Michelle & Clark
Wedding Party
Megan Follis
Matron of Honor
Megan and I met our freshman year in college walking back to the dorms from sorority recruitment. For the next four years of college we were inseparable. I have so many fun memories with her from just living everyday life, and when she is with me everything is more fun. Since graduation we have been living in separate cities, but every time we are back together it feels nothing has changed. I was able to stand at Megan's side as her Maid of Honor at her wedding, and now I'm excited for her to be next to me at my wedding.
David Gittinger
Best Man
David and I first met in the 2nd grade and have been inseparable ever since. We have done just about everything together from family vacations to building igloos in the front lawn. No matter what we've done we have always got along swimmingly, except for the time he forgot to put sunscreen on my back in Florida. Even when we have lived in different cities we have always stayed in contact. David is great at just about everything he does, from playing guitar to random games of cornhole he is without a doubt the best. This includes being a friend. He is as loyal as can be and is always down for anything fun. My favorite memory with David is a spur of the moment trip to New Orleans in college where he only knew me, but didn't hesitate to jump on a charter bus with 900 strangers.
Stephanie Stryker
Bridesmaid
Stephanie has been one of my close friends since freshman year of college and I'm so excited to have her as my bridesmaid! Anyone who knows Stephanie knows how she can light up a room and make any event, even something routine, the best part of your day. Every time I talk to Stephanie I feel more positive and and excited about life.
Austin Smith
Groomsman
I met Austin in English class Sophomore year of high school. We instantly became great friends spending our free time having bonfires, some just happen to be made with old dead Christmas trees that quickly grew to size of his parents house (Who would give two 16 year old kids five dead Christmas trees?). We also spent time running around the streets of Cincinnati finding odd things to do for entertainment such as making potato cannons out of PVC pipe. We were also roommates at Ohio University together which created numerous stories most of which need to be explained in person. All this to say, Austin is the type of guy who can easily make any dull situation entertaining. He is easily one of the funniest people I know and I haven't met anyone that doesn't love to be around him.
Nicole Hjorteset
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met freshman year of college and became close friends when we lived next to each other in the sorority house. My favorite thing about Nicole is how passionate is she is about everything, yet she never takes life too seriously. From career progression to planning this wedding, Nicole is always there to give me advice and guide me.
Ryan Frambes
Groomsman
Ryan and I are great childhood friends and we were also college roommate's at Ohio University. He lived down the street from me gowning up. We spent time playing capture the flag with old crusty milk jugs, chasing geese before peewee football practice (Ryan inevitably got pooped on leaving a massive stain on his shoulder and I wont let him forget it), and running down the ice cream truck during the summer for the coveted ChocoTaco. Ryan is the type of guy that immediately lights up a room when he walks in with his loud and goofy presence. He is always in a great mood and makes everyone around him laugh. It's no wonder he makes a great High School math teacher and football coach at Kings High - Coach Frambes, King of the Knights!
Melissa Regan
Bridesmaid
Melissa is one of the most down to earth and relaxed people I know. I’ve never seen her loose her cool in any scenario, but she’s also highly competitive. She’s an incredible dancer so look out for her in the dance floor, cuz this chick right here is about to drop it low to a late 90’s rap song.
Luke Watts
Groomsman
When I moved to Dallas Luke was my roommate for 3 years. We spent hours hunched over playing mini ping pong on our coffee table in between work calls, making the dumbest Vines you could imagine, and seeking out the best food spots in town. It's hard to find another person with more energy than Luke, which made him a great roommate. He is constantly thinking of wildly fun ideas such as hopping in a hot spring on the edge of the Rio Grande River in New Mexico or kayaking an urban Dallas river and snarfin' Jersey Mike's sandwiches under a highway overpass. However, my favorite memories are the backpacking trips. My first trip with Luke included hiking in Aspen to Conundrum Hot Springs, but my all time favorite trip was hiking to the glacier fed Jade Lake, which is captured in this picture.
Grace Gibney
Bridesmaid
Grace is one of the most bubbly and entergetic people I've ever met. From the second she greets you her face lights up with excitement. Her energy is contagious and she brings joy to every situation. Grace has dubbed herself Clark and I’s forever third wheel, and I can’t think of anyone else who we’d get along better with.
Grant Saul
Groomsman
Grant is my older brother. Boy oh boy is he a classic older brother. He will be a total pain in the rear if you give him the opportunity to do so, but he is always there for you when you need him the most. I have enjoyed some great memories with Grant over the years, but my favorite ones are playing Lacrosse in High School together and inviting all of our friends over to the house at the same time when our parents were out of town. Through and through Grant is a great older brother.
Natalie Aragon
Bridesmaid
Natalie is my little sister, and may be the most qualified bridesmaid there is. She has been ready for her duties since the engagement and has had her bridesmaid dress picked out for months. Natalie knows how to bring happiness and excitement to any situation and I know she'll bring the same energy to my wedding day.
Eric Saul
Groomsman
Eric is my little brother. He is just about as nice of a man as you could ask for and has always been the easiest sibling to get along with. Eric is always in a great mood and is down to support me in any crazy task I am trying to achieve. Growing up we shared a bedroom at a young age and I had to instill many character building traits into his life such as cleaning up his toys when he's done. I'm not confident that he has fully grasped this concept yet, but that might explain why he's still a bachelor!! All joking aside, Eric is a great younger brother and has always impressed me with what he's been able to accomplish such as graduating from Miami University with a Mechanical Engineering degree and getting deployed twice with the Air Force to Qatar.
Dana Saul
Bridesmaid
Dana is my soon to be sister-in-law who already feels more like a sister. We have many similar interests and I love her living two blocks away so we can spontaneously plan work out classes and hang out together.
Matthew Aragon
Groomsman
Matt, Michelle's younger brother has been a pleasure to get to know and spend time with. He is extremely helpful with anything that needs to get done whether its watching his little sister on short notice or helping hang new lights up for his Mom on Mothers Day. One of my favorite memories with Matt was celebrating his birthday in Dallas. Michelle and I got to take him to our favorite bar, teach him what the El Chapo was all about, and show off our terrible uncoordinated dance moves.