Stephanie & Andrew
Wedding Party
Nora Dedontney
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - Nora met the Bride at their first job out of Graduate School and connected over shared love of sewing. Nora chases around Kian (7), Ameera (4), and Davi (2) with her husband Raj. Nora and her family recently relocated from Houston, TX, to Boston, MA.
Greg Freeman
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride - Greg introduced the Bride to metal music and taught her to love NES and SNES. Greg lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife Carla and step-children.
Ben Hart
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom - Ben and Andrew go back to the time of 1985 when John Parr's "Man in Motion" was the number one song in America. And Men in Motion is what they have been ever since. From creating their own world in a basement to their pursuit throughout the world for the Knife of the Banyan, Ben has been a mentor and a companion for all his life. Ben lives with his wife Kyra and daughter Daisy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Candace Hart
Flower Girl
Niece of the Groom - Candace "Daisy" Hart introduced herself to the groom in May of 2015. She has been making the family laugh ever since. Her ability to recommend the best desserts is second to none. And she knows what to do at the Kokotel!
Reagan Hart
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom - Reagan was introduced to the Groom on a drizzly Kansas day in December of 1991. She has been his closest confidante ever since. She was always the stylish one. She and the Groom honed their style to fit the times by watching Lizzie McGuire and Gossip Girl. She lives with her husband Idan and two fur babies Doobie and Krembo in San Jose, CA.
Bethany Konze
Bridesmaid
Niece of the bride - born on the day the Bride earned her PhD, securing a special place in Stephanie’s heart. Bethany loves being a second sister, like Stephanie, and is the star player on the Carolina Slams volleyball team.
Johnathan Konze
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the Bride - the Brides only nephew is full of life and always in motion. Johnathan is always ready to wrestle, play sports, and sort Pokémon cards.
Kathryn Konze
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Bride - Kathryn allowed Stephanie to follow her around for years and taught her everything she knows about how to be a strong, independent woman. Kathryn lives in Greensboro, NC, with her three children Meredith (14), Bethany (12), and Johnathan (9).
Meredith Konze
Bridesmaid
Niece of the Bride - met 2 days after Meredith made the Bride an aunt. Likes vinyl records, taekwondo, and being a very cool high schooler.
Peter Layshock
Bridesman
Friend of the Bride - met Freshman year of high school and Peter put up with the Bride's punk rock phase with grace. Luckily he ended up in Houston, TX, working at NASA and raising his sons, Ellis and Linus.
Doug "The Plug" Roark
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Doug is a man for which there aren't enough words. A renaissance man, scholar, athlete and ultimate man's man, he spends his time in Oklahoma City, OK, these days, but no one place can define Doug. He met the Groom at the roaring waters of the Racquet Club, and their adventures have shined ever since.
Martin Scales
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Party Marty met the Groom at Tulane in 2004 where they hit it off for their mutual respect of the gi, kata and bonsai. They have nurtured their relationship, much like a bonsai, by performing the ancient artform of karaoke across this land. Martin lives with his wife Lindsay and daughter Elsie (3) in the Dallas metroplex.
Mark Shonka
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Mark and the groom have known of each other for awhile, but their relationship really bloomed playing the highest level of competition, Independent Panther JV Baseball. Mark was the ace pitcher while the groom was Wes Stacey's back up at right field. Their love for magazine shopping and terrible movies cemented the relationship. Mark live in Dallas, TX, with his wife, Elizabeth.
Matt Waldman
Groomsman
Matt and the groom meet at Tulane where they bonded going to concerts. Matt because he is musically talented and the groom because he is from Wichita where the biggest acts to come in were 3 Doors Down. They have seen a bunch since: Neil, Buffet, Petty, Joel, Yuppies Go West, Blue October...all the greats. They relive the times with very frequent phone calls. Matt lives in Atlanta, GA, where the players play.