Wedding Party
Joy Smith
Matron of Honor
Joy has been Hope's best friend for 10 years. Hope actually played matchmaker for Joy and her fiancé and soon to be husband, Elijah. (Hope is basically responsible for all of the happiness in Joy's life.) The two of them have been by each other's sides through high school, college at Muskingum, and they even moved to Pittsburgh together where they were roommates for a year. It only makes sense that Joy would be standing beside her on her wedding day, too!
Josie Lewis
Matron of Honor
Josie is Hope's sister-in-law and has grown to become one of her very best friends. No matter what, Hope can always depend on Josie to convince her to go through with a purchase (that is definitely far too expensive). She spends a lot of time at the gym, so her only weakness is tree nuts.
Natalie Colaizzo
Bridesmaid
Natalie met Hope through Carnegie Mellon, and they quickly realized how much they had in common. They became close through spin classes and runs together. At the wedding, you can find Natalie on the dance floor doing the Cotton Eyed Joe (2x speed) or an Irish jig.
Chelsee Russell
Bridesmaid
Chelsee is Gino's sister, and Hope's soon to be sister-in-law! When Gino first met Hope, he joked that if Chelsee didn't like her, things wouldn't work out. You can all officially thank Chelsee that this day is coming, because it is all because she gave her blessing ;)
Bella Stranick
Bridesmaid
Bella was Hope's first friend in Pittsburgh! Hope met Bella on a visit at the University of Pittsburgh for their PhD program and the two were instant friends. They both ended up attending Carnegie Mellon instead, and the rest was history. Hope knows that she can depend on Bella for a laugh (and a coffee) whenever she is feeling down. Everyone needs a friend like Bella!
Ciara O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Hope met Ciara her first day at Carnegie Mellon, and the two were instant friends. From daily lunches to Picklesburgh, they have shared lots of laughs. Ciara's only request at this wedding is that her name is pronounced correctly (KEE-ruh).
Arietta Brewer
Flower Girl
Etta is the daughter of one of Hope's best friends, Chloe Brewer! Hope got to spend a week of camp hanging out with Etta, and the two of them are practically best friends now. We hope that Etta will make it down the aisle, but at 2.5 years old, that's always a gamble. At the very least, she'll be there to look adorable and maybe bust a move!
Erik Cover
Best Man
Gino and Rik have been attached at the hip since they were sophomores at Muskingum (Rik didn't talk to anyone freshman year). From baseball to the Bait Shop and from golfing to Oglebay, you likely couldn't find one without the other. This one comes as a surprise to no one!
Dalton Watt
Best Man
Dalton and Gino have been best friends since elementary school. From 4th grade through high school and summers in and after college, Gino and Dalton are usually up to something together. Gino was basically the fourth Watt child for a decade. While they went their separate ways after high school, the two still talk every single day!
Jacob Hymrod
Groomsman
Gino met Hymmy on his first overnight visit at Muskingum. From New Concord to Pittsburgh, the two have remained very close and are now coworkers at the St. Clair Country Club! After getting bossed around everyday at work, Gino finally gets to tell Hymmy what to do!
Trent Lewis
Groomsman
Trent is Hope's brother and Gino's soon to be brother-in-law! Gino worked very hard to win over Trent as he played the bad cop in the beginning. Gino and Trent have become good friends and Gino was even a groomsman for Trent and Josie's big day!
Joey Eurez
Groomsman
Gino and Joey became friends and housemates at Muskingum. Joey filled a little brother role to Gino, as well as a son role to Gino and Rik because he needed help living on his own for the first time at the iconic 15 Depot baseball house!
Mike Davis
Groomsman
Mike was Gino's favorite catcher while they were members of the Muskie baseball team. Mike is another that Gino viewed as a little brother. If you are looking for Mike at the wedding, he can probably be found conversing with strangers like they've been friends for years!
Henry Barcus
Ring Bearer
Henry is Gino's little cousin. We can't wait to have him as our ring bearer on our big day!
