Wedding Party
Matt (Levi) Evans
Man of Honor
Hi, everyone! I'm Levi (Matt), Kelly's Man of Honor! Kelly and I have been friends for over 10 years and have spent that time becoming the same person through mutual Gummy Bear gene splicing. Kelly and I met before college at summer orientation, forgot we met, then reconnected several months later; we've been inseparable ever since. Kelly and I lived together for several years watching anime, drinking queso/margaritas, and identifying each other by inanimate objects and, now, fish. Kelly is my best friend and the sister I never had, and I'm thrilled to be her Man of Honor.
Pete Brechting
Best Man
Pete met Gabe playing quidditch at Miami in 2015 and have been hanging out ever since. Pete moved to Columbus at the same time as Gabe where they became housemates, and since then the two have spent many many hours sharing hobbies - board games, video games, quadball, football, and more.
Jessie Harrah
Bridesmaid
I’ve known Kelly since the very first day of college, when her mom quite literally asked, “Will you be my daughter’s friend?” Although I was nervous about the possibility of Kelly being one of those “weird anime girls” (I was correct), it was an immediate “yes” and the rest is history! Since then, we’ve become “twans” (twins, but better), bonding over questionable chemistry labs, even more questionable study sessions, and an unforgettable 4 years at Witt. Even though we only lived together for about 5 weeks before I “abandoned” her for another job (she’s still recovering), nothing has ever changed and our twan dates always pick up right where we left off. Kelly stood by my side on my wedding day, and I couldn’t be more excited to finally return the favor and stand next to her as she marries the love of her life.
Tyler Rodino
Groomsman
Gabe and I have known each other since kindergarten, of which neither of us have any recollection. It was to be the catalyst for lengthy high school discussion of “that was you?”. I met my wife at his birthday party in college and he helped me get started in my scientific career with my first job in a laboratory. Essentially everything in my life is due to him. We share a love of music that led us to spend many nights playing guitar and making music together throughout high school and beyond. I always enjoy getting to do this with him, he is very gifted and creative (as well as talented!). Currently I reside in Indianapolis, I like going on hikes and board game nights.
Jocy Walborn
Bridesmaid
Jocelyn and Kelly have been best friends since they were babies, and Jocelyn couldn't be happier for her and Gabe to get hitched. She is very excited for the party that will be their wedding, and honored to be a bridesmaid. She also loves hiking, and can't wait to see the fantastic venue.
Jon Zuckerman
Groomsman
(Party Member #5) is delighted to be making his Hocking Hills Wedding debut! A one-time champion of Friendship Olympics; previous roles include “Board Game Loser” in Terraforming Mars, “Chummy Trade Partner” in Dynasty Fantasy Football, and “Road Trip Warrior” in Adjacent Music Festival. Jon has been a friend of Gabe’s since 2017 and a housemate from (technically) 2019 to 2021. He would like to thank his brilliant wife, Becky, and his cat, Link, for all their love and support. - “In the spotlight of love, every day is opening night.”
Becky Zuckerman
Groomswoman
I've had the absolute pleasure of being Gabe's friend since 2018 when Pete introduced us because we, "needed to play each other in Super Smash Brothers." I obviously didn't win that day, but I did manage to get my revenge six months later in what is now infamously known as The Bread Flour Incident. Most of my favorite memories from my 20s were in Gabe's house listening to Commit This To Memory, playing Nintendo-themed games in real life, and doing really truly terrible impressions of Merida from Brave. Gabe and Kelly are two of my favorite people on this Earth and I can't wait to celebrate them!!
Matt Boris
Groomsman
The groom's oldest, tallest, and most mustached brother. Matt works as a firefighter in their hometown of Indianapolis and is the dad of Gabe's first and only nephew, Arthur. Gabe and Matt share a love of playing in rock bands together and winning board games. Matt is thrilled to welcome Kelly into the family. We can all use more of her positivity in the world today.
Payton Boris
Bridesmaid
Payton is married to Gabe’s oldest brother Matt, and couldn’t be more excited to have Kelly joining the family! Kelly quickly fit right in over the longest game of Spirit Island to have ever taken place. Since then, Payton has had the best time getting to know Kelly over family trips and week-long holidays. It’s been so fun to watch Kelly and Gabe become some of their nephew’s favorite people. They bring joy and laughter everywhere they go. Payton is honored to get to be a part of this celebration!
Jake Boris
Groomsman
Gabe's older brother who's definitely still a tiny bit taller than him, probably. Lives in Portland, OR, and works in TV news. Loves the mountains, doesn't love the rain. Maybe was a bit mean to Gabe growing up but it built character, as our dad would say. We became fast friends as soon as he got buff, still love playing games and watching sports together.
Rosie Fry
Bridesmaid
Rosie is so excited to be a part of Gabe & Kelly’s wedding! Rosie is Gabe’s sister-in-law (married to his brother Jake) and she is honored to be a part of Kelly’s bridal party. She knew she shared a special bond with Kelly when they started playing the sims together and when Kelly introduced her to the cinematic masterpiece “Burlesque”. Rosie and Jake live in Portland, Oregon where she works as a teacher. In her free time Rosie is usually doing sketch or improv comedy.
Will Boris
Groomsman
As the youngest but also the coolest brother, I had the privilege of watching Gabe grow up after he stopped being a baby, skipping the boring part. Spending days wrestling (I may have won once maybe) and playing video games together, we became friends on top of being brothers. Kelly has fit perfectly into our family (we haven't wrestled yet however) and I'm excited for it to be official!
Morgan Kennedy
Bridesmaid
The little sister Kelly didn’t know she wanted! Married to Gabe’s youngest brother, Will, I have always loved and appreciated Kelly’s chaotic and amazing energy. Never a dull moment when us two are together!
Ben Strauss
Groomsman
Bassoon playing, quidditch flying, science nerds apparently come in twos. Ben met Gabe playing quidditch in 2019 and the rest was history. Now you can find Ben, Nadia (Ben’s partner), Gabe, and Kelly tripping the light fantastic around German village.
Emily Stuart
Officiant
It’s me! Hi! My name is Emily and I am beyond honored to be officiating Gabe and Kelly’s wedding. I first met Gabe at a murder mystery dinner and I met Kelly at the first ever Anime Club meeting a few weeks later - extremely apt ways to make first impressions. I like to joke that my husband, Alex, and I paved the way for them by also meeting and falling in love at Hikma (Hikma is for lovers), but honestly I don’t think I can take any credit. It has been an absolute joy to watch Kelly and Gabe grow together and build such a full life of love. I’m so grateful to be along for the ride in this next chapter.