Lucas & Michaela
Wedding Party
Megan Shipman
Maid of Honor
Not everyone is lucky enough to have their sister as their best friend. She's known me since literally day one and understands me better than anyone ever could. I've looked up to Meg my whole life. And even though we told on each other 95% of the time growing up, she's now the person I can trust the most and I don't know what I would do without. I mean, who else would I have woken up at 5 am on Christmas morning? Who would have followed me around with a video camera trying to make a "documentary" about my life at 12 years old? Who would have pushed me to climb the most dangerous mountain in Peru in the pouring rain? All I know is I am damn lucky to be able to call Meg my sister and I am so glad she will be standing next to me on one of the most important days of my life.
Dillon Griffin
Best Man
Dillon is my co-best man because he’s my best friend. Our friendship got a late start in 11th grade when we had chemistry together (pun intended.) We quickly bonded over just about everything but most of all music. Dillon isn’t just a friend to me. He’s more like a brother.
Amy Miller
Bridesmaid
Amy transferred to Hartwick and moved across the hall from me junior year. Senior year we moved into the most gorgeous yet scary looking house from the 1800's. Being Art majors, we would have in home critiques at all hours of the night. After months of trying to convince and maybe even pressure (sorry Amy) she reluctantly agreed to move to Albany with me after graduation. We both left our hometowns to move to a "city" we knew nothing about, where we had nothing but each other. Amy has shown me unconditional love and has played a key role in helping me become the person I am today. We decided to give it a year and see what happened. 5 years later we are both still in Albany, and honestly I am SO lucky to have ended up in the same place as her!
Steve Porter
Best Man
Steve is one my best friends in the world and that’s why he’s a co-best man. I had my first sleepover at his house in 2nd grade and about a thousand more in the years to come. We never stop laughing when we get together and I consider him and his family as part of my own.
Emily Kimberly
Bridesmaid
Emily and I have known each other since elementary school. I have so many fond memories of going over to Emily's house for sleepovers, bonfires, game nights, you name it. We shared some of the best years of our lives in Mrs. Clark's 4th grade class, and have definitely had our fair share of border-line DANGEROUS games of Spoons. After graduating from colleges far from one another we reconnected and realized that we have basically the same hardworking and planning mentality and got even closer than we already were! I was blessed to stand next to her on her wedding day in 2017. Although we are far from one another, every time we catch up we can spend hours and hours chatting like no time has passed!
Dan Gardiner
Groomsman
Dan and I became close on our graduation trip to Disney World. When we got time to talk we saw just how much we had in common with one another. Ever since then, Dan has been one of my closest confidants and friends.
Taylor Squires
Bridesmaid
As his twin sister, Taylor understands Lucas in a way no one else can. It's so fun to watch them reminisce about their childhood together. Taylor is such a kind hearted human being. I mean COME ON she's a nurse for a living. Since the first day I met her, she has always made me feel like part of the family. ...And thank God I have someone on my side planning a 10 hour trip across the country after a 6 AM cancelled flight! I am honored to officially be able to gain another sister in Taylor!
Tim Krauss
Groomsman
Tim and I have known each other since elementary school through sports. We became much closer in high school and the years following. Tim is one of my closest friends. Even though we live far apart, we take every opportunity to see each other when we can, and video chat with each other when we can’t.