Wedding Party

Lindsay Winingham Pykosz

Matron of Honor

Lindsay is Kate's oldest sister. Although 7 years apart, they've always been incredibly close. Growing up, they often slept in each others' rooms, as they share a love for snuggling. Kate was actually lucky enough to live with Lindsay and Mike when she first moved to Chicago! Mike did not share the same love for snuggling, as he would come home to Lindsay and Kate, plus 2 dogs in his bed. Kate then moved across the street from Lindsay (and Mary Beth) while they all lived in Lincoln Park! The 3 found it hard to not be together 24/7, sisters really are the best of friends! Lindsay is still in Chicago with her husband Mike and 3 kids, Elle, Claire, Ryan, and baby Nate!

Brent Hawn

Best Man

Brent is the younger brother of the groom. Austin taught Brent everything he knows about athletics, and more importantly, life. Austin enjoyed having a younger brother around and passed as much knowledge as he could onto Brent, even if it fell upon deaf ears. Austin has always admired Brent's fiery competitiveness he developed from a young age. It was this competitive spirit that caused a metal baseball bat to be whirled at Austin's head after Brent was struck out in backyard baseball. Austin and Brent had many more encounters like this but only allowed for both of them to sharpen their skills as they grew up together. Austin and Brent now enjoy attending sporting events, cheering on the Purdue Boilermaker basketball teams, and visiting their new niece, Ayva.

Mary Beth Kacyn

Matron of Honor

Mary Beth is Kate's other older sister. Mary Beth and Kate have spent countless nights staying up too late with a glass (bottle) of wine, and late night talks (or Saturday Night Live). Many of these nights were after losing a softball or volleyball game in a league they played together in Chicago, with their brother Kent. Mary Beth, Lindsay, and Kent have been Kate's best friends since day 1, and that has never changed. Mary Beth lives in Lakeview with her husband Scott, little guy Michael Jay (MJ), smiley Sarah, and sweet dog Case Kacyn (pictured). Fortunately, Kate and Austin get to visit the sisters in Chicago often to spend time with the growing families!

Tyler Smith

Best Man

Tyler (Smitty) is Austin's best and first ever friend. Smitty was one of the founding members of the backyard baseball crew and an original Little League teammate of Austin's, as their dad's partnered to coach their teams from ages 6-12. Their father's also happened to be shipmates in the United States Navy prior to this. Smitty and Austin have stayed close throughout every stage of their lives including little league baseball/basketball, high school athletics, different colleges and into their young adult lives. Austin's favorite memories of Smitty include the time he was hit so hard in Little Grid-Iron football that he retired, and being teammates on a State Runner up baseball team their Junior year of High School.

Ashley Winingham

Bridesmaid

Ashley is Kate's newest sister! Her and Kate's brother, Kent, married this past August! Kate and Ashley bonded immediately when they met, most importantly over Ashley's French Bulldog, Layla. Auggie and Layla now have regular play dates as a good excuse for Ashley and Kate to get together, or vise versa. Ashley has been Kate's go-to girl for engagement and wedding fashion! Although Ashley started off as Kent's girlfriend, she quickly became a best friend of Kate's! Ashley and Kent are currently building a house in Carmel, where Kate and Austin plan to spend all their free time!

Houston Hodges

Groomsman

Houston and Austin's friendship started at Wabash College where they were on the basketball team together and were eventually roommates after Austin regretfully turned down living with Houston his freshman year. In college, Houston could always be counted on to bring a band of comrades out to the baseball field to cheer on the Wabash Baseball team when Austin pitched. Houston and Austin were also roommates in Indianapolis after College and enjoyed hanging out with friends and talking NBA basketball. Their bachelor pad living scenario ended when Houston tied the knot to his know wife Johanna where Austin served as a groomsman. Austin is excited to have Houston as part of his wedding crew!

