Laura & Christopher
Wedding Party
Stephanie Brashears
Maid of Honor
Hometown: Annapolis MD How did you and LT meet? First day of kindergarten…there may or may not have been some casual bullying First interaction with CT? Finally got to meet him at a crab feast at Laura’s dads house in Chesapeake Beach What’s your favorite memory with bride? Growing up with her and getting to experience so much happiness, light, and laughter together. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to pause time What song will get you on the dance floor? The entire album of The Chapel of Songs - Presented by HTS
Rachel Thomas
Matron of Honor
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL How did you and LT meet? We met as children at summer camp where LT introduced me to her brother. We became best friends from there and eventually sisters! First interaction with CT? He came to family Thanksgiving (bold move) and instantly revealed his hate of chocolate and cold drinks. We are still trying to decide if we will keep him. What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? The day!! We walked around Florida and ate all of the food all day long. Dietician Laura ate a chocolate chip bagel with strawberry cream cheese, a childhood favorite If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation What song will get you on the dance floor? I do -Andre 3000
Erin Marrone
Bridesmaid
Hometown: Long Island How did you and LT meet: Camp! I showed her where her luggage was and we were inseparable ever since First interaction with CT? At our house in Warwick! CT and LT were on the way down from visiting his dad and they made the detour so see us 💙 What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? Too many to pick just one, all of our New Years Together, living together in SoFla( THE DAY), Wet Willies, just always giggling wherever we are and whatever we are doing. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Fly! What song will get you on the dance floor? Shaky Shaky Shaky (is that the actual name, lol) and Swing by Savage
Victoria Cesaro
Bridesmaid
Hometown: Calvert County, MD How did you and LT meet? Saints Soccer practice 2004, just a bunch of weirdies bonding over our cool grandmas, classic rock, and Rehoboth Beach First interaction with CT? Thomas Wine Night - Great hugger *Chefs kiss* What’s your favorite memory with bride: Oh gosh, anything involving us and the beach. Bar crawling, pickle shots, and the Bowie house. Florida trip 2005, making up the sickest dance to American Pie. That time she killed me with back-to-back CrossFit classes on Memorial Day weekend 2019 If you could have a superpower, what would it be? The ability to control the smell of my husband's farts What song will get you on the dance floor? Return of the Mack
Corinne “Coco” Mac
Bridesmaid
Coming soon…
Lindsay Keller
Bridesmaid
Name: Lindsay Hinderliter Hometown: Kernersville ,NC How did you and LT meet? Same pledge class in Chi Omega First interaction with CT? Beerfest in Wilmington and Sunday brunch at Boca Bay…it was the best weekend and with the best company! What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? Lauras infectious joy and overall hype woman status makes all the memories so fun and special but some of my favorite are the ones involving road trips. (The play lists are always perfection) Key West and Savanna are the top two. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Time travel! What song will get you on the dance floor? I don’t even need music if I have some wine in my hand haha
Sarah "Florida Sam" Heckler
Bridesmaid
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA How did you meet Laura: I met Laura in grad school at Meredith. It's funny, my very first memory of Laura involves a conversation around kombucha. We were sitting in class one day waiting for it to start and somehow started the conversation about kombucha flavors. The next class she showed up with a kombucha for me. I remember thinking to myself, "wow that was so nice!" From that moment on we started bonding over wine and tequila and the rest is history. What would your superpower be: If I could pick a superpower it would be teleportation. What song will get you out on the dance floor: After a glass of wine pretty much any song will get me on the dance floor. If you’re looking for suggestions the classic wobble and cha cha slide are great starters.
Ashley "Sweets" Sweeting
Bridesmaid
Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC How did you meet Laura? Same pledge class/ sorority at UNCW First interaction with CT: Beerfest a few years ago and we had a blast- I was sassy and questioning his drinking abilities and he showed out! Favorite memory with the bride and groom: celebrating these two at their engagement party (flip cup rematch?!) If you could have any superpower: To be able to tell is someone is telling the truth or lying What song will get you on the dance floor: Whitney Houston I want to dance with somebody for sure!!!
