Lauren & Aaron
Wedding Party
1. Kiersten Meister
Matron of Honor
The artist formerly known as Ponch. The Bride's slightly older, much more successful sister...is a Music Therapist, major UD fan and plays a million instruments. Someone I have always looked up to and helped shape me into a less awful person (she can only do so much). Used to be shy, is now sassy and brutal in the best way. Has two adorable boys and one Greg. Lastly, 10/15/2020 will mark her 5 year anniversary of beating cancer!!
2. Ashley Gardewing
Matron of Honor
The Bride's oldest friend - we go back to our Kindergarten days and playing four square on Vittmer Ave. I was over her house all the time and usually ate all of her snacks...we grew up together and is more like a sister than a friend to me. The person I always think of when I watch Ace Ventura/Chris Farley/classic 90's Sandler movies. Is now married to Duddy who puts up with her somehow and they have an ADORABLE little Hank. One of my favorite people to act goofy with...BATCH!
3. Hannah Sexton
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride - sleepovers were always at her house, where her, Kiersten, Sarah, Ben, Ethan and I mainly just terrorized each other, yet somehow escaped relatively unscathed...also, somehow, Lisa and Dan didn't kill us. Her brother tried to hack down a tree with a steak knife (take a wild guess which one!) Had a cat that lived for, like, 30 years. Has an enormous shoe collection. One of my favorite people to talk to. Is super tall and loves being called Miley.
4. Sarah Ernst
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride - Someone whose outfits I always copy. Tiny, but feisty...will not take anyone's crap, especially Tim's. Super funny and smart. Proud OU grad. Has two adorable little girls who live for Donettes. Threw up in a coffee pot once (it was only once, right?) Another one of my favorite people to talk to. We spent almost every day after school together - her and Kiersten used to throw my stuffed animals out of the second story window. It's still a sore subject for me.
5. Lindsay Farrell
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - We also go way back - met in grade school at Lourdes...endured an all girls' high school together...I "slept over" her house all the time (we were at Clifton parties, Mom)...DAAP grad, crazy smart and way, way cooler than me. Will not hesitate to stick up for herself and others. Can wear literally anything and make it look good.
6. Mel Knochelman
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - Met at Mercy; also endured the all girls' high school together...we bonded over Vans shoes and King of the Hill...spent many a weekend on a mission to steal alcohol and Marlboro reds from Matt. Rarely gets angry, but is terrifying when she does. Quite possibly the funniest person I've ever met...can impersonate almost anyone to a tee. Is the biggest Star Wars fan on the planet.
7. Lindsay Teepen
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - Met through our significant others, they lived in the same disgusting house ("slaughter house"). Is the nicest/goofiest person ever and can WOP CIRCLES AROUND ANYONE. Her and Craig have the most adorable lil Sunny girl! One of Pony's best students. Is an All American. No one loves pizza more than her. She also once walked around slaughter house barefoot and is still alive somehow.
8. Dorie Denas-Hall
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - another slaughter house survivor. Can wear (and dance in) 10 inch heels for hours on end...knows everyone and is loved by all. She has been unknowingly friends with half of my family for years, since they eat at Santorini all the time, apparently. Is super sweet, hilarious and always willing to lend a helping hand and/or her sage advice. She will organize your life. Her interests include Backstreet Boys, J. Lo and being Greek. HATES puns.
9. Nicole Powers
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - Commonly known as Squirrel - yet another slaughter house survivor. Another person whose outfits/home decor I continue to copy. Easily one of the sweetest, funniest (and most fun) people you will ever meet. Has a wealth of BMV knowledge. Actively lead the after-bar dance parties at Slaughter. Is very passionate about cabrewing. Plays a million sports. Loves old people, Mountain Dew and tearing her ACL(s).
10. Abbey Doerflein
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride - "Abbey with an E" - Aren't enough words to describe this one. Wild, down-to-earth, creative, talented, kind, hilarious...will share her purse spaghetti with you. Sometimes goes to Vegas to nap. Has made me laugh so hard I literally couldn't stand up. Talented hair/makeup stylist, is also way cooler than me.
11. Shannon Yi
Bridesmaid
Younger Sister of the Groom - We met through Aaron, believe it or not. Former ballerina, goes to a million concerts. Loves Disney, will die for Baby Yoda. Keeps falling from dancing on the bar top and has a million screws in her ankle, so now she's basically half-robot. Super fun and sweet. Also sassy.
