Wedding Party
Allie Sikora
Matron of Honor
Morgan and Allie’s friendship began on a fun-filled girls’ night, and from that moment on, they’ve been inseparable. Together, they navigate life as NICU nurses, supporting each other through the challenges and joys of their profession. Their bond is strengthened by daily FaceTime calls, wine nights, and unforgettable girls’ trips. Allie proudly holds the title of “passenger princess” in the Jeep, always ready for their next adventure. Their shared love for the Buckeyes and the Bengals makes game days even more special. Through every laugh, every challenge, and every celebration, Morgan couldn’t ask for a better best friend to go through life with. Fun fact: Brandon remembers when Allie had blonde hair!
Baylee Mannier
Matron of Honor
Morgan and Baylee’s friendship began in elementary school at Titus, and since kindergarten, they’ve been inseparable. Growing up, they did just about everything together—if you saw one of them, the other wasn’t far behind. From playing club and high school soccer to cheerleading and even serving as co-presidents of student council their senior year, their bond only grew stronger. With countless memories and plenty of embarrassing pictures to prove it, their friendship has been a constant through every stage of life. Morgan is forever grateful to have had Baylee by her side through it all!
Madison Hayman
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Maddy became best friends when they were co-Maid of Honors in Allie’s wedding. From planning all the fun wedding festivities to standing by Allie’s side on her big day, their friendship quickly became something special. Ever since then, Morgan can’t imagine life without Maddy! Their bond is filled with wine nights, girls’ trips, and daily talks that are both cherished and much needed. Through all of life’s adventures, big and small, their friendship continues to grow. Fun fact: Back in the day, Maddy used to take Brandon to school in her hot pink car—talk about a stylish ride!
Britney Kozlowski
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Britney became best friends when Morgan’s brother started dating Britney. Over the years, their bond has only grown stronger, and now Morgan can’t imagine a better future sister-in-law! From weekly family dinners to unforgettable vacations, they’ve created countless memories together. And to top it off, Britney holds a special place in Mitzie’s heart as one of her absolute favorites!
Taylor Lawson
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Taylor became best friends in high school, bonding over their love for soccer. They played together on both their high school and club teams, always side by side—literally! Taylor was #4, and Morgan was #5, making sure they stood next to each other during the National Anthem every game. Their friendship became part of the legendary “Fab 4,” a name that has stuck with them ever since. Through every win, loss, and unforgettable memory, their bond has only grown stronger!
Kiersten Deford
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Kiersten became best friends in high school, brought together by their love for soccer. Their bond grew even stronger during Kiersten’s senior season, and from then on, they were inseparable. Sitting next to each other in chemistry class led to endless laughs, and they made unforgettable memories at high school dances. Their friendship continued beyond high school, even spending time together at Wright State. As part of the legendary “Fab 4,” their bond remains just as strong to this day!
Amanda Weiner
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Amanda became best friends in nursing school at Kettering College, forming a bond that has only grown stronger over time. From countless study sessions to unforgettable girls’ trips and life events, they’ve created memories that will always be special. Morgan couldn’t have made it through nursing school—or life—without Amanda, aka Cherries! Through every challenge and every celebration, their friendship has been a constant source of support and laughter.
Libby Thomas
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Libby became best friends in nursing school at Kettering College, all thanks to an early morning summer health & wellness class that brought them together! From that moment on, their friendship grew into something truly special. Through girls’ trips, life events, and countless unforgettable moments, they’ve built a bond that means the world to Morgan. She couldn’t have made it through nursing school—or life—without Libby by her side!
Hannah Thomas
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Hannah were best friends before they were even born! Growing up, their parents told them they were cousins, only to later reveal that wasn’t actually the case. But despite the devastating news, they chose to ignore it—because in their hearts, they’ll always be family. Their bond is filled with endless memories of family vacations, beach getaways, and lake trips. And of course, they’ll always have beef with Elvis Rock. No matter what, Morgan is forever grateful to have Hannah in her life!
Heather Zellner
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Heather have been best friends since before they were born! As Hannah’s older sister, Heather was also part of the “we’re cousins” childhood story—news they all later chose to ignore. From countless family trips to the beach and lake, their bond has only grown stronger over the years. Morgan cherishes every memory they’ve made and looks forward to many more to come!
Madi Smith
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Madi became best friends at Weisenborn Middle School, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years! They’ve been through so many life events together, from middle school and high school to cheerleading and college life. With countless embarrassing photos and unforgettable memories, they’ll always have plenty to look back on and laugh about. Morgan is forever grateful to have Madi in her life!
