Alexis & Lars
Wedding Party
Kayla Haas
Maid of Honor
Alexis' little (but more mature) sister, and her longest friend. From pretending we were spies at the ages of 4 and 8, to pretending we know how to plan a wedding...there is no one else Alexis would want by her side. Kayla is the most supportive and loving sister, and is a MEAN clarinet player. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: her dog being a surprise Great Dane mix, her Pogue life in OBX, Chick-fil-A, and how their Mom used to force Alexis to let Kayla join on sleepovers. She also LOVES talking about politics, geography, and statistics.
Connor Keelan
Best Man
Connor and Lars met at JMU during sophomore year while pledging PEK, and have been best friends ever since. Connor is the most reliable friend, and is there for Lars in every instance; from what beer Lars should be buying, to if he should marry that Alexis girl he's been dating. Connor is always down for the get down. Whether it's a small bet on the golf course, or a trip to a new city, he's always in and making the best of life. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Quinn XCII, craft beer, golf, craft beer, the role of the mitochondria (hint - it's the powerhouse of the cell), the Capitals, and how the Caps are actually trash.
Genevieve Levert
Maid of Honor
Alexis and Gen met in the 8th grade, and became inseparable in the 9th grade. They have been by each other's sides throughout all the important stages of life; high school, graduating college, first jobs, and figuring out how to 'adult'. Of course, Alexis wanted her by her side in the wedding stage, too! Gen is ferociously loyal, and always there for Alexis. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: how many JMU Homecomings she's been to vs. NCSU Homecomings, her new gym obsession of the month & taquitos.
Malena Farber
Groomswoman
Malena and Lars met on August 9th, 1999...a literal Day One. Been blood ever since. Malena is wise beyond her years (she's also wiser and more mature than Lars and Alexis' ages put together), while also being the most thoughtful and caring. Malena will do anything for anyone, and is always thinking about how to make the world a better place. She is also Lars' key to retiring early once she invents something spectacular (hurry up, please). If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: her love of other cultures, travel, how she heavily seasons her foods, and TikTok artists you've never heard of.
Erica Barrett
Bridesmaid
Erica and Alexis are cousins (believe us or not), but, more importantly, have been friends for all of their lives. They went to JMU together, and were roommates for 3 years, where they successfully didn't murder each other! Erica and Alexis have grown up together, and literally all of Alexis' embarrassing stories were Erica's ideas (there are scars as proof). If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: her cats, her being a badass nurse, her cats, Harry Potter, and her choice of snacks. Did we mention her cats?
Matthew Creeron
Groomsman
Go Bonnies. Best friends since the first grade when Matt and Lars got assigned to a Social Studies project, where Matt had to dress as a caveman and shoot a video (this will resurface one day). Matt's living out his dream working in the College Athletics world at Elon University. No matter the circumstance, Matt is always your biggest cheerleader. Matt is the most genuine and caring friend, and is always smiling and dancing. He's probably also becoming your mother's favorite. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics can include: anything St. Bonaventure. No, really. Literally anything Bonnies. Oh, and his pizza reviews.
Sami O'brien
Bridesmaid
Alexis and Sami met at JMU, and have been bestiez 4 the restiez ever since. Sami is the hostess with the mostest, and the most loyal, genuine friend. She puts everything she has into her friendships, and is always available when you need her; no matter what. You are also not allowed to leave her house without a full stomach and rock hard abs from laughter. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: garlic, what tattoo she is getting next, her not Corgi-mix Lexi Grey, and her Louis Armstrong impression. Pro tip - ask her to see her That's So Raven dance.
Peter Schnepp
Groomsman
Peter and Lars met on the very first day of college, where they quickly formed a bond after Peter had to sleep on Lars' dorm room floor that very same first night they met (thank you to Peter's roommate). Plot twist - Peter ended up never leaving, and the two were roommates until graduation. Peter is hilarious, and always happy go lucky. While he is a nurse by trade, he fills a part time role as local super hero, Supre Pablito. If you see you him at the wedding, conversation topics can include: his 'Yinzer" blood and love for anything to do with Pittsburgh sports, any movie ever produced, and perfecting the art of making Kraft mac and cheese.
Cole Fleming
Bridesman
Lars' son, Cole, met Alexis in college, but the two didn't become close until after JMU. Cole invited himself to Alexis' family's lake house, and then never left (thankfully). Cole is the best 3rd roommate that Lars and Alexis could ask for, and is always trying to make others laugh with a one liner that he repeats over and over. He also makes a MEAN sausage dip. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics can include: his killer dance moves, the noise his car door makes when he opens it, his Gucci slides, and his love for PA Papi.
Brian Dawson
Groomsman
Dawson was Lars' Pledge Dad and Big in PEK. He's always had Lars' back since the beginning, and has always been like family (no pun intended). He is a loyal friend who will do anything for anyone, other than Alexis. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: the Marvel Cinematic EXPERIENCE, craft beer specific to his employer, ultimate frisbee being a contact sport, and what new golf club he will be buying this week.
Michelle Magee
Bridesmaid
Alexis found her long lost Aunt Chelle after graduating JMU at the same time, and then moving to Richmond, where the two became friends. Michelle is one of the best souls that Alexis has ever met, even though she has yet to make Alexis and Lars her mother's famous eggplant parmesan (as of August 23rd, 2021). Michelle is the President, CEO and Founder of the BluBear Fan Club, and definitely likes him more than Alexis and Lars. However, that's a loss that they are willing to take to keep her energy, smile and friendship around. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: her love of singing What Now at all group functions, her dog Blu, cheese, hot cheese, and semi-melty cheese.
Tom Kennedy
Groomsman
Two of the founding members of the ROC boys, Tom and Lars met after sitting next to each other in Biology class during freshman year of high school. They quickly became friends, and spent almost every day together, doing anything from whippin' the Ford after class to traveling through Bouche Nation. Tom is not only a rockstar dad to Jude (a way cuter clone of Tom), but also an amazing friend. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics can include: Jude, his house renovation and new power tools, the fanciest of whiskeys, his past Neard (RIP) and property taxes on Long Island
Maggie Haas
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Alexis are sistas from other mistas, who also happen to be brothers...AKA they are cousins. They have been growing up together for 23 years now. No matter how long it's been since seeing each other, it's like they never skipped a beat. Maggie never fails to make Alexis laugh, and is always the bright light in the room (unless she's losing in a card game). If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics can include: how cold it is in Rochester, NY, her TikTok, snacks, and that time she sprinted into a screen door at Disney World.
Aaron Newmarker
Groomsman
Aaron and Lars met at JMU and were both in PEK together. However, the two got much closer after graduating and living in Richmond at the same time. The two share a painful love for the New York Giants. Hilarious and brutally honest, Aaron is always the life of the party (he's also a pretty damn good friend). He is the proud father of a pet lizard, that also happens to be Blu's BFF. Aaron also happens to be one of Blu's favorite people (waaaay higher on the totem pole than Lars and Alexis). If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics can include: 2 things - his college nickname, and his alter ego/side job as a DJ. That's all you need to know about him.