Kate & Connor
Wedding Party
Elisabeth Davis
Matron of Honor
Elisabeth is Kate’s sister, and have been best friends since birth, with many adventures along the way. Elisabeth is a watercolor artist and is an avid outdoors lover, spending her days growing flowers and traipsing about with her animal friends. Elisabeth recently married her wonderful husband, Joel, and they reside in in Marietta Ohio.
Patrick Sheridan
Best Man
Patrick and Connor are cousins and have been troublemakers since they could walk, as every member of the family will assure you. One of the more infamous stories involve sinking a skidoo, which never fails to cause a friendly arguement about whose fault it was. Known for both land and sea adventures, Pat is always on the go, visiting new places and making friends wherever he goes. Pat works in the security field, and lives in Catawba. His sweet girlfriend Abigail keeps him in line for all of us.
Elizabeth Reynolds
Maid of Honor
Liz is the reason that Connor and Kate met, using her not-so-stealthy matchmaking skills to introduce us after we all met at the Columbus Zoo. Liz is pure sunshine, and is an EMS coordinator for emergent situations. In her spare time, she loves her Corgi, friends, and adventures all over the world. She resides with her fiancé, Jon, in Akron.
Brandon James
Groomsman
James and Connor were battle buddies, and are two peas in a pod, while being polar opposites. James is the life of the party and aux cord DJ for road trips. James now lives in Cincinnati and is an ODNR officer, where he gets to spend his days in his happiest place, the woods. It is possible he is only there for the fae, who knows.
Caroline Sheridan
Bridesmaid
Caroline is Connor’s sister, and his partner in crime throughout many adventures. She loves the outdoors and will outpace anyone on a hike, loves anything athletic, and her love for travel and adventure is unmatched. Caroline, ie “Bear” is known for her Christmas mischief and ability to wrap any present in the most frustrating way possible, she brings joy wherever she goes. Caroline is school to be an aero-space engineer, and resides in Tennessee.
Nicholas Smith
Groomsman
Nick and Connor first met through mutual friends (Nate) and have built a friendship that has lasted through time and distance. We love how spontaneous he is, and his love of travel, DND, gardening, and all things nerdy means life is never boring. His dry sense of humor and “helpful” side dialog always has everyone laughing. Nick works in the school system and resides outside of Columbus with his lovely wife, Ashley.
Ashley Smith
Bridesmaid
Ash is a bright beam of sunshine in our lives, and we all met via Connor and Nicholas’ friendship, out of which grew a lasting friendship. Ash is a nature-loving, mushroom loving explorer, who loves trying new things and visiting new places just as much as she loves gaming and creating at home. Ash resides in London with her husband, Nicholas, and their beloved cats and puppies.
Nathanial Young
Groomsman
Nate and Connor first met in sophomore year of high school where Nate was talking about the crusades (he later became a history major - there were signs from his early years). He can always be counted on to find the best mead and create memories. Nate now works for the department of defense and spends his spare time gaming, playing DND, and sharing history facts with all around him.
Jaden Karras-Dewees
Bridesmaid
Jaden and Kate first met at the Columbus Zoo, where they both work on the EMS team, and through those adventures became friends. Jaden is a lover of all animals and all things creative, be that her art, gardening, or creations. Jaden resides in Columbus with her wonderful husband Jake, and is currently going to medic school.
Keith Ash
Groomsman
Keith and Kate first met on the fire department and were gym buddies, out of which came a lasting friendship that has crossed years. Keith is in paramedic school and works as an EMT, and in his off time loves hiking, exploring, reading and going on adventures. Keith resides in Columbus with his cat, fondly referred too as “the darkness”.
Michael & Andrea Sheridan
Parents of the Groom
Without you, there would be no me! Mike and Andrea have been a constant source of inspiration, laughter and kindness throughout this journey, and we can’t wait to share the next chapter with you. Your Bougie loves you.
Kent & Tonya Davis
Parents of the Bride
I wouldn’t be here without you (literally). Kent and Tonya have been our cheerleaders, wisdom givers, and shower us in so much love and support. Always your little princess.
Bree Hershberger
Flower Girl
Miss Bree is four, mischief, and mayhem, and we’re so blessed to have her in our life’s.
Ansley Hershberger
Flower Girl
Miss Ansley is 6, and is the spunky little explorer with a love for adventure. We love having her in our lives
Dolan Shawn Malepa
Officiant
Shawn and Kate first met in college, where they shared mutual suffering from the workload of our beloved professors and quickly became long lasting friends. Always the life of the party, Shawn is the person you can count on for deep conversations, adventures of all kinds, and constant kindness. When we got the news he was an officiant in the state of Ohio, we were thrilled! Shawn is the director of the mental health wing of Memorial Health Systems, and resides in Parkersburg, West Virginia.