Julia Desch
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Julia became best friends in dance class at Jeanette Popp, and their friendship has been unstoppable ever since! They’ve been through so much together—dancing as Mini Dugout Dancers, working on the Green Team, and making unforgettable memories on family vacations to the beach and lake. Their bond grew even stronger as they became NICU nurses together, and to this day, they can still remember most of the dances they made up to numerous songs over the years! Morgan is forever grateful to have Julia in her life!
Dylan Barton
Best Man
Dylan, the best man at Brandon’s wedding, is more than just a cousin – he’s a lifelong friend and confidant. Growing up, Dylan and Brandon were inseparable, with Brandon making the annual trek to Florida for Christmas and Easter, where their bond grew stronger each year. Despite the miles between them, with Dylan living in Florida and Brandon in Ohio, their connection has never wavered. Today, their catch-ups mostly happen over phone calls, where they dive into the latest college football talk – mostly about the Buckeyes and the Florida Gators – and share stories about life, love, and everything in between. As well as their spontaneous trips to Bunky’s to share oysters and wings. Dylan has always been a constant presence in Brandon’s life, and now, as his best man, he stands by him for one of the most important moments of all.
Tyler Murphy
Groomsman
Brandon and Tyler have been great friends since their freshman year of high school, bonding over sports, weekends together, and countless Butler football games. Their friendship only grew stronger after high school, with Tyler making regular trips to visit Brandon at Ohio State—always finding a way to be there for big games and even bigger memories. These days, their hangouts look a little different but are just as entertaining, whether it’s catching up over a beer, debating sports (usually with some friendly bickering), or hitting the golf course. No matter what, Tyler has been a loyal friend through it all, and Brandon is honored to have him standing by his side on the big day!
Jake Larger
Groomsman
Brandon and Jake go way back to high school, where weekends meant roaming around town or poker nights in his grandparents’ basement. At Ohio State, from living in the same off campus house while studying at the Fisher College of Business, to joining the same fraternity, and even starting a side business together - it’s always a good time. From block parties to living just down the street from Bulls, we shared a ton of memories—usually with golf, sports, The Buckeyes, or a drink involved. Fun fact: Brandon inspired the final line of my graduation speech: Don’t Stop Believin’.
Jordan Muhlenkamp
Groomsman
Brandon and Jordan’s friendship kicked off back in 3rd grade on the pee-wee football field and in the classroom—where they quickly became partners in crime (and frequent chatterbox offenders). From sleepovers in Brandon’s grandparents’ basement to gaming marathons in Jordan’s, their bond only grew stronger through middle school and high school. Just when you thought they’d seen enough of each other, they became college roommates at The Ohio State University. There, they spent their days repping the Buckeyes, strolling up and down High Street, obsessing over NHL video games, and catching Columbus Blue Jackets games any chance they got. Now, years later, life’s brought them full circle—they’re still just a few minutes apart, both living in Huber Heights. Some friendships fade with time, but theirs only seems to level up.
Gabe Wills
Groomsman
Gabe and Brandon’s friendship started in an unforgettable way—when Gabe and a few friends from Wayne High School crashed Butler High School’s winter formal during their senior year. That night, they instantly hit it off, forming a friendship that has only grown stronger over the years. The summer before college, they were inseparable, spending nearly every day golfing or shooting pool in Gabe’s garage. Even while attending different schools—Gabe at Ohio University and Brandon at Ohio State—they made it a priority to visit each other often. These days, you can find them on the golf course or bonding over their shared (and often misguided) optimism for the Cincinnati Reds. Fun fact: Gabe has only beaten Brandon in golf once—on Father’s Day two years ago—shooting an impressive 74 to Brandon’s 75. He hasn’t let him forget it since.
George Christian
Groomsman
George has been Brandon’s longest-standing friend, with their bond dating all the way back to preschool in Vandalia. Growing up, they spent countless hours at each other’s houses playing video games, front-yard football, poker, and shooting hoops at the rec center. Though George moved to Columbus in middle school, distance never kept them apart. Brandon frequently made the trip to Columbus during high school for their usual antics, and George would occasionally return to his hometown to catch up. Their tradition of visiting each other continued into college, with Brandon making trips to the University of Cincinnati and George joining him at Ohio State for Buckeye game days. These days, they keep their friendship strong with an annual golf trip to Florida—always a highlight of the year. Fun fact: To this day, Brandon refuses to call George by his real name, sticking to “Allen” from their childhood years when George went by his middle name.
