Wedding Party
Claire Gavin
Maid of Honor
Claire is Nicole's sister and the best plus-one a gal could ask for. Nicole's favorite memories with Claire are listening to CDs together on their daily high school commute, eating Krispy Kreme doughnuts, exploring Ireland, and hanging out with the neighborhood kitty on Paca Street. Claire is a certified goofball, a daring goalkeeper turned coach, and a pediatric emergency room nurse. She's known for her dance moves, so keep an eye on the dance floor!
Braxton Roach
Best Man
Braxton is happily married to Lilly and they live in Fort Wayne, IN with their two cats Ringo and Ruth. Jacob met Braxton in college at IUPUI and have been best friends ever since. Jacob can be credited with raising Ringo into the man he is today. Braxton enjoys spending time with his wife, the NBA, and collecting Funko Pops.
Catherine Blincoe
Bridesmaid
Catherine and Nicole met in college at Xavier as two ambitious, bright-eyed pre-med/dents. They've been by each other's sides for all the joys and struggles of undergraduate and graduate school including the unique joy of starting Medical and Dental School in a pandemic. They look back fondly on their weekly lunches in the Xavier Caf and have adapted to regular FaceTimes so they're always up to date. Catherine has been working hard in NYC and will be graduating with a DDS in May. She's happily married to David and planning her return to the Midwest after dental school.
Rylie Schane
Groomsman
Jacob and Rylie played soccer and went to high school together. The best part about their relationship is that they were able to maintain close ties even after Jacob beat Rylie in a one-on-one basketball game back in 2011. They became even closer at IUPUI and even lived together for three years! Rylie is a finance bro who enjoys long walks on the beach, classical music, and spending time with his family and girlfriend.
Gaby Ayers
Bridesmaid
Gaby and Nicole became friends in middle school at Z-West and bonded over their mutual love of soccer and making prank calls at sleepovers. Although they've outgrown the prank calls, Nicole and Gaby still laugh together every time they get the chance. Gaby is happily married to Tim, and they live in Champaign, IL with their kitten Chai.
Lucas Scheumann
Groomsman
Jacob and Lucas became friends playing soccer together in high school. Some would even say that Jacob was an integral part of Lucas becoming one of Heritage's best midfielders to date, their synergy was second to none. Lucas loves video games, bike rides, sweater weather, and listening to the most emotional music.
Taryn Rice
Bridesmaid
Taryn and Nicole have been friends since high school. Nicole's favorite memories with Taryn are girl's nights at the Rice House, Taryn's visits in Cincinnati, and catch-up brunches with Gaby. Taryn loves listening to country music, visiting Tennessee, and her work as an Emergency Department Nurse.
Aaron Horne
Groomsman
Aaron and Jacob became friends playing soccer together in high school. Their mutual friend, Andrew, can be credited with the lasting friendship they have today after bonding over video games during college. Today, they have a shared love of lifting weights and being the wise old men of the group. Aaron enjoys lifting weights, spending time with his girlfriend, and playing video games with friends.
Haley Hockemeyer
Bridesmaid
Haley is Jacob's younger sister. Since moving to Indianapolis, she and Jacob have been working on ranking coffee shops in Indianapolis and finding the best snacks at Costco. Haley enjoys hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and chilling with her cat, Mister. She has been killing it at IUPUI and will be graduating with a degree in Health Services Management in May.
Justin Hockemeyer
Groomsman
Justin, better known as "Bubba", is Jacob's younger brother. Growing up in Hoagland, Jacob and Bubba played baseball together from Hoagland Youth League all the way to the Heritage High School team. Bubba lives in Fort Wayne and enjoys cooking, video games, and hanging with his dog, Gordon.