Abby & Casey
Wedding Party
Abby Harness
Bride
The lucky bride! Abby works as a full time mammographer in Frankfort, Indiana at IU Health. She is most excited to see Casey for the first time the day of the wedding in his tuxedo. She also looks forward to taking moments to look around at all of the family and friends that support this union and just loving on her favorite people! She is the last Harness girl in her family of three daughters to be married. Abby cannot wait to marry her dream man and love of her life but becoming Mrs. Casey Colby is the best part of all!
Casey Colby
Groom
The lucky groom. Casey works for Sagamore Ready Mix as a batch man at the Lafayette, Indiana location. He has been looking forward to the wedding day ever since he proposed to Abby. He is most looking forward to watching his beautiful bride walk down the aisle on their wedding day. He is also excited about having all of his family and friends in attendance on the big day. Casey calls Abby his fiance, but can't be more excited to call her his wife.
Kaley Eads
Matron of Honor
Kaley is the bride's younger sister. She is a new bride herself when she married her high school sweetheart of 8 years in July of 2018. She currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina where she co-owns a business that provides babysitting services with their oldest sister Emily. Kaley and Abby shared a bedroom most of their lives and are best friends. Kaley and Abby grew up playing barbies, grocery store, volleyball, and basketball together and have some amazing memories. The day of the wedding Kaley will bring a calm demeanor while remaining excited but also her creativity with last minute details.
Jordan Bruno
Best Man
Jordan Bruno or just *Bruno* to his friends, is one of Casey's closest friends. He lives in Indianapolis but is frequently found in his camper van traveling across the United States. Casey and Bruno first met playing town soccer as kids but never really got close until high school. They played sports and worked several jobs together over the years. Bruno was always the high energy, random adventure to Casey's calm and measured personality. They have always made a great team. Bruno will be sure to bring genuine excitement, humor, and old stories to be told the day of the wedding.
Emily Cooley
Matron of Honor
Emily is the bride's older sister. She lives in Carthage, North Carolina with her husband of 8 years and two daughters Emerson and Fallon. She co-owns a babysitting service business based out of Raleigh with the youngest Harness sister, Kaley. She was Abby's first best friend and forever will be one of Abby's biggest supporters and role models. Emily is an avid baker and huge fan of anything on Bravo. She will bring a helpful hand, and hopefully her cookies, the day of the wedding and will make sure everything is perfect all while running after her beautiful, energetic girls.
Cameron Hofer
Best Man
Cam is another one of Casey's closest friends. Cam is a teacher and resides in Brookville, Indiana with his wife Savannah and two little girls Amelia and Eloise. Casey and Cam didn't meet until they were attending Purdue University together and met through Cam's cousin, Derek. They immediately become friends and then shortly after became roommates. Casey says the year they lived together was the best year of college by far. Cam and Casey seem to always be laughing together and we know Cam will also bring quick wit to the special day and keep everyone relaxed.
Jenna Spolyar
Bridesmaid
Jenna is the bride's best friend that she met in x-ray school. Jenna and Abby hit it off right away and will always consider the other their twin. A year into x-ray school they finally hung out outside of clinical and soon became inseparable. They spent nearly every weekend together for the remainder of school. They love all the same things and have just about everything in common. Jenna is also a new bride after marrying her high school sweetheart in October of 2018. She currently lives in Lebanon, Indiana but works in Carmel, Indiana as an x-ray technologist at a Women's Center. The day of the wedding she will be the bride's hype woman, DJ, advice giver, and will keep Abby calm, cool, and collected.
Derek Hofer
Groomsman
Derek and Casey met while attending Purdue University together. Derek currently lives in Brookville, Indiana with his wife Brandi, son Dawson, and has another baby on the way! They met when sitting next to each other on the second day of classes. Their friendship started by cracking jokes back and forth. They quickly became close friends and Derek introduced Casey to his cousin's that were all going to Purdue as well. For a time they did everything together from school work, clinical work, playing video games, and everything in between. He will be the one to help get anything done that needs done on the wedding day.
