Groom
Anthony is the oldest of six kids. He has lived in Fort Wayne his whole life. He attended IPFW in town and got a degree from Purdue. He has worked in the financial industry for 10 years. And just switched his career path Nov 2021. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking and hiking. But there is nothing he enjoys more, than being a father. It's really changed a lot in his life, for the better. But it has changed the power structure of the home. It used to be dog, Tessa then Anthony. Now it's Camden, dog, Tessa then Anthony.
Bride
Tessa grew up in Fox River Grove, a NW suburb of Chicago, with her parents and big brother, Lehn. She moved to Fort Wayne kicking and screaming in the 8th grade. After graduating from Carroll High School, she went on to study Psychology, CDFS, and Spanish at Purdue. She then went on to graduate from IPFW with a Nursing degree. After initially causing so much grief when moving to Fort Wayne, she decided to plant her roots there after college and adopt her dog, Roscoe. She has met amazing people along the way, including her future hubby, Anthony. Together they made one sassy and sweet son, Camden. She has been an Oncology RN for 10 years. She is so excited to celebrate with everyone in April!
Best Man
I have known Anthony since I was born. Ok guy I do not remember the first time I met Tessa, for no fault of her own, I just have a bad memory I do remember the first time we did something memorable We decided to go see lynyrd skynyrd. On the way there we sang dirt road anthem, it was then that I realized that this is the first time I’ve had fun with one of Anthony’s girlfriends After we got to the show, Anthony decided to go get drinks, and was gone longer than a dead beat dad getting milk During the 10 min he was gone Tessa and I got to talking. While i don't remember everything we said. I do remember somehow we made the “Anthony sucks club”. The entire time I’ve known Tessa I’ve admired and respected her for the way she handles herself and being able to handle one of the Harris brothers.
Matron of Honor
Charste met Tessa at the very beginning of 8th grade. They have seen each other's good, bad, and ugly. Tessa is more than Charste's best friend, she is like her sister. Charste can't imagine not having Tessa in her life for the last 22 years. She is excited to be apart of her special day and watch the life her and Anthony are building together grow.
Groomsman
I met Anthony in high school through mutual friends. We both did shot put and discus on the Dwenger track team. After graduation we found out we were both studying secondary education at IPFW and decided to take all of the same first semester classes together so Anthony didn’t flunk out. After that first year we both ended up going in different directions with our education, so you don’t have to worry about Anthony teaching your children. Ever since then we have been great friends, traveling, going to concerts, and even managed to get each other a few jobs along the way. It’s been quite the journey for Anthony, Tessa, and Camden, and I look forward to seeing what’s next. Congratulations on your big day Anthony and Tessa. I am grateful to be a part of it.
Bridesmaid
Tammy met Tessa as high school freshmen. Their friendship has been a full fledged adventure with endless stories through college, adulthood, motherhood, and beyond. Wherever they are in life, they know that they can count on their friendship to feel like home in their hearts.
Groomsman
The first time I met Anthony… I honestly have no clue when the first time I met Anthony. I have seriously known him since kindergarten. a wise women once told me, “Anthony only has friends because Tyler brings him around.” So basically I am his day one. The most vivid memory I have with Anthony is the day we went paintballing in my woods. Anthony mercifully begged for us to stop hitting him with paintballs. Actually, he threw his gun down crying, “I quit” and left. The amount of memories I have with this dude is endless and I will always appreciate him. Don’t trust him to drive to New York because he’ll stop 2 hours in and park in a McDonald’s, mid winter, and turn the car off. You’re one of a kind. Cheers Anth.
Bridesmaid
Tessa and Traci first met at 4Ds Wednesdays. Traci bought Tessa a shot for her birthday and they have been inseparable since. This led to many more 4Ds Wednesdays, over a decade of memories, the phrase "Traci Tessa Time", and such an amazing friendship. They have shared life's ups and downs but they are lucky to be on this rollercoaster ride together!
Groomsman
Anthony and I have known each other for almost too long to recall. Our friendship started when my cousin, Justin, introduced me to his friend circle in the 8th grade. Over the years, there have been a lot of memorable events. Most of them are good, like the lake trips in summers or the many successful kayak trips down pigeon creek. Some occasions were more eventful like, that beautiful blue Buick that left us stranded on the highway on the way to Pigeon Creek. Luckily his dad saved us. We were roommates for a short time on the infamous 4th Street. We survived our slumlord, homeless ppl, a robbery, several shootings and a flea infestation(note slumlord)! Now, he has asked me to be a groomsman at his wedding, I am excited and honored. Congrats, man on the wedding cannot wait!
Bridesmaid
Tessa and Sara met through their good friend, Traci. They had hung out several times out and about but they didn’t truly get close until Tessa started to work for Sara doing an apartment lease-up for IPFW students. Over the years they continued to grow as friends through countless nights out, pool days, and even being pregnant at the same time. Tessa has been there for Sara in some of her most challenging times and her most happy.
Groomsman
The first time I laid eyes on Anthony I knew that we were a match made in heaven to be BFFS for the rest of our lives. The date was march 3rd 2001 (or somewhere around that time) I had received an invite to anthonys house. What I was expecting was a casual hang with the boyz that turned in to a series of events that i'll never forget for the rest of my days. We were eating hot pockets and talkin about the hot new Yugioh cards that we were willing to throw down. Suddenly a gang of thieves burst in. Looking to steal our lucky charms. Anthony fought them off. He had saved me and me lucky charms. Then we finished grade school and high school together. Went on trips, destroyed our livers, and hung with the boyz. I love Anthony. He’s the best.
Bridesmaid
Tessa and Emily first met when Tessa's buddy, Bob, started dating Emily years ago. Over the years, Tessa and Emily have grown really close and even work in the same department at the Cancer Institute. When they go out, Bob is now the third wheel. Sorry Bob!