Melanie & Mark
Wedding Party
Erin Cox
Maid of Honor
I knew Erin in nursing school, but we became close when we were assigned to the same room while studying abroad at Harlaxton College and then we were roommates for over a year when we both moved to Chicago. Some of my favorite memories of Erin involve exploring Europe and having tea parties in our small living room. I can always count on Erin for a listening ear, constant support, and a trip to Olive Garden.
Zak Stoldt
Best Man
I have known Zak since middle school. When I first met Zak, he was showing off his skillz on his bike. At first, as a very out of shape middleschooler, I hated him since I could barely move my bike forward. However, we quickly became inseparable. Spending full weeks at each others houses. He was even there when I got engaged to Melanie. Some of my fondest memories with Zak are jamming in the garage, playing Runescape, getting hotcakes/applesauce, playing pool basketball and just spending hours enjoying each others company. "Pure unadulterated friendship" -Winston Schmidt
Hayley Bewley
Bridesmaid
I have known Hayley since freshman year of high school. Some of my fondest memories with Hayley involve hanging out at one of our houses and playing dress up with Goodwill clothes. I was honored to be a bridesmaid in Hayley's wedding last August, and she is my go-to phone call on long drives back to Indianapolis to talk wedding planning.
Gabe Carandang
Best Man
I have known Gabe since middle school. We swam together in middle school, high school and college(briefly). Some of my fondest memories with Gabe are making pancakes after practice, watching cartoons in our dorm (because that's what you do in college), attempting to workout without annoying others with our laughing, racquetball and so many others. "It's guy love between two guys" - Scrubs
Rachel Wise
Bridesmaid
Rachel was one of the first people I met when my family moved to Zionsville. I remember spending long bus rides with her to marching band competitions, perusing stores at the mall, and enjoying her culinary creations. I don't get to see Rachel very often because of our busy schedules, but when we do meet up, we start right where we left off.
Trent Brown
Groomsman
I've known Trent since middle school. Some of my fondest memories with Trent are playing Halo when in Vincennes, losing heat for days in Chicago's winter, attempting to make spiced wine(it didn't work), "vlogging", watching John Oliver together and eating at the Grand Lux because it's his favorite. Moving to Chicago has made Trent one of my closest friends, and I'm so thankful for it. "As we grow up we realize it becomes less important to have a ton of friends & more important to have real ones." - J. Cole
Samantha Knoy
Bridesmaid
Sam and I knew each other at University of Evansville, and became close when we both got elected to the board of the Student Nurses Association of Peers. We then spent a summer living together in a tiny apartment in Evansville to save money for study abroad. We also ended up rooming together at Harlaxton! I still vividly remember exploring Dublin, climbing lion statues in London, and going on day trips with our British meet-a-family "parents."
Jared Wagner
Groomsman
I've also known Jared, AKA lil Bear, since middle school. We even went to the same college to get the same degree. Some of my fondest memories of Jared are making silly songs, playing Starcraft, hanging in the basement of Moore hall, appreciating music at Ri-Ra's, eating Qdoba, listening to terrible music when driving to Zak's, trying out random beers and our road trip out to Iowa with Gabe. Jared has always been there for me, and I figuratively owe him alot for that. I also owe him literally for always getting the Qdoba tab. "Lalalala" - The Shutter Sound