Melissa and Dani met their freshman year at Bloomsburg University while studying for a Chem115 final amongst similar friends in the library. They became quick friends, sharing many classes, and joyful memories over the next 3 years while building a lifelong friendship. Dani is always there for Melissa through truly the best and the worst of times. Melissa could not imagine having anyone else as her maid of honor on this special day.
Cassandra “Cassie” Riley - Bridesmaid
Melissa and Cassie met during their senior year working as Orientation Workshop Leaders (OWLs) at Bloomsburg University, after realizing they had multiple classes together. They quickly bonded spending late nights studying in Hartline Science Building, where they realized how much they had in common and similar values. Cassie is always willing to help her friends and lend a listening ear free of judgement.
Athanasia “Anna” DiDonato - Bridesmaid
Melissa and Anna met their second semester in Physical Therapy School. After realizing how close they lived to one another, they began commuting to school everyday for the next 3 years, where they realized how similar they were in various aspects. Anna and Melissa not only were in school together but also began waitressing at the same restaurant, spending more days together than not. Melissa could not imagine her life without Anna in it.
Caitlyn Heston - Bridesmaid
Melissa and Caitlyn met during their second semester of Physical Therapy School. They realized how small the world truly is and how many mutual people they knew and how close they lived to one another. Melissa would not have been able to survive PT school without Caitlyn and is so grateful to have her as a friend.
Kyra Elmendorf - Bridesmaid
Melissa loves Kyra! She is so great and welcomed Melissa into the boy's friend group as she is engaged to Jamie's best friend John.
Victoria “Tori” Vilk - Bridesmaid
Tori is Jamie’s sister. Melissa and Tori quickly bonded with many deep conversations and shopping trips. Melissa is grateful to be gaining a sister and lucky to say it is none other than the inspiring Tori Vilk.
Dillon Krier - Groomsman
Dill-Pickle came to my school in 5th grade and thought he was all that. Turns out he was and we’ve been friends ever since.
Blake Bagdon - Best Man
We met in French Class in high school. He was cool and handsome. We’ve been friends ever since.
Chase Montague - Groomsman
In 1st grade this boy thought it’d be cool to flip me on to a chair. We’ve been friends ever since.
Samuel “Sam” Vilk - Groomsman
This weirdo married my sister. And we’ve been brothers ever since.
Paul Radley - Groomsman
This swell man made me do things in high school that I cannot speak of. We’ve been friends ever since and now work together.
John Kuhlmeier - Groomsman
This robust child came to my school in 7th grade farting all over everyone. We’ve been friends ever since.
Austin Gillick - Usher
Austin and Jamie were inseparable as children, and now have become close again. Fun fact, they both have a dog named Duke!
Alex Kuhn - Usher
This tall glass of water and I spent a lot of time together at Maplewood swim club when we were wee lads. We’ve been friends ever since.