Wedding Party
Claire Sells
Maid of Honor
Claire and I started our friendship over 10 years ago at Villa Madonna Academy. Together we have gone through school dances, learning to drive, college, and all of the other fun things that come with becoming an adult. I can't think of a better friend to experience so many things with!
Keegan Hodge
Best Man
Keegan and Chris have been friends for over 20 years, having met in kindergarten. Those 20 years have included going through grade school, starting their first jobs at the same grocery store, graduating high school, and even living together throughout their time at Northern Kentucky University. Keegan has been a dear friend for so long, and Chris is honored to have him by his side for yet another major life event.
Marie Lippert
Maid of Honor
Seven years ago, Marie and I met as randomly placed roommates at the University of Cincinnati. I never could have guessed that my first roommate would become my best friend and maid of honor. I am lucky to have her by my side.
Thomas Banta
Groomsman
Although they met in junior high, Chris and Thomas became good friends starting in high school. They saw each other almost every weekend for 4 years. Although they went to different colleges, Chris and Thomas remained good friends. They now see each other virtually every other week during Zoom meetings with Keegan and Adam. Chris is so happy to have Thomas by his side on our wedding day.
Emily Clements
Bridesmaid
Seeing that we are sisters, Emily has been my longest friend. We are so different, yet so alike. Emily and I have been through both happy and sad times together, and I can't imagine going through them without her. I can't wait to have Emily by my side on my wedding day!
Adam Winkler
Groomsman
Thanks to being on the same high school soccer team, Adam was one of the first people Chris met at the start of high school. They spent the next 4 years as teammates, becoming closer and closer as the years went on. Adam's vast knowledge of film rubbed off on Chris, and they have spent many hours in the past 10 years dissecting different genres of film. Adam and Chris see each other every other week during Zoom meetings with Keegan and Thomas. Chris feels lucky to have Adam with us on our wedding day!
Emmy Peña
Bridesmaid
Emmy and I met while I was a Resident Advisor for Turner Hall, where she worked night shifts as a Desk Assistant. Our friendship was built on many nights talking about until the early hours of the morning, sharing teaching stories and lesson plans, and attending (and losing at) many trivia nights.
Jon Bach
Groomsman
Chris and Jon met on the first day of freshman soccer practice in high school. Throughout the years of high school, they remained teammates and had many classes together. After high school, they both attended Northern Kentucky University. Although Jon lives on the opposite side of the world in Japan, they stay in regular contact and see each other whenever Jon is in town. We feel honored that Jon will be making the 14 hour flight to be a part of our day!
Haley McDermott
Bridesmaid
Haley and I met back in 2015 when Chris and his roommates had a house warming party shortly after moving. Throughout the next 6 years we have grown closer, and we even see each other almost once a week. Haley brings so much joy and laughter into my life, and I cannot wait to have her with me on my wedding day.
TJ Sweet
Groomsman
Although TJ will be standing on Chris's side, he is a close friend to both of us. I met TJ at the University of Cincinnati, where we were both Resident Advisors. Chris and TJ met when a few of my friends decided to grab drinks at a local bar. When we got to the bar, we learned that they held trivia every week, so we decided to form a trivia team as an excuse to drink together every week. We never would have guessed that a random night of grabbing drinks would turn into a friendship that would last years. We are so excited to have one of our favorite people be a part of our wedding day!
Michaela Smith
Bridesmaid
Michaela I became friends simply because we decided to. I will never forget the day we had class together and discovered that one of her best friends was a fellow Resident Advisor in my building. That evening we hung out for a little bit and throughout the rest of the semester we got to know each other. As summer was starting, Michaela started working at the restaurant I worked at, and we decided that we needed to be friends. I truly do not think I could have made it through college without Michaela there to drive around aimlessly with for hours talking about our lives. I am so happy to have her by my side for this day!