Chloe & Aaron
Wedding Party
Chloe Hepker
Bride
This is my beautiful bride-to-be, Chloe! I’m still in awe of how things have progressed, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. She is so incredibly sweet and kind, and is never afraid to speak her mind. Her fun and adventurous spirit makes for some crazy memories, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives creating more.
Aaron Hackney
Groom
If you don't know him already, say hello to the kindest and gentlest man I've ever met. Aaron works in IT by day, but has a slew of creative talents to meddle in during his free time. He loves his family (and mine) more than I could describe! He can be a little picky, but that attention to detail makes him the most caring and attentive partner. I'm so grateful that God brought us together.
Hannah Mong
Maid of Honor
My wing-woman, my sophomore year roommate, my bestest gal! Hannah and I lived together at UIndy until COVID came around, and we reconnected this year through a ceramics class we had together. She's been there for me for both highs and lows, and we're pros at creating chaos together. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be the life of the bridesmaids party at my wedding.
Bryson Painter
Best Man
I’ve known Bryson longer than anyone on this list. We met when our families started going to the same church in Brownsburg and have been friends ever since. We’ve shared plenty of memories together. Including (but not limited to) playing video games for hours on end, drawing our own Lego comics on his bunk bed, and giving each other helpful advice on how to navigate being an adult. He’s always been a friend I can depend on and I couldn’t think of anyone better to be my best man.
Reagan Thomas
Bridesmaid
Reagan and I met on the day I signed the lease for the on-campus apartment last January -- an apartment that I had only found out about an hour before signing! It took a few months to win her over, but soon enough she started telling stories, sharing plans for her next hair color, and taking us to Hot Topic to look for more mushroom earrings. If you like the original Barbie movies from the 2000's, you've more than likely just made a friend in Reagan.
Garrett Erbe
Groomsman
Garrett is definitely one of the funniest people I know. We’ve been laughing together ever since we met in youth group. He is loyal to his friends and is generous (sometimes too much) whenever he sees an opportunity. We’ve been through a lot together, and I’m honored to call him a friend. Oh and, take it from Garrett and I, don’t ride your bike to a McDonalds at 5am unless you want it stolen.
Tessa Foley
Bridesmaid
Tessa and I were both interns for the same department at school, and are both in the design program there! When a room opened up in Reagan and I's apartment for second semester, she took the spot and created the most fun trio I've ever been a part of. Tessa loves mysteries, is a famously picky eater, and solves puzzles before I've even finished reading them!
Joel Tharp
Groomsman
I don’t think there are enough words to explain the long history of my friendship with Joel. As kids we were practically inseparable. I recall countless nights of Minecraft sessions, home video filming, and song writing. No matter how busy life gets, we’ve always seemed to go right back to our same old humor. I’m thankful that he is a part of our wedding party.
Rachel Hackney
Bridesmaid
Aaron's little sister may seem a little quiet at first, but once she gets talking it's clear that she has personality to spare. She's a great storyteller and a gluten-free food connoisseur. My favorite part about getting together with Aaron's family is hearing stories from Rachel about she and Aaron growing up; their eight-year age gap makes her perspective very different from his!
Blake Hepker
Groomsman
Chloe’s older brother is practically an endless fount of speed and energy. When he’s not hard at work being a manager at Chick-fil-A, Blake loves gaming in all forms. Strategy, mind tricks, combat, or even luck of the draw, you name it and he’ll play it. He and I have even bonded over games of smash bros during family vacation!
Spencer Shelley
Groomsman
If you are ever wondering what exclusive shoes to buy, Spencer is your expert. We first met in senior year of high school when I overheard him talking about video games in class and went to introduce myself. Since then we’ve had many experiences going to concerts, playing way too much Destiny, and finding vinyls to add to our collections. If you need help picking him out in the wedding party, just look for the tallest person there.