Rachel & Andrew
Wedding Party
Emma Kent
Matron of Honor
Emma and I met swimming for Excel when we were 7 years old. Every Thursday for the past 2 years, Emma and I get together for dinner. Some of my favorite memories with Emma include sleepovers in Emma's basement, UT tailgates and all our girls trips.
Alex Crookwoods
Best Man
Alex and Andy have been friends since they were in elementary school. They met at church and have been friends ever since! Alex and his wife helped Andrew to propose to Rachel in Oregon.
Cassidy Bogard
Maid of Honor
Cassidy and I met when we were around a year old. Cassidy lived across the street meaning we were inseperable. We did everything together including volleyball, school, summer league and year-round swimming.
Taylor Kaegi
Groomsman
Taylor is Rachel's brother (obviously). Andy and Taylor love to travel and go on trips together. Andy and Taylor also share a common interest of games, history and teasing Rachel.
Karla Greenstein
Bridesmaid
Karla and I met in preschool! Karla and I also went to school together from elementary school to high school AND we swam together. Some of my favorite memories with Karla are our girls trips and traveling for swim meets.
Chase Hodges
Groomsman
Andy and Chase met in highschool through Alex. All three were the best of friends and enjoyed all things wrestling. Now, Chase and Andy love to watch UFC fights together and enjoy a good whiskey together.
Mary Anderson
Bridesmaid
Mary and I met in grad school in good 'ole Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mary and I loved to study together and then go to a Komets or Tin Caps game. When we weren't doing that, we enjoyed brunching, drag shows and dancing at Flash Backs. Mary is the life of the party!
Clayton Zoellner
Groomsman
Clayton and Andrew met while working at Tractor Supply. They enjoy sharing whiskey, poker nights and football. Andrew and Clayton used to be roommates, too!
Haley Ramsey
Bridesmaid
Haley and I were college roommates. In college, we enjoyed doing absolutely everything together! We especially enjoyed frat parties and Sneaky Pete's.
James Phipps
Groomsman
James and Andrew met when Andy was in elementary school. They are close family friends who enjoying golfing together.
Jennifer Ghekas
Bridesmaid
Jenn and I met when we were sophomores in college. Jenn and I swam together and roomed together our junior year. Jenn and I enjoy binge-watching all the same shows.
James Michael Phipps
Groomsman
James Michael is the son of James. Andy, Alex and James enjoyed terrorizing him growing up. James Michael is like a little nephew to Andy.
Shelby Nelson
Bridesmaid
Shelby and I met working at Diversicare. Shelby was the speech therapist. Shelby and I enjoy trying new restaurants together. I love that Shelby is always down for anything and everything!
Alex Otts
Groomsman
Andy and Alex growing up were neighbors. They first met in kindergarten. They enjoyed typical boy things growing up.
Poppy
Kitten of Honor
Poppy is the beloved kitty daughter of Andrew and Rachel. She is loud and demands attention! She will be celebrating a-far on the wedding day, but will be making some sort of appearance on the wedding day!
Winston
Kitten of Honor
Winston is the kitty son of Rachel ad Andrew. Winston is a mama's boy and will be missing his mommy dearly on wedding day. No worries, he will leave his mark on the wedding, one way or another!