Wedding Party
Lexi Janas
Maid of Honor
Tori's little sister and built in best friend. She could not imagine her life without Lexi. Lexi is the most caring, selfless, and humorous person in the world. Beyond that, her witty sense of humor can make a wall laugh and she is going to keep everyone laughing throughout the wedding day. She also keeps Tori in line and Tori cannot wait to having her stand right next to her on the big day!
Jothsana Varghese
Bridesmaid
Tori and Jothsana had classes together but did not develop a friendship until they lived together in Louisville, KY while co-oping. They really hit off their friendship after a long day of shopping and watching the Taylor Swift Netflix documentary with a few glasses of wine. Jothsana is one of Tori's best friends and she lights up any room she walks into by just being her amazing self. Tori is so grateful Louisville brought them together and and cannot wait for Jothsana to join her by her side on her wedding day!
Sofia Bianchi
Bridesmaid
Sofia and Tori met in 2017 when Tori first joined her sorority, Phi Sigma Rho. They bonded through various events in college, but really hit it off during Songfest in 2018. Whenever anything funny, sad, or happy happens in their lives, they immediately share with each other because they love celebrating each other. The main thing Tori loves about Sofia is that Sofia loves Tori as she is and supports her no matter what. Tori cannot wait for her to stand by her side, and she is such an important person to her and TJ that Sofia is also doubling as our officiant!
Maddy Hank
Bridesmaid
Tori and Maddy lucked out as college roommates. They both went in blind and matched with each other! Moving day freshmen year at UT started this amazing friendship. Beyond that, they both ended up living with each other ALL through college! Tori could not imagine having a better roommate or friend, luckily it happened to be both! It is so amazing to plan weddings together side by side, and being there for each other through it all. Maddy has been there for Tori through everything, and she could not ask for a better person to stand up with her.
Kendra Currier
Bridesmaid
Tori and Kendra met in 2017 where they both joined their sorority, Phi Sigma Rho. Since then, their friendship has grown and Tori is so lucky to have such an amazing friend in her life. Despite being states away, they both stay in touch and stay up to date on everything going on in each others lives. Tori's favorite thing is meeting up with Kendra for brunch and talking for hours to Kendra about anything and everything! Tori cannot wait to have Kendra stand by her side on her wedding day.
Hannah Spillett
Bridesmaid
Tori and Hannah met briefly in Fall 2019, but since Tori was out of state on co-op, they did not truly start getting to know each other until Tori returned to school the following semester. As soon as they met, there was an instant friendship that started to blossom. Tori and Hannah's sarcasm and sense of humor matched perfectly, and the rest is history. They both have stayed in touch despite living miles from each other, and support each other through anything! Hannah is such a beautiful, warm person that lights up a room and Tori cannot wait for her to stand by her side on her big day!
Dylan Nelson
Best Man
TJ and Dylan (better known as Dozer) met in an accounting class at UT. Dozer invited TJ to rush his fraternity, and TJ ended up joining the fraternity. Nonetheless, they became a big / little pair and the rest is history. Dozer has been there for TJ through all the ups and downs of college. Despite now living states a part from each other, they still stay in touch and celebrate each others big life moments. TJ could not think of a better person to stand right next to him on his big day!
Jacob Johnson
Groomsman
Jacob and TJ have been friends since kindergarten and grew up down the street from each other. They have remained good friends since the early elementary school days and stay in touch to this day - often times playing Xbox together online! TJ is so excited to have Jacob stand up with him on his big day.
Thomas Sledzinski
Groomsman
TJ and Thomas met in their high school accounting class. Thomas brought TJ to a lot of social events and helped TJ come out of his shell and meet new people. Despite TJ moving away, TJ and Thomas have always stayed in touch and set aside time to get together whenever they are both in town. TJ is so excited to have Thomas stand up with him on his wedding day.
Christian De La Torre
Groomsman
TJ and Christian met in their college fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. Christian and TJ instantly clicked when Christian joined the fraternity. TJ and Christian spent a lot of times in Toledo having a few beers and talking about life. They remain close to this day and TJ is so excited to have him stand up in the wedding!