Kevin & Katherine
Wedding Party
Katherine Miller
Bride
Katy is so thankful to everyone who will be there in her hometown to celebrate her wedding to the love of her life. Katy would like to knowledge her best friend Kaitlin Mckeirnan, who passed away in 2012 and who is her heavenly Maid of Honor. She would also like to acknowledge her father Gary who is walking with her down the aisle from heaven. These were two of the first loves of Katy's life. Katy would like to extend a huge thank you to her mother Nancy Miller, for not only making her dream wedding a reality but for a lifetime of unconditional love and support. Katy would also like to thank her uncle Larry Hurst for walking her down the aisle on her big day. Katy is beyond grateful to be marrying her best friend surrounded by such love.
Kevin Cronin
Groom
Kevin is very grateful for all of the help, love, and support he has received from family and friends leading up to this very special day. Kevin would like to thank his mother Kate Mard, father John Cronin, and brother Sean. Thanks as well to extended family, life long friends, and loved ones for joining us, and to those who can't, you will be in our hearts.
Elizabeth Miller
Maid of Honor
Liz is Katy's older and MUCH wiser sister. Although she is convinced that everyone thinks Katy is older. Growing up Katy always looked up to Liz for her drive, work ethic and incredible sense of humor. From carnivals in the basement to climbing cube terrors Katy and Liz have so many amazing memories. Although Katy may not like to admit this, Liz has been an example for her entire life. Liz is the best big sister a girl could ask for. Katy would like to thank Liz for all of her help in coordinating her shower and her big day. Katy is honored to have her only sibling serve as her maid of honor on her big day.
Bryan Henson
Best Man
Bryan and Kevin met in the second grade and have been friends ever since. Growing up together, they were always at each others houses with brothers Sean and Eric. They went to high school together at De Smet and Kevin was best man in Bryan's wedding. Bryan and his wife Melissa just brought their second child into this world and they are amazing parents. A Best Man in the truest sense of the word.
Derek Moriarty
Man of Honor
Derek and Katy have been friends since they were 15. Meeting at Lindbergh High School they bonded over music. They've traveled the country together over the years seeing amazing shows. Derek has always been one of Katy's biggest supporters and vice versa. Whether it was going to Summer Camp to see Moe. and Umphreys to group trips to NOLA and Nashville, Derek and Katy have shared it all. Katy is honored to Have Derek Serve as her Man of Honor.
Sean Cronin
Best Man
Sean is Kevin's brother, oldest friend, confidant, and and life-long partner in crime. They have gone through life's ups and downs together, and have always had each others back. Sean has always been a free spirit and is the kind of brother that is always there to listen, and to talk for hours if you let him. Kevin would like to thank Sean for being Sean.
Natalie Allen
Bridesmaid
Where to begin with this one....20+ years of being best friends. That's what Katy and Natalie share. From sleepovers to girl scouts to soccer games to getting in trouble for arguing over clothes Katy and Natalie share a sisterhood that started way back in first grade. Growing up one of these two was always at the other's house. Katy considers Natalie one of her very best friends, and always will. These two have been through so much together and will be bonded for life. Katy is so grateful to have Natalie as a best friend and bridesmaid.
Rory Jenkins
Groomsman
Rory Jenkins... For anyone attending that hasn't met Rory, you won't forget him once you do. Kevin and Rory met in high school and have been friends ever since. They've had a lot of fun times which won't be recounted here, but suffice to say, Kevin feels very grateful to have a friend like Rory.
Abigail Buckley
Bridesmaid
Katy and Abby have known each other since middle school. Their friendship really flourished in high school at Lindbergh. Abby is one of Katy's best friends. Katy loves how funny and driven Abby is. When Katy and Kevin moved back from Nashville Abby opened her home to them and they lived as room mates. Katy is incredibly honored to have Abby as a best friend and to have her stand beside her as a Bridesmaid on her big day.
