Anna & Zack
Wedding Party
Rachel Armstrong
Maid of Honor
Rachel is an aspiring lawyer. When she doesn’t have her nose in a law book, Rachel loves ballroom dance, world travel, skiing, history, and winter wonderlands. She also has a soft spot for watching Disney movies, and spending time with family and friends. Rachel met Anna at the kindergarten bus stop when they were 5 years-old. As they say, the rest is history. Their 20 year friendship has been filled with love, laughs, late nights, and many road trips. Rachel lives in Columbus, Ohio with her pet fish, Merlin. Her and her fiancé study at The Ohio State University.
Alex Hancock
Best Man
I was asked to write about how Zack and I met. For that story we have to look back a little ways… Zack and I met 24 years ago in Louisville, KY, a day in which I quickly learned as a 3 year old I would have to start sharing things. I think most siblings can attest to the fact that growing up has it’s ups and downs. There were fights, often over insignificant topics like whether the Monterey Bay is a bay or an ocean. To set the record straight it is and has always been a bay. As we grew up into the young adults, we became much closer. Now our pastimes include more sophisticated conversations over bourbon. While we still enjoy the occasional banter, I am happy to know that I have a best friend in my brother. I am grateful Zack has asked me to be a part of his and Anna's special day!
Shannon Dunn
Bridesmaid
Shannon Dunn grew up in West Chester, OH where she met Anna during their classically awkward years of middle school. Lucky enough for Shannon, Anna saw right through the perm and puka necklace, and they continued their friendship throughout high school and into college. They became even closer friends at The Ohio State University and lived in their cozy apartment on 9th Ave. for three years where Shannon third wheeled with Zack and Anna probably an annoying amount. Shannon is now a doctorate of physical therapy student at Mount Saint Joseph University, but still enjoys a good party as much as possible between studies. Go Bucks!
Daniel Lindberg
Groomsman
I have been friends with Zack since the first grade. I met him through our Cub Scouts troop and have been great friends ever since. There's an old saying about friendship that reads "It is one of the blessings of an old friend that you can afford to be stupid with them " and goodness that couldn't be more true. From shake and bake on our old cross country team , to paint balling at his family's cabin I have had nothing but great experiences with this man. He is one I consider to be my best friend, respected peer and fellow idiot . Although we have made dumb decisions growing up together the smartest decision he's ever made is marrying Anna. I've become a man with him but Anna has helped him grow into the incredible person he is today. Cheers to this great friend.
Gina Volpe
Bridesmaid
Gina met Anna for the first time during Off The Lake’s production of Drood. They continued to form their lasting bonds of friendship and love through their time at Ohio State, including Senior Spring Break in Gatlinburg, Sphinx, and countless nights studying at the library. Gina is in her final year at Vermont Law School and loves yoga, hiking, and petting every dog she sees.
Scott Kieback
Groomsman
Scott and Zack met in elementary school and have been friends ever since. They participated in many of the same activities throughout their childhood including swimming, baseball, scouting, and drumline.
Kindra Samons
Bridesmaid
Kindra and Anna first met while attending The Ohio State University! They became fast friends during long study sessions where they would often be kicked out of the main library and asked to complete their studies in the library that was open 24 hours a day. During their time in school, they developed a passion for rock climbing and now frequent the Red River Gorge to go on climbing adventures. Kindra currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with her adorable pup, Jemma. She works at The Ohio State University in Digital Fundraising.
Ben Dunlea
Groomsman
Ben is living in working in the Columbus area, where he also graduated from Ohio State. While he's known Zack since high school, their friendship grew with each year...even to the point where we lived together for our last year of college. Through hell and high water, they have made a lot of memories together and he's happy that Zack and Anna will be able to make many more. Ben says he feels honored to know Anna & Zack and be a member of this wedding party!
Briana Bergen
Bridesmaid
Briana attended Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music as a vocal music education major in Berea, Ohio (near Cleveland). She now teaches elementary music at Riverview Elementary in Hamilton, Ohio (near Cincinnati). Obviously she loves small children, singing, and anything music related. She also loves dancing, travel, reading, history, and walking in nature. Briana met Anna in the eighth grade at an after school activity, but they became best friends in choir in ninth grade. They enjoyed making jokes about the music they were making, and being choir nerds for the next four years together. Anna and Briana's friendship has survived despite attending different colleges, and living in many different cities. Briana is incredibly honored to be standing by her best friend on her special day!
Jorge Barrios
Groomsman
Jorge Barrios. 24. Bridesmaids is his favorite movie of all time. Pretty cool guy, I know him personally. The man can cook and sing at the same time, but many only prefer the cooking. Jorge met Anna and Zack at Daniel's graduation party, and have been best buds ever since <3 <3 <3. These two people are a lovely presence to have around at all times, and can make arguing look so cute, it may drive you to try with somebody you love in the near future <3.
Kate Smidl
Bridesmaid
Kate (i.e., Katie) and Anna became friends 20 years ago when they met on the yellow star kindergarten bus. Although Anna will deny it, Kate comforted Anna when she cut her finger on an old broomstick, and the rest is history. Kate, the tomboy, and Anna, the fairy princess, have very different interests, yet they are the perfect duo. Throughout their friendship, they've shared very special memories… Kate lost her first tooth at Anna's house while playing "puppies," Anna took Kate to Lakota West's Senior Prom (sorry, Zack!). Kate and Anna were reunited at The Ohio State University and lived together during May-term. Kate is a Clinical Fellow in Speech Language Pathology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
Garrett Holsinger
Groomsman
Garrett "Gary" Holsinger has known the groom since high school and has third wheeled with the couple for years since. His hobbies include reading the first half of books and playing the same 3 or 4 songs on guitar. He does not particularly care for long walks on the beach.
Heidi Liou
Bridesmaid
Heidi met Anna in college through the Buckeye Leadership Fellows program. They've connected over their entrepreneurial endeavors, a love for traveling, and being girl-bosses!
Dave Lendl
Groomsman
Top Three: Canines, science, and outdates phrases that show my age. Word up.
Bill and Rene Lendl
Parents of the Bride
Rene’ and Bill were freshmen when they met at Penn State in the dining hall. Married for almost 33 years, the Bride’s parents are a living witness to enduring love in a committed marriage. They are thrilled to welcome Zack into the Lendl clan.
Robert and Sherri Hancock
Parents of the Groom
The first time Robert and I met was in 1986 when we were coming down the aisle. Robert in a groomsman tux and I in a green velvet bridesmaid dress at our friends’ wedding Thanksgiving weekend. Less than a year later Robert would be in a gray tux as I walked down the aisle to him in a white lace dress at our own wedding. Now 30 years have gone by and we are excitedly preparing for Zack and Anna’s wedding. We are truly grateful to have witnessed Zack and Anna evolve from teenage first love to a committed, loving, and wonderful life together. We feel so blessed that Anna has become a part of our family. So it will be with great joy on June 2nd, that Robert and I will once again walk down the aisle to celebrate Anna and Zack’s very special day.
Myla Atwood
Flower Girl
Myla Atwood is three year old daughter of Matt and Kate Atwood. (Kate is a Anna's cousin!) Myla is a great dancer, loves the movie Trolls, and can be frequently spotting singing "Let it go" at the top of her lungs. She's been practicing her petal throwing skills and we have a feeling this red-headed cutie will steal the show!
Mark White
Officiant
Mark is Zack's uncle and will be officiating the wedding ceremony. Mark's wit, humor and integrity are inspirational to the couple, as is his commitment and relationship with his wife Missy. We are so grateful that Mark will be part of our day!