Erika Lewis

Bridesmaid

Erika is Austin's older sister, and soon enough Kate's 4th sister! Erika and Austin have always had a close relationship, as Erika has looked out for Austin since he was born. Kate and Erika became close friends quickly. Erika is also a nurse, and talked Kate through the anxieties of nursing boards and finding a first job! Erika has always been known as one of the sweetest, and most nurturing people, and now gets to be a mother of her own! Kate and Austin are so excited to spoil their new niece! Erika and her husband Mike have a gorgeous new home in Kokomo, Indiana.

Kent Winingham

Groomsman

Kent is Kate's older brother. Kate has basically spent her entire life following Kent around, until he moves to a new place, where she again finds him and moves as close as possible. Kate and Kent are only two years apart, and have a strong bond with enormous love for one another. At Bowdoin College, and in Chicago, Kent would have Kate over for weekly dinners and talks. Kent and Kate are a package deal of best buds. Kent was the last Winingham sibling that Austin met. While intimidated to meet Kate's only and older brother, Austin was impressed immediately by Kent's ability to seamlessly entertain an entire room and make every relationship he has feel personal. Kent and Austin share their love for their flat nosed dogs, Layla the frenchie and Auggie the Boston Terrier.

Jen Collins

Bridesmaid

Jen and Kate have been best friends since their middle school travel soccer days. They were lucky enough to then go to Cathedral High School together. Jen and Kate spent every possible second together in high school on and off the field. The Winingham house has always considered Jen family, as Kate often calls her their 3rd sister. They went their separate ways for college, but never lost touch, and always stayed as close as possible. Jen and Kate were then able to share time together in Chicago before Kate moved back to Indy. They now get to see each other often as they go back and forth for weekend visits! Jen holds a special place in Kate's heart as they have always been there for one another. Jen continues her work as a pharmacist at University of Chicago Hospital!

Brock Smith

Groomsman

Brock and Austin started their friendship at Wabash College where they were roommates. He shares the hometown of Plymouth Indiana with fellow groomsman Houston Hodges. Brock is indirectly responsible for the start of Kate and Austin's relationship. He invited Austin to tag along to Kilroy's Bar one random Saturday where Austin eventually met Kate that night. The photo above is from the night that Austin and Kate met with Brock's help. Austin and Kate love meeting up with Brock, or having him over for drinks and his famous Buffalo chicken dip and other appetizers. Brock is currently finishing Medical School at Marian College.

Megan Tsangaris

Bridesmaid

Megan is Kate's longest friend! Megan and Kate have known each other since birth, as their parents met many years ago before kids were even a thought. The two families have grown up together, which is why they have referred to each parent as Aunt and Uncle since the day they were born. That leads to cousins for Megan and Kate, right?! Well, most people think they are sisters, so it works out being cousins. Although Megan and Kate have always been considered family to one another, they really became close during their time at Cathedral High School. They are now lucky enough to be living 10 minutes from each other, and love enjoying wine nights at the apartments, even if it means Austin and Megan take over the remote to watch sports center. Megan is now a health coach around Indianapolis!

Scott Kacyn

Groomsman

Scott is Austin's future brother-in-law. Scott, affectionately known as Scotty-Watty is the father to one of the ring bearers of the wedding, MJ. Austin enjoys opportunities to play golf with Scott on his visits to Indianapolis. In his free time Scott is a masterful bartender and cook, and enjoys making original cocktails for Austin and Kate to try. Scott was always a good sport when Kate would show up nightly to hang out with him and Mary Beth during her Chicago days. The night often ended with Kate staying in the 2nd bedroom, and Scott happily making breakfast for the 3. Scott has not only had to listen to a lot of girl talk, but forced to participate as well. Scott and Kate have always bonded as they share a similar sense of humor. We can't wait to see Scotty on that dance floor.