Chris Kolemainen
Groomsman
Chris and Kevin met in high school at De Smet. In their group of friends, Chris is the kind of person you can always depend on, the glue of the group. Chris is magnanimous, generous, and always good for a story. Kevin would like to thank Chris for being his friend all these years, and for bringing that really nice Scotch to the wedding.
Grace Pettit
Bridesmaid
From barbershop quartets and six flags field trips to roommates in their early 20's Grace and Katy have shared so much together. Meeting during their 6th grade production of "Guys and Dolls" Katy and grace first bonded over their love to sing. Admittedly, Katy still loves to sing but is absolutely terrible at it, while Grace has the voice of an angel. These two friends are bonded for life having shares the sweetest and hardest trials together. Katy is in awe of Grace's resilience and strength and is humbled to have her stand beside her as a Bridesmaid on her wedding day, and as a best friend for life.
Greg Wilhelm
Groomsman
Greg and Kevin met in high school as well. They played in a band together and have stayed close despite both moving to different states. Greg and his wife Nicole are awesome people, and Kevin was a part of their wedding two years ago. Kevin would like to thank Greg for being awesome.
Ryan Marx
Bridesman
From recess to garage haunted houses, to graduation Katy and Ryan have shared over 20 years of friendship. Ryan and Katy met at Kennerly Elementary school in 1st grade. Ryan and Katy have stayed close over all of these years. Visiting each other at SEMO and in Chicago, they have always gone the distance to remain good friends. Katy loves Ryan's charm and wit, and his loyalty to friends and family. Katy is honored and blessed to have Ryan as a Bridesman in her wedding and a best friend in life.
Lindsey Phlipot
Groomswoman
Kevin met Lindsey on his first day working at Old Navy and they've been friends for the last 10+ years. They've traveled all over together and have always stayed close. Lindsey even helped Kevin get hired at his current job, so he still owes her for that one. Kevin is very happy to have Lindsey in his wedding party and as a friend.
Nicole Nawrocki
Bridesmaid
Nicole is Katy's right hand gal. They met in middle school but bonded in high school while both playing field hockey for Lindbergh. After high school they drifted as Nicole went on to travel the country in her time not at SLU and Katy went away to school in Chicago. Life brought them back together when Nicole began to date (her now husband) Tony, who was a dear friend of Katy's. In the years since they have traveled together and formed a lifetime bond. Katy is so happy to have Nicole as a part of her big day as a bridesmaid.
Gus Kempa
Groomsman
Gus and Kevin met in high school. A stand-up guy, Gus is the friend your parents really like, and why shouldn't they? He's one of the good ones. Meet Gus one time and you'll walk away thinking "yeah, I'd vote for that guy". Kevin would like to thank Gus for taking care of that one thing, and for always being down for whatever.
Will Brennecke
Usher
Katy and will have been buddies since high school. From Prom to Mr. D's class many great times were had. Post high school most of their favorite memories together can be defined by this: UMPHREY'S MCGEE. So. Many. Shows. And a lifetime of awesome memories. In 2018 Will and his wonderful girlfriend Chelsey gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Ivy. Katy was honored when they asked her to be Ivy's godmother. Katy couldn't imagine her big day without Will being a part of it.
William Price
Usher
William, Kevin and Katy really got to know each other while working together at Felix's Pizza Pub. These three would routinely run the dining room together as servers. Team work makes the dream work and these Pizza Punks figured out pretty quickly that they would always be on the same team. Work hang outs turned into after work hang outs, then to festivals then to dinners with his awesome girlfriend Emily, then to....well only time will tell. This young buck from the ATL is a very important person to Katy and Kevin and they are so blessed to have him as a friend.
Frank Fragale
Officiant
Katy and Kevin both met Frank many years ago, long before they met each other. Frank, and Kevin's brother Sean, are basically the reason they met in the first place. A life-long friend to them both, Frank might be the most perfect person to officiate their wedding. Katy and Kevin are humbled and grateful to Frank for performing the ceremony.