Allison & Justin
Wedding Party
Bernie Rochford
Father of the Bride
Bernie is the ultimate Girl Dad before that was even a thing. Allison has fond memories of the semi-annual Dad & Daughter camp outs. Allison picked up his love of Cleveland baseball & great puns!
Rick Spees
Father of the Groom
Rick is a very good dad. He was very patient when we were growing up. Like, extremely, one might say heroically patient. Now he just walks around wearing kilts.
Rita Rochford
Mother of the Bride
Rita is total momma bear but is also slyly funny. Rita was and is a world class mom from fresh baked cookies after school to handing her adult children wine upon arrival, Rita makes everyone feel loved and welcome.
Anne Spees
Mother of the Groom
Anne has a hot tub in her house that she maintains purely because she knows we like it. She's that kind of mom. Also, if you ever want to take a dip in a hot tub I've got one for you!
Rita Mary Rochford
Maid of Honor
Although Allison and Rita no longer wear matching outfits, they remain extremely close!
Jonathan Spees
Best Man
For three years Justin was doing great, then Jonny came along. I don't even know why he's my best man, to be honest. We still might not invite him.
Elle Rochford
Bridesmaid
Elle has always looked up to Allison as her favorite oldest sister. Elle and Allison share a love of baking, though Elle's creations put all of Allison's to shame!
Emily Spees
Sister of the Groom
What can we say about Emily, other than that we don't deserve her. I'm not just saying that because I'm terrified of her. I'm only slightly terrified of her.
Hannah Rochford
Bridesmaid
Hannah is the youngest of Allison's sisters. Small but mighty, Hannah can make anyone laugh, but like a middle schooler, Hannah will say something hilarious yet devastating.
Sean Fitzgibbons
Groomsman
Sean and Justin have known each other literally since birth. We tried to form a band together in high school, but didn't know anyone who played drums. Mostly we just drove around listening to music.
Hillary Presper
Bridesmaid
Allison and Hillary grew up together on Upper Merriman since the age of 4. After summers of ghost in the graveyard and attending school together K-12, Hillary knows all the best young Allison stories.
Stephen Whiteside
Groomsman
Stephen and Justin worked together for a few years at a magazine, where we tried to get in as many happy hours as possible. It probably wasn't enough.
Jane Walter
Bridesmaid
Allison and Jane met in kindergarten and subsequently attended school together through college! Jane and Allison worked together at Bricco and were also roommates and then close neighbors during college. Along with Hillary, Jane is Allison's oldest friend.
Marshall Derks
Groomsman
Marshall and Justin worked on the Obama campaign together. We have days worth of stories about it. Have a drink with us at any time and we'll try to tell you all of them.
Jenny Waits
Bridesmaid
Allison and Jenny met each other working for Senator Brown and became quick friends! Whether it is exploring new restaurants in DC, attending Nats games, or traveling together, Jenny and Allison always have a good time!
Paul Nelson
Groomsman
Paul and Justin lived together for a couple years in DC. Look at that leprechaun up there. That photo makes him look much more sophisticated than he is.
Carolyn Isaac
Bridesmaid
Carolyn and Allison bonded early during law school and spent countless hours studying together at French Meadow which they affectionally refer to as Heaven. Carolyn is one of the best people to split pizza, fries, cake, or bottle of red wine with!
Jill Yate
Officiant
Jill is Justin's aunt, and our officiant. I don't really have a lot to say about Jill, other than that everyone should be so lucky as to have someone like her in their life. She makes things better.