Wedding Party
Erica & Jared
Bride & Groom
Erica and Jared met 6 years ago on JDate! Their first date lasted well over 6 hours, full of laughter, experiences, and future memories. These two love birds moved across the country three times, changed careers more times than most, and have grown together in all ways possible. These two are extremely thankful and appreciative for all the love their family and friends provide for them. They simply are because of you!
Natalie Reichstein
Maid of Honor
Natalie is Erica's older sister. Natalie lived in Austin, TX and Portland, OR for the majority of her early 20s, but the distance has brought the two sisters even closer. Over the past few years, their relationship has grown even stronger and both are overjoyed with the celebrations that are waiting ahead. Natalie's job for the wedding day: guarantee the bride has food - Erica loves to eat!
Rebecca Strayer
Bridesmaid
Rebecca has been in Erica's life for the past 8 years. The two ladies worked together at Stone Moves Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Houston, TX. They found a long lasting friendship that still continues to blossom. From silly teaching moments to life changing experiences, these two never have a dull moment. Rebecca's job for the wedding day: make sure the bride never loses her smile!
Chelsea Tran
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Erica met 3 years ago at Klenk Elementary. They taught next door to each other for about 2 years. Erica helped Chelsea through her first year of teaching, which turned into an incredible friendship. From lesson planning to movie dates, these two share a special bond that cannot be replaced. Chelsea's job for the wedding day: find the bride the biggest piece of cake possible - yes, Erica will eat the whole thing!
Carla DiFlavia - Le
Bridesmaid
Carla and Erica met about 3 years ago in the first grade hallway at Klenk Elementary. While Carla is the more 'vocal' of the two, Erica found a new and incredible friend immediately. The two call each other about twice a week, just to catch up on the utter-chaos that exists in early childhood classrooms. Carla's job for the wedding day: to ensure that the bride can take bathroom breaks - teachers never forget that opportunity!
Kady Taylor
Bridesmaid
Kady and Erica met in Cleveland, OH during their second year of teaching. The two were put in a classroom as co-teachers together, with the responsibility of tackling the achievement gap for 40+ students. After long days in the classroom, these two snuck off to happy hour more times that one can even count. Even with 2,700+ miles between the two, Kady and Erica cannot be separated. Kady's job for the wedding day: to ensure the highest quality music is always playing - she's held plenty of 'Friday Morning Pump Me Up' parties in the classroom!
Baillie Smith
Bridesmaid
Baillie and Erica met in Cleveland, OH during Erica's final year at The Prep Schools. Baillie has always been the go-to friend when a funny story needs to be told. From drunken memories to FaceTime sessions while driving in 'no-where-land', OH, these two have developed a comical and loving friendship. Baillie's job for the wedding day: to ensure all guests are dancing... 100% of the time!
Rika Goudy
Bridesmaid
Rika and Erica met about 5 years ago in Cleveland, OH. While Erica was teaching in first grade, Rika was in charge of the special education department. While Erica tried fostering a new friendship, Rika was initially not a fan of her. In fact, Rika was never anticipating a friendship to occur. However, these two are full of laughter and memories that continue to drive their relationship forward. Rika usually calls Erica on weekend nights to share a glass of 'whatever-beverage-is-in-hand' and to catch up on life. Rika's job for the wedding day: to always keep a drink in the bride's hand!
Jamie Reichstein - Boyne
Bridesmaid
Jamie and Erica have been friends since birth. These two gals were automatically drawn to each other. From their love of wine to extremely weird-like personalities, they share a special bond that is timeless. These two get to be a part of each other's special day - Erica is a bridesmaid in Jamie's wedding, too. Jamie's job for the wedding day: help to capture future family stories to share around the final table at the wedding!
Vanessa Ruvalcaba
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and Erica met about a year ago, and they still spend just about every day together. Within two minutes of meeting each other, these two became inseparable. Their men, Ahmad and Jared, are now forced to spend every second together, simply because Vanessa and Erica are always together. Vanessa's job for the wedding day: to ensure Erica is always on Cloud 9!
