Jay & Amanda
Wedding Party
Andrew Wygant
Best Man
Andy and Jay have been close friends since college, where they were both leaders in a college ministry, members in the worship band, and roommates. Andy lives in Cincinnati, where he plays and teaches classical guitar. He is in large part responsible for Jay's affinity for wine and literature.
Hannah Hartmann
Maid of Honor
Hannah and Amanda met at a women's Bible study 4 years ago and bonded over being artists and their affinity for moss and squirrel culture. Hannah and Amanda also love Jesus and saw the need for a Young adult Bible study for people their age. They spearheaded Word in the City NYC and their first member was Jay! Hannah saw the budding relationship from the beginning and encouraged both parties. You could call her cupid! Ask Hannah about her play about Lady Jane Grey!
Jordan Springer
Groomsman
Jordan and Jay met in middle school band, where they both played trumpet. Jordan lives in Columbus and works at OSU. As Jay's oldest friend, he is proud to have Jordan share this red letter day with him.
Julia Kwolyk
Bridesmaid
Julia and Amanda are sisters, creative confidants, and friends. Amanda calls Julia's phone and leaves messages as characters keeping Julia guessing why she is getting a phone call from "Bud at the gas station." The Kwolyk sisters made over 1,000 home movies growing up. Amanda's favorite role Julia played was "Bill the news reporter with the magic marker unibrow" in "Betsy and Bill's 4th of July Special Report." Julia is an accomplished musician and architect. Ask her about the album she is writing!
Taylor Belcher
Groomsman
Taylor and Jay met in college, where they spent many hours together in college ministry and at the local coffee shop complaining about their respective math homework. Taylor lives in South Carolina with his wife and two kids, where he teaches high school and collegiate math.
Sara Reichenbach
Bridesmaid
Sara and Amanda are sisters, friends, and roommates in NYC. Amanda's favorite thing to do with Sara is finding muppet bloopers and imitating them. The Kwolyk sisters made over 1,000 home movies growing up. Amanda's favorite role that Sara played was "the silent baaing sheep" in the ballet "The Nutcracker." Sara is an accomplished sales shoe guru for the couture Kate Spade. Ask her about her favorite shoe, but quickly, she is also a new mom and needs her sleep!
David DuPuis
Groomsman
Dave and Jay met in NYC at work and bonded over Manhattans and delicious late-night nachos. Dave lives in the city, where he works at HBO.
Zenobia Tucker
Bridesmaid
Zenobia and Amanda are cousins, but Amanda considers her a sister! Every summer Amanda's family would go to the farm where Zenobia grew up and have the most fun adventures! Amanda's fondest memories with Ze involve playing in the grain bin and trying to find the Easter bunny's home in the woods. Zenobia is an accomplished actress and resides in L.A. Ask Zenobia about her experience working "This Close," a deaf culture show featured on the Sundance Channel. Also for a good laugh ask her about the joke about the frog, the goat and the farmer!
Phillip Didion V
Groomsman
Phil and Jay became friends when they were college roommates. Phil lives in Cincinnati and works at The Enquirer (ask him about his Pulitzer). Phil is responsible for Jay's delight in good movies and fascination with tasty, dark beverages.
Kate Kramitz
Bridesmaid
Kate and Amanda bonded in the side station where they worked as servers in "The Bar That Must Not be Named." Their friendship solidified when they practiced their Irish accent on the Irish mob-boss on St. Patrick's Day and after starting many late-night dance parties. Kate and Amanda hope to create their own empire with their creative content, muahahahahaha! This negroni-making aficionado is also a quadruple threat: Dancer, Singer, Actress, and imitator of Baby Groot. Ask Kate about the podcast she is working on!
Austin Tindall
Groomsman
Austin and Jay met in college through the college ministry and became good friends when rooming together. Austin lives in Miami with his wife and two kids and teaches band.
Bethany Lauren James
Bridesmaid
Bethany and Amanda met in acting class 6 years ago and have been each other's cheerleaders ever since! They bonded over tough times and wine. They get together weekly to lift each other up and keep each other accountable to their career goals. Now they do it for other actors at the ActorsForum NYC. Amanda has watched Bethany's career skyrocket! Ask Bethany to tell you about acting opposite Erika Christensen in her first Amazon movie!