Wedding Party
Olivia
Maid of Honor
Olivia and Erika have been best friends since 1st grade and have stuck together through everything and no distance could ever break their bestie bond. From selling Girl Scout cookies and basement sleepovers to Court Street shenanigans and pontoon rides, they make the best duo. They may have started a rumor in middle school that they're actually sisters (their parents went to band camp together). It's not lost on them that their friendship is old enough to drink but Olivia is the best friend Erika could ever ask for.
Makenzie
Bridesmaid
Makenzie and Erika met by on the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. by loudly professing their love for Vampire Diaries at the same time and the rest was history. They've been best friends ever since. Makenzie is such a thoughtful, loyal, and funny friend and when combined, they may be the best (or worst) duo around. Be careful what you say around them, they may repeat it 47 times until they can't breathe from laughing so hard! Erika couldn't imagine her big day without her.
Cassidy
Bridesmaid
Cassidy and Erika have known each other since they were little kids in Sunday school and have been best friends for years. Their friendship really blossomed in high school through theater and choir (and being as dramatic as they could be- that hasn't changed). They have shared so many wonderful memories together and Cass is always there for support, a laugh, or a cup of coffee, (or an impromptu singing sesh). Erika is so grateful to have her at her side to celebrate her big day!
Kendra
Bridesmaid
Kendra and Erika have known each other since high school when they were making arguably the best yearbook and bonding over sarcastic comments. Traveling to Europe together back in 2018 really solidified their friendship. Kendra is such an amazing friend who will never let you spiral down a scary tiktok black hole alone. They're such good friends, they seem to always be in each-others brains! Erika is so grateful to have her as a best friend and share this day with her!
Brooke
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Erika have known each other since high school and their friendship has only grown stronger throughout the years. From scouring the streets of Scotland for a Nando's (if you know you know) to having dance parties in Mexico on her honeymoon, and everything in between, Brooke is always the life of the party and one of the best friends. Erika is so lucky to know her! Find her on the dance floor all night!
Ellie
Bridesmaid
Ellie is Erika's sister-in-law and have known each other for years! Erika is so fortunate to have Ellie as a bonus sister. Erika knew Ellie was going to be a good fit when Ellie asked her to a sorority date party where they dressed up like doctors from Grey's Anatomy and partied on the dance floor at Bulls (rip). From bonding over laughing at weird things at family events to giving Erika the honor of becoming an aunt of 2, Ellie has always been there to tell it like it is or give good big sister advice. Erika is so happy she gets to share her special day with her!
Matthew
Best Man
Matthew and Josh grew up doing everything together. They were inseparable as kids (though usually it was the brotherly fighting). They were always together in high school, with band, choir, our dad’s TV class, and theater. In one high school play, they were cast as twins, and half of Gahanna believed it was true. One of Josh’s proudest moments is being Matthew’s best man, and now they get to share the moment once again.
Thomas
Groomsman
Thomas was Josh’s first role model (big brother will do that to you). For 29 years, Thomas has always had this sixth sense; knowing what his little brother wanted and needed. Through the years, he always opened up his door, to listen to the good, and the bad. Thomas has always been Josh’s biggest supporter through life, and Josh is honored to have that support with him.
Michael
Groomsman
Michael is Erika's big brother and is already aware that he has the best little sister around. Growing up together, Erika always wanted to be like Michael (and she did have a one sided competition to beat him at everything) and has always looked up to him. Even though she pulled his hair a lot growing up, and told on him whenever she got the chance, Erika is so grateful to have Michael as a brother. Being in Michael and Ellie's bridal party makes Erika extra grateful to share her big day with her big brother.
Sam
Groomsman
Sam and Josh met through Erika and Makenzie, and hit it right off. It started with the occasional hangout, then turned into weekly trivia nights, countless rides down cruise ship waterslides, and a spontaneous road trip to the East Coast to ride roller coasters. Having Sam standing beside Josh on his wedding day will be much better than those long amusement park lines.
Christian
Groomsman
Josh and Christian entered high school as strangers, and ended with the “biggest bromance” senior superlative. They met during the spring musical their freshman year, and became the dynamic duo. You seriously would not see one without the other. They have the deepest of friendships, and perhaps also the loudest. Chances are they’ll have you belly laughing after just a 5 minute conversation.
Sean
Groomsman
Josh and Sean met as kids in elementary school, became friends in middle school soccer, and grew closer in high school jazz band (which met at 6:30 am before school). They helped each other survive with half asleep side eyes, and smirks every 5 minutes. It was the same thing during those endless monopoly games that their friends forced on them. But seriously, you won’t find a kinder man who brings out the best in everybody around him. Josh is thankful to have him on his wedding day.
