Stephanie & Austin
Wedding Party
Allison Metzger
Maid of Honor
Allison is Steph's youngest sister. As Allison has been getting older, she and Steph have become ALOT closer. Allison is the creative genius behind all things wedding including - actual engagement photos, engagement photos, engagement party decor and planning, bachelorette planning, and probably anything else extremely cute/artsy you see! Allison is the funniest, most creative, and loyal person Steph knows and Steph is honored to have her as a Maid of Honor! Relationship Status (what the people really want to know): Single & ready to tear up the dance floor!
Maddie Metzger
Maid of Honor
Maddie has held lots of titles in Steph's life, it went a little something like this: New best friend, annoying sister, annoying sister who stole her clothes, annoying sister who stole her clothes and scored more points in basketball, sister who wasn't annoying anymore because she's at school in Nebraska, Roommate, Best Friend, Maid of Honor! Maddie also met Austin at the same time Steph did, so has really been a part of their relationship from the beginning! Steph could not imagine walking down the aisle without her roomie by her side! Relationship Status (what the people really want to know): Single
Jaci Buscher
Bridesmaid
Jaci and Steph met at Bentley University and were on the Volleyball team together! Freshman year Jaci was assigned a dorm room across the hallway from Steph and they were pretty much inseparable all of college. Jaci and Steph shared a bond of not understanding why everyone was always in a rush in the Northeast and also share a hate for the state of Connecticut (for the record, Austin hates Connecticut too). Steph and Jaci were roommates (or practically roommates) 3/4 years of college and all of Steph's laugh-so-hard-until-you-cry memories ALWAYS have Jaci involved. Steph is so excited to have Jaci by her side on this special day and can't wait for the many more laughs to come! Relationship Status: Engaged to Will Patton (can definitely find him on the dance floor!)
Jessica Segal (Jess)
Bridesmaid
Jess & Steph met at Bentley and were on the Volleyball team together! Jess was Steph's first friend at Bentley and took her in from day one (truly - during orientation Steph followed Jess & her Dad to honors orientation which Steph was not invited). Jess is the person Steph goes to for advice and an honest answer - Jess always gives the best and most grounded advice. Steph had the hardest time waiting to tell Jess she was going to be a bridesmaid because she wanted to reach out to her for an opinion so many times! Jess' parents took Steph in when she lived up in the Northeast and Steph called Jess' family her "Northeast Family". Steph is so thankful for Jess' friendship and so excited to have her by her side! Relationship Status: Taken & allergic to gluten (beer)
Lauren Van Buren
Bridesmaid
Lauren & Steph met at Bentley University and were on the Volleyball team together! Lauren is Steph's most fun friend, all of the good (and blurry) memories Steph has from college has Lauren involved. Lauren is always the life of the party and wildly funny. Steph & Lauren love to sing duets and karaoke (not very well) and can always can be found together on the dance floor. If you're looking for someone to take a shot with - Lauren is also your girl! Steph is so excited to have Lauren by her side to keep things fun on her special day! Relationship Status (what the people really want to know): Single
Shelby Kreienberg
Bridesmaid
Shelby & Steph met at Bentley University and were both on the Volleyball team together! Shelby is Steph's most organized and thoughtful friend - Shelby remembers every birthday, life milestone, anniversary, small life detail, etc which offsets Steph's terrible memory so very well! Shelby has visited Steph in almost all the states she has lived in (which has been many!) Steph is so excited to have Shelby stand by her side in her next life milestone! Relationship Status (what the people really want to know): Single - and yes, she knows she is tall!
Taylor Russell
Bridesmaid
Taylor was Steph's first friend in Liberty Hill and Steph's longest friend to date! Steph and Taylor have been through ALOT of phases together (see: middle school braces pictures and synchronized dances to Taylor Swift) and Steph is so thankful for such a long lasting friendship. Taylor is Steph's MOST stylish friend and I think at one point Steph & Taylor claimed they were going to start a country band together.... with no singing talent. Steph is so excited to have her longest friend by her side during her special day! Relationship Status (what the people really want to know): Engaged to her dream cowboy, Bucky Braun!
Valerie Ryan (Val)
Bridesmaid
Val & Steph met at Bentley University freshman year through Jess! Val is an honorary Bentley University Volleyball player (libero if you're wondering about the height) but more importantly - her and her now husband (YAY!!!) were Steph's stand-in parents during her Senior night. Val is the happiest human Steph has ever met and brings so much joy to Steph's life. Steph is honored to have Val as part of her wedding party! Relationship Status: MARRIED to the man, the myth, the legend with great calves, Chris Ryan after postponing her wedding a year
Katelyn LeBlanc
Jr. Bridesmaid
Katelyn is the daughter of Steph's cousin Kristin! Steph was a Jr. Bridesmaid in Kristin's wedding, so it only made sense to carry on the tradition! Katelyn makes the BEST cakes & desserts Steph & Austin have ever had and we hope to incorporate some into the wedding weekend!
