Wedding Party
Alec Stevenson
Groom
Alec is a very determined, hardworking and charismatic guy. Alec played linebacker in college and was the first player to be made Defensive Player of the Year for three years. He had his own fan following (Melissa) that would travel to all his away games, they were the loudest fans in the stadium. Now Alec works in finance specializing in investments. He is currently studying to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (harder than the bar). The only thing he likes more than Melissa are wiener dogs and she is occasionally okay with that.
Melissa Clark
Bride
Melissa is a driven, thoughtful, and caring woman. Prior to her current status as a 3L student at Pepperdine University's, Caruso School of Law, Melissa spent time in the nations capitol working at the Department of Justice. Her time in D.C. was met with daily facetimes from her soon to be husband, so they could watch their favorite shows together, play battleship, and tell each other about their days as early professionals. The only thing that competes with Melissa's love for Alec, is the new ring he bought her.
Courtney Clark
Maid of Honor
Courtney is Melissa's older sister. They were very close growing up, initially sharing a room and then sharing a closet as they got older. Melissa would not have made it through high school or college without Courtney's amazing editing skills. If you have ever heard Melissa give a speech, odds are Courtney wrote it.
Mark Stevenson
Best Man
Mark is Alec's older brother. From the moment Alec came home from the hospital with Mark's new (Aircraft Carrier Toy), Mark knew he would like having his little bro around. The two bond over each others love for their family, dogs, and playfully poking fun at their mother, Hope. Alec is excited to have Mark as his best man, as he keeps calm under pressure, carries strong morals, and generally takes care of business.
Luca Marinaro
Groomsman
Luca and Alec have been friends since the 8th grade. They bond over their love of football and following the stock market. The two have spent countless summer nights together building their madden ultimate teams and trying to find the next stock where they can 10x their investments (unsuccessful thus far). Luca is in school to be a chiropractor, and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia
Fionn Fortune
Bridesmaid
Fionn is from Alexandria, Virginia and met Melissa when she joined Pi Beta Phi and became Melissa's Little. The two spent time a lot of COVID time together while they were both living in Virginia.
Mikaela Inman
Bridesmaid
Mikaela and Melissa met in middle school and have been friends ever since. The two spent many hours running together on the High School Cross Country team and were even co-captains.
Frankie McGovern
Groomsman
Alec and Frank have been friends for over a decade. They met in 7th grade science class and have been friends ever since. They often pushed each other to get in extra workouts and practice sessions in their respective sports. Frank is a gifted bodybuilder and personal trainer, he lives in Woodland Hills, California right by Alec and Melissa and talks to them weekly.
Henry Montoya
Groomsman
Henry and Alec met in school at Willamette University. They first met as fraternity brothers, but the two got closer over time as Henry helped give Alec direction in career development. Henry is a certified “SAAS bro”, and they both bond over their shared passion for investing and new technology. Henry works in corporate finance, and enjoys his time living in Portland, Oregon
Connie Lee
Bridesmaid
Connie and Melissa met at an event at law school they both only went to so they could get the good free food. Little did they know they had all their classes together. They quickly started consulting each other whenever the professors were confusing.
Madi McNeili
Bridesmaid
Madi and Melissa lived one room apart from each other their first semester at college but did not meet until they went through sorority recruitment together and both joined Pi Beta Phi. They always got rooms next to each other in the house and spent lots of hours studying chemistry together.
Christian Tovar
Groomsman
Tovar and Alec were fraternity brothers and teammates at Willamette. Not only did they share the same position in football, but the two bond over their love of country music and having a good time! Tovar has gone back to help coach the linebackers at Willamette, while simultaneously running California sales for a start up beverage company in San Mateo, California
Alek Kandis
Groomsman
Alek and Alec (haha) first met at 8 years old, as teammates on their pop-warner football team in Santa Monica. The two have been friends all through grade school and they enjoy talking about football, poker, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Alek spends his time in Las Vegas, Nevada playing poker and working for his family business.
Emily Stevenson
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Emily met when they both were dating the Stevenson boys. They have come close over the years through many family dinners, vacations and pranks.
Whitney Heuermann
Bridesmaid
Whitney and Melissa met their first year of law school but really became close when they lived and traveled together in London in their second year. These two are always ready for an adventure together.
Colin McDonald
Groomsman
Alec and Colin sit right next to one another and are part of the same team at work. The two have known each other for about three years now, and often find themselves making various low-stakes bets on just about anything. They bond over their shared passion for the Lakers, Football, and the stock market. Colin works with Alec in finance, and resides in Santa Monica, California.
Michael Herington
Groomsman
Alec and Mike met at Willamette where they both played football and were fraternity brothers. Michael and Alec bond over their love of sports, Motley Crue, and Jameson’s Pub. After business school, Michael moved to Los Angeles and the two were roommates along with Mike’s adorable puppy, Boog! Michael works in corporate finance and lives in Santa Monica, California
Adriana Walker
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Adriana met their first year of law school but became closer when they traveled Europe together during their semester in London. Adriana is one of the only people that can get Melissa to slow down and go with the flow.
Erik Hillman
Groomsman
Alec and Erik met one another their junior year of high school at Calabasas. Alec was new to the school and Erik took him into his friend group as a new member of the football team. After high school Alec and Erik spent a year together at Willamette university on the football team, where they became even closer. Erik resides in Wyoming, and has a deep passion for hiking the outdoors and his dogs!