Kelly Kunkel

Bridesmaid

Kelly was Kate's first friend in nursing school in Chicago. Their friendship started by studying together, but they quickly realized they had a similar sense of humor, which included a lot of laughing. The two of them started playing in a soccer league when they weren't busy with school or watching Netflix at the Kunkel house! As Kate became close with Kelly's family, Kelly also became close with Kate's family through babysitting her nieces. Kelly and Kate rarely had a day go by without spending it together in Chicago. As different as life is without seeing Kelly everyday, the two have kept in touch and traveled back and forth from Indy and Chicago to spend time together. Kelly is now a NICU nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Jon Bush

Groomsman

Jon and Austin grew up about 15 minutes away from one another. Despite attending rival High Schools, and rooting fiercely against one another they officially met at Wabash College after being only aquaintences. Not only did they become somewhat unlikely friends and roomates, they also shared a living space for 3 years after College. Many of Austin's favorite memories of Jon include the Indianapolis 500 and watching cars in Jon's words "turn left" and making a loud "vroom" sound. Jon is also an avid crossfit competitor he is likely to tell you he can squat more than you if ask how much he lifts. Jon is a friend and will be the life of the party on the dance floor after the ceremony.

Susanna Howard

Bridesmaid

Susanna and Kate met at Bowdoin College where they played tennis together! People often said, you wouldn't find one without the other. If they weren't on the tennis court together, you could find them in the library, at the movies, driving to get lobster rolls, or coming up with their next prank. Susanna and Kate were together through the toughest times of college, and the most exciting. They truly hold a special place in each others hearts. After college, they moved to Chicago together where Susanna graduated from Medical School at University of Chicago. Susanna now lives in Philadelphia, where she attends residency for Neurosurgery at University of Pennsylvania. Kate and Susanna are so excited for Kate to fly out and spend several days together at Susanna's new home!

Mike Pykosz

Groomsman

Mike is the first brother in law to the Winingham family when he married Lindsay in 2012. Lindsay and Mike live in Chicago where they have 3 beautiful children Elle, Claire, and Ryan. Austin enjoys Mike's sense of humor, and when he gets a chance to take the night off and become fun Mike after a few cocktails. Mike is an avid Notre Dame football fan and is working on converting Austin to a fan. Mike has been in Kate's life for over 10 years. Mike and Kate became best buddies when Kate worked and lived with Mike, and the two would carpool to the gym and work everyday. They shared a lot of good conversations and music during those car rides. Mike has watched Kate grow up, wiped her tears more than once, and celebrated her victories. We can't wait to celebrate with fun Mike by our side!

Lucy Reser Boyd

Bridesmaid

Lucy and Kate met on a church trip around Europe after high school. The two hit it off immediately, and became inseparable the rest of the trip. Unfortunately, they didn't see each other much in college as they both went out of state. However, it was serendipitous that these two would bump into each other years later in the middle of Chicago. They were once again, inseparable. As Lucy was living with her parents at the time, Kate became another child for the Reser's that year. The girls would work out together, cook dinner, and watch their shows at night. Although Kate had to ditch Lucy and her husband Jon in order to be with Austin, the couples still get together often. Their favorite place to meet is the Reser's place in Pentwater, Michigan. Lucy continues to work at UPS in Chicago!

Jon Boyd

Groomsman

Jon and Austin met through Kate's mutual friend Lucy who is also a Bridesmaid. The two couples have become close friends and so have their dogs Martini and Auggie. Austin and Kate are hoping Lucy and Jon eventually make the move a couple hours south to Indianapolis so they can hang out more often but they are content for the time being in Chicago. Jon will have to get his football fandom figured out first however as he is currently a Titans and Bears fan. Jon and Austin can be seen taking their dogs for a stroll in the picture above.

Drew Stanich

Usher

Drew and Kate originally met at Cathedral High School. However, their friendship really bloomed a few years later. They shared similar interests and loved talking to each other. Drew worked for the Indiana Fever Women's Basketball team and would travel to Chicago often, where Kate would attend the games and then grab dinner together. Drew and Kate have a great group of high school friends who all try to take a trip each year to a fun location. Even though Drew now lives in Nashville working for the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team, they get to see each other when Drew comes back home to Carmel, Indiana. Drew and Kate keep up by FaceTime dates regularly. Kate was excited to introduce Austin and Drew to one another, and of course, they became close quickly.

