Wedding Party
Sami Watterson
Matron of Honor
Sam and I have been best friends "since the womb" as we both like to say. She has been by my side through every chapter of my life, all starting with playing little league T-ball together. We have truly been best friends and attached to the hip for 20 years now. She is the most supportive, dependable, funny and encouraging best friend that I could ever ask for. I cherish our friendship/sisterhood and always will.
Matt Yourstowsky
Best Man
Matt is my older brother and someone I have looked up to my whole life. Although we bicker and pick fights like most brothers do, that is because of how similar and competitive we both are. I am very lucky and blessed to have an older brother like him.
Melinda Taylor
Matron of Honor
Melinda and I were college roommates and teammates at Youngstown State. The first time I stepped foot on YSU's campus and met Mel, I knew instantly we would become best friends for life. We were two peas in a pod in college and went everywhere/did everything together. I thank God for leading me to YSU, because it gave me the sister I always prayed for. I can't wait for all the memories we will make together in this lifetime, my beautiful wedding officiant!!
Beau Taylor
Groomsman
Beau is Melinda (Alison's Matron of Honors) husband. Beau and I became friends in college when we all started hanging out together as couples. Although we joke about hating each other, I actually strive to have his golf skills, and hope I can become the type of husband and dad this dude is. I am looking forward to all of the memories we will make in life!
Kelsea Vincent
Bridesmaid
Kelsea and I played basketball at YSU together. She is married to AJ who is one of Mike's best friends/groomsmen. Our friend group began in college and we have all become inseperable ever since. She is truly one of the best humans I know. Ps. if you ever need anything customized or crafty, she is the Craft Master WIZARD so follow her art account on insta at k.alexandra_designs
AJ Vincent
Groomsman
My friendship with AJ began in high school. Initially, I was the younger Ski brother getting to hang out with my older brother and his friends. As time went on, AJ and I became closer and closer. I talk with him every single day and he is truly one of the funniest dudes I know who can make an entire room laugh. He is the best time, and such a great dude to have in your corner! Alison and I are very lucky to be so close with such an amazing couple like AJ and Kels.
Olivia Gilbride
Bridesmaid
Liv is my cousin and bestie built into one! She is one of the most incredible mother's I know to 3 amazing and beautiful kids who Mikey and I absolutely adore. She might be younger than me, but I look up to her in so many ways and pray I become half the mother she is someday!
Tyler Smolinski
Groomsman
Ty is Alison's older brother. I get to see him a few times a year for holidays and special occasions. Our special day wouldn't make sense without Ty standing by our side. Alison admires him and looks up to him in so many ways, we are lucky to have him in our lives!
Riss Yourstowsky
Bridesmaid
Marissa is Mike's younger sister, and the little sister I had always wished for! She can light up a room by simply just being in it. Her and I have gotten extremely close over the years (especially when we were roomates for a year when I lived at The Yourstowsky house during college) and I cannot wait to "officially" call her my sister!
John Schiraldi
Groomsman
Jor is a high school buddy of mine. Him and I have really grown close over the years with pursuing the same career in TV and sports. He is like a big brother to me and someone I turn to often for advice. He is an all-around awesome dude and one of the funniest people I know.
Morgan Tropf
Bridesmaid
Morgan is Matt (Mikes brothers) girlfriend. She is truly the best thing that has ever happened to Matt and she meshed right into our friend group the day we met her. We have grown very close in a short amount of time and she is an incredible person/friend. I look forward to all of the memories we will make together... also praying she becomes my "official" sister in law soon ;)
Brodie Yourstowsky
Best Man
Brodie is Alison and I's best friend. We cannot remember our lives without the little guy and our special day would not make sense without him right by our sides, just like he always is for us each day. We love him with every ounce of our being.
Nikki Woods
Bridesmaid
Nikki has a been a big sister to me my whole life it seems, always having my back and looking after me growing up. We played softball and basketball together through grade school and travel softball in the summer time. Being friends with the "Newman sisters" when I was growing up made me feel like the coolest kid around! I am very blessed to have her in my corner.
Katie Newman
Bridesmaid
Katie is Nikki's younger sister, and one year older than me. I can truly say that Katie is my craziest, most happy-go-lucky friend and an absolute blast to be around! She is a travel nurse so although we don't get to see eachother as much as we would like, we pick back up right where we left off when reunited! I call her my little world traveler bestie.
Robert Smolinski
Father of the Bride
Ron Yourstowsky
Father of the Groom
Rachel Smolinski
Mother of the Bride
Diane Yourstowsky
Mother of the Groom