Wedding Party
Hannah Schnelle
Maid of Honor
Hannah, based out of San Jose CA, is Jessica's younger sister, although they are often mistaken as twins. Hannah is one of the bubbliest people you will meet, and can headbang to heavy metal with the best of 'em. She is also one of Jackson's favorite aunties!
Monica Smith
Best Woman
Monica is one of Jim’s sisters and his first best friend. She has been a consistent pillar of stability, love, and support in Jim’s life. They’ve had no shortages of adventures over the years, through dirt ball fights, paintball, and thirsty Thursdays at CCSU. If there’s a gourmet coffee shop, farmers market, or Munson’s Chocolatiers nearby - Jim and Monica are there.
Becky Goldman
Bridesmaid
Becky is based out of Charlotte NC, which makes for the best city to visit for girls’ weekends. She is one of Jess’ closest friends and they’ve known each other since freshman year of high school. Jess and Becky’s favorite thing to do together is rock out to their guilty pleasure: Nickleback. She is also the life of the party! You’ll find her breakin’ it down on the dance floor at the wedding.
Rose Richi
Best Woman
Rose is Jim’s youngest sister and is the self-proclaimed “dopest of all the siblings” - it’s hard to disagree with her, honestly, she is. Jim’s always inspired by Rose’s take on life and her insane baking skills. If you haven’t tried her banana bread, you’re missing out! Jim and Rose share many memories together, including sneaking her into CCSU, riding tricycles over frozen ponds, and tearing it up at Dance Dance revolution. Look out for these two on the dance floor!
Allie Penrose
Bridesmaid
Allie is one of Jess’ best friends - also since freshman year of high school. They met on the freshman cheer team and have been inseparable since. Some of their fondest and most hilarious memories were spent in too many DC bars (free drinks at Takoda’s!). She has a fiery and tenacious spirit and is the one best people you will meet.
Calvin McLaughlin
Groomsman
Calvin and Jim first met through their dogs, Zeke and Jackson, at the dog park in Herndon, VA. The pup friendship quickly led to a bro-ship between the dog dads. Jim and Calvin would spend hours chatting about work, sports, hobbies and goals. Calvin has a passion for cooking and was known for feeding the Woodland Park neighborhood with his famous lemon pepper wings. He now lives in Toronto, Canada, so Jim and Jess are always trying to re-create his wing recipe to fill the void.
Alicia Whitworth
Bridesmaid
Alicia and Jess met during their sophomore year in high school, when they both went to go see the hottest new film in cinemas at the time - Dear John - with a mutual friend, who on the day felt unwell and unfortunately couldn’t make the movie (*cough* Allie). Bonding over movie crushes and an affinity for Chinese food, Jess and Alicia became super close over the years and have remained besties ever since. Even though Alicia has spent the past several years living in London, UK, the pair have been able to share many travels together, chasing sunsets and downing beers in six countries - maybe one too beers many at Oktoberfest! She has the biggest heart and is one of the best friends a gal could ask for.
Martin Otranto
Groomsman
Marty is one of Jim’s closest friends. They initially met through work at ECS Performance and bonded over their shared passion for cars. They spent countless hours after closing working on projects and building race cars. Too often, Marty’s wife, Jenice, would find them at 4am watching horrible movies and giggling like teenagers. Marty is one of the most outgoing people you’ll meet, so if you spot him at the wedding, beware! - he’ll talk you into tequila shots.
Isla Smith
Flower Girl
Isla is Monica and Chris' daughter, and Jim and Jess' first niece. She likes playing with water and munching on Jim's glasses. Her aunties and uncles love to spoil her endlessly!