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Adrianna SearfossAdrianna Searfoss
Matron of Honor
Adrianna is the perfect mix of creativity and adventure. By day, she creates 3D-printed oral appliances, mills crowns, and bridges with artistry and precision in the dental field. At night, designs signature makeup looks on her Instagram and is focused on growing her jewelry business—with dreams of having her pieces featured in local boutiques. When she’s not creating beautiful art, you can find her exploring Colorado’s stunning mountains by hiking, paddle boarding, biking, and camping with her husband Jay and two dogs.
Altan DinchmanAltan Dinchman
Best Man
Altan is the gentle giant of the Dinchman family. Growing up, he shared an interest in many of the same hobbies as his older brother, including tennis, trading cards and anime. He is incredibly creative and enjoys painting and building Warhammer models, while also being a fan of classic mafia films like Scarface and The Godfather. Through every stage of life, Altan has been a loyal brother, dependable friend, and an important part of the close-knit Dinchman family.
Erin DinchmanErin Dinchman
Bridesmaid
Erin is always up for an adventure! A passionate traveler and outdoor enthusiast, she has visited 31 national parks and even completed solo camping trips along the way. Her travels have taken her across the globe with some of her favorites being Taiwan, Germany, Spain, Greece, and Turkey. Erin recently spent the this past winter working as a travel nurse in San Francisco. Although she has an adventurous spirit, Erin’s love story is refreshingly simple—she married her first and only boyfriend, Kent Dinchman.
Kent DinchmanKent Dinchman
Groomsman
Kent is the adventure-seeking brother of the Dinchman family. He loves traveling the world with his wife, Erin, taking incredible hiking trips to the West Coast and throughout Europe. Over the years, Kent introduced Kenan to many of the interests that became lifelong passions, including medieval fantasy, trading cards, and the cult favorite show The Big Lez Show. Despite his adventurous spirit, some of Kent’s most memorable moments have come closer to home; especially losing ski races to his younger brother, Kenan
Amber DinchmanAmber Dinchman
Bridesmaid
Amber loves cooking, baking, and has spent the last several years creating a cookbook filled with cherished Turkish cuisine family recipes alongside her own original dishes and desserts. Cooking has become a creative outlet while she works through her last year of medical school. When she’s not making delicious food in the kitchen, you can find her studying, playing tennis, spending time with family, or working in an emergency department near you!
Conrad AlfesConrad Alfes
Groomsman
Conrad has been one of Kenan’s closest friends since high school. The two first became friends in honors geometry class (Before Conrad famously dropped) and later reconnected through their shared love of bowling, creating countless memories together over the years. Today, Conrad is a competitive league bowler and works at Dayton Freight with his wife, Molly. In a fitting twist of fate, Lexi caught Molly’s bouquet at their wedding.
Abigail RichterAbigail Richter
Bridesmaid
Abigail is a woman born in the wrong time and place. With a heart belonging in the old west, she dreams of horseback riding through the sagebrush covered mountains. Her creativity shines in her drawing, painting, and crocheting. She has a giving heart that is ceaseless and a smile to brighten everyone’s day. When she isn’t working, you can find her walking her dog, Gus, at the park or through the woods where she finds peace.
Ryan HessRyan Hess
Groomsman
Ryan Hess is Kenan’s oldest childhood friend and the son of Roberta, Kenan’s mother’s best friend. The two have known each other since childhood and grew up almost like extended family. Ryan has long been Kenan’s rival in Yu-Gi-Oh!, with countless duels over the years shaping part of their childhood bond. Together, they’ve been through memorable adventures; from surviving the cult-like atmosphere of Camp Fitch summer camp, to exploring haunted houses in Toronto, to making creative home movies as kids. Ryan is known for his unique mix of talents, including axe throwing, composing music, and his impressive 6’8” stature!
Elizabeth KnieriemenElizabeth Knieriemen
Bridesmaid
Liz is creative, free-spirited, and brings life into any room. A proud cat mom and talented equestrian who has competed on a national level, she’s always balancing artistry with adventure. From painting and crocheting to designing her own nails and even doing all 10 of her own piercings, Liz loves any project that lets her creativity shine. When she’s not working on her latest DIY creation, you can often find her horseback riding in Medina.