Paul Tsangaris

Usher

Kate is 8 days older than Paul, that's all you need to know. If you'd like to know more, please read further. Paul and Kate have known each other since birth, as their parents met many years ago before kids were even a thought. The two families have grown up together, which is why they have referred to each parent as Aunt and Uncle since the day they were born. Paul and Megan (bridesmaid) are brother and sister, and we are fortunate enough to have formed our own tight bond with them, outside of our family connection, as we've grown older. Paul and Kate really became close friends at Cathedral High School, where they began looking out for each other. Paul currently resides in North Carolina, and we can't wait to have him as part of our special day!

Kishan Shah

Usher

Kishan and Kate originally met at a young age through tennis. A few years later, Kishan's family moved a few houses down from Kate's, and the two were able to get together often! From then on, they carpooled during the summers everyday to their tennis camp. They always kept in touch, even while rarely in the same city. Luckily, Kishan now lives across the street from Kate and Austin, and the three often meet up for dinner and/or drinks. Kishan will start his residency this summer at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School!

Emma Lewis

Reader

Emma and Kate met at Bowdoin College as they played four years of tennis together. They hit it off day 1 and became fast friends. Practice everyday and library every night made them pretty inseparable. Emma even spent a week with Kate in Indiana after their freshman year, where she attended her first concert! The two were finally lucky enough to play doubles together their senior year! Emma lives in Boston now, but Emma and Kate have remained incredibly close despite the distance, as they make a trip to each other every year. Kate and Austin are ecstatic about visiting Alaska 4th of July weekend to celebrate Emma and her fiance Chase as they tie the knot! Emma is a lifelong friend to Kate, and the girls have many nights together in their future of wine and falling asleep at 9pm.

Alec Bannister

Usher and Reader

Alec and Kate have been best friends since freshman year at Cathedral High School. During college, when the two were both home, they would spend just about everyday of the summer break together. They have constantly watched out for one another like siblings. One of Kate's favorite memories is traveling to West Point Academy, where Alec attended, for a college tennis match that Alec was able to watch. Alec went on to marry his preschool girlfriend, and fellow reader in the wedding, Emily Bannister. Alec is currently deployed oversees, and will return this spring. Austin and Kate are ecstatic for his return, as they will be living in Indianapolis together again! Emily and Alec just bought a house in the Meridian-Kessler area, so we see many fun nights in our future at the Bannister house!

Emily Bannister

Reader

Emily and Kate met several years ago when she began dating Alec Bannister (fellow reader). Kate loves taking credit for the beginning of Emily and Alec's relationship, as Kate formed the first text he sent her. Basically, Emily fell in love with Kate that day. Well, when Emily and Kate met, they did hit it off immediately. They had similar values and could sit and talk for hours. Kate realized she not only loved Emily for Alec, but also for herself! Emily and Kate have stayed close throughout the years, especially now that Emily is back in Indy! She is a selfless, loyal, and genuine person. She is a constant in our hectic lives, and is there in a heartbeat whenever needed. We wouldn't be here today without Emily, as she helped Austin pull off the engagement surprise!

Molly Sahm

Greeter

Molly and Kate met freshman year at Cathedral High School. Molly was well known for her school spirit, and outgoing personality. Inevitably, her and Kate became friends quickly, and Cathedral never had a quiet moment again. Molly lives in Indianapolis, so the girls were able to see each other more once Kate returned to her hometown. Instead of phone calls, skype dates, and the texting they had to do the years before, they now enjoy going to lunch, dinners, and movies together. Whenever these two are together, they never stop laughing, or talking. Molly is an amazing artist in Indianapolis, and was recently on the cover of Broadripple Arts Magazine! You can find Molly on the dance floor all night. We are so excited to have her as part of our day!

Elle Pykosz

Flower Girl

Claire Pykosz

Flower Girl

Ayva Lewis

Flower Girl

Sarah Kacyn

Flower Girl

Michael Jay (MJ) Kacyn

Ring Bearer

Ryan Pykosz

Ring Bearer