Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

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Molly Kotick

Bridesmaid

Part 1 of 2 Molly's... (aka Blonde Molly) Having first met just outside of high school, and then later reconnecting in their early twenties, Molly has been around for most of the total chaos that is early adulthood. Although friends prior, the bond really solidified when they became a part of each others "safe circle" during the COVID-19 Pandemic. After numerous years, jobs, vacations, moves, states, and time zones, Molly and Kendle still talk almost everyday.

Samantha Danner

Bridesmaid

Sam and Kendle met first met in the third grade, but became attached in fifth grade when Sam's Mother took on providing Kendle before and after school care. They remained friends throughout middle and high school attending all after school and social events side by side. With a bond that functions much more like family, Sam and Kendle share very openly and candidly with one another and readily confront disagreements head on. Without fail they stay connected and involved with each other through every milestone of life.

Danielle Rhea

Bridesmaid

Dating back to the 6th grade, Danielle and Kendle quickly became good friends. By the time they'd each gotten their license, they'd spend their time on backroads, mudding off-road in a truck named Sunshine, and at backyard bonfires. Following high school, they became used to long texts to check in and long road trips to visit, but they always put forth the effort to maintain a connection. From awkward adolescents to mature adults, Danielle has been present for every important moment.

Kameryn Corcoran

Bridesmaid

Cousins just 6 months apart in age, and spending their childhood living just one block away from one another, Kameryn and Kendle have grown up together. They shared friends, holidays, school dances, and numerous milestones. As young adults they refined their individual paths, reconnecting after college, and maintaining a close communication since. Despite often living great distances away from one another, they find a way to support and mutually cheer each other on.

Groomsmen

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Tyler Basham

Groomsman

Tyler and Jarrod first met as young medics serving in the Army. They both moved onward to their respective careers, but still maintained close contact and frequent weekend trips. Throughout military training, deployments to different countries, college, and life changes, Jarrod and Tyler have maintained an equally exciting and supportive friendship with each other.

Logan Klingler

Groomsman

Logan and Jarrod go way back to high school shenanigans. Reconnecting following Jarrod's military experience, the two developed an even closer bond after going into similar career fields. Both also share a love for wilderness based hobbies, and connect based on their shared understanding of the natural world.

Nick Della Flora

Groomsman

Nick and Jarrod also have a lengthy history stretching back to high school. When Jarrod returned from the army, he and Nick reestablished their friendship and often hiked, boated, enjoyed bonfires, and went to bars together. As they've aged, Nick has developed more interest in hunting and fishing, which has allowed their relationship to grow in different ways.

Dakota Ramsey

Groomsman

Throughout their work as Park Rangers at a Columbus Ohio Metro Park, Jarrod and Dakoda developed a close friendship. What started as venting about work and sharing memes/reels developed into dinner dates at their shifts together, and outside of work, bourbon and bonfires.

Extra Party Pals!

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Honorary Members are individuals we love, admire, and wanted to recognize, as their relationships are important to us. Their roles are slightly different than that of the bridal/grooms party, as they are not a part of the ceremony processional but are involved in other capacities.

Molly Grossman

Honorary Bridal Party

Part 2 of 2 Mollys... (aka Molly G) Molly and Kendle first met (through Blonde Molly) at a Galentine's Day celebration early in 2020. Molly is the life of the party at every event, which helped the two immediately bond and connect. Her authenticity and carefree nature make her invaluable as a friend and an amazing person to celebrate life's best milestones with.

Kara Kelley-Higgs

Honorary Bridal Party

Although they are cousins, Kara and Kendle have an age gap that created as a barrier for getting to know each other better as kids, and first became friends as young adults. Despite often being in different parts of their lives (and states!), they maintain a solid connection, and frequently touch base to offer support, advice, or humor to the other. And yes, that is an Alpaca! Kara owns a Maryland Bakery called Ifey & Blues with her husband Chris Higgs. The two will be creating the dessert spread for the event.

Cameron Held

Honorary Grooms Party

Cameron and Jarrod first met back in 2021 and connected over their mutual love for hunting and fishing. Despite living states away from one another, they often planned trips to stay in contact and experience outdoor recreation opportunities in the others area. Whether hunting White Tail in the Midwest, or catching Red Fish in Louisiana, the two always have a great time.

Kyle Meese

Honorary Grooms Party

Kyle, the brother of the bride, is just two years older than Kendle. A true sibling relationship, the two followed the natural love/hate pattern as adolescents. By high school they shared some friends, frequently hanging out together after school. Throughout college, the two mostly only saw each other at holidays, but after he moved to Columbus in 2019 the two developed a closer adult relationship. Now, they call each other often, visit when they can, and make a point to offer support in tough moments, and celebrate the great ones. Honoring and stepping in for their Father, who passed in August 2024, Kyle will be assisting the Kendle down the aisle at the ceremony.