Jennifer Talevi
Sister of The Groom + Bridesmaid
Coming Soon…
Donald or Scott or Patrick
Best Man
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD How did you and CT meet? (Groomsmen) -Freshman year of Davidson in Fall 2010, our dorm rooms were right next to each other and immediate mischief ensued. But if we are talking technicalities, we swapped sweat together at the Williams College wrestling recruiting camp during the summer of 2009 First interaction with Laura? (Groomsmen) -In 2019, CT was showing Laura off to a bunch of friends during a pre-game before a concert. I immediately knew she was way out of his league What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? -too many to name for old heavy Talevi. But for both, it had to be the Folly Beach Covid trip in May 2020. Lots of fun memories made there, and it was cool watching Laura destroy CT in beer pong If you could have a superpower, what would it be? -To be able to bench 500+ pounds and out-lift CT What song will get you on the dance floor? -to get warmed up: “Fireball” by Pitbull aka Mr. 305 aka Dalé -to get sweaty: “Shout” by The Isley Brothers -to get CT bothered: “Outta Your Mind” by Lil Jon
Ryan "RyGuy92" Mecca
Groomsman
Ryan Mecca Roanoke, Virginia CT and I started elementary school together We met Laura back in September of 2019. Ct brought her over to a friends house where we proceeded to play drinking games. (It was then where I saw how competitive Laura was that I knew they were going to be a good fit) My favorite memory with CT would have to be an all-inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic that we took in our early 20s. What happened in the DR stays in the DR Superpower- Fly! YMCA!
Benjamin Hartshorn
Groomsman
Hometown: Philadelphia adjacent (Wayne) How did you and CT meet: I was his second favorite (distant second) freshman on the wrestling team his sophomore year. I first saw him dressed in a scantily clad toga during my recruiting visit and was very nervous he was in my weight class First interaction with CT? (Bridesmaids) / First interaction with Laura? (Groomsmen): First truly interacted with Laura when she came to my apartment in CLT to eat late night pizza with my dad and I after a night on the town. What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? Favorite memory with the Bride and Groom is hearing their engagement story told in tandem as we way overstayed our welcome at a local bar. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Having a twin, like Philip and his brother. What song will get you on the dance floor? Space Jam theme song
Ryan Hayford
Groomsman
Hometown: Nashua, NH How did you & CT meet? Heavy Talevi and I met playing softball in North Carolina. He was the fastest guy on the field, I've never seen feet move that fast and he always gave 110% -- best leadoff hitter I've ever had on a team. What is your favorite thing about Laura & CT as a couple? CT is my guy & I remember him telling me about his first date with Laura...he was head over heels. I think the first time I met Laura was at a Bulls game and her smile lit up the ballpark, she matched CT's personable and charismatic personality. CT had BIG puppy dog love eyes for Laura. As a couple, I admire how much laughter and excitement they bring to any conversation or event. They play off each other so well and every time I see them...it feels like it's never enough time. My wife & I are big fans of the future Talevi's. What is your best memory of CT? Man... I could go with so many. However, recently CT came to celebrate our new house and spent time with me, Jillian & my son, Henry. CT is a natural with kids-- he and Hank were slapping high fives and laughing at the dinner table. I'm not sure who was laughing harder but it was a really nice moment to watch CT connect with my son. What was your first impression of Laura? Inquisitive, excited & happy. Big ol smile. When Laura asks a question, she listens with her entire body and you feel her genuine interest. Unafraid to share her feelings and rock-solid in her beliefs. First impression- CT just keeps hitting dingers!
Myki Bajaj
Groomsman
Hometown: Madison, NJ How did you & CT meet? My sophomore year at Davidson (CT’s freshman year), I was in a dorm directly across from two wrestlers - far enough that I had somewhere to hide when they got too drunk, but close enough that I could smell them from my room. First interaction with Laura? We attended a wedding in Savannah to which CT kept threatening to bring a date- this Laura woman who “he was really, really into, but he didn’t want her to know yet because he didn’t want to scare her away.” Still not sure he’s told her; think he’s waiting for the right moment. Needless to say, as soon as I saw Laura at that wedding, I pulled her aside & told her that CT was head over heels in love with her (they hadn’t said that to each other yet), and now everyone reading this is getting a free dinner. You’re welcome. What’s your favorite memory with bride and/or groom? This is a tough one. Not to get too sappy, but the laughs that CT & I share together (usually at the expense of our friends) are just as important to me as the moments of comfortable silence we’re able to hold with one another in between the noise. CT is truly a brother to me. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Unlimited refills. Drink empty at the wedding? Mine’s full. Always find yourself running out of patience? I’m perpetually zen. Line at Costco gas station too long? I’m not even there, I’m getting a hot dog. What song will get you on the dance floor? It's hard to pry me off a dance floor
Anthony "Boar" Elias
Groomsman
