Bride
Kristina teaches Preschool Special Ed and is living the dream as a dog-mom right now! She met Bryce for a first date at Ghostlight downtown and they both ordered a chai latte. Kristina likes crafting (when there's time), finding a great coffee place, sleeping in, and playing with Maverick in the back yard. loves Disney/Broadway, Kristina bonded with Bryce over their love of traveling, cuddling on the couch for a movie night, playing games, and watching Broadway shows.
Groom
Bryce is an engineer and the best dog father to our Mavy-poo! He enjoys cooking, playing any kind of game, hiking, and finding new restaurants to eat at. Bryce likes all things broadway, finding cool podcasts, and is definitely someone you want on your team for trivia! He has introduced Kristina to a plethora of new games, tv shows, and is the yin to her yang. Bryce and Kristina bonded over going to musicals at the Schuster, family get-togethers, and many coffee dates.
Matron of Honor
Shelly is Kristina's sister and working as a contractor for YWCA. She helps plan yearly events and fundraisers. YWCA's mission is to help eliminate racism, empower women & promote peace, justice, and freedom for all. She has also recently taken on a role as a coordinator at the National Parkinson's Foundation. She is celebrating her 5 year wedding anniversary with Brandon this December and they have a dog Goose, and the kitties (Simba, Hermione, Mango, Mocha Beans) back at home in Washington State. Her and Brandon love traveling and bring Goose with them when they can. Ask them about their most recent trip to Norway! She is the best older sister I could've asked for!
Maid of Honor
Heather and Kristina have been friends since summer 2007, then college roommates, and now co-workers! She teaches Preschool Special Ed and works on the Green Team for the Dayton Dragons Baseball Team. She has the cutest fur-baby that is golden retriever named Dunkin and has had him for 2 years now. Heather loves dogs, coffee, doughnuts, rom-coms, bows, shopping, and snuggling with her nephew that was born in July. She is such a sweet friend and always so supportive. Ask her about her fun times on the Green team!
Bridesmaid
Rebecca and Kristina were high school friends and met in choir class. Then became roommates in 2019 and lived together for 2 years. They grew close during the world shutdown of 2020 when all they had were walks outside, Netflix, games, and many many puzzles. Rebecca works as a Project Manager at the Blood and Tissue bank. She loves adventuring in the outdoors, running, chilling at the lake, and traveling in her free time. Ask her about some of the cool places she has been too!
Bridesmaid
Samantha is Bryce's sister-in-law and works as a school specialist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and mostly works with students with concussions or brain injuries. She is a mother of two sweet girls, Matilda (Tilly) and Ramona. Samantha married Jonathan in 2019 and they met at Miami University. Samantha loves reading, musicals, organizing things by rainbow color, and baking with family. She is always spreading kindness and awareness to others, and is not afraid to speak her mind. Ask her about the most recent book she has been reading!
Best Man
Jonathan is Bryce's brother and works at Thermo Fisher. He travels & trains others to use equipment, and even works with a few breweries. He married Samantha in 2019 and they met at Miami University while both being RA's. Jonathan loves being a girl dad to Tilly and Ramona. He enjoys golfing, watching the Bengals play, and playing songs on the guitar for his girls. He is always there for Bryce when he needs him! Ask JT about his favorite root beer!
Groomsman
Kanan met Bryce at Northwestern University. They were in the same orientation group, dorm, and both majored in Mechanical Engineering. He works as an engineer for Caterpillar Inc. and lives with his girlfriend Monika in LA. Kanan likes to play basketball, write poetry, walking along the beach, and trying new foods! Ask him about his most recent entrepreneurial idea!
Groomsman
Adam met Bryce when they were in the same orientation group for work and is now an engineer. He has a wife named Melissa, and they became parents this past November to an adorable cuite named Alden. Adam enjoys playing games, golfing, and going to Disney. Adam is a part of the "We are Smarticus" trivia team with Bryce and Kristina and the rest of the trivia gang. Ask him about what new things Alden is up to now!
Groomsman
Adrian and Bryce probably met in Little League baseball, and went to Middle School and High school together. He is partners with Bryce for the Happy Corner Church Golf League. He likes to golf, play online games with friends, sing, likes a good brewery. Ask him about his favorite games to play!
Mother of the Bride
Beverly worked at WPAFB for 36 years and is now very happily retired. Her and Floyd have are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in October. She enjoys sewing, quilting, crafting, a good IPA to drink, and all things Disney. She definitely shared her crafty side with Kristina! Beverly is a caring person who likes to take care of others and lend a hand wherever she is needed. Ask her about her favorite things to do at Disney or her most recent craft project!
Father of the Bride
Floyd worked at WPAFB for 38 years and is now very happily retired. He is celebrating his 40th Wedding Anniversary with Beverly in October. He is a Steelars fan, watching most kinds of sports, loves a good stout to drink, and shared his love for Sci-fi/ Fantasy movies with Kristina. Floyd is a classic dad, always wanting to help around the house, with yard work, or give advice. He and beverly travel often, ask him about his favorite trip this year!
Mother of the Groom
Gina is retired from Omnicare and is such a caring Mother/Granny. Gina loves golfing, working in her garden, & traveling with her husband Doug. They have been married for over a year now, and loving spending retirement together, especially at Indian Lake. Gina is an excellent cook and a very thoughtful person. Ask Gina about her favorite golf course or her favorite things to do with the grandkids!
Father of the Groom
Greg is a 5th grade teacher at Northmont and lives with his partner Karen. They have been together for over 10 years now and love spending time with their kids/grandkids, vacationing in the summer, and having family get-togethers. Greg is always their to give advice, share his knowledge, and help anyone who needs a hand. Ask Greg about his summer trip to Oak Island or any funny school stories he has so far this year!
Flower Girl
Matilda (Tilly) will turn 5 in September and Ramona will be 2 in January. Tilly loves being a big sister and helping Ramona whenever she can. She is in Preschool and a total rockstar at knowing her letters, counting, and addition facts. Tilly likes to put on concerts at home and can be heard singing Taylor Swift often. Ramona is a feisty girl who loves books, Pippin (their Sheep-a-doodle pup), and fist bumps. She has been learning so many new things recently , talking more everyday, and loves bubbles!
Dog of Honor
Mavy-poo is our sweet goolden-doodle we rescued in June. He will be 1 year old in December and is such a love-bug. He likes having zoomies in the back yard, crinkle toys, snuggles, retrieving toys, chasing the neighbors dogs back and forth along the fence, & has brought so much happiness to our lives.