Wedding Starts at 4:30
Wedding Party
Brandon Russel
Officiant/ Best Man
Brandon was Skips first friend from the Orr fellowship. Brandon and Skip lived together for 2 years and developed a close friendship. Cooking is Brandon's passion and Skip loves this quality! Roxy's favorite thing about their friendship is that they throw parties together and feed her yummy food. Brandon is a very helpful and caring person. He recently just became a dad and he is rocking it!
Hippie Dan
Best Man
The truth is this wedding would not have happened without Dan. We are all grateful for that random Sunday Dan and Skip came in my job for endless mimosa's. Dan slipped me Skip's number. He said" Skip can not stop talking about how you are so beautiful." The rest is history! Thanks Dan -Roxy
Josh Shipe
Groomsman
Skip calls Josh his babe. Together they love to cook, take long walks and watch football. Watching football in the Tokar house is always a blast because Josh brings the buffalo dip. He makes this dip with his magic hands and all the girls love his dip. Josh was one of Skip's first friends when he moved to Zionsville! <3
Charlie J
Groomsman
Charlie and Skip can talk for hours. Normally they talk for hours extremely loudly in a restaurant. Half the restaurant looks disgusted at Skip/Charlie's words and the other half is trying not to choke because they are laughing so hard at the ridiculous things the boys are discussing. They have been friends ever since Charlie gave Skip a cherry coke at church! It is always a good time with Charlie and Skip.
Evan I
Groomsman
Skip And Evan love to talk on the phone. Their favorite thing to do is call each other on their long car rides. Skip says "it makes the time fly." They enjoy talking about bourbon together. The thing these two do best together is dare (aka "NO BALLS") their friends into doing absolutely ridiculous. Shenanigan's. *This wedding is going to be awesome but if you here NO BALLS clear the dance floor.*
Matt H
Groomsman
Skip first met Matt when they both played on the all star team. In that game Matt was as Skip says " an awkward linebacker." They met again later when they played football in college. In college Matt was the quarterback! Skip and Matt were roommates their sophomore year. They played football together over ten years ago now but they can talk about every game like it was yesterday. They love to watch football together and drink beer!
Dr. Dan
Groomsman
Dan and Skip are the type of friends that never miss a beat. They can not see each other for months and pick up right where they left off. Dan and Skip played football together in college and they love to watch football together.
Zach Donovan
Groomsman
Zach lived with Skip and Roxy for almost 3 years. He was one of the best roommates they both have ever had! Zach's personality has a comforting sense of home. We miss him being hungover on our couch on Sundays. We loved watching movies while he completely berated every single part of the movie. Skip and Zach's favorite thing to do together is bet and watch basketball.
Alex G
Groomsman
Skip and Alex love meat. They love to talk about smoking meat, seasoning meat, rubbing meat and especially buying meat. Alex can smoke some good meat and Skip loves this quality in him. Skip was Alex's first friend when Alex moved to Zionsville in high school back when they both had hair. They also love to watch football together!
Bryan Watson
Groomsman
Bryan is clinically insane. He loves my rice crispy cake and jumping in Skip's arms. He played football with Skip in high school and college. When Skip describes Bryan as a football player he says "Bryan was very intense." Skip really loves to sit close to Bryan while they watch football. They sit and remember the glory days.
Tyler G
Guest of Honor
Tyler and Skip have been friends since High-school. Tyler was Skip's very first friend when he moved to Zionsville. They love talk about video games, movies and beer. They go to the Indy 500 together every year! Tyler is not very loud or outspoken but we he has something to say its typically funny.
Jake K
Groomsman
Skip and Jake played football together in college. They are both very tall and when they walk in the bar people clear the way. Jake knows everybody in the downtown Indianapolis. If you go out with Jake someone is bound to buy you and him a drink because he is the life of the party! Skip and him love to socialize downtown, drink beer and of course watch football. Jake's family treats Skip like family and we love the Kolisek's.
Will Tokar
Groomsman
Will is Skips youngest sibling and only brother. Skip taught Will everything he knows! Will is goofy and funny. Skip and him enjoy creating new jokes that drive Mrs.Tokar crazy! Will keeps his distance from Bryan W because he has PTSD from that one time Bryan scared 6 year old Will to death.
Quinten (Chief)
Groomsman
Chief and Skip and both tall/strong men. Roxy and Chiefs wife Nicole feel very safe following these two anywhere! Chief and Skip love to party together. They both love a good time and nothing can stop their shine. When they are together you know you are about to have a good time. This wedding will be no exemption!
