Meg & Joe
Wedding Party
Leigh Richardson
Maid of Honor
Leigh is my sister and my very best friend. She is only 18 months older than me, so growing up we were more like twins that just sisters (and we still get asked if we're twins often). My entire life I have always looked up to Leigh, she is one of the sweetest and most genuine people you will ever meet. We would do absolutely anything for each other and my life truly would not be the same without her. It's so much fun thinking back on our amazing childhood together and even more fun to think about all that's to come in the future! I couldn't imagine my wedding day without my sissy right next to me every step of the way.
John Jedlicka
Best Man
John is my twin brother and best man. He has been my best friend since the day we were born and always has my back. John has a long list of admirable qualities, but his honesty, discipline and contagious personality are a few I appreciate the most. A majority of my favorite memories involve John in one way or another, and I can't wait to add this day to the long list. I was fortunate enough to be John's best man during his wedding in 2019, so I am honored to return the favor and wouldn't have it any other way.
Molly O'Daniel
Bridesmaid
Molly and I were in diapers together and have been absolutely inseparable ever since 1st grade. So many of my childhood memories involve Molly because we were truly attached at the hip, just ask any of our grade school teachers. We spent every single day of our summers growing up together at ECC, which are some of my absolute favorite memories to look back on. We even called ourselves the M&Ms and wore matching outfits every single Tuesday in 4th grade. She is truly a lifelong friend and everyone deserves a Molly in their life!
Daniel Gorla
Groomsman
Dan and I met during summer classes prior to our freshmen year in high school and then bumped into each other again at soccer tryouts. Right off the bat, we became best friends and we haven't skipped a beat since then. One of my favorite memories in high school was beating Dan 1-on-1 in basketball - please remind him if you have the chance! Dan is one of the most loyal people I know and I am thankful he's able to be a part of the wedding.
Allie Jedlicka
Bridesmaid
Allie is Joe's sister and my future sister-in-law. But more than that, she has become such an amazing friend to me over the years. Some of my favorite weekends in Chicago are weekends that she was visiting, and I am so happy to finally live in the same city as her. Allie's love for her family is one of my favorite things about her, and I am so lucky to be a part of that so soon. She is so incredibly caring and fun, and I am so happy to have her as such a big part of my life!
Paul Buehler
Groomsman
Paul and I grew up playing soccer together and is my oldest friend outside my brother. We have been both teammates and opponents, winners and losers, but regardless of the score, we walked off the field as close friends. Additionally, I am fortunate that Paul and his Dad introduced me to the beautiful game of Subbuteo that took up countless hours of my life. There isn’t enough space here to explain what it is, but feel free to ask Paul the rules if you’re curious. Most importantly, Paul is one of the nicest people I know and I’m lucky we can add another memory to the books.
Grace Anderson
Bridesmaid
My world would be so dull without Grace...she is truly a one of a kind friend. Grace is always the one to get the party started and her lack of a filter never fails to make me laugh. We lived together for 3 years in college (including our semester abroad in Italy where I would have been lost without her) and for a year after college in Chicago. Usually if you saw me, you would see Grace. She is one of the most loyal friends I have ever had and I am so thankful to have her in my life!
Joe Kusky
Groomsman
Joe and I have been best friends since high school where we shared the same homeroom all four years. He also played football and lacrosse with my brother, which led to us becoming close friends. Joe was a great chauffeur before I had my license, but he really would do anything for one of his friends, a quality that I admire. While we've lived in separate cities for almost 9 years, distance hasn't changed a thing and I'm excited to have him by my side at the wedding.
Maria Johnson
Bridesmaid
Maria and I met freshman year of high school in Theology class and have been absolute best friends ever since. Maria is the kind of person that everyone just gravitates towards and everyone instantly loves. She has always been unapologetically herself, even at such a young age, and that has always been so refreshing and inspiring. She is one of the funniest people I have ever met, and I am so lucky to have her in my life as such a close friend. I couldn't imagine my wedding day without her!
Tom Behr
Groomsman
Tom, or "T-Behr", and I met at soccer tryouts freshmen year and the rest is history. He is the funniest person I know and it's a guaranteed good time whenever you're with him. Given his comedic personality, it was only fitting that Tommy was our high school mascot, regularly painting himself blue and wearing entertaining costumes to all sporting events. On a more serious note, Tom is a genuine friend that would do anything for me, and for that I am grateful. Tom will add plenty of humor to the wedding festivities so I'm excited he can be a part of the big day.
Alexa Woehler
Bridesmaid
Alexa and I met freshman year of high school and have been best friends for over 10 years. Although we went to different colleges, we lived together post grad in Chicago for 2 years and I am so so thankful that I had her there with me. Some of my most fun memories are with Alexa - she is someone that makes you happier just by being around. She has such a positive outlook on life and the purest heart. We have gone through so much together and I cannot wait to have her with me on my big day!