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA First interaction with the groom: I first met CT on a recruiting trip to Davidson College for wrestling, and a few months later we were teammates, best friends, and brothers. When I first met him, it involved a lot of sweat and heavy breathing, and intense eye contact, and that was just from shaking hands with him. I think I also bled a little. First interaction with the bride: I believe my first interaction with Laura was at a group brunch down in Charlotte, we determined what animals we would be based on our choices in life. I like to think we all a bunch of dogs 🐶! WOOF! My favorite memory with the bride and groom is actually a night when the three of us were staying at my brother's and his wife's house in Charlotte and a drunk driver crashed through my brother's house. Too many details to type here, but it was a major bonding experience, and for some reason CT conveniently couldn't find any clothes to put on when the firemen and police came to the incident 😉 What would your superpower be: If I could have a superpower it would be teleportation. Gotta be somewhere? Boom I'm there. Gotta go to the bathroom? Boom that problem is now teleported to someone else's bladder. Oh also super strength so I can fend off CT when he realizes I'm the reason he's going to the bathroom at twice the rate 😂 Any upbeat song will get me on the dance floor but to name a few: Danza kuduro or vivir mi vida remix or no sleep
Philip "Boar" Elias
Groomsman
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA How did I meet CT: I met his musk before I met him. I visited Davidson for a recruiting trip, & near the weightroom, I was hit by the smell of patriotism, celsius, & wild boar. I think I heard Bruce Springsteen playing. Upon entering the weightroom, I spotted CT - he was in the middle of teaching the lifting coach how to lift, but he was nice enough to pause & welcome me to Davidson. My hand still hurts today from his handshake First interaction with Laura: Upon arriving at a cookout hosted by me & my wife, Laura whips out a spread of veggies, which made me feel great about the 30th hotdog I had just eaten. While we were double fisting hotdogs & beers, she was double-fisting carrots & tequila shots. Laura was excited about playing games, in which I learned of her competitiveness. I also learned of Laura's infectious laugh - which made our party way cooler than it was. Favorite memory of bride & groom: Mexico Vacation. I knew CT was a tank, but I really learned how much tequila Laura can put away & still kick ass in beach volleyball/dodgeball. We bonded even more by turning our stomachs into turtle shells. Turtle shell gang! Superpower: Time travel. For many obvious reasons this would be a great superpower. However, let's not skip over the small things. For example, if you wear a white shirt out for drinks & a friend spills red wine on you- time travel to earlier that day & choose a different shirt or go further back & find a different friend
Casey "Sloth" Underwood
Groomsman
Hometown: ROAVegas (Roanoke) How did you and CT meet? He was a freshman on the wrestling team & I was a senior at another local school. I immediately hated him. Not because he did anything wrong but because he was good. Little jealousy for sure. I was stronger, faster, and a lot heavier. We would find out later I was only heavier. We became really close after the season. I think I even took CT to his first Rated R movie. First interaction with Laura? I met Laura at a VT football game. Despite CT telling me not to make it awkward, I did and she passed with flying colors. It was an absolute blast. So much so that I told him I would beat him up like only a big brother could if he somehow screwed it up with her. What’s your favorite memory with bride and groom? CT & I have had some great times together but the engagement party was one for The Guinness Book. Great food, a few beverages, and celebrating the two of them. It was perfect. I'm still convinced they practiced the questions prior to that night. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? The X-Men have a character named Gambit. He heats playing cards up in his hands and throws them at people who are causing harm to others. A heroic protector. Plus he has a Cajun accent that women love. Who wouldn't want that? What song will get you on the dance floor? Anything by Katy Perry. Return of the Mack. Everything Drake has ever made
Marvin "Tommy" Thomas
Brother of The Bride + Groomsman
Hometown: Booowie. PG county fer lyfe First time meeting B&G: Met Laura for the first time in DC at my parent's apartment in 90'. CT came to visit us in Florida for thanksgiving. Said he liked warm drinks and Celsius and didn't want to get the chocolate dessert at dinner. Then he said he was a Yankee and Giants fan. Questionable choices if you ask me but we'll accept him as part of the family. I met Laura fresh out the hospital. I came home to our apartment in dc with my parents and realized I wasn't an only child. We hit it off and have been friends ever since. Favorite memory with the bride or groom: Too many to count with Lu. You'll hear some throughout the night. My favorite memory with CT is when Laura ordered a shot of Casamigos at a bar in Miami and it cost $50. CT paid it without question. I was so impressed. I said get used to this and thanked him for taking on this responsibility. Good luck buddy. Superpower if you could: My superpower would be to teleport. Travel anywhere in the world I want instantly. Flying and driving long distances are the worst. My wife stole mine but I'll let it slide since we're married now. What song will get you on the dance floor: I'll be breaking it down on the dance floor regardless. Big fan of playing the hits. Me and pops will be getting down to shout at some point during the night. Might even bring out the togas from his college years. Toga! Toga!