Dave & Shelly
Wedding Party
Kyle Niemer
Best Man
Dave and Kyle met on an indie movie set way back when they were both just young college filmmakers chasing a similar dream in 2011, or maybe it was 2012, who's counting years anymore. After just a week of filming together, each went their separate ways and wouldn't reunite until 2016 when Dave moved to Chicago. Both were still keeping the film dream alive and Kyle needed a reliable and hungry partner in crime, enter, Dave. In the summer of 2017, Dave joined Kyle on numerous shoots serving as an Assistant Camera and occasional B Camera Operator. As Kyle's business grew, so too did the number of opportunities for Dave to grow as a filmmaker. Over the next 5 years Kyle and Dave would go on many adventures around the country filming and editing high quality pieces in the automotive, documentary, and corporate space. These pieces are lovingly referred to as bangers; they know how to make good content. During the heart of the Pandemic, Dave and Kyle devised the perfect way to hangout while still being safe; the Sixer-Sesh. For two years running, Dave and Kyle have met up once a month to share a six pack and discuss everything under the sun. Typically these sessions start as lighthearted conversation before shifting into gloomy, pessimistic discussions regarding the state of our society, and finally coming back to the light. The business partnership allowed for a real friendship to come together and Dave is honored to have Kyle as his Best Man on this very important day.
Nick Luibrand
Groomsman
Nick is Dave's cousin Anita's husband, and Dave first met Nick in 2011. Nick and Anita had just started dating and Dave was invited out on a crazy night out in Cincinnati with Anita's med-student friends. Nick welcomed Dave with open arms from the beginning, and of course a "Warm Welcome" when you're in your early 20s means 2 or 3 shots of grain alcohol. From that night on, Dave and Nick would be great friends as they both had Anita to annoy anytime they were together. In 2014, Dave was invited to be a groomsman in Nick and Anita's wedding, a tremendous honor. With the title of Groomsman secured, the only thing left to do was have an epic bachelor party for Nick in Las Vegas (Dave's first time on a plane, fun fact). After having such a great trip to Vegas and being part of the beautiful wedding that was Nick and Anita's, Dave graduated college and a decision was made that he would move in with Nick and Anita in Cincinnati. Nick and Dave's friendship grew into family and many adventures were had together while they all lived under one roof. Late nights at Skyline Chili, football Sundays, and who could forget Monday Night Trivia at Mt. Lookout Tavern. These days Dave and Nick keep in frequent contact about football, Pokemon, and anything else they may have going on in their lives. Now it's time for Dave to return the favor that Nick extended in 2014, and he's honored to invite Nick to stand up alongside him as his Groomsman.
Brian Eichman
Groomsman
Dave first met Brian sometime in 2016 at Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern, exact dates can be hazy when the Cubs were amidst their greatest season in decades. Dave had just moved to Chicago in the Buena Park neighborhood and Michael's pizza was the place to be. Most weekends Dave would head down to Michael's for a drink and maybe some of their famous tavern style pizza, and as he kept going he would meet new people. Brian was one of those people. He was loud, direct, and a Cardinals fan, but no one is perfect. Dave and Brian bonded over their love of sports, and their hatred for each other's teams. Little did they both know at the time, but Brian would be the reason for Dave meeting Shelly. On that day, a Sunday in 2016, Brian would attempt to talk to Shelly by first stealing her beer and taking a drink, this did not go over so well. It was at this point that Dave would step in and the rest is history. But in that moment, Brian, Dave and Shelly would all become friends. Dave and Brian still meet at Michael's regularly and Brian has played a large role in helping Dave find his way in his own career. Although working in two radically different fields, Brian and Dave frequently discuss job prospects and the inner workings of their respective job roles. Dave is grateful to have a friend like Brian and is excited to have him standing up there with him on this day.