Shelby Hickman
Bridesmaid
Shelby aka *Sherb* is Abby's best friend and previous roommate while Abby was in college at IUPUI in Indianapolis. While they were living together they became inseparable. Once Abby moved back home to Wabash she would still go down to Indianapolis to see Shelby pretty often. Shelby currently resides in Lakeland, Florida where she is cosmetologist. Sherb exudes JOY everywhere she goes! She will make you laugh until you cry. She is a proud dog mom of a doodle mix named Zeplin. She is the life of the party, the girl that makes you laugh uncontrollably, and has always been such a huge support system even while living over 1,000 miles away. The day of the wedding she will bring laughter, happy tears, and sweet words throughout the special day.
Joey Schmiedl
Groomsman
Joey was one of Casey's bosses at his first job. Besides showing Casey the ropes, Joey also helped Casey get out of his shell with his fun and open demeanor. After that job, a few years went by before they randomly ran into each other at the movie theater. It was like no time had passed at all and picked up right where they left off. A few years later, Joey and Casey became roommates while working as landscapers together. Joey now lives in Illinois and works as an electrician in the Chicagoland area. Joey would drop everything to help someone out. He will be a generous helping hand the day of the wedding while also spreading his infectious joy to others.
Kendra VanKampen
Bridesmaid
Kendie is Abby's other best friend from college during the days she went to school at IUPUI in Indianapolis. Kendie currently lives in Westfield, IN where she is married to the love of her life and is raising four beautiful little girls. Kendie is that friend that you can go without seeing for months and pick right back up when you reunite. She has always been a very dependable, funny, sweet, and laid back friend to Abby. Her growing family is a true treasure to Abby. The day of the wedding Kendie will be the girl who keeps the mood light, the laughter heavy, and the joy as well as glasses full.
David Colby
Groomsman
Dave is Casey's older brother. They are seven years a part and had the normal big brother, little brother relationship growing up. Tough love, but always there to help with anything. Other than trying to annoy each other on occasion like many siblings, they loved being around each other. As they grew up, they bonded over things like movies, sports, music, and craft beer. Dave lives in Munster with his wife, Melissa and their two children, Archer and Charlotte. Casey and Abby both love spending their time with Dave and his family. Casey has always looked up to Dave. On the wedding day, having Dave there to support Casey on such a big milestone will help immensely.
Meghan Binkerd
Bridesmaid
Meghan is the bride's high school best friend and one of her oldest friends. Meghan currently lives and works in Indianapolis and is also a proud dog mom to a beautiful dog named Remi. Meghan is very special to Abby because she has been a rock of a friend to Abby for over 14 years. Their friendship is filled with club/school volleyball and basketball memories, spring break vacations with their families, and too many sleepovers to count. The day of the wedding Meghan will be a support system that will help with anything that needs done, keep the day flowing, and keep the bride excited and together!
Matthew Coddington
Groomsman
Matt is Casey's cousin. Matt lives in Griffith, Indiana and works at one of the steel mills. He was one of Casey's first friends. They grew up doing almost everything together. From week long stays at Indiana Beach, to town basketball, to grade and high school, and the many family parties over the years. Matt and Casey were teammates or each other's best competition when it came to sports. They even teamed up and helped mow their Nana's yard together. Casey would take his dad's truck, loaded with a mower and pick Matt up on the way. They have countless memories together.
Lacy Saunders
Bridesmaid
Lacy is the bride's cousin and best friend. For as long as Abby can remember she looked up to Lacy and wanted to be like her. Lacy is one of three of her bridesmaids that got married in 2018. She married her high school autumn ball date and one of Abby's favorite people, Jonathon and they currently live in Warsaw, Indiana. She is a dog mom to a husky named Xander! She is a true confidant to Abby and has been a sweet friend to the bride her whole life. The day of the wedding Lacy will be another hype woman for the bride all while making sure the day is filled with nothing but happiness and love!
