Maid of Honor
My first and other better half, commonly referred to as my twin (but 5 years younger). Colleen puts me in my place, is my slap happy partner, laughs at me when I cry at stupid movies, and visits me wherever life takes me. Best of all, Colleen can't wait to give the reception toast to share our stupidest moments!
Bridesmaid
One of my new sisters. Jamie is a high school history teacher in Toledo who we love to bike, run, hike, and boat with! Jamie is the current keeper of the Fletcher flight benefits and we can't wait for her to come explore wherever we move this year! Jamie has been one of Justin's travel partners, taking trips to London and Belgium together, as well as the occasional Florida trip to visit family. We can't wait to travel together when we eventually all have flight benefits!
Bridesmaid
Kate is a Speech Pathologist in Ohio. We love talking about the little kids we treat and sharing our skills! Kate works at Camp Nuhop in Ohio and shares my love of the outdoors, activity, and healthy cooking! Even though we always find ourselves in different places, we can always catch up over a workout or a recipe!
Bridesmaid
Kiley is my OTHER newest sister and my fellow PT! Kiley is living her best life in Virginia Beach in a great new company with evenings and weekends on the beach...while the rest of us in Ohio enjoy the rain and cold. Kiley and I bond over activity, both enjoying exercise, half marathon training (or at least attempted training), paddle board yoga, and kayaking, but rarely in the same location (maybe one day). Justin and Kiley shared the joy of pole vaulting in high school, though Kiley was the Fletcher with their name on the school record board!
Bridesmaid
Maggie is my cousin! She is a PA in Lakewood, Ohio. We grew up at each other's houses, biking to swim team, sneaking in our sisters' rooms, playing on the same volleyball teams, and getting quickly "killed off" in the cousins' backyard games of Oregon Trail because we were too needy in a wilderness game. Maggie will always join me in anything active or involving the sun.
Best Man
Andrew and Justin share a few hobbies, including golf, fantasy football, trips to Vegas, and coming out of college pursuing a career field of Campus Recreation. For the first few years that Justin was back in Ohio working at Ashland University, Andrew (and his wife, Chrissy) opened up their home to Justin to stay rather than commuting from North Ridgeville every day. This led to many rounds of golf, a few trips to Vegas, free dog sitting for their golden retriever, Swayze, and a great friendship that continues as we're now a few states apart.
Groomsman
Michael is Justin's closest cousin--born exactly three weeks earlier and the closest to a brother that Justin had-we were even baptized together. From the striped outfits worn on family vacations to Bethany Beach, DE and baby blue nike outfits visiting family in Kansas City, MO to the matching first golf set from the grandparents, many rounds of golf, hours on the boat, and enjoyment of a Rivertowne Grateful White Belgin Witbier, Michael and Justin have continued to find opportunities to be a brother, though never living in the same city.
Groomsman
Josh and Justin attended Rowan University in New Jersey at the same time, working together at the Rowan Rec Center. Josh lifeguarded for a bit, but the real friendship developed over half price nachos on Mexican Mondays and trivia on Tuesdays at Landmark. Many nights were spent there, as well the occasional flag football game or trip to the airport. Since leaving school, Justin and Kristen have been out to visit Josh a couple times, spending time on the beach in Ocean City, hanging out in the gazebo, or catching a Zac Brown Band concert.
Groomsman
Brett and Justin worked together out at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for a few summers and have continued the friendship in the years since. Living in Pensacola, Florida, Brett and his wife Michelle have always played host to a northerner hoping to escape the cold, but occasionally caught up with each other on road trips through Georgia. Most of the time we talk about the great memories made out west, but look forward to the future of our families and opportunities to stay in touch!
Groomsman
Kristen's cousin and godson. He is the youngest member of our lineup but easily the best looking. Mathias will bring the style and the youth to the party. He loves watching Cincinnati and Cleveland sports and playing basketball, baseball, football, and video games. Mathias is lucky enough to live in Cincinnati, spending more time with Kristen's only niece (the flower girl) than Kristen could hope for herself!
Flower girl escort and helper to the bride
Caroline is my (Kristen's) oldest sister and mother to Diana, the coveted only niece in the Seroka family. Caroline is in her 3rd year of residency in Cincinnati as a general surgeon leaving her with little time to spare between that and a baby. Growing up, Caroline and I were as different as they come. Caroline loved the outdoors, horses, animals, and the camera while I hated anything involving dirt (except sports), any kind of animal (too scary), and anything that wasn't a dress or stylish. Over the years, I admittedly grew to love hiking, to tolerate camping, and we both bond over our childhood differences. Caroline will always be my go to for grown up advice.
Flower Girl
Diana is the coveted first grandchild in the Seroka family! Although her parents don’t care about dress up, she is always ready with an outfit from her aunts and grandma. While Diana may not be walking early enough for the wedding, her physical therapist grandma and hardworking mom have her sitting up for her alternate mode of transportation down the aisle.
Ring Bearer
Our possible ring bearer... if we can get him to walk down the aisle. Rogelio is Kristen’s cousin and the best dancer on the floor, he’ll even sing if you want to hear Baa Baa Black Sheep or anything by Imagine Dragons. You may see him walking with his brother Mathias or running in and out of the church the whole ceremony.
Parents of the Bride
Parents of the Groom