Elizabeth & Isaac
Wedding Party
Emily Smithey
Matron of Honor
She's the bride's big sister..sometimes known as "big Bitti" or the "OG Bitti". They've been together since day one and Elizabeth couldn't imagine the day without her!
Jess Hole
Bridesmaid
Jess and Elizabeth became best friends in kindergarten and have stayed that way ever since. There were a couple years in there where they were at different high schools and colleges, but eventually got to be together at K-State and room together, which was one of the best years ever! They get real goofy, know each other almost too well, and are basically sisters. Obviously she's right behind the maid of honor!
Desiree Istrati
Bridesmaid
Desi is Elizabeth's "adventure partner in crime". They met in NYC one summer and became friends almost instantly. They've traveled around the country together whenever possible, and maintain a strong long distance friendship with phone calls and life updates. Elizabeth is so excited to get to have her in her wedding and experience this new adventure together!
Mary Grace Diehl
Bridesmaid
Mary Grace is Elizabeth's long time high school friend. They share a love for being silly, laughing, and "stirring the pot". Mary lives in Houston now, but Elizabeth is working hard to convince her to move back to KC..or wherever they can both be together!
Emma Van Buskirk
Bridesmaid
Emma roomed with Elizabeth in college and moved back to KC before her. When Elizabeth came back to KC for grad school, Emma was there by her side to hang, talk, and go through the ups and downs of transitioning out of college. Elizabeth is real thankful for her!
Wesley Tullis
Best Man
This guy has known Isaac for basically his whole life because well, #brothers. Wesley is a legend. Yes, I said that right. He has been across the world, traveled to remote destinations, he almost died on his quest to the base camp of Everest but miraculously jumped on a helicopter out of the Himalayas which saved his life. You should ask him about that story, also ask him about the time he saved a mermaid colony. Beyond that, we have a ton of memories together and I am so grateful for such an incredible Best man.
Caleb Thill
Groomsman
The man, the myth, the legend. The Caleb. I will say this. We have done some dope adventures. We have explored the Lost Coast, Iceland and the Caribbean islands (boujeeee). That's just the international stuff, we have explored half of the 50 states and have done some illegal things but let's not dive too deep into that. We were roommates in Kansas City and New York and through that time, we didn't kill each other, which is always a positive thing. Honestly, this guy is one of my closest friends and we have gone through thick and thin together. He is currently living it up in NYC and is always down for a good time and a good chat. Ask him about Polar Bears, he freaking loves those things.
Samuel Hood
Groomsman
Samuel Jackson Hood. Yes. This guy. Dang, let me tell you something. We have basically explored every McDonalds in Kansas City together. Heck! Almost every McDonalds between here and Colorado. Yes, we have a passion for that dollar menu that always satisfies #faithful. Talking about faithful, this dude has been one of the most faithful friends and I am so grateful for him. We go back all the way to Highschool and have torn up the town. He is the road trip buddy, deep talker, whiskey lover, fortnite enthusiast, basketball maven. He is currently on his way to getting a PhD in theology and is living in Kentucky.
John Parcha
Groomsman
This guy. Dang, fun fact, if you spell his name backwards it is: Ah-crap! haha, that has always gotten me. John Parcha (ah-crap!) and I go back to our childhoods. We did everything together. Basketball, baseball, soccer, piano (dark days), ultimate frisbee, risk, spying on our neighbors because we thought they were drug dealers, etc... We were homies even before that term existed #facts. I have been so grateful to have kept up over the years and see where life has taken him. He currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife of five years and is a champion for small dogs.
Johnny Youssef
Groomsman
Johnny Youssef! He is a 7 on the Enneagram and if you don't know what that means, that's okay, go get yourself educated and then come back ;). We call the 7's the fun ones and yes, Johnny is the guy you want when throwing a party. I have known this dude for over a decade but we have become great friends since I have moved back. We have tried being gym rats and holding each other accountable for going to the gym but that hasn't worked out because we are lazy. Luckily, we are not lazy when it comes to arcades and hangs and that has resulted in a deep bonding friendship over Pac-Man and Mario Kart. However, that doesn't give him justice, he is passionate about people and cares deeply for those around him. He is one of a kind. He lives in KC and has his own company #boss