ali & joe
Wedding Party
Kristina Braun
Matron of Honor
Kristina is Ali’s twin sister and literal other half. Kristina is by Ali’s side in each and every one of Ali’s memories growing up and will continue to be forever. Despite going to different colleges, Kristina and Ali didn’t go more than 14 days during all four years of college without seeing one another. Some of their favorite times together have been their travels to Russia, Dublin, India, and Dubai, the best week imaginable at Bonnaroo, working together at the Brockway Pub, and becoming die-hard Liverpool FC fans together (YNWA). Kristina and Joe have bonded over their mutual love of a fine whiskey, which they will surely be enjoying together on September 6.
Brian Talbott
Best Man
Brian and Joe met in college at the U. The two lived together for two years, one of which they shared a 10ft x 10ft fraternity room. Brian first met Ali when Joe and Ali were on a weekend trip in Cincinnati and the three instantly bonded. Eventually, they all moved to New York City where their friendship continued to grow. Brian and Joe share a love of country music (especially Zac Brown Band), fine whiskey, excellent cigars, wake boarding and Shark Tank. Brian is as creative as Joe is not, a supportive friend and an excellent listener.
Olivia Mulry
Bridesmaid
Olivia (who is affectionately referred to as “Ginz” by Ali) is Ali’s younger sister, one of Ali’s best friends, and one of the only people who understands (read: doesn’t constantly ridicule) Ali’s obsession with Love Island. Although the two are on different coasts while Olivia attends college at UCLA, Ali and Olivia stay connected through their mutual love of dog instagrams, the bachelor, and good (and sometimes bad) music. Olivia got Joe hooked on Master Chef and the two enjoy watching cooking shows together when all three are together in Indianapolis.
Andy Babitz
Groomsman
Andy is Joe's older brother by 7 years. Growing up Joe and Andy would fight quite a bit, which Andy claims made Joe a tough kid. But Andy also taught his brother many things including a love for comedy movies, the ins and outs of football (in fact, Joe's favorite team was Andy's Parkway Central Colts) and how to play video games. Joe followed Andy's footsteps throughout much of their lives, including into law school. Ali and Joe enjoy spending time with all the Babitzes, including Diana, Emily and Eli.
Colette White
Bridesmaid
As anyone who knew them would tell you, Colette and Ali were a package deal during their time at IU. Some of their favorite memories together are their trip to London, Diet Coke/Panera Mac n Cheese runs, and watching How I Met Your Mother from their all-too-massive living room couch. Colette Is such a constant in Ali’s life that she has been de facto adopted into the Mulry family, even being lovingly referred to as Chuck’s fourth daughter by Chuck himself. Colette was the first of Ali’s college friends to meet Joe and will be seen tearing up the dance floor with her signature dance move at their wedding.
Danny Babitz
Groomsman
Danny is Joe's older brother by 5 years. Along with Andy, Danny also liked to pick on his younger brother, but never failed to have Joe's back. Once, Danny even threw some bullies in a trash can while he and Joe were at sleep away camp. Growing up, Danny was always a mentor to Joe and gave helped him with an internship at Northwestern Mutual. Danny and Joe both enjoy sports betting, singing too loud and a good taco. Danny, Ali and Joe enjoy spending time together in St. Louis or during any of Danny's legendary trips to New York.
Corrie Anderson
Bridesmaid
Corrie and Ali met when they both joined Phi Mu in 2011, but their friendship really took of when they realized they both dip their chips in Diet Coke at Mexican restaurants. Corrie got Ali through many a night of studying organic chemistry (and many a $3 Thursday at KOK, too). Ali was honored to be a bridesmaid (and Joe was convinced to be the unofficial ceremony DJ) at Corrie and Ben’s wedding in December 2018 and the soon-to-be newlyweds are excited to celebrate their second wedding with the Anderson’s!
Ryan Sila
Groomsman
Ryan is Joe's lifelong friend. The two met when they were roughly 9 months old and have been friends ever since. Growing up the two did almost everything together including playing baseball, reading books and going to Camp. Although they went to separate colleges and law schools, both ended up as lawyers in New York City and maintain their friendship today. Ali and Joe enjoy going on double dates with Ryan and Elizabeth (future) Sila, especially to sushi spots all over the city.
Allison Berry
Bridesmaid
Allison and Ali met at Indiana University when they both joined Phi Mu in the spring of 2011. Allison and Ali were roommates their first semester in Phi Mu and had some of the best memories of college together while roommates. They share a love of napping, pizza (with ranch...well everything with ranch), tea, and afghans (dog or blanket—you decide). When Ali & Joe moved to NYC, one of their favorite activities was meeting up with Allison and her boyfriend, Raymond, for a great meal at Murray’s Cheese Bar or a Sunday of RedZone.
