Ashley & Kyle
Wedding Party
Madison Stoneking
Maid of Honor
Maddie is Ashley's younger sister and the best Maid of Honor anyone could ever ask for! They grew up close and have only become better friends as they have gotten older. Together they enjoy spamming each other with TikToks that remind them of each other, singing Disney songs, and cuddling each other's dogs. Maddie is a bad-ass nurse at Akron Children's Hospital and has been Ashley's built-in best friend since the day she was born. She can't wait to celebrate Ashley and Kyle and stand with her sister on her big day!
Emily Sherwood
Bridesmaid
Emily and Ashley seemed destined to become best friends - they grew up 45 minutes away from each other but met several times throughout high school at leadership conferences and valedictorian events. When they arrived at new student orientation at the University of Akron only to find out that they had chosen the same living-learning community and would be living two doors down from each other, they decided to give in and start hanging out for real. More than ten years later, they are still the first person either of them calls when they have exciting news to share, a grievance to vent, or a need for advice. Emily wouldn't miss Ashley's wedding for the world!
Lauren Kukwa
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Ashley met over a decade ago at the University of Akron on new student orientation day. After being paired in icebreaker groups multiple times over the course of the day, they bonded over their shared love of Jane Austen and the TV show Glee. They both went home that day thinking that they would be okay with being assigned roommates with each other, but although they never became roommates, they are still good friends all these years later! Lauren is so excited to be a part of Ashley's special day and can't wait to celebrate with her on the dance floor!
Renee Horn
Bridesmaid
Renee and Ashley met at the University of Akron and became fast friends in their first year of school. Over the years, Renee's home has become the hub of their friend group, and she often hosts bonfires, potlucks, and wine-and-charcuterie parties. Ashley was in Renee's wedding four years ago, so Renee is eager to celebrate Ashley in the same way. They share a love of Star Wars, video games, cocktails, and dogs, which are things the best friendships are built on. Renee is excited to stand with Ashley on her big day!
Brandon Shields
Bridesman
Brandon and Ashley met at the University of Akron over 10 years ago and spent two of their college years as roommates. However, even after living together, they somehow managed to stay close friends! Brandon always knows how to make Ashley laugh, they share a love of Harry Potter and The Great British Baking Show, and he brings the party wherever he goes. He's looking forward to standing as Ashley's bridesman and spending the evening on the dance floor with a drink in his hand!
Taylor Hernandez
Best Woman
Taylor is Kyle's younger sister, and although they were close companions as children, their friendship has only gotten deeper as they have gotten older. They share a love of Mario Kart and Pokemon and enjoy sharing fond memories from their childhoods with Taylor's two children, Elliott and Aubrey. Taylor is excited to stand with her brother on his wedding day and is happy to gain another sister on the way!
Josie Wrona
Groomswoman
Josie is Kyle's older sister and despite having different interests in music and hobbies, they are very close. Josie a fun, easygoing, and supportive person, and her positive disposition has helped Kyle get through some very difficult times. Josie is thrilled to be standing with her little brother on his wedding day!
Kyle Kocisko
Groomsman
The Kyles have been friends since high school when Kyle the Groom started participating in Dungeons & Dragons campaigns run by Kyle the Groomsman. Since then, they played countless sessions, bonded over shared movie and television interests, and spent hours in video game chats together. When Ashley entered the picture, Kyle the Groomsman graciously allowed her to join their current D&D campaign, and she now considers him her good friend, as well. A few years back, Kyle the Groom stood with Kyle the Groomsman on his wedding day, and the latter is now happy to be able to return the favor!
Zach Bartlett
Groomsman
Kyle considers Zach to be his oldest friend. The two met in first grade more than 25 years ago, and since then, they have gone from bonding over video games and cartoons to continuing to bond over video games and cartoons. Zach is an active member of Kyle and Ashley's D&D group and is always ready for a trip to the gun range or a few hours in a Demon Souls game. Kyle is happy to have Zach in there standing with him on his wedding day!