Wedding Party
Alexis Bigham
Maid of Honor
Alexis and I met in high school, and we always took turns hosting the sleepovers of our friend group! While we went to different colleges we always kept in touch, and I had a blast visiting U of I! Her family is like a second family to me, and when I worked in STL, and she was in Nashville, we had many different visits to each city. Every time I went to Nash, I was amazed at how many hotels (and bars) were new. Once her sister Kelsey moved out, I knew this was my chance to start a new adventure with my best friend! We were roommates for 4 years and went through a move together. I'm so lucky to live in the same city as my BFF and share this special day with you as my MOH!
Brooke Werner
Bridesmaid
Brooke and I have known each other since St. Bruno in pre-school! We were both on the golf team in high school together, and really enjoyed being some of the best players on the team (we tried to be). Even though we went to different colleges, we kept in touch, and I enjoyed visiting her and cheering her on as she crushed being on the rowing team in Murray! It was amazing that I also got to spend time with her and Alexis as she lived in Nashville the same time as I did for several years. Although I loved visiting her and Jack in Ft. Myers, I can't wait for them and Baby W to move closer to us in Louisville soon!
Kelly Wittenauer
Bridesmaid
I'm so excited to finally have Kelly join the Wittenauer family and gain a sister-in-law! The first time I met her I was already impressed with how she got Lee to appreciate fine wines (which is very important to the rest of my family). We have quickly bonded over this, our love of cheese, reality shows, and traveling. I'm so lucky to have an amazing sister in my life now, and my family is fuller now and over-joyed especially when we all get together with our dogs!
Emily Saint
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met at Niagara University on the last day of summer orientation, and I didn't know it at the time but I was so grateful that her family lived so close to school! We studied hospitality and tourism, so we were in most of the same classes together, including Italian. She saved me from my first semester crazy roommate, and invited me to family dinners. I definitely referred to the Saints as my NY/Canadian family, as I was about a 12 hour drive from home. We had amazing trips to Toronto to visit her nana as well! Since NU, Emily and I have kept in touch and planned yearly trips at the least, as we do love to travel!
Maria Skrobacz
Bridesmaid
We met at Niagara University freshmen year and studied hospitality and tourism, and we both had the high school credits to graduate early! We ended up going to work in Cape Cod for a summer together at the same hotel, Chatham Bars Inn, with 6 other NU students and had the time of our lives. We were in pretty much all of the same classes, including Italian and wine class, since we were gearing up for the Lake Como, Italy work abroad program for the next summer. Then, we got to enjoy Bellagio (in Lake Como) and work just a couple of hotels down from one another in Italy. Since NU, we have been taking trips at least once a year to see each other, with Emily and Bethany as well because we enjoy traveling!
Maddie Hochstedler
Bridesmaid
Maddie was the first friend I met in St. Louis! We met while I was working at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and not really having the best time. She was able to lift my spirits from her recent experience to let me know that I wasn't alone, and then we were able to put together one of the greatest friend groups STL has known once we met Elle. Maddie and I then became roommates once we found this really cool loft in Soulard, and we had amazing times there with our group, we could walk to Mission Taco, and we could walk to Mardi Gras. I also got to see Maddie meet Brandon, her now husband, them letting me be a third wheel, and I was and still am viewing them as an amazing example of love.
Elle Melendez
Bridesmaid
Elle actually went to Niagara University, but we didn't know each other in college, I just knew of her, and when she moved to STL for an internship with Build-a-Bear, our mutual friend, Morgs Bicknell (shoutout!) introduced us. When I first met her, I was pretty tired from a long shift at the Marriott, however, her energy immediately hit me! I introduced her to Maddie, and then our friend group kept growing. We then became roommates to take over the loft, and our friendship grew deeper. It was sad when I moved, however, we have kept in touch as she's visited Nashville several times, and I've visited NYC. We also love to go on trips together, especially like seeing the Jonas Brothers in Vegas!
Leighton Fuqua
Best Man
Leighton is the older brother of Ethan. They met shortly after Ethan was born and spent their childhood together either playing or fighting. In their later years, they no longer play or fight, but enjoy spending time together with Leighton’s wife Alyssa, who has been married to him for 8 years, and their 3 beautiful boys (the older two being ringbearers in the wedding).
Lee Wittenauer
Groomsman
Lee is the younger brother of Claire. Lee and Claire both enjoy golf as they’ve had lessons since childhood. They often communicate solely through movie and TV quotes. He is an avid hunter and a dedicated sports fan. A few of the teams he supports are Bayern Munich FC, St. Louis FC, St. Louis Blues and Cardinals, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He and his wife Kelly have been married since October of 2023.
Gary Scourick
Groomsman
Ethan met Gary through work at HealthTrust. Since they would both get into the office early, they would spend the first part of the day joking and laughing about things that would’ve led them to HR if they had been overheard. Gary is a huge Nashville Predators fan, and he, Ethan and Nick (another groomsman) get together to watch and sometimes go to games. Gary and his fiancée Melissa are set to be married in April 2025!
Nick Keck
Groomsman
Ethan and Nick met through work at HealthTrust. Through volunteering at work conferences and working overtime on Saturdays they quickly became friends. Nick has talent for real estate, cocktail crafting, and foosball. Nick, Gary (another groomsman), and Ethan still get together regularly to either hangout or enjoy a movie marathon. Nick and his wife Jess have been married for 5 years.
Ryan Cormier
Groomsman
Ethan and Ryan met through a summer internship and didn’t know each other well. But two years later when neither one had a roommate for their junior year of college at UT Knoxville (GO VOLS) they decided to room together rather than rooming with a random. They quickly became best friends and stayed roommates through the end of college and friends to this day.
Lydia Wittenauer
Flower Girl
Cousin of the Bride
Haddon & Everett Fuqua
Ring Bearer
Nephews of the Groom