anything for anyone without batting an eye, he’s a great friend to have.
Heather Audesirk
Bridesmaid
Heather was Kait's very first friend when Kait moved to Perkasie in 2000! They immediately bonded over how goofy and silly they both were and basically have stayed the same ever since! Heather is officially the longer friendship Kait has ever had! You can probably find them stomping around to Beyoncé, Belly flopping in a pool, and chugging beer together. Kait is so thankful for Heather and knows she'll be her friend forever.
Mike Briggs
Groomsman
Mike is the cousin of Kait on her dads side. Mike and Jeff met for the first time 5 years ago at one of the first of many family gatherings. They immediately bonded over craft beers and the fact that Mike attended Jeff’s favorite college, Michigan State University.
Allie Briggs
Bridesmaid
Allie is Kait's closest cousin and such an amazing friend. For the longest time Allie was Kait's only female cousin so they have a very special bond of being Briggs girls! Kait loved visiting Allie wherever she was living at the time- Penn State and the East Village! Kait admires Allie for her courage, kindness, and willingness to see the world. Kait loves having a cousin and best friend all wrapped up in one sweet little human!
Ellie Welsh
Flower Girl
Ellie is Kait's second cousin but feel's more like a first. This little spunky girl is going to make history with how smart and creative she is. Although she lives a few states away every time Kait is reunited with her it feels like no time has passed by.
Josie Welsh
Flower Girl
Josie is the sister of Ellie, and also Kait's second cousin. Josie is the silliest little ray of sunshine Kait has ever met and see's so much of herself in this amazing girl. Same goes for Josie as it does Ellie, no time seems to pass by when they are apart. Kait absolutely adores these two amazing girls.