Katie & Ryan
Wedding Party
Michelle VanHorn
Matron of Honor
Katie and Michelle met the year before Katie's 7th grade year and have shared all of life's most important moments together; high school, licenses, proms, college, pledging a sorority, chasing a few crowns, Michelle's wedding to the love of her life, Brock, and the birth of Michelle's first child and Katie's Goddaughter, Kimber.
Brittany Bearden
Bridesmaid
Katie and Brittany met in 2012 when they got randomly paired as roommates at a national pageant! They quickly became instant friends and Brittany will always be the Miss Maine to Katie's Miss Kentucky. Since their friendship started, they have been on multiple girls trips conquering cities like Nashville, Panama City, Miami, Las Vegas and Atlanta!
Cynthia Mills
Bridesmaid
Katie and Cynthia met many years ago as pageant competitors! They have shared the pageant stage many times, and Katie even got to pass one of her titles onto Cynthia. They also share a love for all things NKU and wedding!
Daphne Cai
Bridesmaid
Daphne was Katie's first girlfriend and the best Bumble date she ever went on! Daphne and Katie hung out the same day that Katie met Ryan so she truly was there from the very beginning of their relationship!
Holly Huybers
Bridesmaid
Katie and Holly have literally known each other since Katie was born. Having an older cousin has been such a huge blessing for Katie and they spent their childhood growing up together. Now, Holly is an awesome momma to Jacquelyn, Madison and Luke and is super talented and crafty!
Kailee Luttrell
Bridesmaid
Katie has known Kailee since SHE was born. Katie's younger cousin turned into a beautiful young woman, a terrific momma to Natalie and Hudson, and a talented surgical tech!
Amber Kern
Bridesmaid
Katie's sweet baby cousin, Amber, is one of the most talented, intelligent and gentle people will ever meet! You won't be able to convince Katie, that her Aunt Tracie, didn't have Amber solely for Katie because she is and always has been KK's girl!
Marby Kottke
Bridesmaid
Adorable Marby is the wife of Ryan's best man! Katie and Marby met when Marby and Erich tied the knot in Cabo and instantly clicked! Since they met at Marby's wedding, it's only fitting that she stand by Katie's side at hers.
Elise Keely
Bridesmaid
Elise is Ryan's older sister and his family member that Katie was most nervous about meeting! However, once they did, they quickly connected and Katie is super grateful for their relationship. Elise is one of the most kind, passionate and genuine people you will ever meet!
Caylin Keely
Bridesmaid
Caylin is Ryan's younger sister and a complete boss, she is genuine, sweet and has a great sense of humor!
Emad Zanati
Man of Honor
Emad was Katie's very first friend when she moved to California and a large part of why she realized how much she loves California. Former work partners, these two connected so quickly and now enjoy working out together and being on the phone for hours! Emad literally keeps Katie sane and talked her off the ledge after every horrible date she went on before she met Ryan. He was also there the day she met Ryan so he has watched their relationship grow from the very beginning!
Erich Kottke
Best Man
Erich & Ryan met sophomore year of high school when Erich transferred to Oakton high school. They instantly hit it off while playing football for Oakton. It all started playing rushing attack and tree house hangouts in Fairfax. 17 years later after many travels around the world Erich & Ryan are still best friends and Erich still has that contagious smile!
Kye Keely
Groomsman
Kye and Ryan are brothers and best friends. They have always shared a special connection growing up, Ryan has fond memories of "Camp Ryan summer camp" for Kye, Cailyn & neighborhood friends. Being able to play basketball in the park or Baby Pac Man in their Dad's house was always a blast. Ryan is proud of his little brother and is looking forward to the next family sushi boat!
Colin Michael
Groomsman
Colin and Ryan have been friends since freshman year at Oakton. They have many great memories from growing up together in Northern Virginia, from basketball games to slumber parties. Ryan was in Colin and Rachel's amazing wedding in Charleston, South Carolina back in 2017. Even though Colin and Ryan live on opposite coasts they have stayed close through all the years.
Justin Moore
Groomsman
Justin was Ryan's first friend in Newport Beach. They met at the gym because Ryan had a Redskins water bottle, Justin said, "You must be from Washington DC since no one chooses to be a Redskins fan." Turns out Justin was also a fan of the Washington Football Team they have been friends ever since. They have had many great times in Newport Beach and look forward to many more!
Joel Anderson
Groomsman
Joel and Ryan met when Ryan joined Sigma Pi is freshman year at ASU. Joel was the president when Ryan lived in the house, Kevin Rose was also good friend's with Joel so it was a natural friendship. Joel and Ryan were always close in college and that has continued as they went to Europe for a wedding in 2018. They traveled to London, Dublin and Edinburgh Scotland, it was an incredible trip with lots of laughs and good memories!
Alex Navidi
Groomsman
Alex and Ryan met when Ryan joined Sigma Pi his freshman year. Alex was president of Sigma Pi when Ryan was rushing and he took Ryan under his wing. They have been friends ever since. From so many great weekend trips to Vegas and 4th of July's in San Diego. Alex and Ryan have stayed friends through thick and thin and their friendship today is stronger because of it.
Kyle Hendrick
Groomsman
Kyle and Ryan first met in person in Lima, Peru. Erich invited them both to visit his family, go to his cousin's wedding and explore Machu Picchu. It was a trip both we excited for! Erich said Kyle and Ryan would hit it off even with out meeting before the trip and he was right. Kyle and Ryan are both all about good vibes and enjoying life and they have formed a lifelong friendship.
Sebastian Aristizabal
Groomsman
Sebastian has known Ryan the longest of his groomsmen friends. They go all the way back to middle school and both lived close to Oakton high school. From slumber parties as kids to Cabo for Ryan's 30th birthday Sebastian and Ryan always pick up right where they left off.
Jon Camperelli
Groomsman
Jon and Ryan met in high school and have been friends since. Jon and Ryan were both in Erich's & Marby's wedding in Cabo and had an amazing time spending a week together. Ryan always loves being home for Jon's birthday before Christmas and routinely gets beat by Jon playing pool but he's working on that!
Brandon Baril
Groomsman
Brandon and Ryan met when Ryan moved to California from Arizona. Brandon needed a roommate and Ryan was 23 and starting his career and needed a room. Their mutual friend Brett Yacko connected them and the rest is history. Brandon and Ryan lived together during the time Ryan was laid off from work. Brandon was always supportive and was happy when Ryan eventually ended up only moving an hour away to Brandon's home town of Newport Beach to continue his career. Brandon is a hard worker and a nomad at heart.
Brenton Walton
Groomsman
Brenton and Ryan met their freshman year of college they both lived in the not so luxurious saguaro dorms but had a great time. They became friends right away, they both enjoyed their time in college taking classes together and making it to every ASU football game! And the good times have continued to this day Brenton lives only an hour away with his girlfriend Allison in San Diego and see each other often.