Team Smitty
Renee Kohles
Bride
{in his words} Renee is a sweetheart, a veteran, and a doctor. She’s a speed racer on the highway and has over 89 pairs of cowboy boots. Renee also speaks “Sheltie” to the Shetland Sheepdog breed. Every day she steals my heart and makes me fall in love with her all over again. She is one of Missouri’s finest pharmacists and the love of my life.
Ryan Smith
Groom
{in her words} Ryan is a gentleman, an athlete, and a scholar. He scores soccer goals in his sleep and drives flashy sports cars during the day. Every day he steals my heart and makes me fall in love with him all over again. He is one of Missouri’s finest educators and the love of my life.
Rachel Burke
Matron of Honor
Rachel and Renee met at summer camp. We realized we had the same birthday and the same parents, and we became great friends. Rachel is a master at skee-ball, classic Nintendo games, and being Renee’s twin.
Mike Hughes
Best Man
Ryan met Doc Hughes over 38 years ago. Together they were masters of dodgeball, video games, and sports of every kind. They even built igloos in the winter just in case any penguins visited St. Louis.
Lisa Brown
Bridesmaid
Lisa has a long list of hidden talents including carpentry, hair styling, and crocheting (not knitting). Her creativity, generosity, and gentle spirit are inspiring and contagious. She looks great in camo and makes a mean cheesecake.
Paul Kohles
Groomsman
Paul has a wingspan of approximately 8 feet. He can fit up to 12 people in one selfie. Paul actually went on Ryan and Renee’s 2nd date because he just happened to be in St Louis at the right time. He is Renee’s brother, Ryan’s wingman, and always the tallest person in the room.
Lauren Krienert
Bridesmaid
Lauren earns the award for the bridesmaid that traveled farthest from home to stand by Renee’s side. She is a fellow sheltie mamma and is a backup dancer in the upcoming musical “Harry Potter”. She is also Renee’s sister, and she has a twin.
Jerry Layton
Groomsman
Jerry and Ryan are quite the pair. They share a love for soccer, sweets, and sexy sports cars. Jerry is a professional body builder and eats 10lbs of raw meat every day.
Gina Clemen
Bridesmaid
Gina is Renee’s cousin, dear friend, and ball pit partner. She always has the best holiday costume, and she holds a gold medal in bounce house acrobatics. Gina has a glowing spark inside of her, and people are always happier when hanging out with Gina.
Nick Dudas
Groomsman
Nick is Ryan’s personal trainer, great friend, and sounding board. He dominates games of arm wrestling and life in general. He can bench press a large sized ox and keeps Ryan in peak physical fitness.
Dana Kiley
Bridesmaid
Dana was promoted from cousin to older sister when Renee moved to Saint Louis. She has a heart of gold and the patience of an angel. Dana and Renee share a love for cookie dough, ice cream, and Costco.
John Denando
Groomsman
John (AKA “Maverick”) is a professional indoor soccer goalie who flies commercial airplanes in his free time. Ryan and John share a passion for soccer, family, and pretzels with cheese.
Danielle Brown
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Renee met on the hardwood dance floor. We bonded over our love for cowboy boots, pancakes, and all things that glitter. Danielle acts as Renee’s stunt double in Omaha, Nebraska.
Raj Chellappan
Groomsman
Raj is a world class soccer magician from India. He and Ryan share a passion for soccer, Nike, fine food and cigars. Raj was also one of Maxwell’s best friends!