Jessica & Robert
Wedding Party
Madeline Brinker
Maid of Honor
This Babe of Honor, and better half of "The Brinker Girls" - has put up with her nutty bride of a sister for 28 years, showing more grace and love than any crazy sister (Jess) could ever deserve. Jess frequently refers to Maddie as "Maddie Teresa" and it's easy to understand why even after just a brief interaction with her. Maddie has a kindness, elegance, and charm that is other wordly, and that of which has literally made Jess a better person. While being such a magnificent soul, she also has a spunky and creative side that is as silly and joyful as she is graceful. Jess is SO happy to have the beautiful and sensational Maddie May next to her on such an important day.
Renee Passman
Bridesmaid
Renee is the nicest person in the world, and a rare light that truly only sees the best in people and life. These two instantly clicked in High School with a shared spunky spirit and love of good times. Shell (Jess's mom) can be heard referencing these two as 'the blind leading the blind' or 'double trouble'. Renee and Jess can still to this day be found getting frequently lost driving around together or trying to check into the Hershey Hotel but never actually getting in because they just don't belong.
Carly Albertson
Bridesmaid
Carly and Jess had a wonky start to their friendship, as Carly thought Jess was over the top and strange (she wasn't wrong) - so she mainly politely avoided Jess, but thankfully not for too long! Carly realized quickly their weirdness actually made a great pair, and they became fast friends. Thank God because Carly is an absolute gift in Jess's life and one of the most thoughtful, hilarious, patient and magnetic human beings. She remembers the most amazing details about people, and really sees and appreciates the world around her in a depth that makes any moment more alive and fun. And in great irony Bobby has lovingly dubbed her as 'Jess's weirdest friend' - weird minds think alike! Fun Fact: Play 'Only' by Nicki Minaj to watch Carly and Jess lose their shit.
Jessica Chavanne
Bridesmaid
The queen of getting s**t done and diving heart first into the possibilities of life, it's an honor and blessing to have this adventurous and loving soul that brings so much light to life by the Bride's side! Jess lives for exciting 'yes' occasions and is great at creating them herself so there is never a dull moment around her! She is always learning a new skill, plotting her next trip, raising her expanding family be it chickens or human babies *yay!!*, and throwing herself fully into everything she does. These two came together for the first time in a High School math class where the laughs and mischief were endless and continue to this day!
Ellen Walker
Bridesmaid
Ellen and Jess were destined to be friends before they were even born. Being brought together because their parents are besties was seriously a true gift, as Ellen has always been a source of kindness, support, and serving the ultimate chill-cool-girl-vibes for Jess all these years. From children running around the woods, to now their fur babies running around and playing together, Ellen has been a constant gem in Jess's life even putting up with 5 girls crashing on the floor of her mini Manhattan apartment <3
Ashley Benbenek
Bridesmaid
Cut from similar party marble, Ashley and Jess gravitated towards each other quickly in High School. Always down for a good time with a creative radiant soul, this fun loving sun goddess has been a force of joy and friendship in Jess's life for over 10 years. From creating saucy 'Seniors Are Loko' banners together in High School that were later torn down by the principal...to Philly escapades while they lived in the city together potentially resulting in events like out of this world dance parties at Woody's and duplicate missing phones in the same night - lol, Ashley is always bringing the good times and laughs!
Brad Surdam
Best Man
There isn't a paragraph that can accurately describe who this person really is. Brad has always been the individual you want on your team as he will do anything for you. The amount of blessings I/we have counted thanking whatever power there is that he is in our lives as a brother. The party starter, the out spoken, out going brother is always up for a good time. Do not be fooled by his exterior as he has enough love to give everyone. I am very thankful that we have been by each others side from day one and thrilled to by by each other's side for a long time.
Peter Kim
Groomsman
When times got tough this man stepped up like a brother to me. Taking me in when my life turned upside down. The days of sleeping on his couch and hanging out late night will sorely be missed. Jess will always remember why I never asked her to hang out at my house when we first started dating or how the infamous "Baby Gap" line was born. There is no body else we would jump into a random car at 2am, turn them into our uber, and head to china town with. Thank you for all you have done for Jess and myself.
Sean Rollo
Groomsman
It was clear from day one that we were very good buddies in another life. No awkward getting to know each other phase, Sean and I were like old college roommates that were just re-united. From the days of sneaking off in a baltimore restaurant to wrestling in the van on the way back, I am happy to have this man in my family and standing up with me on this special day.
Josh Wilcokz
Groomsman
When people talk about the pandemic most of what you will hear is vastly negative. While Jess and I had our lives flipped the most positive thing coming from this was getting to know the Wilcokz's. Josh and Kelly offered me a place to stay for two nights a week so I did not have an hour and a half commute when we moved to bethlehem. The integrity and passion of Josh is unmatched. Our Tuesday wing night and late night picking up of the sticks hanging out have transformed into monthly "family meal" with all friends gathering for dinner. We are blessed to have you in our lives.