Wedding Party

Hunter Gross

Officiant

"I first met Allie in a creative writing class and Rj through a DnD campaign. From there we furthered our relationships when Allie taught yoga at the Rec and when Rj hosted weekly DnD sessions. Those nights were filled with great story telling and Allie's famous potatoes. I am honored and fortunate see their relationship grow. Cheers to them as we experience their union and the future they create together."

Kathryn Powell

Maid of Honor

"At 12 years old, Kathryn and Allie almost burnt the house down filming an episode of AllieKat (an internet show knockoff of iCarly). Sparks flew, and the two were friends into college and beyond. Their friendship evolved from ramen snacks with SpongeBob viewings to nail art adventures and youth group debacles (involving a mattress run and a graveyard) to 10k buddies and Honors College nerds. Currently, you can find Allie and Kathryn discussing DnD, life philosophies, and low-waste living, as both dream of living in a commune (excuse me, intentional community). Kathryn is thrilled for Allie and RJ's wedding! Though she and Allie are past their accidental arsonist days, their dance moves might burn up the floor anyways."

Esther Johnson

Bridesmaid

"I met Allie taking the bus home in 6th grade. We got off at the same stop and awkwardly had to walk the same way for a while. Somehow, we got talking and found out that we would be going to the same high school next year. Allie gave me an excited high five and said something along the lines of “Woo, good job!” before heading a different way to her house. At the beginning of our first year of high school, I didn’t know a soul besides Allie and I had sort of forgotten her name anyway. I went up to her to sit with her at lunch one day and the rest is history. She has been an incredible friend through high school shenanigans and even through the last five years of college and adventures. RJ has been such a good person to have in her life and I’m so excited for them to get married!"

Brittney Horth

Bridesmaid

"Allie and I met through an old job that will not be named because it was our “Voldemort”. We bonded over weird health issues, oversharing without shame and our mutual over affection for all things nerdy and animals. Allie is always a supportive and kind friend that encourages shenanigans and jumps full tilt into ideas and adventures. I’m so excited to be able to stand by her when she and RJ get married."

Sabrina Coleman

Bridesmaid

Alyssa Jerke

Bridesmaid

Joe Coffin

Best Man

Nate Thomas

Groomsman

Kenneth Oden

Groomsman/Chief Goober.

I've know RJ since middle school. He was always sharp & engaging for conversation, which drew me in, being the shy person I was. RJ has this lovely ability to make you feel accepted and not judged. Over the years I've truly enjoy our friendship grow. He may not know it but I've always got great confidence boosters around him, it's really amazing to see a person so strong in their passion for schooling, kindness to others, and wonderful dungeon master skills. It's simply wonderful to be able to nerd out with a great friend! I was extremely happy, to meet this Allie, that Rj talked about when I took a trip up to Ball State, to hang out with him. I was blown away meeting Allie, mainly because I was surprised to meet such a friendly beautiful lady that had the hots for my good buddy.

Kenny pt. 2

Groomsman

I'm so happy that Rj had found someone to match his energy levels! Here is to you, Allie & Rj, may you love each other always and enjoy your lives to the fullest!