Wedding Party
Kelsey Chapman
Bride
Spencer Barnes
Groom
Cara Payne
Maid of Honor
Met Kelsey in: 2015 How they met: We met at Bradley, where we bonded over our love of music and shared passion for baked goods (mine for making them, Kelsey's for eating them) Fun fact: I have a scar on my finger from when I was bit by an emu at a petting zoo Pets owned: Favorite memory together: Making a pretend cooking show while we made mozzarella sticks and crescent roll chicken puffs, then watching Meet the Robinsons while we ate our food
Kevin Barnes
Groomsman
Met Spencer in: 1997 Fun fact: I wrote a short song (The Meep Song) as a five-year-old with the help of Shelby and Garage Band that has lived on in family lore. A few t-shirts were made, and the lyrics are still occasionally quoted at family gatherings to this day Pets owned: Ellie Favorite memory together: Playing 1-on-1 baseball in the front yard as kids, creating a whole league of teams and going through the season tracking stats for each batter
Ben Chapman
Bridesman
Met Kelsey in: 1998 Fun fact: I didn't give Kelsey a fun fact, because I am, in fact, no fun. Pets owned: Stella and Milo Favorite memory together: Kelsey coming home from college to surprise me on my senior night for cross country
Kristen Haserot
Groomswoman
Met Spencer in: 2007 How they met: Technically it was in our fifth period class every day of 6th grade, but it wasn't until December that Spencer realized that I wasn't in fact Dana Fun fact: I once lost my phone in the snow while snowboarding, only to have Matt and Dana miraculously find it by accidentally riding over it later in the day Pets owned: Bailey Favorite memory together: It’s really difficult to pick out a single moment from our friendship as a favorite. While I do love to tease Spencer, I think my favorite memories have been watching how passionately he pursues each new project and adventure. While getting to see him in his element at an Ohio State game was awesome, it has been the best seeing the same mega-fan energy come out in his relationship with Kelsey. Looking forward to making lots of memories with the two of you in the future!
Katie Dean
Bridesmaid
Met Kelsey in: 1999-ish How they met: Church activities, girl scouts, and school Fun fact: I've read The Hobbit 12 times and seen Friends more times than I'd care to admit Pets owned: Ollie and Selene Favorite memory together: I honestly can't think of a favorite memory...We've been friends for so long that we can go a long time without talking and yet pick right back up where we started. I think that's what I value most about our friendship - that no matter what we're there for each other. I remember all the fun we had together in choir and goofing off in Mr. Wolf's office. When we were in lab together Kelsey would always steal my phone and take ridiculous selfies. Honestly, she got me out of my shell, 'cause I was always the "rule follower" but with Kelsey I could just have fun.
Matt Janicki
Groomsman
Met Spencer in: 2007 How they met: We ran in similar friend circles throughout middle school but really hit our stride while playing on the high school football team together Fun fact: I’ve done more handy work on Spencer’s various cars over the years than he has Pets owned: Korra Favorite memory together: Leigh High School football, specifically our unmatched connection on out routes
Jenna Murray
Bridesmaid
Met Kelsey in: 1999-ish How we met: We went to the same daycare Fun fact: I went on a hot air balloon ride in high school with my dad while my mom and siblings followed in the car to pick us up when and wherever we landed Pets owned: Leo, Autumn, and Shadow Favorite memory together: Our ice cream dates to Stitched n' Cream and then driving around and people watching while eating the ice cream
Dana Haserot
Groomswoman
Met Spencer in: 2007 How we met: We had the first four of our six classes together every day of 6th grade Fun fact: Spencer has accidentally punched me in the boob on multiple occasions Pets owned: Korra Favorite memory together: Spencer’s repeated disbelief in the existence of raccoons existing in California until far too recently
Kay Chapman
Mother of the Bride
Kendall Barnes
Groomswoman
Met Spencer in: 1995 (and I wasn't exactly thrilled to no longer be the youngest in the family) Fun fact: I was a child model and was on the cover of a crown-making kit that was sold in several toy stores Pets owned: Jessie and Frankie Favorite memory together: Playing Rock Band for nearly 24 hours straight while Riely, my first dog, slept next to the drums
Tim Chapman
Father of the Bride
AnnaLee Barnes
Mother of the Groom
Shelby Mullin
Officiant
Met Spencer in: 1995 Fun fact: I have jumped out of an airplane 85 times Pets owned: Archie and Princess Leia Favorite memory together: I loved our family camping trip to Pinecrest. Playing games during the car ride there, hanging out at the lake and of course yelling, "Elmer!" back and forth with the other campers at the end of the night.
Robert Barnes
Father of the Groom
Vivienne Mullin
Flower Child
Maverick Mullin
Flower Child