Chad Lichtin
Best Man
Jared's only brother Chad is the Best Man. Jared and Chad grew up together in Cleveland, and contributed to each other's unique sense of humor. Jared and Chad filmed fake tv commercials together, and created an embarrassing highlight reel of nonsense for future family get-togethers. While Chad and Jared have very different personalities, they laugh about the same ridiculousness when they're together. Chad will no doubt will have a hilarious yet nostalgic best man speech.
Adam Reichstein
Groomsman
Adam is Erica’s younger brother. These two have always had a strong bond, from picking fights about ‘who-knows-what’ to laughing about old family stories. He’s been through the tough times and losses with their family, but has always had the strongest head on his shoulders. Jared and Adam are in the running for being the coolest in the family. However, Adam knows he’s already won. #legit
Antonio Belmonte
Groomsman
Jared and Antonio met in college, and have been inseparable ever since. Usually Jared and Antonio have less stamina than the rest of the group. While everyone walks 3 miles to a bar, Jared and Antonio stay behind and get an Uber. Jared and Antonio will be the old men drinking coffee in Panera and making fun of people. Jared is excited to reciprocate the favor as a groomsman in Antonio's wedding this December.
Jamie Timoteo
Groomsman
Jamie and Jared also met at Miami University. Jamie is the most interesting man in the world, and has the stories to prove it. Jared and Jamie traveled through Europe together and have saved each other's lives a few times. He has taught Jared that you don't need a fast car and flashy clothes to impress a woman... you just need to be hilarious. Jamie is pure personality, and is the life of the party.
Kurt Thamann
Groomsman
Kurt is another one of Jared's Miami friends from Cincinnati. Kurt acts sophisticated but is a kid at heart... once he gets a few Coors Lights in him. Kurt and Jared connect over stupid things like South Park, dancing at the club, and inappropriate jokes. Jared and Kurt have very opposite views on life, but completely similar views on friendship. (Aww)
Craig Vonderhaar
Groomsman
Jared and Craig go way back to 2007, when Jared was supposed to be Craig's big brother in the fraternity. At the reveal ceremony, Craig took off his blindfold to reveal nobody in front of him. Jared had forgotten about it. Craig has since forgiven Jared, and they will always be a real-life brothers at heart. Craig likes Cincinnati sports and terrible sushi. He never complains, and is always laughing.
Alex Hollingsworth
Groomsman
Alex is from Columbus, and met Jared at Miami. Alex always gets the group hyped to do fun things. In 2011, Jared, Jamie and Alex ran with the Bulls, and it was the most memorable experience of their lives. Alex and Jared bond over traveling, politics, and Jeopardy. Alex is also the best storyteller in the group, and he will definitely tell you an embarrassing one about Jared if you ask him!
Nathan McGill
Groomsman
Nathan also became friends with Jared at Miami. Nathan can have fun anywhere, and likes to break things. Nathan once threw a snowball at Jared's window to wake him up from a nap. When Jared came outside, Nathan encouraged him to join. Jared threw one too hard and broke a window at the fraternity house. Nathan can always make Jared crack up over nonsense, like deadspin and dontevenreply.com. Nathan and his wife Mallory recently became parents to a beautiful girl, Caroline, and live in Columbus.
Jonah Likover
Groomsman
Jared and Jonah are old friend from back in the day! They were the only Jews at Mayfield High School. When Jared needs a good laugh or ten, he calls Jonah. Jared & Jonah went to camp together in eighth grade, warmed the bench together at Mayfield Wildcat football games, and have had enough hilarious moments to fill a scrap book.
Nathan Wojciak
Officiant
Nathan, or 'Woj' as we call him, is Jared's coolest friend. Erica often says, "Woj is SO cool, I don't even deserve to be friends with him!" Nathan and Jared got to be great friends at Miami University, and they always have each other's back. He's full of hilarious memories, is an awesome storyteller, and is the LIFE of the party!