Ellory & Chris
Wedding Party
Lisa Vatavuk-Kinter
Matron of Honor
Lisa and Ellory met in high school and bonded over a shared sense of humor and love of all kinds of “nerdy things.” Years later, Lisa and Ellory still enjoy doing the same things, like playing Mario party, crafting, and coloring! Now, they also enjoy going on trips together whenever they can!
Mary Karcher
Maid of Honor
Mary and Ellory have been friends for 21 years. They met when Ellory first moved into the neighborhood where Mary lived. They could walk to each other’s houses and did just about everything together! Though they don’t get to see each other as much as they’d like, they always have a great time together, and enjoy many of the same things—shopping, journaling, coffee, and most importantly, cats.
Bre Berkebile
Bridesmaid
Bre and Ellory met when Ellory was tasked with training Bre at the restaurant they worked at, The Bistro. Bre was afraid of Ellory and found her intimidating. They laugh at this story now, because they quickly became the best of friends! Ellory and Bre enjoy spending time together doing literally anything, from parkour, drinking coffee, playing Mario party, or traveling to Harrisburg at 5 a.m.
Shannon Booth
Bridesmaid
Shannon and Ellory met a long time ago when Shannon was just a beginner Irish Dancer and Ellory was one of the “older girls.” Now, they talk daily about anything and everything (which, most of the time, is dance related) and love to travel across the country to go to competitions together (when they are both not injured, of course).
Ashley Dryzal
Bridesmaid
Ashley is Chris’s older sister. Ashley and Chris are both Pittsburgh sports fans. Ellory and Chris enjoy spending time with Ashley’s three kids and their dog Leroy!
Cody Brehm
Best Man
Cody and Chris have been friends since the early 2000’s; they met through skateboarding. Cody and Chris became great friends from the start and have been through many adventures, good, bad and questionable situations. Cody always would have anyone’s back when needed and for that is a great friend to everyone. Cody may not get out much due to having a family but when he does it’s always a great time. These two continue to be great friends to this day.
Nick Carthew
Groomsman
Chris and nick have known each other since elementary school from being in classes together, but really connected in 8th grade through playing Yugio cards and skateboarding. Nick’s house was always the prime meeting point, aka headquarters, for the West End group of friends. Sometimes we all still end up there even to this day, as Nick’s parents always treated everyone as their own family, even when we were making hilarious YouTube short films at nicks house. Nick is always there for his friends he would give the shirt off his back to anyone. Nick also specializes in making amazing old fashioned’s.
Devon Kinter
Groomsman
Devon and Ellory met their freshman year of high school, but became friends later when Ellory’s friend Lisa started dating him. The first time Devon and Chris met, it was bromance at first sight. Devon and Chris bonded over a love of craft beers, Pittsburgh sports, and traveling. They always find a way to have fun when they’re together!
Kevin Slippy
Groomsman
Kevin was also a part of the original West End skater crew as nick and kevin are cousins. From drinking extra gold in Kevin’s basement to playing James Bond games on Xbox. He would always have Pepsi , pizza rolls and goldfish in stock at his house. Anytime you want to meet up for wing night or a casual few drinks Kevin is always there.
Jeremy Eppley
Groomsman
Chris and Jeremy actually met though playing Gears of War on Xbox live together. Being from Westmont, everyone ended up finally meeting up with Jeremy at the Grove venue in Old Westmont. From there he became a key part of the West End crew. Chris and Jeremy still play video games together on a regular basis. These two continue to be friends even though living in separate parts of the state.