ryan & casey
Party People
John Ketchoyian
Best Man
Ryan's oldest friend. Beagle father, softball coach, winter olympian in curling and snowshoeing.
Devin Rohloff
Co-Maid of Honor
Best friend for what must feel like an eternity (for her), but it feels like just yesterday for me. <3 Don't let her sharp sarcastic wit fool you, deep down she's a big softie and will surely cry during our nuptials.
Dr. Chris Swartz
Groomsman
Ryan's second oldest friend and college roommate. Now a prominent family physician in Chicago.
Megan Shivy
Bridesmaid
Soon to be sister-in-law and quite possibly the best marriage sign-on bonus EVER. <3 Our future children will undoubtedly be the best dressed babies in town thanks to Aunt Moogs. Will wipe Chris's tears during our nuptials (Chris - there better be tears, ya heard?)
TJ Carney
Groomsman
Childhood friend from the neighborhood. Shares Ryan's great taste in music and puzzles.
Ana Prelic
Co-Maid of Honor
Soul sister whom I stumbled upon in college and have lovingly clung to ever since. <3 Find us clomping around town in our giant tall bodies with a small nugget wedged in between, trying to keep up with our strides (hiiii, Shelby). If anybody needs help with.....pretty much anything, go ahead and ask Ana - she's got this.
Sean Carney
Groomsman
Another legend of Whispering Hills (the neighborhood). Barn guy, crafty fella, man's man.
Chelsea Malnofski
Bridesmaid
A true ray of sunshine in my life and a bond that's aging like a fiiiiine wine. <3 Excellent pep-talk giver but also can serve up a dose of realness like nobodies business, so if anybody gets out of line at the wedding I shall let her descend upon you.
Richard Nolan
Groomsman
Friend from back in the day. A true savage.
Victoria Evans
Bridesmaid
Another childhood gem who, lucky for me, still claims me. <3 One of my very favorite humans, so I'm working on forgiving her for relocating to California (the struggle is real). Will wipe Devin's previously referenced tears during our nuptials.
Chelsea Burkard
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law and true american hero for putting up with me and my brother for the past decade +. If anyone is feeling emotionally drained from the beauty of the nuptials and is in need of a motherly hug, she can provide (and/or take a shot with you). <3
Shelby Arnold
Bridesmaid
The aforementioned nugget often found wedged between Ana and I. We were brought together via a Psychology lab in college, but are forever bonded through a similar worldview, mutual respect, and a love of all things tasty and cozy. She fits perfectly in the crook of my arm and therefore I shall never let her go. <3
Don Burkard
Officiant
Biiiiiiig brother. He is loud and rude but he also ALWAYS answers the phone when I call, no matter what. So there's that. <3
Ben Burkard & Reagan Mellon
Ring Bearer & Flower Girl
Littlest nephew & his BFF/partner in crime/future wife. It hurts my heart how cute they are together. PSA - they will try to con you into a 16th serving of ice cream, but please try your best to resist.
Jake Curtis-Smith
To escort the ring bearer, who can't be trusted on his own..
Oldest nephew. Very responsible, stand up guy. <3
Kierin Wenk
To escort the ring bearer, who can't be trusted on his own..
Middlest nephew. Sweet boy, though will try very hard to make you think otherwise. Pro tip - still very ticklish. <3
Kate & Dave Shivy
Parents of the Groom
Neither of us could have asked for better parents, and we're both so blessed to be gaining an extra set. We love you guys!
Audrey & Don Burkard
Parents of the Bride
Neither of us could have asked for better parents, and we're both so blessed to be gaining an extra set. We love you guys! PS - truly this is the most up-to-date photo I could find, and that baby isn't even me LOL
Jillian Schaffer
Honor Attendant
We owe it all to you Jilly! Love you! <3