Aaron Angel
Best Man
Aaron is Austin's younger brother (#4 of 4). While only being younger by a year and some change, the two have grown up together through sharing bedrooms, swapping hand-me-downs (and hand-me-ups) and are constantly goofing around as if they weren't in their 20's. Whenever it came to playing games as kids, Aaron and Austin were always on the same team going against their older brothers Adam and Alex. This, in addition to years of inside jokes and gut-busting stories, made their bond what it is today. Aaron is that guy that can fix the brakes on your car, teach you a full course in advanced calculous and help you do some damage to a 30 rack. He's a class-act with an infectious personality that everyone looks up to (literally). Relationship Status: Engaged to Kelly McGreal
Alex Angel
Groomsman
Alex is Austin's second oldest brother (#2 of 4). Alex has always been the brother that has introduced Austin to the "cool, older kid" things throughout his life; like sneaking him his first beer, listening to music that had parental advisory warnings or that yellow lights didn't mean slow down. Alex is a rockstar in every sense of the word. He's always down for having a good time, slapping the bass on stage in front of a bar full of people and enjoying a glass (...or two, three) of Kentucky's finest bourbon. But don't let the locs and the signature all black everything get-up fool you. He wrote the book on biochemistry, can make your head spin playing Rummikub and is secretly a Kung-Fu ninja. Relationship Status: Single
Adam Angel
Groomsman
Adam is Austin's oldest brother (#1 of 4). Adam is a legitimate doctor (of rocks) and is one of the smartest people Austin has ever known. He always set the bar when it came to academics and helped his brothers understand where they could push the limits growing up. Although some responsibilities as the oldest sibling might not have been the most fun, Adam was always game for entertaining any random idea his brothers had. This beer connoisseur, flat cap wearing, Jeopardy! savant is as polite as they come and can add something informative to any topic that's brought up. Adam is also a wicked cook...ask Steph for his method of making a mean gumbo. Relationship Status: Married to Shauna Angel.
Mike Roche
Groomsman
Austin first met Mike when they interviewed for a position at UTC in Connecticut. Mike has been an instrumental part of Austin's life through many years of deep conversations, reading recommendations and challenging physical pursuits. Whether it be talking through careers paths, sharing thoughts on the latest Jocko podcast or taking friendly digs at each other when golfing; Mike is always in the moment and game for whatever is at hand. Mike and Austin both met Steph on the same night and he played a crucial role in them starting their journey together. This Massachusetts native is also your go to guy if you're trying to drain a bottle of Don Julio before a night at the bars. Relationship Status: In a relationship with Gaby Cruz.
Mike Gambino
Groomsman
Mike and Austin met sophomore year through a mutual friend, Luke Gaffney, while listing to great music and shooting the breeze in Luke's garage (which the three would spend countless nights doing). Mike is truly one of those friends that will give you the shirt off his back or drop everything at a moment's notice to help you out. This wakeboarding, beer crushing, fish catching, Red Hot Chili Pepper listing, diesel truck driving, hunter extraordinaire is a prime example of soaking up everything life has to offer. There are countless memories and stories that Mike and Austin could tell about times they've shared together through high school, college and beyond (request at your own risk). Relationship Status: Single
Luke Gaffney
Groomsman
Luke and Austin's friendship goes all the way back to early grade school. They first met in the fourth grade, went to high school together and were roommates all throughout their time at Ole Miss. If it weren't for time and distance, all of our hometown friends would still be meeting up to hang out in Luke's garage (only now we'd be cracking beers instead of ice cold Sprite). Luke is always up for having a good time with friends, whether that be just a chill night with the guys or putting a hurt on Broadway in Nashville. There's no truer Chicago sports fan (RIP to his HLYCOW license plated BMW), and if you want to lose some money, go play 18 on the links with Luke. Relationship Status: Married to Kelsey Gaffney.
Jordan Manthei
Groomsman
Jordan and Austin have known each other since grade school, went to high school together and were roommates at Ole Miss. Jordan is quite literally one of the nicest human beings on the planet and loves nothing more than sharing a bunch of laughs with friends. He and Austin also started their professional careers together, spending summers at home interning together at UTC. This die-hard Ole Miss fan loves nothing more than when the Rebs or the Blackhawks win a game, and has no problem showing people how dusty they are at Chel. Rumor has it he sold his original Speaker Cooler design to Elon Musk for millions. Relationship Status: In a relationship with Kelsey McKiski.
Adam Figurin
Groomsman
Adam and Austin have known each other since grade school and went to high school together. One of their earliest memories of each other was an accidental injury that occurred during a grade school basketball game. Austin still apologizes to Adam for it and they laugh about it to this day. Adam is a real estate selling, good time having, guitar shredding tall drink of water. You can find Adam where ever live music is playing and if you need a recommendation a great jam, he's your guy. Adam is always guaranteed to crack a joke that will have your stomach hurting from laughter and he's genuinely one of the most personable humans ever. Relationship Status: Married to Katie Traynor.
Tyler Meseck
Groomsman
Tyler and Austin met in high school and have carried their friendship through college and living in Atlanta, Georgia. While Austin went to Ole Miss, Tyler made his way to Alabama where he proudly rode the wave of the Crimson Tide. Tyler made countless trips to Ole Miss for football games or just to have a fun weekend with friends. He also showed Austin the in's and out's of Atlanta having lived there for a few years before Austin moved just 10 minutes up the street from him. Although some memories in Atlanta might be a little more blurry than others, Tyler was always up for a Brave's game at The Battery or seeing what all the city had to offer on a given night...and if you've ever been to Atlanta, you've seen a building Tyler has built. Relationship Status: Single and a great cook!!