Wedding Party
Austin Shay
Groom
Austin has always wanted to get married someday, and he can't wait to marry Nick. He knew that Nick was the one when his dog, Lily, approved of him. She might pretend that she doesn't like him, but she gives him morning kisses everyday.
Nicholas Shay
Groom
Nick always dreamed of having a fairytale wedding and when Austin asked Nick to pick his engagement ring out, Nick decided on the Aurora ring from the Disney Enchantment Collection. Little did he know that Austin had trouble pronouncing his r’s and he would be calling it the “Awouwa” ring. Austin has been practicing and can now say Aurora. Nick can’t wait to marry Austin on this special day.
Joshua Gerst
Best Man
Austin and Josh have been friends for ten-years now. Austin first meant Josh in a visual culture class in college and after their first conversation, Austin knew that Josh was just as crazy as he was. Josh has been along for the ride with everyone of Austin's crazy ideas!
Caitlin Duignan
Best Woman
Where do we even begin. Nick and Caitlin have been friends for 14 years and have shared countless memories together. Although their friendship started with an absolute dislike to one another, their friendship grew into something much more after a mutually unhealthy obsession with the Jonas Brothers. Nick considers Caitlin as the sister he's never had and he's thrilled to have her as his Best Woman.
Rushard Dennis
Groomsman
Rushard is the dancing king. Austin first meant Rushard while they were both working on a production of Camp Rock. Rushard was a hilarious addition to the production and became a very close friend to Austin in that time period.
Shy Donaldson
Groomswoman
Nick met ShyAnn when interviewing for a new job. What started out as a work relationship quickly turned into one of the best friendships he's ever had. Although they don't see each other as much as they'd like due to the basic calls of life, meeting for dinner and drinks at PJ's makes it feel like they've never been apart. Nick is thrilled to have ShyAnn as his groomswoman.
Janae Yellock
Groomswoman
Janae stumbled in Austin's life during a Pharmacy Theatre production and they grew closer as the time went on. She is a firecracker and makes sure that everyone is doing good and having fun. She is one of the best additions to Austin's friend group.
Brian Boltz
Groomsman
Brian and Caitlin worked at the local Giant together. One night Caitlin invited Nick out and that's how he met Brian. Brian and Nick shared a bond between the certainty that they would both be single fovever, that is until Austin came into Nick's life. Nick will always be rooting for Brian to find his perfect someone. He is thrilled to have Brian as his groomsman.
Shaq Warner
Groomsman
Shaq, Shaquille, Keel. Austin meant Shaq at the same production of Camp Rock that he meant Rushard. Shaq is the best child wrangler that Austin has ever meant. He is an excellent actor and a beautiful friend. Shaq is always the voice of reason, and I thank him for that.
Rachael Setlock
Groomswoman
Nick met Rachael in 2019. Soon after meeting, they discovered many common interests between them, like overly-sweetened caramel swirl Iced coffee from Dunkin' Donuts. Coffee, where? Nick loves being a "guncle" (gay-uncle) to his neice Eloise and can't wait to have children of his own. Nick is excited to have Rachael as his groomswoman.
Sara Volk
Groomswoman
Sara has been friends with Austin since his first semester of college. They bonded over his hatred for Shakespeare and her love for it. Sara has been a solid force in Austin's academic endeavors and always pushing him to do more with his knowledge. Austin loves all of Sara's kids and can't wait to have some of his own for her to spoil - lol.
Kirstan Strough
Groomswoman
Nick met Kirstan shortly after transferring to Mt. Penn Elementary in 2004. It might have taken until 9th grade for them to become friends but that friendship grew into one of the most valued friendships Nick has ever had. Nick and Kirstan have taken countless vacations together, most of them being spent at Disney World. Nick couldn't imagine not having Kirstan by his side during his special day and is honored to have Kirstan as his groomswoman.
Julian Volk
Ring Bearer
Julian is a voracious little guy who enjoys splashing in the water and digging in the dirt. He loves construction trucks, dinosaurs, airplanes, and trains.
Eloise Strough
Flower Girl
Eloise is a happy soul who just loves people. She enjoys saying HI! to everyone she sees, and loves being silly with her family. Eloise also loves playing outside, blowing kisses to the moon and smelling flowers.