Casey & Brooke
10.17.2015
Knoxville, TN
Bridal Party
Bridesmaid Video - https://vimeo.com/122154329
Groomsmen Video - https://vimeo.com/122250906
BRIDESMAIDS
Hannah Donnelly - Maid of Honor
Hannah & Brooke met 21 years ago at the neighborhood pool in Knoxville and have stayed best friends ever since. Through car pooling, dance classes, college memories, sleepovers, and everything in between Hannah has been there for every single moment.
She was also the one to give Casey the extensive questionnaire about his life to ensure he was good enough for Brooke… as only a real best friend would.
Megan Tipton - Matron of Honor
Megan & Brooke met at a very young age in dance class but solidified their ‘Best Friend’ friendship in 9th grade with their very first sleepover including the premiere of ‘High School Musical.’ The immediate bond was dance (everyday together for many years) but the lasting bond was big dreams, stupid videos, college roommates, laughter for days and life that would not be complete without her.
Shelby Thompson
Shelby & Brooke have been best friends since 1st grade. She pushed Shelby down and Shelby pushed back – how all great friendships begin. But after the initial disagreement their friendship has gone the distance through shared birthday parties, signed bridesmaid’s contracts in 7th grade, and the GREAT benefit of having last names that put them besides each other for 13 years of school (Fraser – Frye).
Joanna Cannata
Joanna & Brooke met in 10th grade chemistry class and instantly bonded. They are as different as night and day but bring out the best in each other. Joanna has always supported Brooke in whatever crazy dream she has in her head and the two have made many memories together from visiting the One Tree Hill sights, trying new foods and 11:57p birthday traditions twice a year.
Joanna was also ‘Team Casey’ from the beginning and helped Brooke tremendously in saying ‘yes’ to that first date before she had even met him.
Rachel Park
Rachel & Brooke met two years ago when Brooke moved to New York City and they became roommates without ever having met. BUT God had a plan because Brooke not only gained a roommate but a best friend. The transition from Knoxville to New York would not have been the same without Rachel. They conquered the city together with sporadic weekend trips to Coney Island, a love of popcorn and immediate bonding over just about everything.
Paige Landsem
Paige & Brooke met two years ago at a church retreat and instantly bonded over their love for journalism. Brooke thought she was the only one in the world to care about certain topics and then met her other half living across the country in Oregon. Both had the New York City dream and that was where they met. The duo are usually found watching every Awards show, talking/stressing/strategizing about work, or taking ‘selfies’ with every historical figure/landmark they come across.
Becki Hitsman
Becki & Brooke met four years ago in Washington, DC. They had received US Capitol internships, picked George Washington University as their housing location, and received each other as random roommate selection. The girl from Knoxville and the girl from Tulsa, OK became fast friends in those five week and forever friends over the next few years making memories in DC, Knoxville, Tulsa and New York.
Cady Meshnick
Cady & Brooke met two years ago in the NBC Page Program. Brooke saw how fantastic Cady’s resume looked and asked if she would help her out. Cady, jokingly responded with ‘if I get to be a bridesmaid at your wedding.’ A joke, yet two years later memories had been made and Brooke couldn’t imagine her day without Cady there.
GROOMSMEN
Zach Drummond - Best Man
Zach has been by Casey's side from birth. In fact, two weeks after bringing him home from the hospital, Casey asked when we were planning to take him back! Through daily exploration of the creek in our backyard after elementary school, countless hours of Ultimate Frisbee at Fullers Park in high school, and college summers abroad in France, they have so many memories over the years. Casey is proud of the man Zach has become and is honored to have him serve as best man.
Sawyer Drummond - Best Man
Casey always describes Sawyer as similar to himself but on crack. A natural life of the party and never meet a stranger kind-of-guy, life is always interesting with Mr. Sauce Boss. The two became close when Casey was in college and Sawyer was in middle school, Casey would come home and the two would watch the TV show "The Office" for hours on Sawyer's little iPod screen. They also share a love for a good evening drive listening and singing to music at the top of their lungs. Casey is so excited to have Sawyer serve as best man.
Zach Fraser
Zach and Casey met on Zach's 21st Birthday trip to New York. Casey took Zach to the oldest ale house in the city where you can only order light or dark, and their bond began. Through trips to Tennessee for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and their mutual love of good music, the two have continued to bond. Zach has been so welcoming of Casey into the Fraser Family and Casey is excited to have Zach serve as a groomsman.
Mitch Murphy
Mitch and Casey met the first week of high school in Alegebra 1. They grew close through numerous hours in marching band, unicycling, and hanging out nearly every Friday night at each other's houses in the Fall throwing the Football and playing ping-pong. Casey vividly remembers spending an entire weekend at Mitch's shooting hoops in the driveway and watching March madness. Great times. Though on oppostie sides of the country (and the world) in college and even today, the two have remained close.
