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Our Wedding

In December 2011, Chris was talking with Meghan, one of his friends at Shippensburg University, (who also happened to be Chelsea's best friend and now the maid of honor!). He was interested in starting a new relationship and asked Meghan if she knew of anyone who may be a good match. After just a bit of thinking, Chelsea came to mind! They met at Meghan's house in January 2012, along with a number of other friends from Shippensburg. Although both were very shy and they only exchanged a few words during the party... within a few days they were texting almost around the clock and had their first date soon after!

How We Met 

On November 7, 2015, Chris was flying out to Milwaukee to visit Chelsea for the weekend. Chelsea was expecting a relaxing long weekend together to get them through to seeing each other again when she was home for Thanksgiving. Little did she know that there was quite a bit more in store... After Chelsea picked Chris up at the airport, they returned back to her apartment. She was hanging up his coat and then turned to find him holding an unmarked envelope. He said, "Look what I got the other day." She opened it and read the title, "Top Ten Conditions for Marrying Our Daughter". Confused as to the source, she skimmed the letter and found her name. He said, "I met with your parents the other day to ask for their permission." Chelsea's response, "Wait what?!" Starting to read the letter, she turned back to look at Chris, who was holding a ring box!! He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him! After Chelsea was able to speak again (beside, oh my gosh..!), she said YES!!

The Proposal 

Our Story

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Meghan, Chelsea's best friend since age 11, has a special connection to both the bride and the groom! After 7 years of Meghan and Chelsea dancing together in the same dance company, spending most weekends together, and getting in trouble for talking through dance classes (oops...), Meghan went off to study Elementary Education at Shippensburg University. Within the first few weeks of school, she met Chris and they found themselves in the same friend group. When Chris asked Meghan if she knew of any friends who would be a good match for him, she immediately thought of Chelsea. She set up the first time they met and the rest is history!

Meghan Keefrider 

Jeb has been one of Chris' closest friends since pre-school. Over the years they have been to each others birthday parties, played on the same football team, and even somehow became editors of their high school newspaper. Although after graduation they went to different schools and on different paths, they still remained close friends over the years. When it came to choosing a Best Man, Jeb was the obvious choice.

Jeb Musser

Mell and Chris have been close friends since the week they had to spend as bunkmates at Outdoor Ed in 7th grade. They grew closer over the years through playing football together in both middle school and high school. Mell is currently working on his PhD in Organic Chemistry at Temple University and he lives in Manayunk. Although they don't see each other as often as they would like, they still remain in close contact about the goings on of college football and Chris is excited to have him as a groomsman.

Andrew Mellinger

Chelsea's older sister, Kristen, is a graduate of Temple University and lives in Manayunk working as a copy editor. Over the years, Kristen has been a big help in providing Chelsea with the inside scoop about what's to come with teachers in the school district and being a partner in crime when ganging up on their parents! Chelsea really appreciates Kristen's advice on what's to come, and is excited to have her by her side on the big day!

Kristen Reed

Elizabeth and Chelsea have been close friends since they were in diapers! Elizabeth lived across the street from Chelsea when they were growing up and they did everything together - birthday parties, summer days at the pool, trips to Chuck E. Cheese's, and Girl Scouts! Over the years they went to school in different districts and went to colleges in different states, but they have remained close friends throughout.  Chelsea and Chris are so excited to have Elizabeth with them to celebrate their special day!

Elizabeth McKeon 

Stu has been one of Chris' best friends since middle school and their football playing days. They both grew up in Old Forge Acres and found themselves in the same group of friends from 8th grade forward. Stu lives in Palmyra and currently works at Milton Hershey and helps coach baseball there. Both Chris and Chelsea couldn't be happier to have Stu be a part of their special day!

Zach Stuart

Abby and Chelsea have been good friends throughout middle school, high school, and since going their separate ways to college. Abby is currently living in Massachusetts and working as a pastry chef! (YUM!) During high school they enjoyed being in classes together, doing yoga, and watching Magic Bullet infomercials! Chelsea and Chris are very excited to have Abby in town and by their sides as they say "I do"!

Abby Miller

Donnie has been Chris' brother-in-law since 2009 when he married Chris's oldest sister Meghan. Chris and Donnie share a love for sports and especially Penn State football. He teaches at Chambersburg Area Senior High School with Meghan and together they have two sons, Gavin and Landon, who will be making a very special appearance on Chelsea and Chris's Wedding Day! It means a lot to both Chris and Chelsea to have Donnie as part of their special day.

Donnie Miller

Rachel and Chelsea met as freshmen at Penn State. They were both in the ballet club and went to classes and practices together. During Chelsea's two years at Penn State, Rachel became her closest friend and they consistently ate dinner together, went to football games, and watched Say Yes to the Dress on Friday nights! Rachel and Chelsea have remained close while Chelsea has been in pharmacy school in Wisconsin. Chris and Chelsea are thrilled that Rachel will be there on their wedding day!

Rachel Terry

Mike, Chris' brother-in-law,  has been married to Chris' sister Amanda since 2013. He is an avid football fan like Chris and is an absolute die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. He attended Bucknell University where he played football and he currently works at Phoenix Contact in the Harrisburg area. Both he and Amanda live in Palmyra with their dog Reggie. Chris and Chelsea are extremely excited to have Mike as a part of their wedding party!

Mike Hardman

Mary Frances was Chelsea's closest friend in pharmacy school at the University of Wisconsin. They met early on in their first semester and have become pretty inseparable over the years! They spent many long hours studying together on campus and spent their weekends watching movies and making stir fry!  During the last year of pharmacy school they moved to Milwaukee and were roommates, which was a blast! Chelsea and Chris can't wait to have Mary Frances as a part of their special day!

Mary Frances Picone 

Kyle is Chelsea's brother and the "baby" of the Reed family with two older sisters who give him a hard time, much like Chris's sisters do to him. He currently attends Penn State University where he is majoring in Engineering, involved in THON, and is often painting himself Blue and White for all home football games! It means the world to Chelsea and Chris to have Kyle be in their wedding party.

Kyle Reed

Gavin and Landon are Chris's nephews (Donnie and Meghan's sons). Come wedding day Gavin will be 4 years old and Landon will be almost 2. They are both so much fun to be around, and Chris and Chelsea really enjoy spending time with them. The bride and groom are confident that the Miller boys will do a great job with "ring security"!

Gavin and Landon Miller

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