S&C
Wedding Party
Sydnie Leeson
Bride
Sydnie Leeson is from Superior, CO. She loves board games, trivia, video games, D&D, singing, playing instruments, musical theatre, football (is it oxymoronic to put those two things back to back?), cooking, eating, hosting people, and laughing super loud. She plans to pursue work in the Tech world with her degrees in Theatre & Stage Management and in Human Organization (wish her luck). She'd like to thank Conner for being the chill-type-A to her crazy-type-A, her parents for supporting her since day one, and everyone else for giving her the ultimate party to plan! Sydnie is ecstatic to be hosting all of her favorite people in one place, and she just hopes that everyone has as good of a time as she knows she will!
Conner Snyder
Groom
Conner Snyder is from New Carlisle, IN. He enjoys pickleball, golfing, fishing, hiking, swimming, trivia, video games, D&D, football, hockey, and all things tech. He works in Information Technology Auditing for Grant Thornton, with his degree in Information Systems from Indiana University. He'd like to thank Sydnie for being by his side through thick and thin, and for being the crazy-type-A to his chill-type-A, his parents for supporting him since day one, and everyone else for giving him endless motivation, care, and joy. Conner is honored to be hosting all of his favorite people in one place, and hopes that everyone enjoys the fun-filled wedding experience.
Noell Jellison
Maid of Honor
Noell Jellison, aka “the wifey” (sorry Conner) resides in the land of Beer and Cheese of Madison, WI. She is a studio manager for Infinity Martial Arts Sun Prairie and is a Co-Captain of Team Infinity (world traveling karate competition team). She and Sydnie began their lifelong friendship during the era of covid, through video games, and continue their adventures through new games, singing obnoxiously, and venting about the most random things. Noell will retain her title of "the wifey", even after the wedding.
Spencer McIntire
Best Man
Spencer McIntire is so excited to be a part of this experience. Beginning as Conner’s work colleague, the Kansas City native quickly realized a growing friendship that has been strong ever since. Spencer holds degrees from Kansas State University and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He would like to thank Sydnie and Conner for making this day possible, as well as everyone else who has supported this endeavor. Previous credits include Bridesman (2018) and Groomsman (2020).
Gabby Cook
Bridesmaid
Gabby Cook is a graduate of Hamline University and is currently in a Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies program at Colorado Mesa University. She has been previously sited as “a total goddess”(her mom’s wedding website, 2021). She and Sydnie are lifelong friends, connecting initially over music in choir at Fairview High School, and continuing to share that love for music, food, and being very silly.
Rhett Gulotta
Groomsman
Rhett is originally from La Porte, Indiana. He is best known for being Conner’s best friend in high school. He attended Trine Univeristy for his undergraduate in Exercise Science while participating in Ice Hockey and Track and Field. Currently he is pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Trine University.
Courtney Green
Bridesmaid
Courtney Green is a graduate of Elmhurst University. She has lived exactly half her life on the East Coast and half of her life in the Midwest (but in her heart, she’ll always be an East Coast girl) and currently resides in Gurnee, IL. Courtney is an Assessment Consultant at IO Solutions (a public safety testing and consulting company), which is where she and Sydnie met! They became friends after a few board game nights and adventures into downtown Chicago. Courtney is excited celebrate Sydnie and Conner on their big day!
Tony Kort
Groomsman
Tony Kort has lived all over the Midwest with his wife and cat, including Bloomington where he first met Conner. They became fast friends through their shared interest in gaming, D&D, and technology. Tony is excited to share in Conner and Sydnie’s special day. Tony’s favorite memories involve brainstorming ideas for D&D sessions with Conner and leading the couple in their first D&D one shot together. Credits: Groom (2017)
Ashleigh Prentice
Bridesmaid
Ashleigh Prentice is a graduate (2023 and 2025) of Indiana University. She originally comes from Maryland. Ash and Syd lived together briefly during student orientation, but they reconnected during their junior year in a linguistics class! Ashleigh lived with the couple in Chicago for Summer 2023, where they had a blast exploring the city and making memories as a camp counselor with Conner. She is incredibly excited to see her friends get married, and can’t wait to have all of the friend group reunited once more to celebrate!
Sam Leeson
Groomsman & Brother of the Bride
Sam Leeson was born 2.5 years and one day after his sister (Sydnie, Bride) close enough to Los Angeles to be a fan of their hockey and football teams. He now resides in Superior, CO with his Parents (Randi & Daryl, Mother & Father of the Bride). Sam loves to travel (big emphasis on this one), play video games, cook, and golf. Sam and Conner bond over their mutual love of making fun of Sydnie. Sam hopes to one day move to NYC or somewhere in Europe. Syd and Conner are so excited for Sam to be included in their wedding party!
Sophie Frank
Bridesmaid
Sophie Frank is a graduate of Indiana University (2025). She is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She met Sydnie while working as a Production Assistant on a show in the IU theatre department, and proceeded to get stuck with Sydnie for two more shows as an Assistant Stage Manager. Sydnie often refers to Soph as her "theatre child". One of her funniest memories with Sydnie is the week they spent in Colorado in December that resulted in getting stuck in Nebraska during a blizzard.