Madison Goodin & Brennan Dickinson
Wedding Party
Alicia Grote
Woman of Honor
My youngest cousin (more like a sister). Alicia's someone I know I can rely on for strength and friendship. She radiates kindness everywhere she goes and I couldn't imagine anyone better suited to stand with me on our wedding day!
Joseph Dickinson
Best Man
The big brother of the groom though the roles have been reversed most of my life. He's unpredictable and hilarious, there is no other choice for best man. I cannot say enough about my "Brother Bear". We shared a room for almost my entire childhood, he is my best friend. In his words he has always been the Robin to my Batman.
Kelsey Barton
Woman of Honor
We met in high school, became fast friends, and have never let the distance get in our way. Kelsey is someone you can depend on for genuine guidance. Wife to another great friend, Danny, and mother to two beautiful children (Brady & Harper). A constant light, always ready to spring into action with her positive, loving advice. I'm honored to have her stand with us!
Elizabeth Adams
Groomswoman
Elizabeth and I became friends by proximity after deciding to carpool for trivia and living in the same apartment complex. She's the only friend who would participate with me in the Annual Scooby Bowl bet between Ohio State vs. Penn State, hence the picture. She is one of my closest friends, thankfully she's making the trip back from 'Rado for our wedding.
Andrew Grote
Bridesman
My younger cousin, but so much more. We became especially close after he moved to Nashville a few years ago. He was actually living with me when Brennan and I met. It gave them an awesome opportunity to get to know one another as well! I can always count on him and vice versa.
Philip Nam
Groomsman
Phil moved back to the US when we were in 7th grade, the joke is that for the first 3 days he didn't say a word and then he sat down at our lunch table hasn't stopped talking since. He's stuck it out even when my mother questioned if he had ever had a hot dog or milk before. I know that I can call Phil for anything and he will show up, even if that means he drives the wrong way for 6 hours before realizing it.
J. Alexander Grote
Bridesman
My older cousin who's always there for me with support and an irreplaceable brotherly friendship. I can always depend on Alex for late-night chats to solve the world's problems! Married to an amazing woman, Beth, and they have two beautiful girls (Charleigh & Hadleigh).
Christopher Bowles
Groomsman
Chris and I really became good friends senior year of college. He would normally show up with a plastic bag filled with beers and we would all hang out on the couch. It's a little different now, Chris has 2 kids and has moved all around finally settling back in Columbus where we went to school. A few times a year we are still lucky enough to get together and have an adventure.
Danielle Eils
Brideswoman
We met in college in Columbia, MO. Even though the miles between us keep growing, we remain close. Married to super dad, Brandon, and mother to three beautiful children (Isabella, Charlotte & Brooks). She's the definition of determination and strength.
Jason Goldstein
Groomsman
Basically another member of the family at this point. Goldstein has zero idea of geography and had no idea where Ohio was when he decided to enroll in Ohio State. I have been his date to formal dinners on several occasions, including one for the Craft Brewer's Conference in Nashville where he forgot to submit any beers for judging. He's one of my closest friends and someone I couldn't imagine doing this without.
Rachel Killam
Brideswoman
We met in Nashville years ago and quickly realized we grew up less than an hour from each other in Missouri! Thank goodness we crossed paths because I couldn’t imagine my life without her friendship. Mother to two adorable sons (Jak & Ben) and wife to a great guy, Dane. She's a pillar of strength to everyone in her life.
Dominic Vecchio
Groomsman
Dom lived across the hall my freshman year and across town at home in Cleveland which led to us hanging out in his parents' basement during the summers in college...and a good amount of nights the years after college. He swears that he never frosted his tips and that they were only sun-bleached, all we can hope is that this isn't the case for the wedding.
Kayla Fischer
Brideswoman
We met in high school, and always pick up right where we left off like no time has passed. She's an amazing friend and someone who will always put a smile on my face! Married to a good friend, Nolan, and they have two beautiful daughters (Beckett & Haislee).
Brian Drukenbrod
Groomsman
Brain, as I affectionately refer to him, is who I credit for keeping me in Nashville. After I moved here he made it a point to include me in events which helped build the friend group, without him I would be in a very different spot. Over the years this friendship has continued to grow and is one of my strongest in Nashville. (Madison also says thank you to Brian for keeping Brennan in Nashville :)
Jade Ludlow
Brideswoman
We met when she started working for the same artist management company as me in Nashville. She said I was the first person that spoke to her at the office! We can always count on each other as a great sounding board both in business and friendship.
Nicholas Frydryk
Groomsman
I was basically forced to become friends with Nick after being introduced to him across two different friend groups in college. There's been a lot of frisbee golfing while drinking "riverwater," and adventures white water rafting with his brother, Big Nick. Thankfully after being forced to be friends it has turned out to be fantastic.
Charleigh Grote
Flower Girl
My favorite 8-year old :) The first to call me "Aunt Madi" and melt my heart. Charleigh is my 'niece' via my cousin and his wife (Alex and Beth).
Kellan Moore
Ring Bearer
The first nephew in the family! So excited he gets to help share the day with us assuming we can tear him away from his obsession with Lightning McQueen.
Hadleigh Grote
Flower Girl
My favorite 6-year old :) The second to call me "Aunt Madi" and melt my heart all over again! Hadleigh is also my 'niece' (Alex and Beth's youngest).
Cody Moore
Ring Bearer
The second nephew who I lovingly refer to as the Bruiser! He's likely to run down the aisle headfirst, all gas no brakes, thankfully his dad will be there to wrangle him.
James Saucier
Usher
We've been family friends our entire lives. I've been able to depend on him at any time and that means more than he'll ever know.
Andrew DeBrock
Usher
My oldest friend! Our families both have 3 siblings who line up in age so we grew up spending a lot of family vacations together. I'm so happy to have Drew there with me for the big day.
Joshua Scherder
Usher
We grew up together as family friends. Josh has been a big brother figure to me for as long as I can remember. I deeply value his friendship and guidance.
Salim Aude
Usher
I don't believe my mother has ever forgiven Sammy for his shoddy bike mechanic skills but he has remained my close friend even when he moved away for High School. Through all my moves anytime I've gotten back to Cleveland we make it a point to see each other and I can't wait for him to be there with me.
Melissa Crawford
Salt Ceremony
As my older cousin, I've always looked up to Melissa and wanted to be just as cool as her :) In 1999, she gave me the honor of my first role in a wedding (Junior Bridesmaid)! A wonderful wife to the best guy around, Bruce, and mother to four amazing children (Bruce Jr., Kristen, Emily & Carter). If Brennan and I are half as happy as they are we'll count ourselves extremely fortunate!
Rita Thomas
Salt Ceremony
My Aunt Rita has always made it a point to let me know when she's going to be in town so we can grab dinner. I think it's during these dinners and trips with Green Tractor (her country rap star husband Jerry) that we've grown closer. I'm so excited to have her be a reader for our special day.
Meagan Kaiser
Reader
We met in 6th grade and have shared many wonderful memories over the years! Meagan is an amazing person who I'm lucky to call a friend. She's half of a super couple with her husband, Marc, and together they have two lovely children (Mak & Norah).
Maura Moore
Officiant
We couldn't think of a better person to officiate our wedding. She's always the organizer/wrangler of Dickinson events and is able to coach teens while they're actively swimming, so holding a room for a wedding should be no problem! She's been a great, albeit sometimes terrifying, sister and is already creating a strong connection with Madison.