Lauren & Curtis
Wedding party
Lauren Elise Schultz-Kappes
Bride
The Grooviest Bride
Curtis David McCarthy II
Groom
Curtis is also called David by his family.
Emily Dorman
Maid of Honor
Lauren met Emily while working in the clinical department at a family homeless shelter in East New York, Brooklyn. They have lived together and survived a pandemic together.
Rachel Brumley
Matron of Honor
Lauren met Rachel in college as they were paired as pitcher/catcher for the college's softball team. They instantly bonded over the overuse of sarcasm. They have also lived together.
Emily Ake
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Emily on NYE in Houston many years ago and it was an instant connection. They have bonded over their love for Boosie among many other things.
Byanca Hernandez
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Byanca while working on the therapy team at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD. They share the same desire to be silly all day, every day.
Joslyn Manning
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Joslyn at football practice because Carter and her son were both on the Katy Bears. Joslyn is definitely that friend to keep Lauren grounded when she needs to be!
Elizabeth Beltran
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Elizabeth while working in the clinical department at a family homeless shelter in East New York, Brooklyn. Elizabeth is always supportive in Lauren's endeavors, but also keeps her in reality!
Rachel Novosad
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Rachel when she moved to her school in 4th grade. They also went to high school and played basketball, volleyball, and ran track together as well. They have been through almost every phase of life together!
Jasleen Kaur
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Jasleen while working at inpatient psychiatric hospital in Houston. Jasleen is so motivating and positive! She is Lauren's shining star!
Ashley Figueroa
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Ashley in elementary school. They may or may not have argued about who the cutest Hanson brother was. They also may or may not have snuck out in high school.
Melissa McCarthy
Bridesmaid
Melissa is David's older sister and is soon to be Lauren's first sister! Melissa and Lauren bond over showering others with their love!
Cortney Pawleck
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Cortney in elementary school and got confirmed in the same church. They also went to high school together. Cortney is the most creative person on the planet!
Mysti Dickerson
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Mysti while working at Hooters (ha). They have enough stories to last a lifetime. They have also lived together with their dogs Z-Ro & Trae.
Nancy Pereira
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Nancy met on a wild night out in the H and became instant friends. Nancy was one of the first friends to meet Curtis, of course it was instant approval!
Ryan Casillo
Best Man
Curtis met Ryan during Curt's sophomore year at Marist College and instantly bonded over sports, video games, and professional wrestling. They lived together for about 4-5 years.
Nick Bilardello
Groomsman
Curt met Nick at Marist College when they were founding members of the IME Congress. As CDG members, their friendship grew.
Donnell Atherly
Groomsman
Donnell is David's (Curt) first cousin on his mother's side. They have been very close since birth.
Jason Brown
Groomsman
Curt met Jason at Marist College where they played football for the Red Foxes. They bonded over 90's R&B and controlling any and every dance floor they have ever come in contact with.
Garry McCarthy II
Groomsman
Garry is David's first cousin on his Dad's side. Garry and David have always been very close and are both avid fans of the Knicks and Duke basketball.
Jonathan LaScala
Groomsman
Curtis met Jonny Roast Beef at Marist College during their freshman year. As young studs, they bonded over hip hop and DJ Skillz's (LaScala) weekly mixtapes.
Michael Esposito
Groomsman
Curt met Mike Espo through Jonny LaScala and used to argue all the time, especially about who the best quarterback of all time is. They've worked together for the last 15 years and became really close. They both love the NY Rangers.
Peter Dalrymple
Groomsman
Curt met Petey in Huntington, NY, through their mutual best friend Ryan Casillo. They became brothers almost instantly and lived together for 3 years in Manhattan.
Gregory Mounds
Groomsman
Greg is David's cousin and grew up spending every summer visiting their grandmother in Pennsylvania.
David Tausig
Groomsman
Curt met Dave at Marist College. The first time they met, they laughed for hours from the moment they were introduced. The laughter still hasn't stopped since then.
Darryl Roberts
Groomsman
Darryl is David's cousin on his mom's side. They have been extremely close since birth. Darryl taught David how to roller blade and play hockey. They have vacationed all over the world together since a young age.
Dylan Keenan
Groomsman
Curt met Dylan through Lauren's MOH. They have spent a lot of time together during quarantine, football/basketball season, and bonded over sports in general. They have lived together for 3 years.
Dwain Atherly
Groomsman
Dwain is David's older first cousin on his mom's side. He has always been there for David especially through some tough times. They are both avid lovers of the Marvel franchise.