Bethany & Mary Beth
Wedding Party
Shana Whitehead
Maid of Honor to the Bride
Shana is Bethany’s only sister, the eldest of the siblings Shana, Thomas, and Bethany. As an older sister, Shana has always been very inclusive of and generous toward Bethany. She took her to see The Little Mermaid in the theater with her three best friends when Shana was in high school and Bethany was in first grade; they went to a Spice Girls concert together when Bethany was in middle school and Shana was in college; when Bethany was in high school in Kansas City and Shana was in graduate school in Chicago, Shana took Bethany to a Madonna concert in Chicago. Along with countless other outings and opportunities, big and small. And since the inception of pandemic times, Mary Beth has forged her own bond with Shana and her family, as caretaker to Shana and her husband Charlie’s son, Zachary.
Thomas Whitehead
Groomsman to the Bride
Thomas is the only brother of Bethany, the middle of the siblings, Shana, Thomas, and Bethany. Thomas has always been a doting and exciting brother to Bethany. She can remember him teaching her what the difference between a magazine and a newspaper is when she was very little. They liked to play together, building forts with Jenga blocks, “parachuting” GI Joes over the banister, and riding bikes. Bethany was always welcome among his friends, attending Spirit Fest in Kansas City with them as a middle schooler, finding the best thrift stores, and such. And they have memories of skiing in Colorado, from a young age as well as later on when Thomas had moved back to Colorado. Recently, Mary Beth and Bethany bonded with Thomas and his partner Amanda, eating barbecue and going to a baseball game in Kansas City.
Jennifer Killgore
Bridesmaid to the Bride
Jeni originally met Mary Beth through friends years ago, and their paths crossed often. Then Jeni, Mary Beth, and Bethany all became close friends while Mary Beth was bartending at Louie’s Pub, and Jeni and Bethany would come early before the bar got busy and watch reality TV shows, eat popcorn, and talk and laugh about anything and everything while Mary Beth got the bar set up. As a small business owner of a book and record shop, Jeni is cultured, experienced, and a champion of community. We take care of each other and rely on one another for feedback. She has had a front row seat to our love story, and we cherish her.
Lauren Weinmann
Maid of Honor to the Bridegroom
Lauren is Mary Beth’s only sister, the middle of the three siblings, Tom, Lauren, and Mary Beth. Lauren and Mary Beth shared a bedroom while growing up. Lauren has helped Mary Beth study for tests and gave her every hand me down ever plus helped when Mary Beth needed make up the most. Lauren lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania with her husband and the two flower girls.
Tom Brennan
Groomsman to the Bridegroom
Tom is the eldest sibling and Mary Beth’s only brother. Amazing at using his tech skills Tom was able to supply the family with HBO for free! Tom lives on Long Island with his partner and two children.
Sarah Ferro
Bridesmaid to the Bridegroom
Sarah and Mary Beth met in the 1st grade. Sarah and Mary Beth continued to be friends and constantly got into dumb but fun trouble. They are partners in small fun jokes for life. Sarah lives in Queens, NY with her husband and son.