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! They share a love of the macabre and listening to podcasts!
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! Sarah joined Carissa and Chris in Italy and photographed their engagement pictures!
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
Chris and Jordan's friendship began in 2013 serving together aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. For thirteen years they have bonded over scary video games, bad action movies, and a love for the great outdoors. Their connection is more mysterious, and therefore perhaps even deeper, than what can be achieved between a man and a woman in front of god. Jordan currently resides in Guam with his wife, MiaLynn, where he does his best to keep her out of the reach of Chris' charms.
John Ciervo
Groomsman
John is Christopher's older brother, and the father of Benjamin, Ryan, and Jaelynn. John and Chris have always bonded over their love of humor and slapstick comedy.
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
Dakota is Christopher's beloved nephew and the son of Sean Ciervo. He's a wonderful brother to his two loving sisters, Samantha and Dakota. He's a gifted computer technician via building his own gaming PC! Chris is very proud of him and loves him very much.
Sean Ciervo
Groomsman
Sean is Christopher's eldest brother and the father of Samantha, Julianna, and Dakota. Chris and Sean have become extremely close over the years while planning trips in the mountains of Georgia.
Benjamin Ciervo
Groomsman
Benjamin is Christopher's godson and John's son. Benjamin is a wonderful big brother to his siblings, Ryan and Jaelyn. He currently plays football for Ithaca University. Chris is very proud of him, and loves him very much.
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!
Hades
Best Dog
Hades is a spunky and chaotic pomsky! He loves to make friends everywhere he goes and has the best personality!
Athena
Pup of Honor
Athena is also a pomsky! Her and Hades are twins! She is the sweetest girl who loves belly rubs! She has a flair for the dramatic.