Wedding Party

Sarah Shipley

Maid of Honor

Sarah is Alex’s older sister. Sarah has been Alex’s role model all of her life. Whether it be from what sports to play or what career path to follow, Sarah alway set a wonderful example and continues to do so everyday.

Alex Contner

Best Man

Alex and Will met in college at University of Cincinnati and were in the same pledge class for their fraternity, ATO. Alex has been Will's roommate, friend, and go to beer game partner since 2009. Will was lucky enough to be Alex's best man for his wedding and Alex has always been right by his side through life.

Hanna Morand

Bridesmaid

Alex met Hanna in college at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia, even though both of their parents lived 10 minutes from each other when they were in high school. Hanna has been Alex’s unofficial roommate since freshman year of college and has been by Alex’s side ever since! She has even been part of Alex and Will's relationship since day one and continues to be by their side every step of the way.

Eric Sehlhorst

Groomsman

Eric and Will grew up together with both of their big sisters being best friends, making them long time best friends. They were inseparable all throughout middle school and high school, but ended up going to different colleges; Will going to University of Cincinnati, while Eric attended Miami University. They were reunited after Eric moved back to Cincinnati for a job and have continued their friendship ever since.

Hannah Volkerding

Bridesmaid

Hannah and Alex have been friends since 2014, when they met through mutual friends and the volleyball world. Hannah became Alex’s first roommate after graduating from college and her last roommate before moving in with Will!

Derrick Wolf

Groomsman

Derrick and Will grew up in the same school district, Oak Hills, but became very close in high school. Even though Will and Derrick didn't attend the same college, they continued their friendship throughout. Derrick has been part of Alex and Will's relationship since day one and continues to be by their side every step of the way.

Rachel Dotson

Bridesmaid

Rachel was Alex’s roommate in college at Savannah College of Art and Design. Even though they live in different states, Rachel has been one of Alex’s go to people in life and always will be!

Jordan Kruse

Groomsman

Jordan and Will met in college through mutual friends at University of Cincinnati and were in the same fraternity, ATO. Jordan and Will were roommates while in college, after graduating from college, and was Will's last roommate before moving in with Alex! Will will even be standing by Jordan's side on his wedding day as co-best man in the Fall of 2021.

Holly Pavolić

Bridesmaid

Holly is Will’s older sister. Alex is not only lucky enough to score Will for a future husband, but also gets to have an outstanding sister-in-law! Holly has always been there for Will, setting a great example of what a big sister should be like.

Adi Pavolić

Groomsman

Adi is Will’s brother-in-law, aka Holly’s husband. Not only are Adi and Will now family, but are also very good friends. Will is very fortunate to have Adi to take great care of his sister, be his brother-in-law, and be his groomsman!

Sariah Eversley

Bridesmaid

Sariah has been friends with Alex since she was in high school. They both went to different high schools, however, they met through the volleyball world and mutual friends and have been inseparable since.

James Eversley

Groomsman

James, Sariah's husband, has known Will and Alex since 2016, when their relationship started. Will and James became friends immediately after the first time that they met and their relationship grows stronger by each day.

Mary Ireton

Bridesmaid

Mary is Alex’s stepsister. She and Alex have grown closer throughout the years since the day that their parents have gotten together, so much that Alex sees her as her very own little sister.

Drew Ireton

Groomsman

Drew is Alex’s stepbrother. He and Alex have grown closer throughout the years since the day that their parents have gotten together, so much that Alex sees him as her very own little brother.

Dianne Ruwe

Mother of the Bride

Lisa Holstrom

Mother of the Groom

Gary Shipley

Father of the Bride

Phil Holstrom

Father of the Groom

Julie Shipley

Stepmother of the Bride

Judy Wiles

Stepmother of the Bride

Luke Ireton

Groomsman

Luke is Alex’s youngest stepbrother. He and Alex have grown closer throughout the years since the day that their parents have gotten together, so much that Alex sees him as her very own little brother. Unfortunately, Luke will be unable to make it to the wedding.