12. Kylie Feldkamp
Junior Bridesmaid
Youngest Sister of the Groom - Born on Thanksgiving and Aaron still hasn't forgiven her, as his dinner was postponed that year. Also loves Disney, specifically Minnie and Frozen. Very smart and sweet 9-year-old. Has, so far, survived being terrorized by all of her uncles and older cousins. Also sassy.
13. Sean Hall
Best Man
Boyfriend of the Groom - the bride is simply a placeholder, this wedding is really for them. Sean is more like a brother to Aaron. They met through their fond employment at the country club. Are inseparable and destructive together - now work together again at CCI. A talented chef, makes the best steaks and guac, keeps a stash of ranch at his house for the bride. Is a very kind, smartass individual - it's appreciated. Looks more Asian than Aaron when he takes his glasses off, but is not actually Asian. He and Dorie have quite possibly the cutest child ever. LOVES feet.
14. Joe Kerkhoff
Best Man
Friend of the groom - Joe and Aaron met at, of all places...bible school. The last place we would all suspect. They basically grew up together and are two of the absolute goofiest people on this planet. Is also like a brother to the groom. They played soccer, golf and baseball together in high school. Hilarious, smart, successful financial dude, now Chicago resident. Loves Malört and finger guns I think...the groom is not being very helpful with these descriptions.
15. Sean Dooley
Groomsman
Older Brother of the Groom - Police officer in Kentucky, has an adorable K-9 partner who we've never met but love dearly. The only Korean I've ever met with a southern accent. Very funny and savage. Has a beautiful wife, 2 beautiful daughters and 0% body fat. According to his wife, he sends workout pictures of himself to his other cop friends...they do not reciprocate.
16. Brandon Yi
Groomsman
Younger Brother of the Groom - Talented contractor, super tall, has a bitchin mustache. Loves skateboarding. Has an adorable dog and is soon having a baby with his beautiful girlfriend! Is a very caring person, is always willing to help (he's helped us with so many home projects!) Also enjoys hanging out in vacuum boxes outside during the winter.
17. Will Whaley
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - One of Aaron's oldest friends. Is insanely competitive and can't stand when his wife beats him at anything - it's hilarious. Super funny and loyal friend, army veteran, has the coolest wife and daughters ever. Can easily make friends with just about anybody. DOES NOT like Men's Wearhouse.
18. Fritz Whaley
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Another longtime friend of Aaron's. Loves Pokemon and music festivals. Has the cutest bulldog ever who is his little shadow. Someone Aaron loves to make fun of, but at the same time talks about how he is the nicest person Aaron's ever met - and one of his best buddies. Loves hot dogs. HATES drugs.
19. Corey Morris
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Friend of Aaron's for many years, have gone to several UC bowl games together. Drove together to Miami, New Orleans and Oxford quite a few times. Have enjoyed many Opening Days together. Used to tailgate in the dirt patch in Clifton that is now a parking garage. Aaron misses the dirt patch. Married to beautiful Gina and they have two super adorable doggos!
20. Mike Doerger
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Former slaughter house roommates and one of Aaron's best buddies, they would do all sorts of scholarly things together... Putting swords through the walls, dusting their roommates' cars with a fire extinguisher, to name a few. Talented electrician and handy man, magically grew a southern accent, loves BUD LAIGHT. Is hilarious and a loyal friend, always willing to help out (has already helped with some electrical nightmares at our house!). Loves gun stuff. Newly engaged to Squirrel listed above!
21. Kyle Williams
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Longtime friend of Aaron's, they used to play baseball together. Aaron so lovingly calls him bacon grease since he sweats so much. So endearing. Kyle is 10 feet tall and is the most soft-spoken, nicest person you will ever meet. Someone Aaron feels like he can always depend on and/or call. Newly married in September to beautiful Megan!
22. Greg Miller
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - Former slaughterhouse roommates and also one of Aaron's best buddies/favorite people. Greg is a treasure. A very genuine person and truly does not care what people think. Loves to mow lawns. Is a strong advocate for the spicy boys campaign.
23. Nick Molony
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom - aka Slick Bolony - He and Aaron met while working at the Country Club - they were the management's favorite staff.............always showed up "on time." Is also an absolute goofball, very smart, funny and a very hard worker. Also hates drugs.