Stephanie & Richard
Wedding Party
James Heine
Best Man
Rich and James met in 1988 at age 5 while James was riding his bike in front of Rich's house. From there, they became best friends. They attended Kindergarten together along with 1st through half of 4th grade before Rich moved to NJ. Throughout the years, Rich would visit his grandparents and often walk over to James' house during visits. As they grew older, they kept in contact but it wasn't until Rich moved back into his grandparents house at 18, did they hang out regularly. Once Rich moved back, they hung out all the time and Rich would often pick James up from work because he didn't get his license until he was 22. They also worked at the same bar occasionally as James was a bouncer and Rich a DJ. Throughout the 35 years of friendship one thing has been known, if one of them needed help with anything, the other was there no questions asked. Majority of the time it was Rich needing the help with some handyman work around the house. One thing is certain though, no matter what, through thick and thin, they will always have each others backs.
Kelly Cobb
Maid of Honor
Kelly Ann is Stephanie Marie's oldest friend! These two are similar in so many ways, their birthdays are even 2 days apart! They both value family time and often too strong of a work ethic. However, for 2 people that are so similar they couldn't be more different either. These differences only make their friendship stronger. Where one falls short, the other is there to talk them up. When Steph and Kelly were in high school together, they often would exchange notes they wrote in class. Technology has changed, so now instead of exchanging notes between class, they exchange texts ALL day long! Kelly is also to thank for being part of her bowling team that brought Steph and Rich together, now she wont join another league with them because they are too serious. Kelly has been there for Steph through every up and down and Steph knows she can always count on Kelly and vice versa. Steph can't imagine a better person to be her number one girl on the best day ever!
Richie Reinhardt
Groomsman
Rich's oldest son Richie aka Dickie will turn 23 on April 5th. Unlike his father, Richie is very hands on and his knowledge for cars at such a young age is remarkable. For some people, it takes years to find their passion in life but for him, he's found it early on and is pursuing a career as a mechanic. Now if only he can keep his cars on the road he will be set! While being away from each other for about 10 years, over the last 4 years, Richie and his father have rebuilt their relationship and its stronger than ever. Especially since being trapped in a room together for about a week during the holidays a few years ago because they both had COVID. During football season, like clock work, Richie sends his dad the 12 leg parlays he has for the day and it seems like every week, he misses by 1.
Gabriella Brandt
Bridesmaid
Gabriella is Steph's one and only niece. While Steph loves to torture this little girl every opportunity she can get, she loves to spoil her too! Auntie Steph tries to support Gabbi in everything that she does, whether it be farm related or attending a school function. Gabbi continues to impress Steph and often reminds her of herself with her ambition and success with school. Gabriella is often trying new things and despite a very busy schedule and dedication to her farm chores, she consistently keeps her grades up. Gabriella was so excited to be part of the engagement day, she recorded the whole thing! Steph couldnt have imagined Gabbi not being a part of her special day!
Cameron Rohrer
Groomsman
Cameron is Rich's youngest son at the ripe age of 21. Growing up, Cam took into his father's footsteps for his love of all sports. His favorite of which is baseball. He played baseball throughout his childhood and even played the same position as his dad at catcher. He is currently in college pursuing his degree in business. Over the last few years, Cam has gotten into another sport that him and his dad share which is golf. His first experience swinging a club happened on a family trip to visit Aunt Dee and Uncle Scott where Uncle Scott took us to the driving range. In the matter of 4 swings, he managed to snap the driver head off of the club. Since then, his swing has gotten a lot better and typically dominates the long drive contests at Top Golf. Cam has been a great role model to his 2 younger sisters and when he won tickets to the Phillies playoff game last year, instead of friends, he decided to take his sister which just shows the man he is become.
Blair Schneider
Bridesmaid
Blair and Rich are cousins on his mother's side. With Rich being 10 years older, he was able to watch Blair grow into the amazing woman she is today. Obviously with such a huge age difference, they didn't have a lot in common growing up. But that didn't stop Blair from showing off all of her different princess costumes she had every time he visited. With both being adults, Blair and Rich's relationship has gotten a lot stronger. Rich was able to attend Blair's thesis defense even though he had zero clue what she was defending. Since Blair has moved back to the area, both Rich and Steph have been able to see Blair more with family outings to hanging out in the city to even making dumplings together. We both look forward to the years to come!
Sergio Arevalo
Groomsman
When Rich moved to NJ in the 4th grade, he attended school at St. Charles Borromeo and Sergio was his first friend. After the 4th grade, Sergio and Rich both decided to attend Cinnaminson Middle School and then BCIT for high school. When in high school, both Sergio and Rich played soccer for the high school team. They also played hockey together in an intramural league on different teams. Even though things got heated some times on the court, they remained close friends throughout even when Sergio egregiously hooked him in the corner boards resulting in a penalty. When Sergio went off for college, the two kept in touch and made sure to keep in contact even before cell phones or social media. As they have grown older, their interests now include BBQ and bourbon. There was always an argument who has perfected the art form at smoking BBQ that was put to rest in July of 2022 when Rich won the smoke off in a very close 2-1 victory.
Felicia Hildreth
Bridesmaid
Steph and Felicia have been friends for many years. They go all the way back to TBS days (if you know, you know). Steph can even remember when they were in a bowling league together, despite the fact we cant remember who the 4th teammate was! While they have been friends for so long, they were not always in touch. However, when COVID was nearing an end, Felicia reached out to several people to join a fun bowling league. Low and behold that bowling league is what has lead us to the reason for the website! Steph will always remember that Felicia exclaimed she better be part of the wedding and that she is! While being an amazing mother to 4 beautiful children, she makes the time to check in and is always willing to host or plan a night out with friends!
Bill Brandt
Groomsman
Bill is Steph's younger brother. While he may be younger, he has definitely been there a few times to act as a big brother and friend when needed. Through the years, Steph and Bill have definitely had your typical sibling relationship, but always knew they could call on the other and they would be there. Steph became friends with some of Bill's friends, which ironically is the friend group that introduced Rich and Steph. Rich knows how much family means to Steph and because of that, he knew asking Bill to be part of not only our wedding day, but a key part of the engagement was something she would truly appreciate. Bill and Rich have been friends and fantasy football opponents for several years before becoming family.
Kelly Brandt
Bridesmaid
Kelly started dating Steph's brother Billy while they were at college together at Fairleigh Dickinson. Steph recalls a few times going up to visit her brother at college and meeting Kelly at some of the parties (she is still just as fun and crazy as she was then). After dating for some time, Billy and Kelly welcomed little Gabriella to the world. Kelly and Steph became friends shortly after that. Steph would often have "Thursday updates" for Kelly to fill her in on all the craziness of life! Kelly officially became part of the family during an impromptu COVID wedding, but really she had already been part of the family for many years! Steph can always count on Kelly to be her sidekick for her crazy ideas for family get togethers and there is no beating them as a team when it comes to Pictionary!!! When Rich proposed and included Kelly in part of the day, she knew right away that Kelly would be standing by her side on her wedding day.