Catherine & Brad
Wedding Party
Liz Aubrey
Maid of Honor
My sister! She has been in my life for 24 years and is one of my best friends and I am so lucky to have her. We have had our fair share of fights (ask about why she stopped referring to me as "sissy") but once we both were older, we realized how much fun we could have together. I am so happy to have had her with me throughout the planning process and am very excited to have her with me on my wedding day.
Matt Balmer
Best Man
I met Matt in middle school but didn't really hit it off until high school. We kept showing up to the same events and eventually realized we had a lot in common. I followed Matt to Missouri and he followed me to San Fransisco. We have had many adventures together and hopefully more to come!
Claire Joksimovic
Matron of Honor
Claire and I met in high school but we really became close friends in college at IU after a clandestine meeting on a bus ride into campus, a crazy and fun concert and a walk home in a blizzard. Claire recently moved back to Indiana after living in Colorado and I am so happy to have her back. I was there when she said "I do" and I am so grateful she gets to be here when I say it!
Jake Kastensmidt
Groomsman
I met Jake at Matt's going away party when he moved to Missouri in 2013. We were on opposite ends of our friend group but ultimately bonded over a lot. Through different games, similar career paths, and getting to know each other's personalities better, we quickly became close friends.
Kevin Renn
Bridesman
Kevin and I have known each other since high school where we first bonded over our love of musical theatre. We still bond over musical theatre and we even lived out some theatre kid dreams by seeing Broadway shows together when I was in New York (he lives there and is a playwright!). He became my host and tour guide and made my first trip to NYC so special. We lovingly refer to me as his "manager" and I could not love the title more.
Luke Boman
Groomsman
I first met Luke when he was just a wee little lad (literally he was just born). Luke and I share a ton of mutual interests. Despite being my younger brother, I can't ever recall that "annoying little brother" that many people complain about. I have always enjoyed time spent with Luke and couldn't ask for a better brother.
David Gatz
Bridesman
David and I met in high school and have remained friends since! We have bonded over love for the Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing video games. When I was working multiple part time jobs, David would graciously open up his couch to me for a quick nap in between jobs. I was able to celebrate him at his wedding earlier this year and I am so happy he will be here at mine!
Jeremy "Smiley" Williams
Groomsman
Although not nicknamed at the time, I first met Smiley on the Highland Hills Middle School football field. We were both trying to be wide receivers and in my opinion, we both failed. We bonded not so much over football but learned more about our mutual interests during practices and games. It wasn't long before we started hanging out off the field.