Taylan MelezTaylan Melez
Groomsman
Taylan, Kenan’s older cousin, has always shared a close bond with him through their love of superheroes and video games; especially countless hours spent playing Marvel: Ultimate Alliance together as their favorite superheroes. An unforgettable childhood memory came when Taylan accidentally crane-kicked Kenan in the jaw, leaving him only able to eat mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner that year. The following summer, Kenan and Taylan buried a Barbie doll in the backyard. When they decided to dig it up, it was nowhere to be found… Today, Taylan and Paige recently welcomed their beautiful daughter, Lennon, into the family.
Karlie KlemensKarlie Klemens
Bridesmaid
Karlie recently graduated from Baldwin Wallace with her bachelor’s degree in Pre-Allied Health/Pre-Physical Therapy and hopes to attend podiatry school to eventually work in a sports clinic. Unlike her sister Kiersten, she can fall asleep in the car within 30 minutes—no matter how long the drive is. Growing up playing travel softball meant Karlie spent countless hours on road trips to and from tournaments. Her dad always jokes she believes the drive to the beach only takes two hours instead of 12 hours because she sleeps through most of it!
Taner MelezTaner Melez
Groomsman
Taner has always been known as the ultimate outdoor wild-child of the family. Growing up, skateboarding, rap music, and parties were right in his wheelhouse, and he brought an adventurous energy everywhere he went. Some of Kenan and Taner’s favorite childhood memories were racing downstairs to steal pistachios from the pantry while their grandmother chased after them with her slippers. Before moving to Arizona for his current career as a stock broker, Taner became well known for his time as a blackjack dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino. No matter where life has taken him, Taner has always remained one of the most unforgettable personalities in the family.
Kiersten KlemensKiersten Klemens
Bridesmaid
Kiersten has always been full of life, energy, and conversation. This is especially true in the car as she’s never been able to fall asleep while on a car ride. As a baby, she once stayed awake talking through an entire family road trip to from Ohio to Missouri without falling asleep once. Today, that same lively personality follows her everywhere she goes. Kiersten currently attends Bowling Green State University, where she is studying pre-middle childhood education and preparing for a future helping our youth learn and grow.
Peter AlamirPeter Alamir
Groomsman
Peter has been one of Kenan’s closest friends since their time together at Youngstown State University, where the two met and instantly became friends at orientation. As roommates during undergraduate school, they shared countless unforgettable memories, including defeating the senior class in a Super Smash Bros. tournament to win a 50-inch plasma screen TV, battling an ant infestation in their dorm, and supporting each other through the challenges of completing college in two years. Their friendship continued through medical school and beyond. Peter recently matched at an allergy/ immunology fellowship at his first-choice program in Texas this academic year.
Caylee CatcottCaylee Catcott
Bridesmaid
Caylee’s adventurous spirit and love of travel make her the perfect fit for life as a flight attendant. After recently moving to Miami, she spends her days off exploring new destinations, discovering hidden gems, and trying local foods everywhere she goes. A true foodie at heart, she’s always excited to experience something new—including trying conch in the Bahamas recently, where she learned it can be prepared in 32 different ways.
Caden CatcottCaden Catcott
Groomsman
Caden, Lexi’s cousin, is someone who has always valued adventure, family, and hard work. He recently moved to Indiana for work where he helps design and repair aircrafts. Outside of work, Caden loves traveling, experiencing new places, and spending quality time with family. A standout soccer player in high school, he still enjoys playing with friends whenever he gets the chance.
Catie CatcottCatie Catcott
Junior Bridesmaid
Catie will be going into her junior year of High School. She plays varsity volleyball and pickleball. Catie loves going to concerts, doing nails for fun, going to the beach, and reading a good book. She works at Aladdin’s Lebanese restaurant and loves spending time with family and friends in her spare time.
Braden RatliffBraden Ratliff
Junior Groomsman
Braden is Lexi’s “little” brother. At just 14 years old, Braden is already 6’2” and still growing! When he’s not towering over the rest of the family, you can usually find him challenging everyone to a game of UNO, wrestling with his dad (and losing), or logging more hours in Minecraft—with well over 100 hours and counting. If there’s one thing you should know about Braden, it’s that he firmly believes tomato sauce has no place on pizza or spaghetti—a stance he defends with a burning passion.
