Wedding Party
Robert Gilchrist
Groom
It's all a lie - Robert Gilchrist isn't even his name. His real name has been classified, as "Rob" is, in reality, a deep-cover operative for Britain's MI-7, awaiting extraction by his partner Johnny English.
Kaylene Hersey
Bride
Kaylene is marrying a man with a wild imagination who suffers from delusions of grandeur. She is happy to report that she is perfectly normal and will do her best to keep Rob's sanity in check.
Elena Tedeschi
Maid of Honor
Kaylene and Elena met, playing Soft Ball in Elementary School, but their friendship blossomed over Disney Sing-Alongs, Harry Potter Marathons & belting “Defying Gravity” way too loudly at every chance they could get. Now, they spend half their time together, sipping the best wines Connecticut has to offer and harassing their favorite Ginger (Okay, they still belt Defying Gravity every chance they get. It may even play at the wedding. Who knows).
Rachel Graham
Maid of Honor
Rachel and Kaylene met during their wild years at Parks n Rec Day Camp. They grew closer during High School and College, bonding through choir and being two of the only girls on the Robotics team (Rachel actually worked on the robots and Kaylene was banned from picking up any power tools). Now, they spend way too much time drinking bougie drinks and squeezing the crap out of each other’s hands during every MCU premier.
Andy Gilchrist Jr
Best Man
Andy and Rob grew up incredibly close, despite being separated by two years. Rob always looked up to Andy and emulated him throughout school. He knew there was no other person he’d rather have as his best man than his older brother.
Sean O'Hersey
Groomsman
Rob and Sean met in Narragansett during Kaylene’s college graduation celebration. They bonded on a rainy day over the board game Quelf – which was painful for everyone to watch, as Rob was dragged, kicking and screaming, into being overly social, per the rules of the game.
Spencer Ives
Groomsman
Rob and Spencer met at the Western New England dining hall at the start of Rob’s sophomore year. It was there that Spencer talked Rob into staying on as a staff writer for The Westerner, WNE’s school newspaper, which led to Rob and Kaylene meeting.
Chrissy O'Hersey
Bridesmaid
Chrissy is the best sister Kaylene could ask for and there was no way, Kaylene was not going to ask her to stand by her side on her big day. They have bonded over the years through many family trips from Ocean City to the Grand Canyon and now, soon-to-be Disney. Most importantly, Kaylene and Chrissy are bound together by one of the most lovable, amazing people: Baby Marcolino.
Hannah Gilchrist
Bridesmaid
Kaylene and Hannah bonded the best way two sisters-in-law could: by bullying Rob. Kaylene will always be #teamhannah as much as she loves her soon-to-be husband. Kaylene even promises to try to keep Rob in line around Hannah to save her sanity.
Gavin Winchell
Groomsman
Residing in the Sunshine State, Gavin and Rob usually only meet at Hersey family gatherings. However, that hasn’t stopped them from becoming friends and having a laugh or two over Cards Against Humanity or Apples to Apples.
Adelaida Florenciani
Bridesmaid
Addy and Kaylene met through work at Charter Oak. Seven years later, they barely can make it through a shift without each other. Whether it’s dealing with Karens, discussing the latest movies/TV shows or talking wedding details, there never seems to be a moment where either of them shut up. It just proves that though they both are getting married to other people, Kaylene and Addy will always be work wives.
Natalie Mandel
Bridesmaid
Kaylene and Natalie met through college and became roommates and best friends very quickly. There is nothing like belting High School Musical songs while drinking Arbor Mist to bond two women. Though they have moved on to better wine (if you call Arbor Mist wine) and some better musicals (though HSM is top tier), they still hangout and talk as much as possible and Kaylene can’t wait to have her there for her special day.
Ryan Juliano
Groomsman
Ryan (a.k.a "J") introduced himself to Rob by commenting on the Green Lantern pins on Rob’s backpack after their first Fiction Workshop class, saying they were sick. Today, they continue to share recommendations on comics and movies the other should check out – the stranger, the better.
Tyler McQuillan
Groomsman
Ty and (Critical) Rob solidified their bond that had begun in the Western New England writing center over countless hours of playing Dungeons and Dragons. I mean, once you’ve done goofy voices and inhabited a Tabaxi bard in front of someone, it really brings you closer together.
Deborah Lepage
Mother of the Bride
Dana Hersey
Father of the Bride
Jeanne Gilchrist
Mother of the Groom
Andy Gilchrist
Father of the Groom
Marcolino O'Hersey
Ring Bearer
The newest and cutest addition to our family, baby Marcolino can't wait to guard our rings with his life. There is no else we would trust more for the job!