Tyler & Justin
Wedding Party
Tyler Kreft
Groom
It is with great enthusiasm that I get to have this day to share with Justin; my family and friends whom I am closest with, I would not be who I am today without them. Jen, you have always been there for me in wheel or in woe over these past almost 30 years. I am so thrilled to have you be a part of this. My friends whom I met through the most serendipitous of circumstances have forever changed my life and I could not imagine this day without them by my side. Thank you all for taking the time and effort to be here and be a part of my special day.
Justin Schickler
Groom
I am so excited to have these amazing people by my side on the most important day of my life! These 4 people have helped shape who I am, have helped me through the toughest of times and have been a part of the BIGGEST laughs. I consider myself to be incredibly lucky to have so many friends and family that support this marriage, especially after not so long ago we weren't allowed to be married. I am eternally grateful for them and so happy they said, "Yes!" to joining the party!
Jennifer Kreft
Groomswoman
"I was so thrilled when they brought him home. Tyler was the cutest kid of all of us (seriously) and I immediately found an enduring love. I babysat him, fought with him, made tree forts with him, and got in lots of trouble with him. Tyler has been here for me through thick and thin. In our adulthood Tyler has helped me make the hardest and best decision of my life, listened to my woes, and has given me advice only an Old Soul could. He is the one person I can tell anything and I know he never judges me. Higgins Lake camping with Tyler and Justin I knew Justin was the one for him. There is a connection, respect, and trust between them that I know will last a lifetime. I love you Tyler, more than I can ever express, and I’m so happy you and Justin chose each other."
Maggie Majercik
Groomswoman
"Once upon a time there was a sarcastic princess who had just gotten cast in her first community theatre show. Through the doors walked a handsome prince who she immediately fell in like with. (She’d say love, but she was a fresh 18 and didn’t know any better.) One day the prince finally came up to her and professed his love. Not for her, but for about every other prince in the room. The princess realized they were meant to be together as siblings. From that day forward they reigned in their own tiny kingdom full of vodka, cigarettes, bitchy comments, and inside jokes. Through thick and thin, the prince and princess were inseparable. When her prince found his, she couldn’t have been more excited when they asked her to be a part of their special day."
Lisa Smerecki
Groomswoman
"The day my life changed forever was on a cold and snowy Superbowl Sunday in 2015. My husband Paul and I were hosting our annual party, enjoying loads of food and drinks with friends when in walks this spunky, confident and outgoing guy with eyes as blue as the sky. His name was Tyler Kreft. I was in the kitchen when Tyler introduced himself to me. We immediately clicked. It was as if I had known him forever! He was extremely outgoing, and not afraid to jump right into the part. Tyler and I got along like peas and carrots the instant I met him, because he was such a great conversationalist and his loud, boisterous laugh was infectious. Ever since that Superbowl Sunday, Tyler and I have remained extremely close, and never miss a beat saying, “I love you!” when departing from each other."
Anney Jeandrevin
Groomswoman
"I met Justin when he was cast as my fiancé in a musical titled, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." I was so intimidated by him and his amazing voice. Being kind of shy, I was terrified to talk to him. Then, one night, we were in the wings and started making some pretty lame, yet snarky jokes. I think we realized then that we are so much alike. We have been close ever since that show and he is someone I love, trust and rely on. I cannot begin to describe the beauty of watching he and Tyler fall in love. I cannot wait to see what their future holds and am so honored to get to be a part of it."
Pauly Smerecki
Groomsman
“My wife Lisa and I hosted a Superbowl party and was like, who is this f*** is this underage kid at our party? I then realized he just looked young and could legally drink. I started seeing Tyler at Greenwich Times Pub, next thing you know, I want him to come out on the boat. I knew that Tyler and this dude Justin he was seeing were legit.”
Bob Stoesser
Groomsman
"My task… write a short paragraph about when I first met Justin. my success in doing so… Epic Fail Why? I can’t recall when it was we first met, was it at the theatre? was it at a party? a bar?.... Don’t know. What I do know is, from the minute we met we instantly connected and became family. From weekend lockdowns, camping trips to our food themed evenings (Pizza Night, Mexican and Soup Night), we always seem to be laughing and having the best of times. You are so very special to us and we thrilled to be a part of this special day!"
Dave Krzezewski
Groomsman
"The day I met Tyler we became friends immediately. I told him that we had a great group of friends nicknamed, "The Tribe." I quickly told him he needed to meet the group. From then on, Tyler was introduced and has been a part of the fabric ever since."
Jason Uzl
Groomsman
“Justin is like an old pair of underwear. You don’t remember when you got him but he’s so damned comfortable you just can’t seem to get rid of him. We bonded over vodka,our love for breaded pork chops and the ability to laugh at nonsense. Best of the world to you and Tyler.😬🍸”
Babak Motamedi
Officiant
“I met Tyler in the summer of 2014. At the time he had a dumb haircut, and as I type this in May of 2018 nothing has changed. Over time, I realized that Tyler is one of the greatest people I know. He’s kind, magnanimous, adventurous, and filled with the vigor and vim that is a hallmark of a man who is excited to be himself and ready to throw himself into the great challenges of life. Over the four years that I’ve known Tyler we’ve had great adventures together. Each one of them has showcased the passion and warmth he radiates. I’m proud to call Tyler one of my closest friends and confidantes. As Heredotus once said, “Of all possessions, a friend is the most precious” and I hold Tyler close and dear. To see him marry the man that makes him whole is a truly joyous occasion.”