Wedding Party
Nikita Parchem
Matron of Honor
I met Nikita the day I was born. We’re still close. She’s one of the very best people I know, and I can’t imagine having anyone else by my side the day of my wedding. I mean, other than Alex. But he'll be there too.
Cody Bohlman
Best Man
Accidentally sending Cody to the ER as his RA somehow didn't deter him from becoming one of my closest friends. Whereas we once lived a room apart, the distance we now face (between the Midwest and the West Coast) is nothing in the face of our friendship...and the internet.
Octavia Yoder
Bridesmaid
I’ve known Octavia since middle school and I have all the absurd photos of us through the years to prove it. She is one of the most genuinely kind and thoughtful people I've had the good fortune know.
Corey Allred
Groomsman
Corey was an honorary resident of our beloved dorm floor of 2nd Musser who became a very real and permanent friend I cherish to this day. Corey is always open minded, rational, able to clearly see every side of any issue, and is easily the nicest person I know. It's a true honor to have him at my side as a groomsman.
Rachel Skordos
Bridesmaid
I met Rachel when we were in elementary school and our respective parents got the bright idea to send us to church camp. I hated it. But I didn’t hate her. She’s a delight and a friend for life.
Connor Dale
Groomsman
Connor is another resident-turned-friend. Part of his college coursework involved Medieval and Renaissance studies. This is fitting as he embodies the qualities of chivalry...at least until it comes to Nerf or any board or card games at which point Connor destroys anything in his way with no remorse. May all guests consider themselves warned.
Taylor Mansinne
Bridesmaid
I met Taylor when we both worked at the same company. Coworkers legitimately thought we were the same person. We do have a lot in common but we’re two different people. Probably…
Drew Shoemaker
Groomsman
Drew and I began our friendship in a high school stats class. We're still using stats today in tracking kgs and macros. Drew goes above and beyond to encourage and support me both in and out of the gym.
Hannah Parchem
Flower Girl
Miss Hannah is the sweetest, cleverest, silliest girl. In true Parchem fashion, "given the choice between funny or nice she will always choose funny." That said, there's a strong chance she will pretend to be afraid of Alex at the wedding. Fortunately, he's gotten pretty good at acting afraid of her right back.
David Parchem
Ring Bearer
David made Kyley an aunt and it's the best thing she's ever been. A few years later, Alex won David over with video games and some well played dress up. There's a real risk he will try to feed our rings to a dinosaur but we've decided to trust him anyway.
Christian Skordos
Officiant
Christian is Rachel’s husband. This was a pretty convenient way for him to befriend Kyley and, later, Alex. As a full-time lawyer and part-time actual clown we feel he will bring the perfect balance of levity and sincerity to our ceremony.