Wedding Party

Rebecca Buckham

Maid of Honor

Becca and Carissa met when they were 13 and have been best friends ever since! Becca and Carissa share a love of live music, travel, and their fur babies! In Carissa’s family, Becca is one of their “adopted” daughters!

Olivia Tomec

Bridesmaid

Olivia and Carissa met in nursing school! Olivia also shares the same adventurous spirit as Carissa! She has been Carissa’s rock through many hard times in life and is always willing to be a shoulder to cry on when needed.

Jennifer Vonada

Bridesmaid

Carissa and Jennifer met in nursing school lab! After chatting in class, they discovered that they lived 3 blocks away from each other. From the first day of class an unbreakable bond formed. They carpooled every day to class and clinical. Despite taking different nursing career paths, they have remained close!

Mckenzie Little

Bridesmaid

Mckenzie and Carissa met while working at the same pizza shop in Carissa’s hometown! They have been through so much together that nothing can break their bond. Fun fact: Carissa caught the bouquet at Mckenzie and Dalton’s wedding!

Ashley Mackey

Bridesmaid

Ashley is Carissa’s younger sister! Her son, Foster, is also in the wedding party! They have always been close despite living so far away from each other.

Sarah Ciervo

Bridesmaid

Sarah is Christopher’s younger sister! Sarah and Carissa have grown closer as time has passed. They went to see Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden!

Gabbi Chase

Bridesmaid

Gabbi and Carissa are both night shift nurses! They are on the weekend program together. If you need any help, Gabbi is always the first to come running! Needless to say, Gabbi is Carissa’s work wife!

Jordan Simerly

Best Man

John Ciervo

Groomsman

Devin Zelko

Groomsman

Devin is Carissa’s older brother! His three children, Ryker, Xavier, and Penelope are also in the wedding party! They have always been close. In fact, the first tattoo Carissa got was a matching one with Devin! They got it while Devin was stationed in Norfolk for basic training.

Cody Hennard

Groomsman

Cody is Carissa’s younger brother! They share a love for bourbon and whiskey! Cody owns his own construction company. He also shares a home with his girlfriend and 5 dogs!

Dakota Ciervo

Groomsman

Sean Ciervo

Groomsman

Benjamin Ciervo

Groomsman

Ryker Zelko

Ring Bearer

Ryker is Carissa’s oldest nephew! He tends to be a bit shy, but super bubbly once he comes out of his shell!

Xavier Zelko

Ring Bearer

Xavier is Carissa’s second oldest nephew! He has an adventurous spirit and makes friends wherever he goes. Xavier and Carissa are both Libras!

Penelope Zelko

Flower Girl

Penelope is Carissa’s only niece! She is a spunky and sassy girl! She is ready to throw some flowers and steal the show!

Foster Mackey

Flower Child

Foster is Ashley’s son! He is the youngest of Carissa’s nieces and nephews.

Nyasia Phanthachith

Leash Liaison

Nyasia is a friend of Carissa and Christopher! They are married to Reyna, the other Leash Liaison! Nyasia, Reyna, Carissa and Christopher often have game nights and there is a lot of tequila involved!

Reyna Arango

Leash Liaison

Reyna is married to Nyasia! They often help Carissa and Christopher with pet care. Reyna has an abundance of house plants that she cares for! She gives Hades and Athena the best belly scratches!

Athena

Pup of Honor

Athena is also a pomsky! Her and Hades are twins! She is the sweetest girl who loves belly rubs!

Hades

Best Dog

Hades is a spunky and chaotic pomsky! He loves to make friends everywhere he goes and has the best personality!