Wedding Party

Kaelin Kovacik

Bride

Patrick Worthey

Groom

Vanessa Shovar

Maid of Honor

Vanessa and Kaelin first met at the University of Kentucky in 2012. They quickly became friends and over the years have held many titles such as roommate, wing woman, and now get to share Bride and Maid of Honor. From all nighters at UK to 4+ hour long distance phone calls and Kardashian marathons, Vanessa and Kaelin have been through it all. It is truly special to find a friend to walk through life together with. Kaelin is honored to have Vanessa by her side!

Ron Worthey

Best Man

Patrick and Ron have known each other since birth...well, since Patrick's birth! Ron is Patrick's dad and Best Man. They share many memories together, but it has been a highlight to be closer to each other since Patrick and Kaelin moved to Kentucky. After nearly ten years in the Navy, travelling across the county, Patrick and Ron are finally within driving distance and they cherish the added time together.

Anna Socolof

Bridesmaid

Kaelin and Anna met at the University of Kentucky in 2012. Anna chose to move from NYC to Lexington, Kentucky to study art and experience a different part of the country. That decision led to a lifelong friendship that Kaelin is so grateful to have. Kaelin always says that Anna is her soul sister and yet also complete opposite. While Anna sees beauty in everything and looks at life artistically, Kaelin builds the project plan and criticizes the details. Somehow that blend made for the perfect friendship. Kaelin is so happy to have Anna by her side.

Spencer Moody

Groomsman

Spencer and Patrick met while attending a Red Mile Crew wedding. They bonded over being the 'outsiders' of Kaelin and Vanessa's college friend group. After moving to Louisville, Patrick and Spencer became even closer. Sharing a mutual love of board games, they established 'Gloomhaven nights' and even managed to convince Kaelin and Vanessa to get invested in it. Their latest adventure is pickleball. The matches typically include Kaelin and Vanessa watching while Spencer and Patrick act like pros. Patrick is excited to have Spencer by his side.

Ella Kesaieva

Bridesmaid

Ella and Kaelin met while attending American University. They soon started working together and became fast friends. In 2019 they became roommates and shortly after covid hit. They went from bar hopping in DuPont Circle to afternoon tea on the apartment patio, but there was never a dull moment. Ella, Mike Porter (groomsman), Patrick and Kaelin formed their covid pod and from 'hot ones' challenges to weekly game night, they managed to make it through the pandemic. If you can survive each other in an 800sq ft apartment for 3 years, you can make it through anything!

Mike Porter

Groomsman

Mike and Patrick met while living in DC. They started off as the 'boyfriends of the best friends', but quickly became friends themselves. Covid hit early on, and we all formed a pod together. Mike and Patrick bonded over Bumbu and kicking butt at board games. There were endless days of binge-watching shows, watching movies, and hanging out. Patrick is happy to have Mike by his side.