Thomas Rogers
Trogdor and Casey met in college where they were in a Bible Study together for a few years through Campus Outreach. Though Thomas is an avid fan of the Toon Army (Newcastle United) and Casey supports the only team worth supporting (Man United), the friendship was born. They have ventured to Arizona, New York City, Philadelphia, along with Eastman, GA to name a few - these two share a love for adventure and a good time. Thomas is a Godly man who has always pushed Casey to put God first in his life. Casey could not be more thankful for Thomas.
Blaine Veal
Veezy and Casey met through Campus Outreach, a Christian organization at Georgia Tech, and began grabbing breakfast to talk about life and faith. They share a passion for new technology, McDonalds & Taco Bell after hours, the double-feature and pushing each other grow in their relationship with God. Blaine has been a steady friend through Casey's transition to New York and Casey is excited to have Blaine as a groomsman.
Caleb Meister
Caleb and Casey were fraternity brothers at Georgia Tech. The two led several Bible studies at the fraternity house together and even lived together for two years. When Casey worked for an airline in college, Caleb was his travel companion and the two visited Europe, and several place across the US. Come every fall and spring, the two would take a group of guys down to South Georgia for a weekend of eating food off the ground, shooting guns, and studying the Bible. Casey could not be more thankful for Caleb's friendship.
Marcus Tortorici
Marcus and Casey met through a Friday night Bible study in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in Fall of 2012. Being the only two young guys from the South - they instantly connected. 4 miles separated their two apartments in Brooklyn and they could often be found stopping by the other's apt for a few hours to break up a run and hang out. Moving to Manhattan in 2013, the two have continued to grow close through their love of college football, playing just about any sport, late night deep conversation on any topic while enjoying Tostitos Lime and Ranch, and their faith in God. Go Jackets and send the Tide to a watery grave!
HOUSE PARTY & USHERS
Anna King
Anna & Brooke met in elementary school and have made many memories in elementary, middle, high school, college and post-college navigating boys, jobs, tears, laughter, moving and all the deep conversations at Anna's kitchen counter. However, above all other bonds is the love of Taylor Swift.From concerts to lip syncing in the car Anna was always the immediate text with something Taylor Swift related. She also shares a birthday with Casey so neither birthday will ever be forgotten.
Britney Reveiz
Britney & Brooke met in kindergarten. Britney was always the ‘cool kid’ Brooke wanted to be friends with. However as time passed they developed a deep friendship that has lasted 19 years and counting with sleepovers, roommate bonding, watching all the same television shows, job searching, November birthdays and that pair of Britney's socks that might have gone 'missing' in Kindergarten.
Emily Baumgartner
Emily & Brooke met two years ago in Redeemer Bible Study. Day two of friendship included sharing a bed together on the floor of a friend's living room and she has stuck around ever since. Emily is one of the most genuine, kind-hearted friends a girl could have. She constantly puts everyone else first and shows the rest of us what it means to be a true friend.
Advice to Brooke from Day One: "Brooke, you need someone who tolerates your love of dancing on tables, doesn't join you because you both can't be crazy, doesn't roll his eyes at you, but just stares at you and smiles." Casey Drummond fit the ticket.
Jeff Corelli
Jeff and Casey met on a Redeemer weekend getaway to a cabin in Fishkill, NY. Jeff was kind enough to pick-up a cigar for Casey and the friendship was born. Over the next year the two could be exploring every inch of NYC on foot. Come Fall 2013 they moved into a place on the Upper West Side with two other friends. Living together these past two years has been such a blessing. Casey is thankful for Jeff's impact on his life and to have him be part of the wedding!
Chris Tanabe
Christopher and Casey met at a Redeemer Happy Hour soon after Casey moved to the city. Casey asked Chris if he was a banker, as he worked for JP Morgan, to which he replied with a disdainful "no" - and Casey thought Chris did not like him for awhile. However, after discovering their mutual love for shooting hoops, playing spikeball, and their faith in God - their friendship has grown. Chris is one of the freshest guys Casey knows and Brooke is thankful for Chris' impact on Casey's fashion. BTW - He's single ladies!
Christian D'Alessandro
Christian and Casey met through a Bible Study on the Upper West Side. The two began getting together regularly to run in Central Park, binge watch on Netflix, and encourage each other in their faith. Being a Florida Gator - the two bonded over their mutual disdain for U(sic)GA and their love for all things tasty but probably bad for you. Casey is thankful for Christian's friendship.