Kathryn & Ryan
Wedding Party
Hannah Champness
Maid of Honor
Hannah and Kathryn grew up as next door neighbors, and quickly turned into lifelong sisters after our adventures in high school. While we no longer live next to each other, and our professional lives do not coincide at all, Kathryn still considers Hannah to be the closest things she has to a sister.
Lowen Wachhaus
Best Man
Lowen and Ryan met at work in late 2019 and became close friends rapidly. Sharing many interests, Lowen and Ryan began to spend time together watching soccer matches and eating excellent food (primarily Lowen's creations). He has been a big part of not only Ryan's life, but also Kathryn's as they enjoy planning feasts for Ryan to enjoy.
Sarah Champness
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Kathryn also grew up as next door neighbors, and share so many fond childhood memories. While the 4 year age gap kept them apart for most of their time in school, they bonded while working a summer job together in the summer of 2016. Like her sister Hannah, Sarah has been a sister that Kathryn never had, and she is so grateful for her continuous friendship.
Max Seibel
Groomsman
Max and Ryan met in 2009 when taking part in a student exchange program for Ryan's German class. Although Max wasn't Ryan's matched host, they became close because of a nearby neighbor who was hosting Max. Ryan and Max have visited each other many times since then and have kept in close contact despite the distance.
Lindsey Litka-Montes
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and Kathryn met when she started dating Bridesman Matty Montes. They immediately clicked over theater and mutual connections, and have since supported each other through their endeavors, musical and not. They were able to work on a musical production in early 2023 which allowed them space to get much closer as friends.
Michael Coss
Groomsman
Michael and Ryan met in college through their fraternity. Michael was one of the first people Ryan grew close with in his pledge class. Throughout college, we were FIFA buddies, showing up at each other's house "just for a match or two," usually won by Michael.
Matty Montes
Bridesman
Matty and Kathryn met briefly the summer of 2016, and became close friends in early 2018 sharing many interests, most notably musical theater. They have worked on countless shows together as musicians, and Matty is truly the only person Kathryn ever wants to play guitar in her pit orchestras.
Julie Ola
Groomswoman
Ryan and Julie have been best buds his whole life. Dubbed the "brother I never had," Julie is more than Ryan could've ever hoped for. Growing up, Ryan was always attached to Julie's hip. Whether it was a long road trip, sitting next to each other in the back of our family's 2001 Chevy Suburban or, more recently, long FaceTime calls that cover just about every topic you can think of -- Julie is always there for Ryan.