WEDDING PARTY

Kelly Toms

Matron of Honor

Kelly is my older sister. When I was a baby, Kelly would say she was her 'living baby doll'. I can't thank my sister enough for everything she has done for me growing up. She has always been there for me and even though I don't say it a lot, she is someone I look up to a lot. She is an amazing mom and teacher and she gave me the 2 cutest nephews ever!

Cody Thornsberry

Best Man

Cody has always been able to longboard well, while the last time I tried to get on a longboard, I dislocated my shoulder. Well Cody recently got an electric powered longboard that goes about 35 mph top speed. So I put on my rollerblades and Cody and I went to test out his new toy on the bike path in Toledo. Once he felt comfortable, I was able to hold on to Cody’s arm and together we flew at top speeds down the path. Definitely the fastest I’ve ever gone while not in a car. Times like this where we are able to just mess around and have fun are some of the best times I’ve had.

Katie Drake

Bridesmaid

It all started in gym class freshman year of high school in 2007. Katie and I met early on in high school and we have been together in so many moments since. I'm sure it you asked my parents, they would thank Katie and her dad for my going to the University of Toledo.

Ben Kuhaneck

Groomsman

Joanna Benanzer

Bridesmaid

Joanna and I have been friends/family since before I can remember. My mom says we have known each other since we were in diapers. Joanna has always been like a sister to me and we are so lucky to have her be a part of our special day.

Josh Howe

Groomsman

Josh Howe has been one of my best friends since high school as well. Recently he came over and was helping change my tire when a man, naked from the waist down burst into the garage with us shouting how “they’re gonna kill me!”. Other men followed him up the driveway and Howe quickly pulled me away from the situation to call the cops while he calmed them down and learned that the naked man had disrupted their kid’s birthday party. Howe kept things calm and made sure that nothing bad happened to either of us.

Chloe Fairchild

Bridesmaid

Ever since I joined greek life at UT, Chloe has been a huge part of my memories from college. From the early days of Songfest practices, to crazy nights at Chasers and living together the first year out of college, I wouldn't have asked for a better friend to go through these experiences together.

Jonah Schultz

Groomsman

One of the best stories but worst moments at the time I’ve had came when Jonah and I and our neighbor tried out launching water balloons at cars. A very dumb thing we came up with one day while bored. We just so happened to have fantastic aim and awful luck when one balloon flew through an open window into the car. Unsurprisingly we were in a bit of trouble, but I can still see that shot in my dreams.

Ali Eubanks

Bridesmaid

Ali or "little one" as I call her is my first human child. Ever since I met her, we have been attached at the hip; even when she left many times to travel the world. Thank you for being my adventure buddy and always being a phone call or text message away for me to talk to.

Chris Roth

Groomsman

Chris “Chops” Roth and I met in college. Once when we were at a tailgate, Chops, Ben, and I were talking when another student came up saying she needed people to perform the Dave White jingle for the halftime show at the football game. Ben and I proceeded to make fools of ourselves and everyone booed us but of course everyone loved Chops. He won the $100 gift card and all of the cheers of the crowd.

Rachell Giebel

Bridesmaid

Rachell is one of the sweetest and funniest people I know. Rachell and I hit it off from the moment I joined Chi Omega and we have been friends ever since. I will forever love our Red Robin days! YUM!

Nick Sanchez

Groomsman

Nick was with Lindsay and I in the Cincinnati Ferris Wheel when I proposed. The three of us went to the Kelly Clarkson concert that night and I pushed to go on the ride so that I could propose and neither of them were expecting it. In hindsight, I really should have warned Nick at least. But I had him take our picture and he did amazing taking more pictures while it was all happening. I’m really thankful we’ve become a lot closer, and that he was with us that night.

Rachel Wojtkowiak

Bridesmaid

Rachel has been my go to person for so many years now that it's hard to even count. She makes me laugh so hard that it hurts sometimes. We have had so many amazing memories together; it's too hard to pick just one. I can't wait for the countless more to come over the many more years. Thank you wifey!

Ryan Sraj

Groomsman

Ryan and the rest of Lindsay’s family came up one year for a tailgate at UT for homecoming. He’s definitely the life of the party wherever he goes and always makes sure everyone has a good time. From getting onto truck tailgates to encouraging everyone to keep up, he made sure that everyone was having a great time that day. I know that he’ll make the wedding a lot of fun as well and am really looking forward to it with him!

Alyssa Showman

Bridesmaid

Alyssa was my first Columbus friend when I moved. She and I quickly became close at a past job. We bonded over many things and then became engaged two weeks apart from each other. It has been a lot of fun to have her to bounce wedding planning ideas and tips off of. Thank you for always being up for a wine night or a quiet night at home.

Matt Sraj

Groomsman

We’ve had a friendly rivalry going since Lindsay and I started dating about Michigan vs Ohio State. The worst year was when I was foolish enough to actually bet that I would wear an Ohio State jersey if Michigan lost, which of course they have been. But it’s been a lot of fun to joke, even though I’m routinely on the losing end.

Ryan Toms

Groomsman

First time I met Ryan Toms was at Ryan Sraj’s wedding. This was my first big event with Lindsay’s family and we were seated together at a table with Kara, Matt’s wife. Ryan and I quickly started hanging out and matching each other drink for drink while trying to get Kara to keep up with us. Unknown to anyone else at the time, Kara had just found out she was pregnant and kept sneaking drinks to Matt to fool us. Overall, we quickly became friends and Ryan and I mistakenly got Matt drunk.