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Alex Apking

&

Melissa Hascher

Alex Apking

&

Melissa Hascher

October 10, 2026

Cincinnati, OH
101 days101 d5 hours5 h20 minutes20 min3 seconds3 s

Schedule

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Welcome Event

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

The ceremony starts at 4:30 so please allow yourself time to arrive and locate your assigned seats. It is a banquet-style ceremony. This is a child free event so please be sure to make the necessary arrangements for the evening. Consider it a date night on us!

Ceremony

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

This is a child free event so please be sure to make the necessary arrangements for the evening. Consider it a date night on us!

Reception

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

This is a child free event so please be sure to make the necessary arrangements for the evening. Consider it a date night on us!

After Party

Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 pm - Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:00 am

Travel

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown/Rookwood

3813 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
 

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Midtown

2145 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
 5133619800

Hotel

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cincinnati Oakley

4609 Factory Colony Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45209
 

Flight

CVG Air Port

Registry

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Wedding Party

Chad Muetezl

Officiant

Chad is the officiant and one of the Best men. Chad and the groom have known each other since collage. Since Chad has moved back to Ohio from Hawaii he has become a dear friend of the bride-to-be too. Making him the best candidate to marry to two.

Jennifer Newton

Maid of Honor

Jennifer has been a dear friend of the bride since high school. Despite the distance they remain to be involved in each other's lives. When travel is not possible they make sure they catch up through virtual happy hours.

Andy Apking

Best Man

Andy is the brother of the groom. It is only appropriate that he stands by his oldest pal on his wedding day. Still determining if he can be trusted with the rings.

Kristin Haake

Bridesmaid

Kristen and the bride became friends while working at Festo. The friendship really blossomed after the Heart Mini event when a group of individuals decided to celebrate Saint Patrick's day since we were already downtown.

Bob Curtis

Groomsman

One of the grooms oldest childhood friends who has always been a big part of his life despite the distance. Bob and the groom grew up in the same neighborhood and would ride their bikes to different locations in the area.

Ashely Dorato

Bridesman

The bride-to-be and Ashley became friends through Burn Boot Camp. The turning point in the relationship was when Ashley creepily got Melissa's number through the organization to wish her good luck while running the flying Pig Marathon in 2024 with out stating who it was. Just that it was her favorite trainer!

Jake Dierkers

Groomsman

A childhood friend of the groom. Jake grew up in the same neighborhood as the groom, riding around on bikes determining who's house they would end up at.

Alexis Apking

Bridesmaid

Soon to be sister in law! Alexis just married into the Apking family in 2025. She alternates holidays between the family she was raised by and the one she married into.

Sean Lang

Groomsman

Childhood friends of the groom. Also grew up in the same neighborhood as the groom and had one of the best yards to play in when the weather was nice.

Mike McKnney

Groomsman

Step brother to the groom. He joined the family when the mother of the groom remarried Mike's father. Just like that he gained two brothers, it is only right he stand with the groom on his big day.

Nancy Hascher

Mother of the Bride

Scott Hascher

Father of the Bride

Jenny Mckinney

Mother of the Groom

Dan McKinney

Honor Attendant

Started dating at the beginning of 2021 and officially became boyfriend and girl friend in early February.
Alex meeting the bunnies
Melissa meets AJ and receives a stamp of approval
Melissa's father was the last to learn about Alex but the first to meet him in person.
Alex meets Melissa's mom
Only 5 months into dating Alex decided to join the 32+ hour car ride with Melissa and her parents to Glacier National Park
Alex was willing to stand for a Instagram style photo, which was used for the save the date
Explored the badlands on the trip back from Glacier National Park

Things To Do

Factory 52

4590 Beech Street, Norwood, OH 45212

Element Eatery

5350 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Newport Aquarium

1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

Newport on the Levee

One Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

RSVP

The Wedding Website of Melissa Hascher and Alex Apking
Please let us know by August 15th If you will be able to attend our very special day! This allows us to arrange the tables accordingly based on the number of people that will be attending.

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
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