Wedding Party

Ashley Rioux

Maid of Honor

Ashley is Vanessa’s older sister. They met in 1989 when Vanessa ruined Ashley’s aspirations of being an only child. They are sisters by blood, but friends by choice.

Matthew Simpson

Best Man

Matthew is Josh’s baby brother. Josh couldn’t wait for Matt to grow up so they could face the world together. As they have grown and moved through life’s challenges, one thing had always remained the same - they did it together. Matt is Josh’s very best friend and will always be his baby brother.

Dana Foster

Bridesmaid

Dana and Vanessa met in 11th grade AP English and wondered why they weren’t friends sooner. Through many years, miles of distance, and more adventures than they can recall, they remain the best of friends.

Bryan Belczak

Groomsman

Brian and Josh met at a New Year’s Eve party on campus. They shared a few drinks, chatted about music and mutual friends, and wondered why they hadn’t become friends sooner. They created a bond that would last a lifetime.

Faye Miller

Bridesmaid

Faye and Vanessa lived in the same college dorm. They instantly clicked and even became unofficial- then official- roommates for the next three years. They would navigate their college years together and carry that sisterhood into today.

Derek White

Groomsman

Derek is Josh’s first neighborhood friend from his childhood home. Even through moves, many years apart, and a bustling career, Derek and Josh have stayed close. They feel fortunate that time has brought them closer together.

Kelley Snyder

Bridesmaid

Soul sisters at first sight, Kelley and Vanessa met through mutual friends and became the best adventure partners. They were lucky to live a block away in college, and now they travel together as often they can.

Joseph Dowell

Groomsman

Josh met Joe at work where they formed an immediate friendship after bonding over Joe’s limited edition shoes. Their work friendship turned into a real friendship and a brotherhood for life.

Megann McGahey

Bridesmaid

Some would call it divine intervention. Megann and Vanessa met in Sunday school in the 6th grade. They would later become high school best friends, roommates, and travel partners in their adult years.

Mack Sanders

Groomsman

Josh and Mack both grew up in the Columbus area and were familiar with one another in high school, but it wasn’t until their freshman year of college that they became friends. Since then, they have become the best of friends. Who knew that a late night run to McDonalds would cement a friendship for life.

Whitney Bass

Bridesmaid

Whitney and Vanessa met in high school and eventually landed in the same city. They spend lots of time strengthening their sisterhood, creating shared memories with their families, and plotting their next adventure.

Raymond Lopez

Groomsman

Raymond is one of Vanessa’s best friends, so naturally, Josh and Raymond have also become great friends. Raymond has become such an important part of our extended family!

Cristian Munoz

Ring Bearer

Autumn Munoz

Flower Girl

Leilani Simpson

Flower Girl