Denver Wade
Groomsman
Skip and Denver enjoy the finer things in life together. The finer things being fancy butter, bread, pasta meat and nice soap. They love to talk about old man stuff like politics, cooking and of course football. Denver is one of the smartest men Skip knows; therefore it is Skip's favorite thing to prove Denver wrong. Denver brings great conversation and interesting stories.
Bryant
Usher
Bryant and Skip go to Carb day together every year! They love to drink tons of beer and listen to classic rock on the infield for Carb day! They typically come home with terrible sun burns and crazy Carb day stories! Skip new him and Bryant would be life long friends because the moment they met at a house party Bryant jumped on Skip's shoulders and rode him around. Bryant is energetic and always down for a good time!
Jacob Grow
Usher
Jacob and Skip have a particular skill when they are together. This skill is stirring the pot. They love to get the crowd going. They will never pick a side of the argument but they will keep adding fuel to the fire. It is very entertaining and comical if you sit back and watch ;). Skip played football with Jacob. Skip's fondest memory of playing football with Jacob was his impromptu reverse across the field for a gain of 2 yards.
John Jewett
Groomsman
John is Charlie's brother and that is how Skip met him. John, Skip and Charlie have so many inside jokes it is hard to keep up with. Once, you get on the same page you realize the jokes are gold. Skip's fondest memory is driving to see John's first and last IUPUI Lacrosse game. They enjoy watching football and drinking beer together. With addition to John to the wedding party Hippie Dan now, has the 5th best hair.
Rob Arnett
Groomsman
Skip and Rob met in college. Rob was a wrestler and Skip played football. Their friends tell epic wrestling stories about Skip dominating Rob. Not only did Skip beat rob in every grappling match he also beat him in every eating match. Rob can not eat a Vermonster. Rob tells the most insane stories in his adorable soft voice. He is a blast to be around and we think he will add character to our wedding party.
Kelly Wray/Russo
Maid of Honor
Kelly and I have been friends for 30 years. We have experienced life together. Kelly is 1 year older than me. Therefore, I always looked up to Kelly. I joined collage in high school, went to college, went to IUPUI all because Kelly did. She has always been a a strong supporter and great role model for me. She is wicked smart and displays her teaching skills as a professor at IUPUI. Kelly and I enjoy being sarcastic together, talking about booze and laughing together! I Couldn't do this wedding without her. -Roxy
Charlie Wilson
Maid of Honor
Charlie and I met in middle school. We did not become friends until Sophomore year of high school because our teacher sat the class in alphabetical order. I was excited when Charlie had to sit next to me because she was so nice and smart. At the time my mouth was wired shut. I was terrible with chemistry and I could not talk. The teacher could not understand me. Charlie spoke for me, she taught me chemistry. The rest is history. We went to college together! Played football together. We learned about life together. She is physically and mentally the strongest female I know. She can move mountains. I am honored to have her by my side to keep strong and stable!
Emma Tokar
Bridesmaid
Emma is an angel. When Skip came into my life and I finally got to meet his sister Emma magic happened! We hit it off right away. We have fun together! We enjoy the same things like dancing, movies, adventures and yummy food. Basically, when I am with Emma I know the night will be a blast! Never a bad time with her. I love her free spirit and bubbly personality!!
Jackie Wilson
Bridesmaid
Jackie is my cousin. We spent many hot summer nights in my grandmother basement consuming 1000's of calories from junk food. Jackie taught me how to be ok with not being perfect. She has taught me how to let go of the ideas of myself I thought I should be and let myself be. We used to fight a lot growing up because she would tell me about myself. We laughed most of the time. We laughed so much it annoyed anyone around and that is still the case. She just gets me! -Roxy
Eliana Walker
Bridesmaid
Eliana is one of the purest people I know. Her soul is gold and she genuinely hopes the best for everyone. We have fun going on adventures together, relaxing and catching up. I could tell her anything and I fell like she would never judge. She will keep me calm and graceful during this wedding!
Lauren Poe
Bridesmaid
I met Lauren working a serving job at Chef Joseph's, The same place I was when I met Skip! Lauren was always in for a good time and we vibed immediately. I have never seen her get angry. I have also never seen her let somebody talk down to her. She is a great balance of cool and firm. We enjoy drinking beer and making jokes together.
