Wedding Party
Kylie Bates
Best Woman
Kylie and Shaye met freshman year at Wittenberg University. They quickly became best friends and "twin flames" with matching tattoos to prove it. Shaye was Kylie's Maid of Honor & she's so glad Kylie is returning the favor. Shaye loves Kylie for her loyalty, honesty, and her ability to see the best in everyone she meets.
Logan Minard
Best Man
Logan is Luke's older brother. Their bond was strengthened when Logan moved from San Diego to Denver and they connected over outdoor activities and expensive but more than worthwhile hobbies. Luke loves Logan for being the in-house statistician, director of research, master scheduler, and big brother who always makes sure Luke is making the right decisions.
Hannah Feery
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Shaye met in middle school and have truly grown up together. This friendship is the definition of effortless. They’ve supported each other through every season of life, from life's hardships to laughing over reality TV. Shaye loves Hannah for her humor, dependability, shared love of good food, and for being the friend she can always call.
Eric Morris
Groomsman
Eric and Luke met when Eric moved to Oakwood High School, and he seamlessly fit right into the friend group. After Luke (basically) forced him to go to a school dance, the rest was history. Luke loves Eric for his eternal optimism, bizarre sense of humor, and the way he commits to every funny bit.
Briana Cerami-Guarino
Bridesmaid
Briana and Shaye met in graduate school at Adler University. They bonded deeply over their shared experiences of grief and loss, while also making room for the fun parts of life. Shaye loves Briana for her authenticity, wisdom, and her ability to be a light in even the darkest of times.
Billy Lyons
Groomsman
Luke met Billy through Shaye and Briana while they were in grad school. They became inseparable as they explored Chicago, navigated their 20s, and spent far too much time on the golf course. Luke loves and admires Billy for the man he is and the example he sets as both a friend and a husband.
Mychael Roberts
Bridesmaid
Mychael and Shaye met in middle school over Myspace. They too have seen each other through many phases of life. Even when life gets busy, they always pick up right where they left off. Shaye loves Mychael for her kindness, humor, and impeccable fashion sense.
Tommy Gingrich
Groomsman
Tommy and Luke met at Harman Elementary School and have been inseparable ever since. Luke spent as many days at the Gingrich house as he did at his own growing up. Luke loves Tommy for being an “all-in” friend — Tommy doesn’t do anything halfway.
Lexie Minard
Bridesmaid
Lexie is Luke's little sister. Shaye always wished for a sister, and she feels so lucky to be marrying into the Minard family - Lexie is the best sister anyone could wish for! Shaye loves Lexie for her fun energy, maturity, and sass.
Kieren Thomas
Groomsman
Kieren and Luke met freshman year at Wittenberg University on the tennis team. They became roommates junior and senior year, pursuing parties, tennis, and a degree — in that order. Luke loves Kieren for his inability to say no and his gift for lighting up every room he walks into.
Allie Morris
Bridesmaid
Shaye met Allie through Luke's groomsmen Eric (Allie's now husband!). They bonded over their shared love of Taylor Swift, and have been to two eras tour concerts together. Shaye loves Allie for her big heart, open-mindedness, and her ability to be both loyal and fair.
Cameron Morris
Groomsman
Luke and Cam became friends through the Morris family, and Cam quickly became like a second brother while Logan was away at college. Luke loves Cameron for his honesty, vulnerability, and for always being one of his most supportive friends.
Miranda Swaney
Bridesmaid
Miranda and Shaye met freshman year at Wittenberg. They started out as lab partners in biology and went on to become sorority sisters, amazing friends, and co-creators of "the paw" (IYKYK). Shaye loves Miranda for her directness, endless empathy, and her willingness to do anything for the people she loves.
Keith Gordon
Groomsman
Luke and Keith met at Wittenberg University and pledged Phi Gamma Delta together their sophomore year. Keith is Luke’s closest pledge brother, and their friendship has only grown stronger living together in Denver. Luke loves Keith for being the icebreaker in every social situation and the life of any party, no matter the crowd.
Allison Ruman-Benoit
Bridesmaid
Allison and Shaye met freshman year at Wittenberg. They were sorority sisters and roommates senior year (shout out to The Block!). Shaye loves Allison for her hilarious antics, compassion, and because she wears her heart on her sleeve.
Ryan Gallimore
Groomsman
Luke met Ryan at Wittenberg University, where Ryan quickly earned his title as “the most mature” of the crew. He’s the friend who balances having fun with taking care of his people. Luke loves Ryan for his no-nonsense mentality and his steady presence in every season of life.
Elizabeth Hegedus
Bridesmaid
Luke's brother Logan found a winner in his girlfriend, Lizzy. Shaye and Lizzy bonded over light-hearted gossip, book club, and homemade 5-star dinners (mostly by Lizzy). Shaye loves Lizzy for her quick wit, endless optimism, and adventurous nature.
Timmy McNulty
Groomsman
Luke and Timmy met at Wittenberg University, where they were roommates freshman and sophomore year and fraternity brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. Luke loves Timmy for his loyalty, dependability, and the way he’ll drop anything to be there for his friends.
Shaelyn and Luke
Bride & Groom
Shaye and Luke met in college at Wittenberg University, and started dating in 2017. Over the course of their relationship they have lived in four states together and went from one dog to two. Shaye loves Luke for his determination, sense of humor, and fierce love of his people. Luke loves Shaye for her fun-loving spirit, empathy, ability to put others first. To our wedding party - know that you are so loved by both of us. We are so thankful to have each of you in our lives. Mean it!