Brianna & Josh
Wedding Party
Brianna Grimes
Bride
Hi! I'm Bri. Looking back at my college experience, I can say there were many bad things that happened while I attended Wheeling 'Jesuit' University. For instance, the school almost shut down because of financial crisis, we went through three softball head-coaches, and losing 'Jesuit' from the name just put the icing on the cake so to speak. That being said, there was a few fantastic things that did occur. The most paramount is why you're reading through this website - I met a great guy named Josh. From the beginning, everything was easy. We had the most important things in common: We are both Steelers fans, love baseball, and have great ambition for our future. Now, our future plan is to be ambitious together, always go to an annual Steeler's game, and never lose the love for a game that brought us to Wheeling in the first place. The second marvelous happening that Wheeling brought was our friends. Many of them are celebrating this new beginning with us, and I would not have it any other way.
Josh Bell
Groom
A softball playing doctor? That my friends is what we call a "no-brainer". Though we went to the same university for 4 years, we only knew of one another. We each had our own circles and that remained until one fall afternoon, those circles collided. We immediately got to talking and realized that there was mutual interest. I mean she likes the Steelers, she loves baseball, she is okay with my love for Yu-Gi-Oh! Check. Check. Check. It wasn't until like any other love story that SHE made the first move. She had to slap me around and say "hey dummy...future wife here...HELLOOOOO" before I realized we could be onto something. After the first drive of the first Steelers game we went to, I knew we were about to give each other a legitimate shot. Out of all of the decisions I have made in my life, good or bad, this was not necessarily the easiest decision I have made, but rather the best decision I have made. Being in a relationship with a doctor is not easy, it is not going to be easy, but it is going to be possible....and that is all I need. I could not have found a better person to spend my life with and I know that whatever the future entails, we will conquer it together.
Kari Burndo
Matron of Honor
Kari and Bri met while they were playing in the dirt. That game of catch has lasted 10 years now. The best pitcher and catcher duo around has traveled all over together. The longest they have been apart was when they went to different schools for college, and the second they graduated, they moved within 30 minutes of each other. They then got to go on double dates together, and do the everyday things together like going grocery shopping. They get to have puppy play dates, and never turn down the chance to catch up over good Mexican food. They never know where either of them will end up next, but any distance between them is no challenge.
Richie Sipes
Best Man
Josh and I becoming friends was our destiny... helped along by our father's friendship (around 100 years ago). Since birth, our friendship grew first through camping, and then our hobbies started to overlap. We've always been together... you might call us Yu-gi-bros. No matter the distance or amount of time that passes between visits we always pick up where we left off with a friendship that has never waivered. The only thing that makes us fight is when its time to ddduel.
Elaine Louden
Bridesmaid
Elaine and Bri met in the 7th grade at Mason Middle School. They were both in the honors math program and bonded over our teacher leaving half-way through the school year. They were blessed to be in the same classes throughout middle high school and high school. From biking to each other's houses and swimming in Elaine's Family's pool, these two built the ground for a lifelong friendship. Even though these two have not lived in the same city since they graduated in 2016, they managed to always exchange Christmas gifts and see each other on breaks from school. They have proved that through whatever life throws their way, they will support each other no matter what!
Zane Bell
Best Man
He was here when I got here.
Amanda and Lilliahna Kibler
Bridesmaid
We first heard about Bri when her and Josh started talking. Josh bragged about how smart she is and what she was majoring in and went on and on about how she also played softball at his college. Just the way he spoke about her I knew she was great from the beginning. Then when we finally got to meet Bri for the first time when they came down to Myrtle Beach, I knew she was great for him! She matched Josh's bubbly and outgoing personality and when I saw how amazing she was with Lilliahna I knew she'd fit right in! Now a few years later we get to welcome her into the family and gain a sister and an aunt, and we couldn't be more happy!
Joseph Grimes
Groomsman
Brianna is my sister, and I had the pleasure of growing up with her and see her turn into the women she is today. Watching her strive for her goals in life has been inspirational, and being a part of her special day with her partner for life is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Morgan Hodge
Bridesmaid
I met Bri at Wheeling Jesuit and both played softball. Bri was completely the opposite of me in most ways. She was organized, had a plan for everything, and even a little bossy lol. While I was unorganized, didn't know what I wanted to major in, and had a go-with-the-flow type personality. Freshman year of softball we barely spoke and in my head, we were never even going to get further than that. Little did I know, by senior year I spent the majority of my time with her From doing hair for softball games, to practice, late night talks, and extracurriculars. She inspired me to be a better person and help me grow into the women I am today. She became a sister to me and always will be. #CardsFlyTogether
Nick Luciano
Groomsman
Josh and I met through baseball in Kiski Township and continued to play together through little league and high school. He then decided to follow me to Wheeling Jesuit to play baseball because he just always wanted to be like me growing up. We roomed together freshman year and spent countless hours staying up late playing video games in the dorms. We continued to build our friendship through baseball and participating in numerous activities at home. I am happy Josh chose me to be a part of his special day and thankful I am not his best man because I don't want to give a speech.
Ashley Ledbetter
Bridesmaid
Bri and I met during our overnight recruit visit for the softball team at Wheeling Jesuit. After talking for hours in Molly's room we both agreed to being roommates and once we moved in that fall we became inseparable. During our three years living together we pushed each other to improve athletically and academically, binged watched every Netflix show possible, made late night drives to get Sheetz food, had car karaoke sessions, was each other's should to cry on, and along the way created many memories that to this day when they pop up on Snapchat still make us die laughing. Since graduating, our friendship has continued through texting and weekly FaceTime calls where I now volunteer to be her patient while she is pursuing her career goals. I could never thank her or her family enough for "adopting" this North Carolina girl 6 years ago and I am so honored to be apart of her and Josh's big day. Love you both!
Christian Barker
Groomsman
Josh and I met in middle school. We had classes and some sports together and that's where we realized we were friends because we were both huge nerds. I'll never forget our times in senior year study hall when all we'd talk about were games and things that probably shouldn't be discussed in school. He's been like a brother to me since those times and nothing makes me happier than to see him happy, and I know that's with Brianna. Congrats to the happy couple!
Carol Chambers
Bridesmaid
Brianna and I met at Wheeling Jesuit University through the softball program. We instantly connected over our sense of humor and similar interests. Since 2016, our friendship has blossomed. Throughout college, we spent many days laughing, enjoying food, and spending quality time together in each others dorms. Since graduating from Wheeling Jesuit, our friendship has continued through many FaceTime calls and visits to see each other. I am blessed to be a part of her and Josh's special day. All great relationships start at the Jez.
Tanner Evans
Groomsman
Josh and I met playing baseball at Wheeling Jesuit University. For three years we were roommates and ever since then we have only grown closer like brothers. I'm honored to be apart of Josh and Bri's special day.