Wedding Party
Briana Heimark
Maid of Honor
We met on Spring Break on Panama City Beach, Florida in 2010; pretty fitting. She joined my sorority (Go Zeta) and became my little sister and we've been inseparable ever since. I even convinced her to move to Tampa. Even though this girl can be trouble, I wouldn't want it any other way (but maybe Chris would).
Kamil Salame
Best Man
I first met Kamil when I was about 13 years old and we lived in adjacent neighborhoods. Years later we reconnected for good and since then have studied Real Estate at FSU with one another and gone on to make our careers in development. Along the way we've traveled abroad and Kamil has been there for some of my fondest memories.
Jessica Wall
Bridesmaid
We became quick friends as we were both Midwesterners who've moved to Tampa Bay Region and share a love of all things high end. We've traveled to Tokoyo, Kyoto and Osaka together ask us about our fine dining experience where we had trouble converting Yen to USD if you want a good laugh.
Dean Wooten
Best Man
I first met Dean through Kamil when we were all young and dumb World Gym members together. We forged a fast friendship and since then Dean has consistently been one of my closest friends over the years. There are few great memories or good times I can remember that Dean hasn't been right there with me. Always quick to lend a hand with anything or bend elbow at a moment's notice in either celebration or commiseration, Dean epitomizes a Best Man.
Lauren Houlberg
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in Florida. We became quick friends once we learned we both love champagne, dancing, traveling and all three at once. I've traveled the world with Lauren to Tokoyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which to our joy happens to have karaoke bars (the ultimate trifecta). I look forward to seeing Lauren sing Ludacris during our reception.
Jay Kurz
Groomsman
Jay is not just my cousin but truly the brother I had all along. Since we were toddlers Jay wasn't just the cousin I couldn't wait to visit, or the friend I shared every single interest with, but also eventually the brother I lived, worked, and partied with once he finally moved down to Florida.
Chanda Cheung
Bridesmaid
Abercrombie was our first job after college, Chanda was the first new friend I met in Minneapolis and pulled me out of my shell. I'm able to talk her into visiting Tampa a few times a year, maybe one day I can convince her to move here.
Thomas Cwalinski
Groomsman
I met Thomas at FSU where initially we worked together and became fast friends. Eventually we became roommates and I came to realize what a genuine, positive, authentic person Thomas is. From then on Thomas became one of my best friends and I still consider him my younger (way bigger) brother.
Jen Hudson
Bridesmaid
She's the reason I ever moved to Florida. We know each other through our sorority, and when she needed a roommate in Tampa, I quit my job and packed my car and moved to Tampa to live with her. She's like the big sister I never had, and helped me navigate life and laughs in this city.
Blake Roberts
Groomsman
I first met Blake through mutual friends at FSU but it would be many years before we'd eventually become close friends. Initially we shared mutual friends and hung out often in the same group. Eventually (and in large part from a yearlong stint as the roommate on the couch each and every weekend!) Blake became one of my best friends, someone I've shared some awesome travels with and plan to many more.
Lauren Mohns
Bridesmaid
My Martha Stewart friend! Lauren and I met in Florida as our beaus are Noles buddies. We share a love for crafting, wine, and belly laughs. She's the first one to text me when Michael's Craft store has good deals. Lauren's optimistic outlook always brightens my day, a true sweetheart.
David Sellards
Groomsman
I first met Dave before I can actually remember meeting Dave. I'm told our dads met when we first moved onto Vance Avenue and celebrated that both their sons were the same age. They probably couldn't have imagined they were actually adding a second son but that's just what happened. I have as many memories from Dave's house as I do my own. I have almost no memories from my childhood without Dave and now as adults Dave is still someone I could chat with for the first time in months and be crying laughing with before long.