Andrew Wright
Groomsman
Andy currently lives in Eugene, Oregon. Casey and Andy first met playing little league baseball together. In high school they became close when they played soccer together on the high school team. The team was a close knit group. After high school, Casey and Andy saw each other almost every day either at school or hanging out in his mom's basement. They have gone to many concerts and events together as well. Andy even convinced Casey to come with him to Detroit during the week for a concert, only to get stuck there because of a snow storm. Andy has always had a way with words and will exactly what to say on the wedding day.
Logan Hofer
Usher
Logan is Cameron's younger brother. Casey met Logan when he came up to visit Cam while at Purdue. They quickly became friends after that. During the annual cookout, Logan is the cook Casey enjoys being his right hand man and helping his out. Logan is the first to crack a joke but also the first to lend a helping hand. Casey and Logan have a very similar sense of humor and will make anyone feel like they are a part of the group. Logan is an accountant and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. He will bring some laughter and be busy helping where he can on the wedding day.
Zack Urevig
Usher
Zack is Casey's cousin. They grew up together alongside Matt. Zack and Casey always had very similar interests when they were younger. Especially movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. They both attended Purdue University and lived together for a year while being there. They always tell stories from college and from past family parties. They try to top each other with one liners and jokes from movies they have watched way too many times. Zack lives in Chicago, Illinois with his new wife Jenny! He will bring his calm personality and witty humor to this busy big day.
Charlotte Colby
Flower Girl
Charlotte is the groom's niece. Charlotte resides in Munster, Indiana with her parents Dave and Melissa and brother Archer. Charlotte loves everything pink and purple and sparkly! She loves playing with her family and most of all playing anything with her big brother Archer. Charlotte's spunkiness, sweetness, and intelligence is going to take her so far in life. She is full of joy and life and fun. You'll usually find Charlotte with a big smile on her face. The day of the wedding Charlotte will bring silliness, laughter, smiles, and sweet hugs all day long!
Archer Colby
Ring Bearer
Archer is Casey's nephew. Casey loves being with Archer. He is constantly impressed and proud of how smart Archer is. They both love science and reading. Archer wants to be an astronaut when he grows up and Casey believes that one day he will make his dream come true. Casey loves that Archer plays soccer and basketball just like he did. They also share a family trait, the Colby chin. Casey could not be more excited to have Archer to be the ring bearer for his wedding! Archer will take pride in his important job and hopes to wear a bow tie. Uncle Casey can't wait to make that happen!
Emerson Cooley
Flower Girl
Emerson is the bride's niece and pride and joy. Emerson is three years old and lives in North Carolina with her parents and little sister. Emerson is full of personality, joy, and sassiness all while being a beautifully sweet little girl. This will be Emerson's second job as a flower girl in a matter of 14 months and will love being dressed up and important. Emerson loves everything girly but also isn't afraid to get messy and have fun. The day of the wedding Emerson will bring laughter, silliness, and a whole lot of entertainment!
Fallon Cooley
Flower Girl
Fallon, Fallie girl, is the bride's second niece. Fallie makes the bride's heart swell every time she sees her on Facetime or videos that are texted to her. She is full of sweetness and is always smiling and cuddling! She is new to the whole flower girl thing so she will be looking up to her big sister, Emerson, for advice and skills. Fallon will bring smiles, silly faces, and cuddles the day of the wedding!
Nick Driskill
Officiant
Nick is married to one the bride's close high school friends! Nick currently lives in the bride's hometown of LaFontaine, Indiana with his wife who is also named Abby. Nick is a new dad to a handsome little guy named Bram. He is a youth pastor at the local Christian church in LaFontaine. The bride got to know Nick while throwing shot put together during track season in high school. Nick is also a close family friend. It was important to Abby that whoever married them knew her and Casey somewhat personally. The bride and groom were able to witness Nick perform a ceremony in 2017 and thought he did such a great job that they asked him to perform theirs shortly after they were engaged!