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Alexandra & Evan

February 24, 2018 • Melbourne, FL

Alexandra & Evan

February 24, 2018 • Melbourne, FL

Wedding Party

Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson - Maid of Honor
Molly and Alex have been friends since the second grade, where they met in vacation bible school at Suntree United Methodist Church in Suntree, Florida. They have remained the best of friends for 20 years. From middle school sleepovers, high school dances, and traveling back and forth from Tallahassee to Jacksonville for college visits, their friendship hasn't missed a beat. Molly graduated from the University of North Florida and is currently living in South Florida with her boyfriend Rich McDaniel, and working for a large recruiting firm. Alex has never imagined her wedding without Molly as her "MOH".
Brian Helms
Brian Helms - Best Man
Brian is Evan's best man, and closest friend. They met early in 2009 while attending the police academy at Eastern Florida State College. After graduation, Evan and Brian then went on to work together at the Melbourne Police Department. They were eventually assigned to the same patrol squad, and occasionally worked as zone partners as well as serving on the SWAT team together. Evan and Brian eventually became roommates during this time. Brian is also a veteran of the United States Army, having served a combat tour in Iraq. Currently, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of a local firearm manufacturing company Accurate Defense Group. Brian lives in Viera with his wife, Audra, and their two beautiful children, Caleb, and Kendal.
Jason McKinney - Groomsman
Jason and Evan are close friends, and met while attending the police academy with Brian Helms. Upon graduation, Jason was also hired at Melbourne Police Department, and was eventually assigned to the same squad as Evan and Brian. Jason and Evan share many of the same hobbies and have always enjoyed spirited conversations about history, politics, and hunting. These conversations are usually had over a glass or two of good whiskey. Jason currently still serves with Evan at MPD, and he is also the other Co-Founder and COO of the local firearm manufacturing company that he founded with Brian Helms; Accurate Defense Group. Jason currently lives in Satellite Beach.
Samantha Logue
Samantha Logue - Bridesmaid
Samantha and Alex met in the fourth grade at Longleaf Elementary School in Melbourne, Florida. They attended college together at Florida State University, where they were roommates. They were roommates again post college in Viera, Florida, and have remained best friends throughout their adult lives. Samantha will graduate from her graduate program for Speech Language Pathology at Radford University in Virginia shortly after the wedding in May, and Alex could not be more proud of her for chasing her dreams. She will be attending with her boyfriend Kevin Westrich, who went to school for, and works in the field of Parks and Recreation.
Melissa DeLeo
Melissa DeLeo - Bridesmaid
Melissa is from Melbourne, and met Alex in college at Florida State University, where they became fast friends. Between NOLA trips and visits to Orlando where Melissa currently lives, she has remained an important part of Alex's life. Melissa lives in Winter Park with her boyfriend and wedding date, Frank, who proudly serves Orange County as a Sheriff's Deputy. Melissa is attending graduate school for business at the University of Central Florida, while working full time at a marketing agency. Alex is proud of Melissa for chasing her MBA dream, and can't wait to see what her future has in store
Brian Stoll
Brian Stoll - Groomsman
Brian is another of Evan's close friends and confidants. Brian is currently a patrol sergeant with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, but he and Evan met in early 2012 when they were both agents assigned to the GAMEOVER Task Force. With their similar work styles and humor, they quickly became friends, and ultimately worked together for two years in that capacity, maintaining their friendship since. Brian is also a veteran of the United States Army, having served a combat tour in Afghanistan. Brian currently lives in Melbourne.
Brianne Foy
Brianne Foy - Bridesmaid
Alex and Brianne met at Eau Gallie High school, and later attended Florida State University where they were roommates. Alex and Brianne have remained great friends since, and Alex is thankful to have her here in Melbourne. Brianne and her husband Phil are expecting a baby in late September 2017, and will be attending the wedding as new parents. Alex is over the moon for their growing family, and excited to be an "auntie!" Brianne is currently obtaining her Masters in Social Work at the University of Central Florida, while working full time at a private company that aids children and families, as a case worker. Alex is amazed by Brianne's energy and continued success.
Brian Pherson
Brian Pherson - Groomsman
Evan didn't feel like he had enough guys named Brian in his wedding party. Luckily for everyone, this Brian is better known by his college nickname, "Pinkie." Brian and Evan met in late2004 during Evan's freshman semester at Florida State University, where they became fraternity brothers at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Evan and Brian were close friends, and shared many college/fraternity memories together along with the other members. There must have been something in the water at the fraternity house those few years, because over a dozen members went on to pursue careers in law enforcement (Evan and Brian included). They have stayed in touch over the years despite living in different areas of Florida. Brian is currently a deputy sheriff with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and lives in Wellington.
Nikolas Thomson
Nikolas Thomson - Groomsman
Nik is Alexandra's older brother by 22 months, and he and Evan met in 2016 while Evan was dating Alexandra. Nik and Evan got along well immediately, finding common ground in both being protective older brothers to younger sisters. Nik is currently a superintendent in commercial construction development, and lives in Lubbock, Texas. He will be accompanied to the wedding by his girlfriend, Laura Lace
Alexis Pereira
Alexis Pereira - Bridesmaid
Alexis and Alex have been two peas in a pod since dance at the age of 4! It's been 23 years and the two are still going strong. Alexis attended the University of Florida, and then went on to attend Physician Assistant school in Tennessee. Alexis is now a practicing Physician's Assistant for Health First in Melbourne. Her post grad success never fails to make Alex proud. Alexis will be marrying her fiancé Chris Best exactly one month after the Wells Wedding, where Alex will be a bridesmaid for Alexis. Alex is so happy to have Alexis stand by her side on her special day, and can't wait to do the same for her.
Kelsey Wells
Kelsey Wells - Bridesmaid
Kelsey is the sister that Alex has always wanted. Alex feels extremely blessed that Evan has a sister that she has come to love. Kelsey currently lives in Stamford, CT with her fiancé John Aletti, who is a member of Evan's wedding party. Kelsey and John are planning to be married in the Fall of 2018, and Alex and Evan couldn't be happier for the expanding family Kelsey recently graduated with a Masters from the University of Central Florida, and is currently working out of New York City in a corporate position for Bloomingdales. Go Kelsey! Alex is extremely tickled to welcome a sister into the family, and to have her share in her special day.
John Aletti
John Aletti - Groomsman
John and Evan met in 2012 , in Orlando, while John was dating Evan's younger sister, Kelsey, while they both attended the University of Central Florida. John recently transitioned from a career in financial management to real estate development. His career change took him from Orlando, to the State of Connecticu t. Before moving however, John proposed to Kelsey and he and Evan went from being friends, to future brothers-in-law. Currently, John and Kelsey live in Stamford, Connecticut, and are happily engaged to be married in the fall of 2018.