Madelynn & Austin
Wedding Party
Shelby Gerwin
Maid of Honor
Shelby is the older and only sister of the bride. She is a cat mom to the bride's nephews, Sparrow and Scottie. She enjoys attending Cleveland Guardians games, pet sitting, and going to concerts for fun! She is organized and knows the bride inside and out to fit the perfect role of Maid of Honor.
Ella Storey
Bridesmaid
Ella is a very close friend of the bride from back home. Ella and Madelynn went to Port Clinton City Schools together and played in concert and marching band. Ella and Madelynn would also go swimming in the summers at Coastal Marine as kids. She has always been there through high school, college, and even closer into adulthood.
Leah Severin
Bridesmaid
Leah is the bride's future sister-in-law. Leah and Madelynn developed a close bond over the years through many Starbucks trips and navigating life while dating 2 brothers. Leah enjoys spontaneous adventuring, especially going to concerts.
Sydney Taggart
Bridesmaid
Sydney is a very close friend of the bride. Sydney came into her life in January 2018 through the Mount Union Class of '22 Facebook page while looking for friends and potential roommates for freshman year. Sydney and Madelynn then became roommates for freshman and senior year and continued their friendship after. After many years of shenanigans, including frequent nurse Sydney questions and study sessions, the day wouldn't be right without having her there.
Taylor Breyley
Bridesmaid
Taylor is a very close friend of the bride. Taylor and Madelynn met through their mutual friend Liz while at the University of Mount Union. Taylor enjoys sports and spontaneous adventuring!
Nicole Curlutu
Bridesmaid
Nicole is a close friend to the bride. Nicole and Madelynn met through the groom and his childhood friend. Nicole enjoys archaeology and collecting the things she finds! Nicole is loving, a personal cheerleader, and can pick up a conversation wherever and whenever it was left off in no time which is what has made her a special person to the bride.
Liz Schoeppner
Flower Girl
Liz is the best friend of the bride. Liz and Madelynn met through the Mount Union Facebook page in 2018 while looking for friends for freshman year and went on to be roommate's sophomore and junior year. Through good and bad times, Liz has always been there to provide support and a little bit of chaos for fun.
Miller Wallace
Best Man
Miller is a best friend of the groom. Miller and Austin met while living in Tennessee in the same neighborhood. Miller enjoys playing paintball, landscaping, and spending time with friends.
Tony Ledel
Groomsman
Tony and Austin grew up together as their moms are best friends. Tony enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and friends. Tony enjoys the outdoors and is always working on something new or fixing things.
Ian Strahley
Groomsman
Ian is the groom's brother. Ian enjoys playing video games, watching anime, and spending time with Leah and friends.
Jake Sanford
Groomsman
Jake is a mutual friend of the bride and groom. Madelynn met Jake through mutual friends at The University of Mount Union and became brothers in Alpha Phi Omega. Jake and Austin became friends during childhood and rekindled on an airplane while Austin returned from the military and Jake returned from studying abroad in Germany. Jake is the reason for this wedding season as without his New Years Eve party in 2021, the bride and groom would not have met!
Kaden Strahley
Groomsman
Kaden is the groom's youngest brother. Kaden and Austin primarily enjoy playing Yugioh and attending Yugioh card tournaments together.
Marcellus Stephen
Groomsman
Marcellus is a close friend of the groom. Marcellus and Austin met while living in Tennessee at a Sonic. Through many memorable moments and crazy ideas, we could not imagine spending this special day without him by Austin's side.
AJ Fruit
Ring Bearer
AJ is a best friend of the groom. AJ enjoys all things outdoors including fishing, hiking, and going to the gun range. AJ thrives on being spontaneous and brings out the adventurous side of Austin whenever they are together which makes him the perfect addition to this wedding party!