Wedding Party
Sam Sexton
Best Man
Sam and I have been best friends since we were 3 years old. We grew up together in the same neighborhood and went to school together from elementary to high school. Although Sam attended Ohio State’s rival school, Michigan, we’ve remained friends through the years. Most recently, we lived in the same city briefly in California, where we played hockey together, until Milena and I moved to Georgia. I had the honor of being Sam’s best man in his wedding to Rachel, who is expected to deliver their first child before our wedding date. Sam is someone I have tremendous respect and admiration for and I’m super grateful to have him as a friend and my best man.
Keith Watza
Groomsman
Keith and I first met in California in our first professional roles out of college as Clinical Development Engineers at Intuitive Surgical. We became instant friends and would eventually become roommates. At the start of covid, Keith’s girlfriend - now wife - Jess would move in with us. Then we moved into a house with Sweeney and Chase, where our friendship and my friend network would grow. I have Keith to thank for me having any social life after college due to his infectious sense of humor and personality. Keith has been there for me through highs and lows and I’m excited to have him standing with me at my wedding to celebrate with me.
Alex Miller
Groomsman
Alex was one of my three roommates in college. We lived two doors down from each other in our freshman honors dorms. Outnumbered by nerds, we gravitated towards each other because of our mutual love of Ohio State football and desire to have a social life in college. After freshman year, we moved into the Indianola house where we made and lost many college memories. Alex now lives in Ohio with his wife, Ellie, and their two kids, Will and Max, with a third on the way. I can’t wait to see him and celebrate.
Ben Stocker
Groomsman
Ben is one of the three college roommates. We first met during freshman orientation, and would go on to have classes together in freshman engineering. I asked Ben if he wanted to move in with Alex and I during calculus recitation. Ben and I ended up sharing a room in the house and spent most of our time together because of our shared biomedical engineering major. After school, Ben continued onto med school, and is now finishing up his surgical residency in Denver with his wife, Kasa. I’m so excited to celebrate with Ben by my side in Punta Cana.
Tyler Krupp
Groomsman
Tyler is one of the three college roommates. I met Tyler during freshman orientation, and would later reconnect with Tyler during freshman year. After freshman year, Tyler moved into the Indianola house with us. Tyler had an ability to make friends everywhere he went that helped expand our social circle while at Ohio State. Now, Tyler is working in chemical engineering in Texas. I’m happy to have Tyler standing with me at my wedding and I can’t wait to celebrate with him.
Monique
Maid of Honor
Monique is my oldest sister and best friend. She has been taking care of me since I was born. She was always there for me. She inspired me to chase my dreams and eventually I met Bob. She was a big part of this story. And now she is gonna be a big part of our wedding. I can't wait to have Monique standing beside me as my maid of honor.
Maria Fernanda
Bridesmaid
Maria Fernanda is my younger sister and also best friend. Growing up we shared secrets, a bedroom and so many memories. She is studying to be a physical therapist and I couldn't be more proud of her. She will always be my little sister and I can't wait to have her being part of our big day.
Kaylee
Bridesmaid
Kaylee was my very first friend in the U.S. From the moment I moved here, she never hesitated to help me with anything I needed. I truly don’t think I could have gone through my exchange experience without her. She took me everywhere to explore, helped me so much with my English, and was especially there for me when I met Bob, even helping me with texts when I didn’t know what to say. Over time, she became one of my best friends, and I’m so excited to celebrate our wedding with her by our side.
Amanda
Bridesmaid
Amanda is Bob's older sister. I first met Amanda and her family on mine and Bob's road trip from California to our home in Georgia. From the first time we spoke she immediately made me feel welcome and part of the family. Being far from home it's not easy and it meant so much to have her there with me when I tried on my wedding dress since I couldn’t have my own sisters there. I’m so grateful to have her as my sister-in-law and so excited to celebrate our wedding with her.
Erica
Bridesmaid
Erica is Bob’s oldest sister, and I first met her during Christmas of 2023 when Bob took me to Cleveland to meet his family. From the beginning, I could see how happy she was for her little brother, and that meant so much to me. She was also there when I tried on my wedding dress, which made a special moment even more special. I’m so happy to have her by my side on our wedding day.