Our People
Emma Bishop
Maid of Honor
Emma and Rachel had third grade class together and reconnected right before college. They got through freshman covid year together--doing everything with each other--and were roommates throughout all of college!
Chinny Ndife
Best Man
Chinny and Nick met on move in day at tOSU without ever talking beforehand. They tackled some of the toughest classes, freshman worries, and worst of all, the nonstop heat of Mack Hall in the fall. They lived together for 2 years on campus and keep a friendly rivalry between their football teams when they go head to head.
Avery Gabbert
Bridesmaid
Avery and Rachel helped each other get through nursing school at The Ohio State University. They now get to be coworkers at Cincinnati Children's hospital AND roommates! They met in sixth grade when Avery became Rachel's next-door neighbor.
Jared Back
Groomsman
Jared and Nick have been close friends since just before freshman year at La Salle High School and have stayed close through watching the Bengals in person or with friends.
Kennedy Tatman
Bridesmaid
Kennedy and Rachel met in sixth grade in a friend group and were the two that liked each other the least. That then quickly changed when they became besties in high school and got through cross country together and enjoyed photography class with one another.
Zach Stauffer
Groomsman
Nick and Zach met eachother when they lived together in the Brickhouse. They would grow close through their shared experience of being 2 of the only 3 Bengals fans in a house of Browns fans as well as their head to head pickleball matches... though Zach won every time...
Sam Climie
Bridesmaid
Sam and Rachel met through Cru, a Christian group on campus, then lived together in the Kettle house for two years at Ohio State. Sam is also Rachel's travel buddy; their favorite trip together was going to Colorado and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
Tony Datillo
Groomsman
Tony lived directly across the hall from Nick freshman year of college but they quickly became part of a friend group that covered the entire floor. They went on 2 trips down to "Osmond Beach" Florida and were in the same suite sophomore year of college.
Sky Nieman
Bridesmaid
Sky is one of Nick's five amazing sisters. She and Rachel first met during a visit to Ohio State, when Sky joined them for a trip to Graeter’s not long after Rachel and Nick started dating. Since then, Sky and Rachel have shared a love for brunch outings and great conversation. With Sky’s background in nursing, she’s also been a comforting and knowledgeable presence for Rachel.
Joey Casto
Groomsman
Nick and Joey met through living together at the Brickhouse but would find more time together through their time in Capernaum, with Joey as a leader, and Nick as a buddy for 2 trips to Virginia and North/South Carolina.
Sara Liang
Bridesmaid
Sara is Rachel's sister-in-law. They met when Rachel's brother Matthew brought his "friend" home for Friday night pizzas. Ever since then, it has been so nice for Rachel to have another girl in the family. Sara has such a sweet and caring heart, whenever Rachel visits her and Matthew in Chicago, they are the best hosts ever.
Kyle Campbell
Groomsman
Nick and Kyle met when Nick moved into the Brickhouse at tOSU. Despite the *slight* height difference between them, Nick and Kyle grew together through enjoying architecture in St. Augustine and Coors Banquets at The Stube... RIP.
Anneli Shaw
Bridesmaid
Anneli and Rachel met through Cru at Ohio State and lived together for a few years in college. Anneli and Rachel have shared many sweet, deep conversations in the Kettle (often sitting on the floor) as well as many silly memories...often involving dancing.
Aaron Goetz
Groomsman
Aaron is Rachel's older brother who shared 2 years at tOSU with his sister and Nick. Nick and Aaron first met at Cazzy's for some tacos and large margs and continue to enjoy talking sports, athletics, and life.
Alexa Isaac
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Rachel lived in the Kettle at Ohio State together. Rachel got Alexa into running; they ran their first half marathon (along with Nick) in the spring of 2024. Rachel and Alexa love chatting about running and catching up on random chaos in their lives.
Matthew Goetz
Groomsman
Matthew is Rachel's oldest brother and alongside his wife, Sara, have spent many hours playing family games and watching holiday rom-coms with Nick and Rachel.