Nicole
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met through Skip and Quinten. We always have a blast. My fondest memory with Nicole is dancing with her and her family at their wedding in Jamaica. My least favorite memory with her is that time we were supposed to go on a 2 hour float trip and it ended up being 7 hours. We almost died together and I believe that brought us closer. Nicole is very supportive and I am grateful to have her support for this wedding.
Dorothy Tokar
Bridesmaid
Dorothy is Skip's sister and of all Skips sister's I am closest in age with Dorothy. I think this helped us bond because we tend to agree on most things. I like Dorothy because her personality is very much what you see is what you get. She will never pretend to be something she is not. Dorothy enjoys doing nails and she even did mine when they took me to look for wedding rings! It was so sweet and special. I am excited to have her in my wedding because she is extremely helpful and will help it run smooth!
Mary Tokar
Bridesmaid
Mary is Skips sister and she loves candy and cookies just as much as me. She makes the worlds best cookies and can even cook a yummy dinner! We also share a love for cider!! Mary is a sweetie with a big heart! My favorite thing is to watch movies with her as we giggle at Sarah Tokar's comments.
Laurel Tokar
Bridesmaid
Laurel is Skip's babysitter. When I met her she was only 17. So I have seen her grow from a teen into a woman! Its been fun seeing her grow and being a part of the birthday dinners/parties. Her dry humor makes me laugh and I am excited to have her a part of my bridal party.
Alison Watson
Bridesmaid
I met Allison because she is Byran's wife. I love Allison because she always speaks her mind. She has nothing to hide and does not see the point of tip toeing around it. She makes me smile because she says the thoughts I am thinking. I am pleased to have Allison's advice and help for this wedding.
Lea
Bridesmaid
Lea is my cousin! Growing up I was attached to her hip. We have very similar features and people used to say I was Lea's daughter but that is impossible because I am too old to be her daughter. Lea was my troop leader for brownies when I was a kid! Growing up Lea was an amazing role model she taught me to be kind and to stay positive! We traveled to Missouri with each other a couple times to visit her mom! She was defiantly one of the people in my life that pushed me to keep a relationship with god, love myself and help others! Lea has helped mold the person I am and the career I have chosen. <3
Melissa
Bridesmaid
I met Melissa because her and Denver are married. When Melissa is around we never have a lull in conversation. Her and I could talk for hours and still feel like we have more to talk about! Her family had become part of our family and I can not wait to see our children grow together! Melissa is Italian and I love to hear stories about her culture because it is interesting. When she tells stories about the difference between Italy and America it is bound to make you chuckle! She is silly and intelligent and it is the perfect mix!!
Julie
Bridesmaid
I met Julie because she is Robs wife. Julie is the type of friend that never says no to a good time. I get the impression she was a bit of a party girl back when she was in her 20s. I think this is what made us vibe because I too am a former party girl. Julie is insanely good at planning parties! Every Halloween Skip and I go to he huge barn party! BTW, Julie and I love to laugh about the fact that she is a country girl and I am a city girl. The Halloween party was the first barn I have ever spent time in. I love that she goes all out for Halloween because that sort of thing is my jam! One time we went on a bar peddle together and she was the only other person that couldn't reach the peddles. I couldn't reach the peddles either so I knew in that moment Julie just understood me.
Eri
Bridesmaid
Eri is as sweet as cotton candy! When I went to Japan to see her get married she did not get annoyed with my rude American ways! I know her because she is married to Charlie. The fact that she is married to Charlie shows that she is a flipping saint! Eri and I have a little bit of a language barrier but that honestly just feeds into her humor because she has some hilarious one liners! She is spunky like me which is why we get along so well!
Louise
Flower Child
Louise is the daughter of Alison and Bryan Watson. Her favorite song is baby shark. Louise loves to help her mommy cook!
Richie
Ring Bearer
Richie is Denver and Melissa's child. He loves to eat pizza and go shopping with his mommy! Richie enjoys coming out with us on our brunches!
Anderson
Ring Bearer
Anderson is Kelly and Katie Russo's son. The moment Anderson was born I knew he would be my ring bearer one day! He is loveable and so flippin sweet. He loves dinosaurs and being read to. Anderson loves when I give him piggy back rides and when I play hide and seek with him. He dislikes most food and staying still for too long.
Renley Issacs
Flower Child
Renly is Evan and Oliva Issacs daughter. She is the best big sister! She likes uncle Skip because she loves his cat Maxi. Her favorite movie is Encanto. She loves eating noodles and pretending to be a chef. She enjoys playing dress up and looking adorable! To her fathers chagrin she dislikes bourbon, coffee and football.