Best Man
Tyler has been my buddy since the day he was born. I have loved every moment of being his big brother. When Tyler left to join the Air Force after High School it was so weird not being able to see him on holidays, birthdays, or just whenever! I am so proud of the man he's become! We were and still are best friends. I couldn't imagine having anyone else by my side on my big day! I love my little brother so very much!
Best Woman
Emma is my (not so little) sister! Throughout the years, many moves, and changes, she has always been by my side, and I am excited that she will be by my side to celebrate with everyone. Seems like a lifetime ago when the elementary school secretary came down to my second-grade classroom to let me know my little sister was born. From the second she came home, we have always had a special bond. Though she is wrapping up her freshman year at Bowling Green State University, she has been there every step of this wedding journey.
Best Woman
Briana and I have been so very close since we were very young. We are a year and 4 days apart in our births. We grew up together, shared many birthdays together, sang high school musical together, got into shenanigans together but most importantly of all, we have always been there for each other no matter what! When we lost our grandpa in 2010 we were devastated. But together we found strength in each other and made it through that dark time. Briana has always been my go to. We always go to each other to vent, ask for advice, etc. We are always super honest with each other. I love her with all my heart and can't wait to share my special day with her by my side!
Groomswoman
Fun fact about Haylee Rose... she was my first (and only) girlfriend. So yea, you can tell that a lot has changed over the ten-plus years we have been best friends. Even when she studied abroad in Spain for an entire year during college, she and I always have kept in touch. Since we're both full-on adulting now, the days of binge-watching Friends in my room are in the past. Needless to say, whenever we get together, it's as though no time has past at all.
Groomswoman
Dana and I met when we were starting a new position at Progressive. We immediately hit it off. As time went on our bond grew closer and closer and then she gave birth to her son Elliott who has brought so much happiness and joy to my life. Dana and I understand each other on a level most people don't understand and on more than one occasion we have worn the exact same Progressive shirts.. when we were named "the twins" I am so honored to have her share my special day with me!
Groomswoman
Katie and I met on our first day of college on campus at Kent State. Some might say it was fate that her table was the only one left with an open seat when I got to class, and the rest has been downhill since there. If there was one thing we could count on, it was getting sidetracked in a conversation during class, getting lost blowing bubbles (literally), or meeting up to work on a project... and ending up getting little to nothing done. But hey, I can always count on her for a good laugh, a fun time, and a friend to be there through it all.
Groomswoman
Jillian is my little sister! She has played such a huge role in my life since she was born. Finding out I was going to have a little sister was such a great moment! I was so happy. Now, we haven't always gotten along but I have always loved her so very much. Watching her grow into an amazing women has been one of the best moments of my life. I am so excited to share this wonderful day with her by my side!
Groomsman
Shane and I met back during my Dairy Queen days soon after I graduated high school. I would love when he came in with a story to tell, or more likely something or someone to complain about. Shane's bigger-than-life personality, passion, and wit are what makes him so amazing! He has been there through every step of my coming out process and even went to my first pride festival with me. We've come a long way since our monthly car rides down to Ashland for our "weekends with Deena", and I am so grateful to have him there every step of the way.