Sean & Tori
Wedding Party
Chrissy Korytowski
Best Person
Chrissy is one of my longest lasting friends. We first met at Michigan State University as part of an amateur art and theater collective, sharing in the joys of dorm life, the trials of academia, and the follies of being young and dumb on your own for the first time. As the years have passed, Chrissy has become one of my closest friends. She is an ever patient confidant and sounding board, often helping me work through some of my life's greatest hurdles. I've come to rely on her sage advice as much as I enjoy her quick wit; she is on the short of people I think of when I have experiences to celebrate or challenges to face. Despite distance and the twists and turns of life, she has always been there, and I am truly honored to have her by my side on the happiest day of my life.
Leigha Corbin
Maid of Honor
I grew up down the street from Leigha. We have been lifelong best friends and have done so much together. She has been there with me through so many journeys both good and bad. My family is her family and her family is my family. I have always been able to count on Leigha for absolutely anything. Leigha is amazing and will drop everything to come help with whatever need there is. She has the biggest heart and shows it in her words and actions. We have supported each other in loss and celebrated the wonderful joys that life has provided too. I was her maid of honor in her wedding and have been there for the birth of her kiddos. We are forever a family. After close to 30 years of friendship we know everything about each other. I couldn't imagine this special day without her and her family celebrating with us.
Tabbatha Yanes
Bridesmaid
I met Tab when I started working at Sam's Club in 2006. We connected immediately and had so much in common, including our initials TY. People would get us confused so we dressed up in the same thing and switched name tags as a Halloween gag. We took classes together at University of Texas at Arlington (and skipped many a class to get Starbucks together lol). After 16 years of friendship we have seen a lot together and have had more fun than we probably should have. We have been side by side through losses and celebrations. I have been a bridesmaid in her wedding and been there when her girls were born. I am so excited to have her at my side on the happiest day of my life.
Elizabeth Franchina
Bridesmaid
I met Miss Liz when we both worked for Illuminations selling candles and goodies. We were working a shift together and I said a quote from the movie Labyrinth. She finished the quote instinctually and we knew right then we would be great friends. Liz is a fabulous artist and has exposed me to all things art, movies and music. She has the most impeccable style and has influenced my style for sure. We love going to movies, museums, festivals, nerdy things, trivia, etc. Liz can always make me laugh and can brighten my day any time. I am so grateful for our friendship and that she will be by my side on such a magical day.
Jessica Holloway
Bridesmaid
Jessica and I met when we worked at Hallmark together. I knew that Jessica was insanely cool and that we would be long time friends. We always have fun chatting together and can talk about anything. She introduced me to all kinds of fantastic rock music that I never knew existed. She is forever my concert buddy! She has been there for the good and the bad throughout all of these years of friendship. Jessica has always supported me in our friendship and I value all of our time together. I was so excited when she started her family and seeing her become such an amazing mom. I am honored to have her by my side on this extra special day.
Margret Adaya
Bridesmaid
I met Maggie through Tab. They were high school friends and through my friendship with Tab I developed a great friendship with Maggie. My introduction to her was.....different. It definitely makes for a hilarious story now. Maggie is such a spitfire and brings so much life and energy to any situation. She is full of adventure and has always been there to support me. No matter what the adventure is, Maggie will be down to join. Maggie has been a steadfast friend and will drop anything to help with whatever you need. I am so excited to have Maggie by my side on this momentous day.
Andrew Feige
Groom's Folk
Andrew and I met through my mom actually. I had missed a group meeting for a shared interest of ours, and she happened to attend it. When she came back she said I absolutely had to come next time: there was a guy I had to meet, she thought we would really hit it off. Despite the oddness of one's mother playing match maker to help you find an adult male friend while in your 30's, I'm glad she insisted. She was right: by the end of that next meeting, we had exchanged contact info and already planned a man-date to get coffee. That's how I met one of my closest friends since moving to Texas, and one of the kindest, most earnest, and self aware human beings I have ever met. Andrew is my go to person for everything from sharing dumb, punny, crude jokes, to more serious questions about handling life's daily challenges. He is always thoughtful in his speech with me, actively listening and replying candidly (when we are not just goofing around). I love how he knows himself and speaks his mind, especially knowing the effort and care he puts into cultivating that mind every day. In many ways, Andrew has been a role model for me: he shows me what true resilience looks like, moving through challenges with introspection, mindfulness and warmth. Short of meeting Tori, meeting Andrew has been the highlight of my time in Texas. His continued support and everyday comraderie has helped me shape myself into the man I want to be. I'm proud to have him standing with me on the big day.
Chris Stauffer
Groom's Folk
Chris, or Stauffer as I think of him, is one of my longest lasting friendships. He has been a part of my life through almost ever major transition: from our time as roomies in the MSU dorms, learning and growing (and making questionable, yet memorable, choices,) to our shared time in Chicago. Even living on the other side of the country, Chris never fails to check in and remind me he is in my corner. Chris is many things: funny, hard working, intelligent and thoughtful. I've been so fortunate to watch him become a loving husband and father as well. However, the thing that stands out for me is the way he can hold onto the people that matter to him, regardless of distance or time apart. He is the one who kept our relationship alive all these years, through emails, texts, calls, even the occasional Skype board gaming session. Like everyone, there have been times I struggled or lost my way. It was during those times that Stauff might send me a message out of the blue with a little update on his life, asking about mine. It never fails to amaze me that despite his already full life of work, study, and family, he still found time and room in his heart to reach out to me. It is more than loyalty or obligation. It is a kind of care and attention you might associate with family. His willingness to extend that care to others, including myself, is an extraordinary trait I aim to emulate. I couldn't ask for a better friend to celebrate this special time in my life with.