Wedding Party
Ashley Krininger
Bride
Ashley grew up in Southern Indiana and went to Hanover where she studied biochemistry and rushed Kappa Alpha Theta. She later moved to New Orleans and studied pharmacology at Tulane, then to Lexington for a change of pace. She has stayed involved with her fraternity, Junior League of Lexington, and her friends. She enjoys travel, gardening, and reading. Her daughter’s name is Margaux- a BichPoo.
Ben Rogers
Groom
Ben grew up in Lexington and works at Jif. He went to college at UofL and has a physics degree. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, comics, Star Wars, coffee and photography. As well as outdoorsy things- but Ashley doesn’t hike, so he’s on his own there. He meets up with his friends, but has a much busier social calendar these days. He has a daughter- a standard poodle named Freyja.
Tina Krininger
Mother of the Bride
Tina loves a Hallmark movie- especially the Christmas variety. She is a homebody that loves her grand-dogs and enjoying her porch time. If you see her out, she’ll be with Marc or Dawn at a craft show.
Louann Rogers
Mother of the Groom
Louann enjoys watching her grand-dogs, going to volleyball games, and camping all across the US. She also enjoys a good puzzle. She is a caregiver for her 98 year old mother.
Marc Krininger
Father of the Bride
Marc is an avid mushroom enthusiast. He enjoys hiking, nature, and kayaking. You’ll typically find him listening to very loud music while wearing a Hawaiian shirt. (Speak loudly when you talk to him).
George Rogers
Father of the Groom
George enjoys being retired and putting miles on his bike. He is preparing for a big race out West. You can find him mowing several lawns throughout the week or watching Kentucky basketball.
Alli Krininger-Lindsay
Matron of Honor
Alli is the younger sister of the bride! She is a biomedical engineer at Eli Lilly and lives in Indy. She's been there through almost every season of Ashley's life and is the yin to her yang, always knows what to say and loves to make people laugh with her storytelling she inherited from their dad.
Alice Rogers
Sibling of the Groom
Alice is Ben’s sister. She lives in Lexington and is in association management. She enjoys crafting, Harry Potter and tomatoes.
Brett Krininger
Sibling of the Bride
Brett is Ashley's older brother. He lives in their hometown and works at Jasper Engines. He loves bottle digging and could talk to you for hours about it.
Nathan Rogers
Groomsman
Nathan is Ben’s younger brother. He lives in Northern KY on his homestead. They both enjoy recreational shooting, and Nathan has an impressive obstacle course shooting range.
Ty Lindsay
Sibling of the Bride
Ty officially became a "buddy" when they married Alli in 2022! They love Beyonce and going to concerts.
Arleena Sergent
Groomswoman
Arleena and Ben met at Jif in 2014 and they became brothers in arms through the trenches of peanut butter. She lives in Richmond with her dog.
Lindsi Cartmell
Bridesmaid
Lindsi works in hospitality and lives in New Orleans. In 2020, she and Ashley met in New Orleans through Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae and just clicked! They are both sitting Theta Presidents, in Junior League, and never stop. From 5 am "hot girl walks" to home reno and girls trips, they have been close ever since!
Drew Cowan
Best Man
Drew and Ben met at Lafayette High School at 15/16. They were mostly acquaintances until college, where they ended up at UofL together and they became roommates. Drew and his wife moved back to Lexington after college and enjoy playing volleyball.
Jordan Stewart
Bridesmaid
Jordan lives in North Carolina and is a travel BCBA. They met in 6th grade through Jaclyn. Middle school was a time for their friend group to be silly and bond, and in high school they joined swim team together and have only grown closer over the years through sharing fantasy book recs, visits between Hanover and Ball State and many girl's trips to FL, SC, and Mexico.
Barrett Salley
Groomsman
Barrett is also in their larger guys group and started hanging out when Ben was in college. Like Ben, he’s a bourbon connoisseur. He’s a pilot and lives in Lexington with his family.
