Molly & Tyler
Wedding Party
Corrin Walker-Thistle
Maid of Honor
Words from Corrin: It is hard to believe I have only known Molly for six years when I feel like she has been my sister all my life. We have shared so many memories from traveling abroad, girl’s nights, and ice cream runs. Molly is the type of person who lights up a room when she walks in the door. God has truly blessed me with a sister who builds me up, challenges me to better, and has supported me through so many life events. I have had the privilege of watching Molly and Tyler grow in their relationship with one another and God. My vow to you and Tyler during this new season in life is to speak love, kindness, and truth to you both now and every day as you continue to build your lives together. I love you so much Molly and I am so excited to be a part of this special time with you!
Sam Dienel
Best Man
Words from Tyler: One of the most important things Sam ever taught me was that you should never say you don't have time to do something. You always have time to spend on the things you truly value, and Sam has proved for years that our friendship is a top priority. He's a man of many talents: a gourmet chef, a maestro behind the microscope, and, I hate to admit, the best Super Smash Bros. player to grace the orange couch at our Kamin St. apartment. But what means the most to Sam's grateful friends is not his delicious lava cake or the number of doctor titles appended to his name. It is his willingness to drop whatever neuroscience textbook he happens to be reading and listen to his friends when they need someone to talk to, even when they don't realize it. Years lived with: 3.3
Tabitha Weaver
Bridesmaid
Words from Tabitha: It started with a cup of coffee we never got and a friendship I will never forget. When we first started working together at Chatham Admissions, after 1 or 2 joy rides on our purple golf cart, I knew an amazing person had entered my life. Before Molly and Tyler met, she was a bundle of excitement. Hearing her talk about her blind date, my fingers were crossed he would be everything she wanted and more. I think crossing my fingers did the trick 😉. You can see the love in Tyler’s eyes when he looks at her, and the love is returned in hers which is all that you could ask for for your best friend. We never got that cup of coffee, but have gotten more memories than I can count. I cannot wait to make another one with you on the day you and Tyler say “I do”.
Kurt Werner
Groomsman
Words from Tyler: Kurt began what would later became known as "the curse of the third bedroom" at Kamin St. After him it became tradition that whoever took the smallest bedroom would be the next to get married. This means that Kurt and his wife are the couple I've spent the most time third wheeling with. It also means I was sure to sleep in the third bedroom for a bit before I left Kamin. Many of my fondest memories with Kurt are over the chess board, whether in the park, at a bar, or in a coffeehouse. I'm always available to fill-in on whichever soccer team he's organizing at the moment. Also he throws great birthday and Christmas parties. Years Lived With: 0.3
Ava Young
Bridesmaid
Words from Ava: Molly has been one of my closest friends since grade school. If I was ever thinking of doing something and knew Molly wouldn’t approve of it, I knew I probably shouldn’t be doing it 😂. If I was accepting something of subpar quality and knew Molly wouldn’t put up with it, why should I? She has enhanced my self confidence beyond what I would have ever expected!! She is someone who is endlessly supportive and kind, the highest tier of a forever friend. The kind of friend you stay up with until 3am talking about the wonders of the world and tell your darkest secrets to. The friend who is pillar of excellence and success, but is also the quirkiest goof behind all of the sparkle.
Jonathan Cunningham
Groomsman
Words from Tyler: Like Sam and Kurt, I met Jonathan at Pitt, where we all attended the weekly meetings of an organization known as Cru, short for Campus Crusades for Christ. He joined the three of us at Kamin when he returned from his final exotic adventure in the far east. Jonathan soon began mastering the various steps that transform raw caffeine beans into espresso, while simultaneously picking his way through the largest financial institutions in Pittsburgh. Jonathan knows what's important to him and defends it staunchly. He may be fluent in Mandarin, but the words "doubt" and "indecision" are still foreign to him. Years Lived With: 1
Emily Reed
Bridesmaid
Words from Emily: I have been lucky enough to have sweet Mollard in my life for quite a long time. We've seen each other through the awkwardness of middle school, ups and downs of high school (lets be honest... it was mostly downs but thank goodness we had each other) and even living together! Having known Molly for such a long time I have so many memories that come to mind, many of them embarrassing ones for her and I both... but I'll spare her, just this once. She has always been the friend to count on for a listening ear and voice of reason, not to mention the best fashion advice, amazing sleepover host, my favorite class president, and the source of many belly laughs! "I <3 U (like a friend LMAO)" - Me to Molly, Titusville High School Yearbook circa 2013
Daniel Bendit
Groomsman
Words from Tyler: Those Cru guys stick around, and Dan is another example. He spent many years leading worship and college ministry at our church. I still remember our first coffee together, when he welcomed me into the church, and we talked about learning Arabic (my Arabic studies didn't last long). Since then we've served the church alongside each other, and recently we've had even more in common, as Dan has switched into my field of work (software). Funny enough, the career switch is not even the largest jump Dan has made in the past year. He's recently become the first of my groomsmen to enter into fatherhood. Late last year his daughter Eliza was born, and he's been changing diapers ever since. Years Lived With: Not enough
Caitlin Lucas
Bridesmaid
Words From Caitlin: I've known Molly about 10 months and some change, and I can just say this girl is a bundle of SUNSHINE!! She works hard, stays positive, and above all else loves my brother and loves Jesus - in a short time, she's become a good friend, and I can't wait to gain her as a sister soon. So happy and excited to see what's in store for her and Tyler!
Cameron Beichner
Groomsman
Words from Tyler: Cam is the final member of the Kamin crew, taking the third room after Jonathan left for marriage. Cam is honest and fun-loving, one of those rare, genuine people who can't help speaking what's on their mind. Case and point, he decided to tell his now-fiance Paige about the "curse of the third room" fairly early in their relationship (see Kurt's bio for details on the curse). This seemed like a dubious move at the time; however, as usually happens when you're genuine, everything worked out in the end. Coronavirus will decide which one of us gets married first. Years Lived With: 1
Ashley Lucas
Bridesmaid
Words from Ashley: I’ve known Molly for a year now, and I’m so happy she’s someone that will be a constant in my life. She is someone that is always open and welcoming, and I’m so excited to see her and Tyler grow together. From the beginning, she became my second older sister and I can’t wait for our memories to come!
Christopher Lucas
Groomsman
Words from Tyler: I've known Chris for quite a while. As a baby, his nickname was Happy Man, and he has retained a disarming sense of humor ever since. Chris and I share a love of nurf sword fights, fake jiu jitsu, and virtual competitions against human and artificial intelligences. We've shared a few harrowing experiences, including a nasty bicycle accident that put Chris in the hospital and ended with me in a car chase following a bike thief. I'm the oldest and Chris is the youngest, so we've grown up in different worlds, but he's the little brother I always wanted. He's a perceptive thinker with an untameable spirit. I'm sure one day he'll even be able to put me in a headlock. Years Lived With: 9.5