Nicole & Michael
Wedding Party
Miranda Parsons
Matron of Honor
Miranda is my oldest friend and she is like a sister to me. Although we've known each other since 6th grade, I was quite a brat in middle school (please don't ask Miranda for any stories) and we didn't get closer until high school and the years after. One thing you should know about us - we LOVE Taylor Swift. We've been to her last two concert tours and plan on going to all future tours.
Kurt Soderstrom
Best Man
Kurt and I first met as freshman year roommates in college. We instantly became best friends and lived together for over 7 years before finally deciding to "grow up." Over those years, we spent what many would consider to be an unhealthy amount of time together (combined with an unhealthy amount of Natty Light) and I wouldn't trade that time for anything. I even lived in his parents' basement while attending nursing school.
Becca Condrey
Bridesmaid
When Michael and I first started dating, I obviously wanted his cool, younger sister to like me and although I don't know the kind of first impression I left on Becca, I do know that she made me feel welcome the instant that I met her. Over the past 5 years, I have learned that even though Becca may seem sweet and reserved when you meet her, she is a sassy (and sweet!) ball of fun with a "work hard play hard" attitude that I love!
Phillip Condrey
Groomsman
From teaching me how to build a bicycle ramp in the front yard to advising me on how to invest - Phill has always been one step ahead of me. Whenever I have an important question, he is always number one on speed dial. Looking back though, Phill and I have more in common than I realized. We both played soccer, attended CNU, and even married girls from the Midwest (or soon to be).
Kristine Condrey
Bridesmaid
Kristine and Phill were the first members of Michael's family that I met when we started dating. I was incredibly nervous, but when I learned that Kristine was a fellow Midwesterner, it made me like her more right from the get go - even if she is from Michigan of all places. The most important thing you should know about Kristine (and something I learned quickly) is that she loves tacos.
James Briar
Groomsman
James and I met our freshman year of college. We decided to join the same fraternity and became roommates our sophomore year. We lived together for a total of 6 years and during that time, we became obsessed with Call of Duty. Some of the best times I've had were at the Briar's lake house in Virginia.
Nicole Ebner
Bridesmaid
I lived next door to Nicole and Mallory (you'll read about her below) in our freshman year dorm at Miami University and thank goodness I did. They helped me with my makeup, taught me how to use a hair straightener, gave me some fashion tips (let's just say I was still wearing socks and sandals when they met me...), and introduced me to countless other practical things during our time in college. To this day, I usually learn or try something new whenever I'm with Nicole. i.e. the last time I visited her in Houston, we (Nicole, Mallory, and I) were lucky enough to do goat yoga! See the photo above for proof.
Warrick Thacker
Groomsman
Warrick is my oldest friend. We were inseparable beginning in elementary school all the way through high school. From flipping over golf carts in the woods to trying our first sips of alcohol together, it's a miracle we made it through our youth unharmed.
Margret-Ann Natsis
Bridesmaid
MA and I have known each other since we both joined AOII at Miami University our freshman year. We started getting closer our junior year and have been kindred spirits ever since. One of my favorite things about MA is her love for snail mail. Every now and then, I open the mail to find a sweet note/card from her - just because! Whether it's a card in the mail or texting short novellas all day long like we used to do right out of college, MA always knows how to brighten my day. Random fun fact about Margret-Ann - she ran the Boston Marathon in 2018!
Haley Roberts
Groomswoman
Haley is one of my oldest friends. We (including Lindsay Alley and Warrick) spent almost every weekend together in high school. From stealing beer out of her parents' fridge (sorry Kent) to running from the cops, Haley, Lindsay, Warrick, and I have done it all. Some of my best memories are of us sitting on the back patio chatting about anything and everything.
Bradley Norwood
Bridesmaid
Bradley and I met when she moved into the house I was sharing with a few other girls in DC during the summer of 2015. I've never developed a close friendship with someone as quickly as I did with Bradley. Although she'll tell you that I didn't like her when she moved in, we became fast friends and haven't looked back. I'll always be extra grateful for Bradley because she introduced me to Michael!
Travis Nelson
Groomsman
Travis and I first met in college and hung out just about every weekend until I graduated. Although he is a couple of years younger, he could always keep up with Kurt, James, and I. We share the same love for cheap beer and a good fire pit in the backyard. After college, we both moved to the DC area and stayed best friends.
Rachel Ransick
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I both joined AOII our freshman year of college and she was my first friend in the sorority. She is the type of person that will befriend 15 people she has never met at a party while I'm in the corner talking to 2 people that I already know. I think that is why I initially gravitated towards Rachel - she makes you feel welcome wherever you are. Unrelated, but for some reason it feels necessary to share, we have been quoting Wedding Crashers for most of our friendship and I don't think it'll ever stop.
Kaitlyn Rupprecht
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and I met at Miami University our junior year, but it wasn't until a very specific moment in the second semester of our senior year that we became close friends. We met at Subway for lunch before spring break to vent about ex-boyfriends and have been best friends ever since. Maybe we should thank them for bringing us together ; )
Mallory Skwiat
Bridesmaid
Mallory and I became friends pretty early in our freshman year of college and I remember thinking that I'd never met anyone quite like her. She's quick-witted, confident, funny, loyal, and incredibly outgoing. When it comes to Mallory, she has this innate ability to make any situation fun. Whether you're on vacation or stranded in the middle of nowhere, if you're with Mallory, you will have a good time.
Amanda Snyder
Bridesmaid
Amanda is Michael's older sister and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous to meet her when Michael and I started dating. The only person I was more nervous about meeting was their mom! Knowing her now, I can't believe I was ever nervous because we get along so well. From FaceTiming almost every week with her and her daughter, Ava B, to kicking my butt in Burn Boot Camp to watching The Bachelor, Amanda and I always find something fun to do together.