Doug Ruzicka
Groomsman
Doug and Joe met in middle school and remain close to this day despite not living in the same city since 2014. Doug introduced Joe to Joe's favorite band, O.A.R. during one of their countless nights aimlessly driving around St. Louis. Doug and Joe still like to enjoy Steak N' Shake, Quentin Tarantino movies, the Big Lebowski and of course, bowling. Doug and Ali are both big Liverpool FC and Avett brothers fans and were instant friends the first time they met.
Allison Markowitz
Bridesmaid
Ali and Allison met for the first time on the day they moved into their apartment in Charlottesville, VA to attend UVA Law. The two Al(l)isons were such a perfect match that they lived together for their whole time at UVA Law; enjoying Wing Wednesdays (with wing recommendations from Joe), Sleepytime tea, and petting all the dogs they could find on an all-too-frequent basis. By the time Ali and Allison moved to NYC after law school, Allison had become the Rick to Ali’s Morty and Ali’s lifelong best friend.
Mitchell Hanson
Groomsman
Mitch and Joe have been friends since middle school, since even before Mitch started dating Shannyn. The two became close friends through playing football through high school and also watched the movie Wedding Crashers virtually every Saturday night for a year. Mitch frequently travels to New York for business, where Mitch and Joe always make time to see each other. Joe and Ali also enjoy keeping up with the latest updates on Mitch and Shannyn's dogs.
Meredith Loretta Davis
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Ali met on their first official day of law school at UVa, and quickly became each other’s #1s. Meredith sat between Ali and Joe in torts class, and was the first one to know that they were officially dating. Throughout all of law school, Ali & Meredith could always be found together—whether it be at a winery, studying in the “gunner pit,” or taking a class at Pure Barre. After graduation, Meredith, Joe, and Ali had a blast exploring Lisbon together (and it will forever be unclear who the third wheel was on the trip).
Zach Hanson
Groomsman
Zach and Joe have been friends since middle school, especially after their trip to the Grand Tetons. The two continued their friendship through high school playing football together. Through college they visited each other frequently and remain friends to this day. Joe and Zach both enjoy Cardinals baseball, good beer and the movie Borat!. Zach, Kelsey, Ali and Joe all work demanding jobs and look for any excuse to spend time together without work getting in the way.
Amy Manley
Bridesmaid
Ali met Amy, Joe’s older sister, in the summer of 2015 during her first visit to St. Louis and quickly knew they would be friends. Spending time with Amy has been one of Ali’s favorite things about visiting St. Louis, where the two always have a great time catching up over a glass of wine (or two). More recently, Ali and Amy have had a blast vacationing to Florida, seeing Wicked on Broadway in New York, and celebrating the arrival of Amy’s daughter, Ryann. Ali will always remember dancing the Hora for the first time at Amy’s wedding, and can’t wait to dance it again together at her own!
Taylor Ashmore
Groomsman
Taylor and Joe met in college and have been friends ever since. They lived together for two years in college and share a Midwestern outlook on life. The two enjoy superhero movies/comic books, weird novels, playing in bands and making bystanders stop and stare (anyway possible) while walking the streets of the city. Taylor and Ali enjoy lesser known/obscure music and will frequently try to drag Joe to concerts in New York.
Matt Goldsmith
Usher
Joe and Matt met when they were three years old. Although they are sometimes quite different (Matt always bound for the West Coast and Joe for the East Coast), they remained close friends throughout little league sports, El Diablos, Camp Taum Sauk, middle/high school choir and Blues hockey. Matt, Ali and Joe share a love of Big Brother and EDM.
Luke Schlehuber
Usher
Luke and Joe met the summer before college at the U. Luke and Joe lived together for two years in college and one summer after in Greensboro, Georgia where they fished, landscaped (laying pine scraw), golfed and wakeboarded all day. Both Luke and Joe love choco tacos, Miami, Taco Bell, road trips and hamburger helper. Like Ali, Luke is from Carmel, IN and the two were altar servers together as children (which they only discovered recently).
John Clote
Usher
Joe and John met in college at the U, even though both are from St. Louis. They became fast friends and lived together for two years in college. John and Joe both like Panda Express, shooting, Jeeps, Martin Lawrence and (until recently) St. Louis Rams football. Ali, Joe and John like to watch Canes Football together in New York or in Miami.
Alex Ostbye
Usher
Alex and Joe met in college, where they were pledge brothers and lived in the same house together for one year. The two enjoy speaking Spanish, sending it to the moon and getting wanged out. Joe and Alex worked in the same building for two years and would have lunch, coffee or take walks as frequent as possible Alex, Ali and Joe moved to New York around the same time and have enjoyed experiencing the city together.
Emily Babitz
Flower Girl
Emily Babitz is Joe’s (and Ali’s future) niece. She is 5 years old and her parents are Joe’s Brother and Sister-in-Law, Andy and Diana Babitz. Emily enjoys gymnastics, soccer and My Little Pony. Ali and Joe are so excited that she will be the flower girl at their wedding.