Nicole Coleman
Bridesmaid
Nicole is a hospital accountant and lives in Louisville. They have known each other since kindergarten. Ashley and Nicole used to do educational programs at IUS and girl scouts, which turned to camping, touring Europe, and bach parties. Nicole and Ashley have a deep obsession with SLOMW and sharing notes on books. Nicole always has Ashley's back and their friendship has only grown closer over the years.
Alex Cowan
Groomsman
Alex is Drew’s brother. They began hanging out in their larger friend group when Ben and Drew were in college. Alex enjoys nerdy stuff like Ben. He in an engineer and lives in the Louisville area with his wife and family.
Savanna J Henretty
Bridesmaid
Savanna works in the ER, and is in nursing school. Savanna's mom Dawn and Tina are BFFs- meaning Savanna and Ashley have been friends since their moms got pregnant at the same time. Isn't that so special? Savanna and Ashley are like family and have an intense mutual love for home decor.
Brian "Goose" Shirley
Groomsman
“Goose” Brian, is a part of the larger guys group and also started hanging with Ben while he was in college. He is a physical therapist and enjoys being active. He lives in Louisville with his dog Cooper.
Jaclyn Swanson
Bridesmaid
Jaclyn lives in Jeffersonville and works for Ford. Ashley and Jaclyn met when they were 9, playing softball together! Jaclyn supported Ashley through failed cheer try outs, a softball to the face, and brought Twilight into their lives. Jaclyn created their friend group when North Harrison and Morgan Elementary merged classes in 6th grade and is the reason why Ashley has the amazing bridal party that she does. Ashley is forever grateful for that and happy they still get to make memories together.
Carley Gancher
Bridesmaid
Carley lives in Clarksville, IN and is a graphic designer. Carley and Ashley became friends around 8 years old, went to Europe, Hanover, roomed together, were both art scholars, rushed Theta, and figured out how to "adult" together- Ashley was just in Carley's wedding last year and Ashley is so excited she is in hers now.
Katie Albert
Bridesmaid
Katie lives in Muncie and is a graphic designer. She and Ashley met in 2017 at Northside Christian Church through a small group. They kept meeting virtually when Ashley moved to New Orleans, through COVID and hung out when Ashley came home during the holidays. Katie has supported Ashley through so many seasons during the last decade and is always there to listen. They share a love for design, thrifting and reading!
Eve Omura
Jr Bridesmaid / Lady Usher
Eve is a younger cousin of the bride, she goes to Wesleyan University in Connecticut where she plays ice hockey. Eve was raised in Montana, and the time they get to spend together is always special.
Otto Omura
Usher
Otto is a younger cousin of the bride. He is studying engineering at Montana State and loves outdoorsy activities like rock climbing, hiking, and hunting.
Lilly Charlton
Jr Bridesmaid
Lilly is a younger cousin of the bride. Lilly's mom Kristina was one of Ashley's role models growing up. Ashley was her "first baby doll" and was a Jr Bridesmaid in her wedding many years ago.
Juanita Cox
Flower Grandma (Grandmother of the Bride)
Ashley’s Mammaw is always on the go, but she is best known for her country cooking. She is always baking and cooking for others, and often checks in on her friends and neighbors. She’s also been an avid quilter. Ashley and Juanita have always enjoyed craft time together.
Mike Cox
Ring Bearer
(Grandfather of the Bride) Ashley’s Pappaw loves an auction. He has breakfast with his friends and is always looking to make a deal. He also has a beautiful flower garden and landscaping he works hard on at Bogard Hollow Farm. Mike is a huge wildcat fan, and UK is always playing on the tv with a side of popcorn and coke.
Monica Kast
Celebrant
Monica and Ashley met a few years ago when Ashley first moved to Lexington. She joined Monica’s lifegroup at church and the two have discussed doctrine, beliefs, hopes and dreams over that time. That evolved to Friendsgiving dinners, Christmas parties, working out at the YMCA and going to bodypump and Pilates!