Wedding Party

Maria Keli Cardenas Sorto

Mother of the Bride

Clemente Arias Palma

Father of the Bride

Kathleen Walsh

Mother of the Groom

Neal Karlen

Father of the Groom

Kate Karlen

Maid of Honor

Officially met in 2021 when Kelly started dating Mark. Kate is Mark’s sister.

Jacob Henry

Best Man

Jake and I met in second grade and we became neighbors a year after that. We grew up playing sports together and going to the same schools.

Crystal Wright

Bridesmaid

Kelly and I met in 2008 while attending Gar-Field Senior HS. We were also neighbors and carpooled together when we went to George Mason University as undergrads.

Conner Karlen

Groomsman

Conner came into my life when I was 3 years old and have spend countless hours together since. He is the best brother I could have ever asked for.

Lizzie Stout

Bridesmaid

Kelly and I met on the very first day of college orientation at GMU 12 years ago. We went through undergraduate at Mason together and have stayed friends ever since.

Michael Murphy

Groomsman

My cousin, Mark is the oldest of nine in our family. We grew up spending summers at our grandparents house in Spring Lake, New Jersey and most holidays with the Karlen’s. Growing up Mark and I have always had a great relationship. I’ve looked up to him as a brother and a role model. He has set a great example for not only me but all of the cousins. I am so happy for him and Kelly, and I can’t wait for Kelly to officially join the family! She is a beautiful person and a perfect fit for Mark. The entire family welcomes her with love and open arms, and wishes the two of them nothing less than a perfect future!

Salma Vazquez

Bridesmaid

We met in 2014 at SwimKids Woodbridge. I remember thinking “she seems like such a sweet person”. Then Kelly spoke Spanish and she became an even brighter ray of sunshine!

Fernando Arias-Cardenas

Groomsman

Kelly's brother. The most caring person you will ever meet! Goal oriented and easy going. He ALWAYS has her back. Life as an only child was boring until Kelly was blessed with the world’s BEST brother!!

Sandra Arias

Bridesmaid

Kelly’s cousin. Beautiful inside and out. Super friendly and caring.

Hernan Arias

Groomsman

Kelly’s cousin. Smart and caring. Will always drop what he is doing to help others when they need him.