Wedding Party
Jenna Simios
Maid of Honor
"J". Rachel's sister and original BFF! J is an Indiana Hoosier (just like big sis) and an incoming consultant at KPMG. At the wedding, you will find her rocking out to all of the same songs as our parent's generation. Rachel and Jenna have been pretty much inseparable their whole lives and are the closest sisters you will ever meet. ever.
Erica Simios
Bridesmaid
"E". Rachel's cousin (but more like a sister - this is not your typical cousin relationship, folks!) Erica works for Huber Financial and also enjoys encouraging others to be the best version of themselves. She has always had Rachel's back and is usually the one leading any cousin shenanigans. Don't let the high fashion exterior fool you - she can beat anyone in a game of driveway hoops.
Hannah Klipsch
Bridesmaid
"Han". Fearless fashion queen of NYC and BFF. Hannah is as loyal of a friend as they come. Hannah and Rachel met freshman year at IU (Go Hoosiers). Hannah will someday be the CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue or Bloomingdale's - whichever she prefers, and is referred to by Rachel's family as Hannah Simios.
Bailey Prescott
Bridesmaid
"Bay". Bailey and Rachel met freshman year at IU and then became Phi Mu sisters and best friends! When Bailey isn't buying tacos and smoothies on the streets of Mexico, you will find her caring for orphans and teaching students. She lives in Matzatlan, Mexico working for Back2Back Ministries. She loves kids and is a kid at heart. You will find her on the dance floor the whole night.
Allee Dietrich
Bridesmaid
"The Captain". Former president of Phi Mu at Indiana, Allee lives with her husband Ryan in Cincinnati, OH where they both have jobs in finance at Proctor and Gamble. In college, Allee and Rachel enjoyed rapping every word to the musical Hamilton and playing Settlers of Catan during sorority recruitment. Allee is wise, funny, and wicked smart. If you would like to be asked intentional questions and have deep, intellectual and engaging conversation, at the wedding, Allee and Ryan are your people!
Sarah Spiewak
Bridesmaid
"Spie." BFFs with Rach since freshman year in high school. Sarah is in medical school at Midwestern University and loves Iowa football, hunting, Nicaragua and has the most beautiful singing voice in the world. One time another girl yelled at them for being too good of friends. True story.
Kathryn Risher
Bridesmaid
"Woo". This girl has the best heart and when you talk with her you will probably leave the conversation feeling loved and encouraged. She is beautiful and smart and hilarious. Rachel and Kathryn used to play softball together and for many years were known as "Kat and Rat". She. is. the. best.
Joe and Sarah Schuette
Best Man and Bridesmaid
Joe is Sam's best friend and brother and Sarah is his ~amazing~ wife. They live in Bentonville, Arkansas and are interested in adopting a Bernese Mountain Dog if you know any that are available. "Sarah is like fashionable, you know and she is the compassionate one of our family" (actual Sam quote). Joe has the ability to be friends with anyone and we like him because he is pretty goofy and has a kind and genuine heart.
Ben and Ann Westrate
Groomsmen and Bridesmaid
Sam's sister and brother-in-law. Parent's to the cutest baby in the entire world, Wyatt, and everyone's favorite bernerdoodle, Dietrich. These two are #RelationshipGoals. They model a loving and Christ-centered marriage and enjoy competing against us in a variety of board games, especially Monopoly Deal. We know that we can count on them to love and support us for the rest of our lives and we hope to do the same for them!
Slater Steins & Melissa Sommer
Groomsmen and Bridesmaid
Slater is Sam's current roommate and Melissa is Rachel's current roommate (and bff). These two always know the best places to eat in Chicago and are often described as ~hip~ and *cool*. They thought it would be a good idea to introduce Rachel to Slater's "cute new roommate". They were right. Melissa and Slater will be getting married August 28th so be sure to wish them a congrats as well! They are both fantastic, fun, and we are so grateful to have them as our friends!
Mike Whartnaby
Groomsman
Mike and Sam met through Park Community Church. They love to smoke stogies and play Up and Down the River. He is a loyal friend and definitely will be taking Monday off work after the wedding. Rachel would describe Mike's wife Caroline as" dearest".
Alex Katz
Groomsman
Katz and Sam met through Park. They love to drink their favorite whiskey, TX. Katz is trustworthy and always someone Sam can count on if he needs to talk through something. He has proclaimed that he will be a "12/10" on the dance floor at the wedding.
Zach Calamos
Groomsman
Zach and Sam go way back to kindergarten. Zach is dependable, sincere and witty. He is a servant - leader and is always there for whatever you need. Fun Fact: Zach's girlfriend Steph is super cool and played soccer with Rachel in high school! We love this couple!!
Parker O'Leary
Groomsman
Parker was Sam's college roommate. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Nicole. Sam and Parker love to play Mario Kart. Parker is kind and always down for a good laugh. Ask him about his new cat.