Dan Tlapek
Groomsman
Dan, or "DT", was a rival of mine during grade school sports but we ended up becoming great friends through my brother since they played football and lacrosse together. He is the most easy-going individual I have ever met and always likes to have a good time. For those who don't know, he kicked four field goals over 40-yards in a high school quarterfinal game and is still recognized for his feat - don't hesitate to ask him about it! More importantly, DT has been very helpful in the recent transition back to St. Louis and I can't wait for him to be a part of the special day.
Tori Mohn
Bridesmaid
Tori and I met towards the end of 8th grade and pretty much were instantly inseparable. She was the first new friend that I made before going to a new high school and for that I am so thankful - those years would have looked a lot different without having Tori as a best friend. She was also my freshman year roommate at IU and I would give anything to spend another day in that pink and paisley dorm room with her. Tori has one of the most genuine hearts and will without a doubt make anyone feel so comfortable and welcome. I am so blessed to have her as such a big part of my life!
Harrison Wright
Groomsman
Harrison, or "Harry", and I have had quite the adventure together. Even though we both grew up in St. Louis, I only heard about the legend of Harrison Wright and did not meet him until the second day of college. Only Harry can remember how challenging the first few weeks of college were for us, but that became a distant memory once we joined the same fraternity, became roommates and graduated as best friends. Harry is a one-of-a-kind person: he's entertaining, never afraid to speak his mind, and also an incredible friend. From St. Louis to Blooomington and Chicago, I'm glad he can be a part of the next big adventure in Evansville.
Tori Mattingly
Bridesmaid
Tori was one of my very first friends in Zeta freshman year. We immediately became best friends and did almost everything together. Tori and I also lived together throughout college and in Italy, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to share so many memories with. We have been through so much together and sometimes I feel like Tori knows me better than I even know myself. I am so incredibly thankful that she will be by my side on my wedding day.
Kurt Chessman
Groomsman
Kurt and I were in the same fraternity together and immediately became best friends. He's one of the most passionate, direct and entertaining individuals that I know - when Kurt walks in a room, you can sense his presence or will likely hear him! When Kurt commits to something, he gives it 110%, as evidenced by his full-time job as social chair in college along with starting a charitable lacrosse foundation that continues to this day. Kurt is the definition of a true friend: he's loyal, honest and would run through a wall for one of his friends. From Europe to Asia, Kurt and I have had some great experiences and I'm fortunate he will be a part of our wedding festivities.
Emily Jedlicka
Bridesmaid
Emily is married to Joe's twin brother, John, and is my future sister-in-law. I first met Emily back in 2016 when Joe and I first started dating, and she has been so unbelievably sweet and welcoming since then. She is the kind of person that instantly makes you feel comfortable and brings so much warmth into the room. I am so glad that I have grown close to her over the years and can't wait for many more family trips together in the future!
Alex Caudill
Groomsman
I met Alex one of my first weeks of college and ended up joining the same fraternity together. It was apparent at the beginning that we had many similarities so it isn't surprising that we became best friends. Alex is one of the most likeable people I know - he's respectful, charismatic and always has a smile on his face. His involvement in the community and genuine interest in his friend's lives are two qualities that I respect the most and make him a great friend. Alex and I have been close ever since we met and I'm glad he will be a part of the special weekend. P.S. Do not ask Alex for a piggyback ride - he's still recovering from the last one he gave in college.
Shelby Fulkerson
Bridesmaid
Shelby and I met in high school, but going to different schools and being in different grades, we didn't become close until college when we ended up in the same sorority house at IU. Shelby is everyone's go-to girl when it comes to needing advice and makes every single person she meets feel so welcome and accepted. She also never turns down ordering pizza or Thai food which made living with her for two years after college even better. She has always been the biggest cheerleader for my relationship with Joe and I am so thankful for that!
Colin Stacy
Groomsman
Colin and I met several years ago at the Richardson household and immediately clicked like we had been friends for years. He's one of the most calm and collected individuals I've ever met, a quality that I greatly admire, and he never says no to any activity. Colin's one questionable attribute is his love of the Ohio State Buckeyes, but just ask him the score of last year's National Championship game and move on to the next topic! From Florida to South Carolina to Evansville, we've shared some great times together and I can't wait for him to be a part of the wedding festivities.
Lindsey Magazine
Bridesmaid
Lindsey is also from Evansville, but living on the other side of town and going to different high schools, we also didn't become close until Zeta at IU. Lindsey is so smart, funny, down to earth, and such an amazing friend. She's the kind of person that you can have fun doing absolutely anything with, whether it's staying in a tiny hotel room with 6 other girls on spring break, struggling through a barre class together (ok, it was only me who struggled), or laying on the couch for 24 hours straight together. I'm so lucky to have Lindsey in my life!