Melissa & Lucas
Wedding Party
Chelsea Saber
Bridesmaid
I have known Chelsea since 6th grade. We may not agree on our first memory and how the friendship started but I'll always say it was the 6th grade dance and we were listening to Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson! We have so many memories together; 7th grade softball, trip to England, sleepovers, New York City trips, the goth phase, the prep phase, the adult phase... We always keep in touch and she's always there for me when I need her. We've been through a lot and I'm so excited to share my special day with her. She reps the gold and blue pretty well and knows enough words to Country Roads to get by so basically we're sisters but God made us best friends because he knew our mother wouldn't have been able to handle us! I love you Chelsinator!
Taylor Painter
Bridesmaid
I met Taylor at the end of my super senior year at WVU. We both work at DHL but didn't become great friends until a few months after I started. I lived right down the road from the office so coming through after work and sleepovers on Game of Throne Sundays are basically how this friendship blossomed. I probably wouldn't have made it so far through my career if she wasn't literally sitting at the desk right next to mine. We have done so much together in the past two years, going back to our alma mater to recruit, traveling all around the southeast together, concerts, shooting the hooch, Braves games and the list goes on and on. Taylor has always been there for Lucas and I and the two of us basically make Lucas our third wheel. I couldn't imagine my day without her!
Taylor Gailliot
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met in 6th grade and have been each other's biggest fans ever since. Even though Taylor went to a different high school after the 9th grade, we still made it a point to hang out and be there for one another. I will always have memories of us driving around in her mustang and will always be thankful to her for introducing me to Wingstop. <3 I know Taylor will always be there for me like I will always be there for her. Throughout college, we kept being each other's biggest fans and finally in 2017 our college teams played each other at FedEx Field making one of the best football games ever - even though her team won, but at least we got to be together. Even though Taylor lives in NH and I live in GA, I can't imagine this day without this Hokie by my side. #GoMountaineers
Jennifer Heins
Bridesmaid
The very first time I met Jennifer, we were sitting in the bleachers in the gym and she came down and sat next to me, "Hi! My name's Jennifer!" We instantly became best friends and Chelsea, Jennifer and I became the three musketeers. I wouldn't have been able to try out for high school volleyball if it wasn't for her because I was so shy walking in there during the summer before our first day of 9th grade. Through orchestra, volleyball, England trip and so many trips after, sleepovers and her teaching me how to drive a manual, we have created so many memories together. Even though we might not always talk all the time, I will always consider her one of my most genuine friends and I am so happy when we talk it is like no time has passed. I can't wait to have Jenn with me on my special day.
Autumn Knight
Bridesmaid
I met Autumn my junior year of college. We shared an apartment with 4 other girls and boy do we have a lot of stories. We rushed the engineering sorority together, Alpha Omega Epsilon and became sisters! We spent a lot of time at events together and became really great friends. We were both in the same major so even though she was a year ahead, we got to be in a lot of classes together her senior year. After graduation, she moved to Athens and we were only apart for one year before I got the offer to move to Atlanta and then we became an hour away from each other! Making memories outside of WVU has been so easy for us and I can't wait to add my big day to the list of memories.
Anthony Rafsky
Best Man
Anthony and I met as kids before starting kindergarten at our sister's softball game. Anthony was by himself by the school building digging up rocks with a stick then throwing them at the wall (or roof?). With no clear objective, I walked over to him and asked, "hey what are you doing?" to which he replied "throwing rocks". "Cool can I join?" "Sure"...aaaand that's how it all began. lol. Excited to have you at my side when I marry a girl we met a year later. Cheers Buddy.
Thomas Rider
Groomsman
Thomas is my younger brother by 3 years. We grew up doing everything together; sports, video games, hanging out etc. Thomas is currently working full time as a network IT support specialist for Prince William County while he also completes his IT degree at George Mason at the end of this year.
David Mont-Ros
Groomsman
I've known David for as long as I have known Melissa. David has always been close like a brother to me. We have had some great times together over the years. David is a a very funny guy, not to mention a great cook and a connoisseur of cafe. Definitely a guy I know I can depend on. Would love to have you back in Atlanta my dude.
Nick Mont-Ros
Groomsman
Nick is a sweet boi....just kidding. Nick has always been a great person and I always love having this guy around. Nick has always been an honest and genuine person and I'm happy to call him a brother. Nick currently serves in the US Army at Fort Campbell Kentucky where he gorges himself everyday with Church's chicken and biscuits.
David Pippin
Groomsman
I met Pippin while I was rushing at the Pippin Alpha Mu Annex house. Pippin knew Melissa was the right girl for me when he was outmatched by her in a general knowledge quiz. In all seriousness, Pip is a pretty intelligent guy and is very honest but has terrible taste in whiskey. Love ya bud
Gabriella George
Flower Girl
Gabriella is our niece! She was born June 22, 2018, just in time to be a big girl on our big day! She loves Puffs and catchin some sunshine by the pool. We’re so excited for her to take part in our big day!