Shannon & Michael
Wedding Party
Kristin Michelle Doering
Maid of Honor
Kristin generously agreed to pause her game of Animal Crossings, New Horizons (TM) to come be my maid of honor. 15 months my junior, Kristin has been by my side through just about everything, from watching me cry while trying to complete my high school math homework, to getting paid to help me not cry while completing my high school math homework. She's a real G with a tiny dog.
Russell Anglemire
Best Man
Russell Anglemire is a man of many names: Russ, Russell, Rusty, the Red Rooster, and many more. When he is not moonlighting using one of his many aliases, he can be found shredding on his guitar, sipping on fine whiskeys, and plotting to join Michael in Colorado at every possible opportunity.
Kathleen Pyles
Bridesmaid
"And though she be but little, she is fierce." - William Shakespeare Standing at just over 5 feet tall, Katie packs a lot of zest in a small package. One may be tempted to dismiss her on account of her size; however, one would be sorely mistaken. She is a ride-or-die betch, and will cut someone if they get in the way of this wedding.
John Leroy Donovan III
Groomsman
John Leroy Donovan III, "Jake" to his friends, has been Michael's best friend since high school. The two of them have done it all together: raccoon hunting, theatrical productions, trips around Europe, etc. When Jake isn't harassing Michael about not responding to text messages, he can be found daydreaming about working in a deli, purchasing inordinate amounts of prosciutto, or smoking pork shoulders.
Adam Miller
Officiant
We know Adam from our days at Warren Township High School. Adam was Shannon's Cooperating Teacher when she student taught at WTHS, and was instrumental in getting both Shannon and Michael their first teaching gigs. While at Warren, the three of us taught together, directed together, and even chaperoned some field trips together. Once you've taken 20 high schoolers on an over-night, multi-day theatre trip in the middle of winter, you have seen and smelled things that forge a bond more powerful than steel.
Kirby Doering-Anglemire
Best Dog
While Kirby will not be in attendance at the actual wedding event, he is still a very, very good boy.