Drew & Evonne
Wedding Party
Ryan Schillo
Best Man
Drew and Ryan have been best friends for over 20 years! While they lived in separate towns for a while (but still made time to visit regularly on weekends), the two reconnected in Indianapolis where they shared a downtown apartment. They know as much about each others' lives as any two friends could. Keep a look out for some good embarrassing stories about the groom in his best man speech. Or ask him later about some (there's plenty).
Gus Schaefer
Groomsman
High school buddies Gus and Drew grew close during their time together at Indiana University where they lived together for 5 years. From constant Halo games freshman year to the countless graduate school whiffle ball home-run derbies, the two spent about as much time together in college as any friends could.
Mitchell Helming
Groomsman
Their friendship began in elementary school when Drew repeatedly badgered Mitchell to join their two-hand touch football games in the street of their shared neighborhood. It quickly grew into regular weekend bonfires, music, and seeing how often we could stay up until the sun rose.
Michael Bannon
Groomsman
The Banimal. After meeting, Mike quickly became an honorary roommate with Drew, Gus, and Zach after bonding over the best swings in baseball and Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress.
Zach Osborne
Groomsman
Lil Zachy moved in with Drew and Gus during his graduate experience and quickly fit right in. From concerts, restaurants, and bars to porch sitting, movies, and N64 it felt like the group had known Zach forever.
Dan Izzi
Usher
Drew met Dan at Indiana University through mutual friends and bonded over the Cubs, good beer, and video games. From Dan and his wife Annie's moving from Indiana to Massachusetts and finally to Chicago, they've kept in touch and visit often.
Eric Arseneaux
Usher
Drew and Eric became tight when they shared almost every single class senior year of high school. From summer nights at the dam in downtown Newburgh to visits out to Eric and his wife's out on the west coast, it seems like no time at all has passed when they get back together as often as their able.
Nick Hill
Usher
Nick came into Drew's life like a hurricane senior year at Indiana University and they ended up becoming roommates for multiple years. Their mutual love of disc golf, cheap beer, and porch-sitting led to a quick brotherhood. If you get a chance, talk to him, you'll walk away in a better mood than when you started.
Candice Ribarich
Matron of Honor
My big sister and Irish twin! We've done everything together since we were little; shared birthday partys, in the same sports, show choir, and well now a wedding year haha. This lady lives life to the fullest, if shes not taking care of little kiddos at work, shes on beach playing volleyball or in the mountains snowboarding around. When we get together there's sure to be a lot of laughs! We may be miles a part, but I know I count on her and she's always there to listen and give advice. She's one of my biggest supporters and I'm so excited to have her by my side!
Ashlan Speck
Matron of Honor
My little sister, there are so many things I can say about her but there's only so many characters on here. She's another one of my biggest supporters and encouragers and she always puts a smile on my face. Like our oldest sister, she is always on the go; whether its work, hiking up a mountain, running a marathon (she's done 3 mind you), teaching tennis, being a great dog mom and taking Chloe out for a walk, or singing at church. I've loved watching her grow into this amazing woman and I'm so excited to have her by my side!
Carmen Smith
Bridesmaid
Carmen and I have known each other since we were little. We attended the same church and became great friends since we were young. We shared in church camp, youth group trips, show choir, soccer (she held our team as she actually knew what she was doing haha). Life took us in different directions after high school but we always remained in contact and we meet up whenever we can. This lady has traveled all over the world and I love seeing her pictures and hearing about her many trips. I could not imagine not having her by my side on my wedding day.
Loretta Mancinelli
Bridesmaid
Loretta and I met in college at Warner University and became instant friends. She has a such heart for people and a silliness that I just couldn't help keeping away from. We lived with each other briefly at Warner and I can remember so many fun nights that usually had pizza rolls involved. Loretta moved to Anderson to finish up her college education at Anderson University (small world since I'm from there) and we would still be able to see each other whenever I came home. We moved up from pizza rolls to Pizza King. She's a wonderful mother of 3 beautiful kiddos that keep her busy, but she's rocking the mom game! She has never been afraid to ask me the hard questions and keep me honest. I'm so blessed to have her by my side!
Katy Haley
Bridesmaid
Katy and I met after we were out of college and man are we alike. We both love food, being out and about, dancing, and a good laugh! This lady can light up a room and she has the best heart! Back in our hay day, brip was our hang out and we lived it up. I can remember so many late nights laughing, eating Hot Box, and just chatting or dancing the night away. Now that we are "all grown up" life is a little different but I can always count on her to be there if I need someone to talk to or have a good laugh. We still love pizza and being silly. She's an amazing mom to beautiful twins and soon will be adding another kiddo to her family (I'm probably going to have to update this since she is due before the wedding haha). I'm so honored to have her by my side.