Zach Crawford
Groomsman
Brandon and Zach’s friendship began during Brandon’s senior year of high school through their shared love for golf. Zach, a freshman phenom at the time, was naturally taken under Brandon’s wing—for better or worse. They spent nearly every day together, with Brandon chauffeuring Zach to school, practice, and the golf course. As the years went on, their bond only grew stronger. While Brandon played golf at Urbana University and Zach finished high school, summers were spent at Miami Valley Golf Club—either on the course or working together cleaning clubs and golf carts. When Zach moved on to play golf at Ohio University, Brandon made frequent visits, and Zach never missed a chance to come to Ohio State, especially for an Ohio State vs. Michigan showdown. These days, their friendship is built on competitive banter, with Zach happily taking Brandon’s money on the golf course every chance he gets.
Kj Keeley
Groomsman
Brandon and KJ met several years ago at Miami Valley Golf Club, where their friendship kicked off the best way possible—trying to take each other’s money in the captain’s game. What started as friendly competition quickly turned into a close bond, built over countless Ohio State games, Reds games, sunny golf trips to Florida, and weekends at the lake. Whether they’re talking trash on the course or just enjoying good times with great people, KJ has been a solid friend through it all. Brandon is honored to have him standing by his side on the big day.
Jack Herbst
Groomsman
Brandon and Jack go way back to Butler High School, where they first met on the golf team—Brandon a senior, Jack a freshman. Their bond really took off during the summers when they worked side by side as cart boys at Miami Valley Golf Club. Let’s just say not all of their time was spent working—some of it may have involved “testing” the driving range or hiding out in the cart barn. Fast forward to today, and the two are still close, living in the Dayton area and now enjoying the club as members instead of employees. Whether it’s a round of golf or a round of beers at the local subhouse, these two haven’t missed a beat. Fun Fact: Jack is one of the fastest-growing State Farm Agents in the country. Don’t worry—if you didn’t know that already, he’ll make sure you do by the end of the night.
Aaron Crawford
Groomsman
Brandon and Aaron’s friendship kicked off during their senior year at Butler High School, where they spent more time chatting in study hall and playing basketball at the rec than worrying about homework. It didn’t take long for them to hit it off over typical high school guy stuff, and their bond has only grown since. They took their friendship to the next level as roommates at The Ohio State University, where their days were filled with Buckeye and Blue Jackets games, exploring Columbus, and endless video game battles—most of which Aaron (annoyingly) won, especially in NHL Hockey. Even though Aaron now lives in Florida and Brandon’s still in Ohio, the distance hasn’t slowed them down. Their daily banter continues, usually centered around their beloved (and often frustrating) Reds, Bengals, or Buckeyes.
Tyler Pelfrey
Groomsman
Brandon and Tyler first crossed paths during their senior year of high school, thanks to their mutual friend Gabe. That final year of high school quickly turned into a summer full of late nights playing pool in Gabe’s garage, hitting up discount movie night, pickup basketball games, and plenty of rounds of golf. The friendship stuck. Throughout Brandon’s time at Ohio State, Tyler was a frequent visitor—always up for a beer, a Buckeyes game, or a road trip down to Ohio University to visit Gabe. These days, their hangouts usually revolve around two things: golfing and passionately (sometimes painfully) supporting the Cincinnati Reds. Whether they’re on the course or yelling at the TV, Brandon couldn’t imagine his big day without Tyler by his side.
Mitchell Hawley
Groomsman
Mitchell, or Mitch as most know him, is Brandon’s soon-to-be brother-in-law and the younger brother of the bride, Morgan. Brandon and Mitch first met about ten years ago when Brandon started dating Morgan. What began as casual hangouts quickly turned into late-night FIFA matches—where Mitch usually had the upper hand—and before long, Brandon was spending more time bonding with Mitch than with Morgan. Their friendship has only grown stronger over the years, from annual Norris Lake trips and Florida vacations to cruises and Reds games. When they first met, Mitch was just entering high school as a standout soccer player, and Brandon was playing college golf at Urbana University. At the time, Mitch wasn’t too impressed with golf, thinking it was a bit… well, lame. But somewhere along the way, Brandon helped Mitch catch the golf bug, and now they’re both completely hooked. These days, if Morgan can’t find either of them, there’s a good chance they’re lost somewhere on a golf course—probably still arguing over who had the better approach shot.