Ash + Matt
Wedding Party
Ashley Gierzak
Bride
Even though we both went to Miami and graduated the same year I didn't meet Matt until the summer after college. He was the leader of the Friday night "Out the Way" crew and only annoyed me a little. Even after he left TQL we remained friends. As these things often do we finally took the next step and started dating July 4th 2018.
Matthew Frankland
Groom
I met Ashley through work shortly after graduating from Miami University. It didn't take to much effort to get her to attend our Friday night happy hours, even though she apparently found me annoying. After I left, we stayed Friends, but both missed each other hints over the next few years. Eventually, it clicked and the rest is history!
Jessica Roberts
Maid of Honor
I met Jess at Vail Middle School and were fast friends. When we weren't getting lost in Jess' car, botching my most recent hair dye job or cruising cross country we were dreaming of our futures. Jess actually followed through with those dreams and is currently living in Alaska doing Beluga observing as well as traveling internationally.
Maxwell Smith
Best Man
I met Max when I joined Pi Kappa Phi while at Miami. You may notice that is a bit of a theme for my Groomsmen. Max and I, along with Charlie and Christian, quickly became friends by going out for Sunday Fundays after I would return to school from debate tournaments. Max has been a close friend to both Ashley and I and I am excited he will be standing up there with me on my wedding day.
Abbey McKinney
Bridesmaid
I met my sweet Abbey through Jessica in College and she's been my partner in crime ever since. Abbey is a regular at Taco Tuesday, Volunteer Events and the living room premier of every Netflix Documentary.
Matthew Black
Groomsman
B and I became friends late in highschool, but quickly formed an inseparable friendship. We share a love of food, drinks, and the Kansas Jayhawks. Even though we live in different cities now, we make it a point to see each other when we are near and pick up like we never left. His family is like a second family to mine and I could not think of a better person to be at my side.
Jessica Todd
Bridesmaid
I've been on Jessica Todd's team for 5+ years and we've been partners in crime ever since! We fight like sisters but know we are always there for the other. So glad to have her by my side at work and life!
Charlie Schrieber
Groomsman
Charlie is the man with a plan. He always has something fun planned and led the charge while we were at school together. We both moved to Cincinnati after school and continued the party. Charlie is gracious enough to plan my bachelor party and I am so happy to call you one of my best friends. P.S. the guy in the photo probably wasn't dead
Rashida Strozier
Bridesmaid
I met Rashida in a classic "freight" meet cute. A lying truck driver had her empty trailer and my freight...long story short once we pinned down the lies we took care of the problem! We've been friends ever since. Between Women in Logistics events, Halloween parties and trips to St Pete we've become friends for life. I'm so excited to see he next steps now that she's left TQL and to start planning our next trip down to Florida!
Christian Cook
Groomsman
If Charlie was the planner, Christian was the guy who executed that plan. He would always make sure we were on schedule to make the next bar. He also moved to Cincinnati where we were together nearly every weekend, and some weekdays. I recently stood with him at his wedding as well and am ecstatic he will be there to return the favor.
Carrie Stacy
Bridesmaid
I met the lovely Carrie through Matt in 2018 and we were instantly besties. Its been so motivating and fun to see Carrie start her business and become a mother. She's truly an amazing friend and my partner in crime as we move through these next stages of our lives.
Benjamin Stacy
Groomsman
Ben and I also met through Pi Kapp, and roomed together when he picked the big room at the fraternity house and I didn't want to live in a small room. It was a perfect match! Ben and I have both grown together so much since then and remain close. I was honored to stand with him at his wedding, and am more honored he can stand with me for mine.
Allie Frankland
Bridesmaid
Allie has been so kind and amazing welcoming me into the Frankland family and I'm so excited to be able to call her my sister. Shes smart, creative and always has the best 'guilty pleasure TV' Recommendations.
Scott Rice
Groomsman
Scott and I also met while at Pi Kapp, mostly because he was the only other Jayhawk fan I could find at Miami. We were very annoying to most of our brothers, and they would constantly gather around us to route against the hawks. We usually had more fun than the rest, especially when they beat Ohio State. Thank you for being there with me my dude!
Ambria Small
Bridesmaid
I have been friends with Ambria since sophomore year when we were on the track team together. So many memories, goofy haircuts and too cold Track meets formed our friendship and even though we live across the state we still have each other's backs.
Spencer Wood
Groomsman
Spencer joined Pi Kapp after I did and I wasn't too sure about him first. But the dude is persistent and kept showing up at our house my junior year. Eventually, I saw what a great dude is and he has grown into one of my best friends. We both love to cook and will snap share our culinary feats with one another. Thrilled you will be there with me bro.
Reagan Gierzak
Bridesmaid
My little sister is my Bestie. Reags is strong, smart and a shockingly good chicken mama. She's the best Volunteer I have on my list and there's no one better for a Disney marathon.
Jackson Rettig
Groomsman
Jackson was as a member of Pi Kapp, but we did not hang out much at school. He and I became friends shortly after he moved to Cincinnati. We became neighbors and have not looked back. We share a love of watching sports and have a friendly rivalry whenever the Titans and Chiefs play. So excited to have you with me my guy.