Megan & Andrew
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Kordenbrock
Matron of Honor
Elizabeth "Bit" and I credit our pups, Piper and Bella, for introducing us in 2011 while living at Brookstone apartments in Cincinnati. We formed an instant bond that summer when we both (irresponsibly) purchased our first puppy! You could usually find us bar crawling in Oakley except on Sundays - when I was welcomed as the 5th Loper sister for family dinner. She loves her family and friends fiercely, and has been the BEST friend to me near & far. Bit lives in Cincinnati, OH with her husband, Matt, and two beautiful daughters Elle (3) and Poppy (1). At the reception, you can find Bit bossing around the DJ to play some good music!
Max Whitsell
Best Man
Max is my Best Man for this shindig, and I have known him since the day he was born (literally). Max and I always knew how to have a good time growing up, but his favorite game was when I locked him on the roof of the house and threw fireworks at him. Sadly, our mom had to come home from work on many occasions because the babysitters she hired just didn't know how to have fun like we did. Max and his wife, Patricia, live in Smithville, Missouri with their wild dog Bandit. After party at their house! If you are looking for Max at the reception he will be the one target shooting with his bow at the edge of the venue since he still hasn't killed a deer with that thing.
Alicia Fronius
Bridesmaid
Thick as thieves since 2002! Alicia and I went to high school together in Minnetonka, MN. Off the softball field, you could find us cruising in her Red Silverado, blasting Maroon 5 & Dave Matthews Band, headed to the lake! I laugh out loud thinking about our adventures over the years ... some highlights include 2 memorable trips to Vegas, night golf and a losing game of catch phase at Izatys, and a recent surprise trip to Kansas City! Alicia is hilarious and quite a jokester but has a heart of absolute gold and is such a loyal friend. Alicia lives in Victoria, Minnesota with her husband, Adam, and adorable kids Eleanor (5) and Henry (3). Wedding night, you can find Alicia seeking revenge for when I accidentally spilled red wine down the back of her wedding dress :)
Avery Whitsell
Groomsman
Avery is my youngest brother and like most little brothers, a real pain in my butt. Avery was a rockstar cross country runner in high school and one thing we have in common is both winning state medals in high school (Sorry Max). Avery is currently working for Wells Fargo and I'm pretty sure he was the one opening fake bank accounts for people back in 2016. Avery lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his girlfriend, Gina, but they are soon to be new residents in New York City! Watch out for Avery at the reception as he will probably end up shirtless at some point showing off those rock hard abs.
Hannah Karuzas
Bridesmaid
Hannah and I were high school classmates at Minnetonka. The full story on how we became close friends is best told over cocktails :) Hannah is so outgoing yet laid back, down-for-anything, and would book a flight on a whim for an adventure! My favorite memories include traveling to visit each other, girls trips, and at the top of the list - celebrating her wedding in Key West, Florida! If I was in jail and had one phone call, I would use it to call Hannah knowing she would pick up on the first ring. Hannah lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, Justin. Wedding night, you can find Hannah telling a good story - just follow her laugh!
Sean Dowden
Groomsman
Sean and I attended Northwest Missouri State together and both graduated with Geology degrees. We spent most of our time partying together in college and found ourselves as roommates again when we both moved to Arizona after graduation. Sean is one of those guys that loves to try new things, so we have taken up many hobbies together. Sean lives in Roeland Park, Kansas with his wife Kirin. If you're looking for Sean at the wedding you will be able to pick him out by the handlebar mustache and PBR in hand.
Sarah Kaplunov
Bridesmaid
College sorority sisters, Sarah and I met in 2007 while rushing Alpha Xi Delta at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. We had so much fun attending theme parties and formals while living a few blocks from each other in Oxford. Sarah has a gift of bringing friends and family together. After graduation I made several drives up Highway 75 from Cincinnati to Detroit for backyard barbecues, birthday celebrations and girls weekends! Fast forward to today, thank goodness for FaceTime! I love hearing "Auntie Meg, where's Piper?" when I connect with Sarah's littles. Sarah lives in Huntington Woods, Michigan with her husband, Sam, and three darling children Harrison (5), Emilia (3), and Adeline (9mo). Wedding night, you can find Sarah enjoying a rare kid-free evening!
JT Langoni
Groomsman
I met J.T. while attending grad school at the University of Arizona (BEARDOWN). My first real experience with J.T. was guiding him through the international airports of southeast Asia. J.T. spends most of his day buying and selling useless items on Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp. He will do anything to make a dime. J.T. lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife Becky and baby girl, Penny (2). He's the co-creator of my Bumble profile... which definitely earned him a seat at the table. Don't worry, everyone will get a chance to meet J.T. at the wedding because he will make it a point to talk to literally EVERYONE.
Anna Kostial
Bridesmaid
My very first friend, 30 years ...and counting! Anna and I were two peas in a pod. So many incredible adventures as classmates from kindergarten through middle school where we rocked stylish uniforms, got in trouble for chatting in class, & shared crushes on the same boys. Two Minnesota natives attending college in Ohio, 150 miles apart. I loved our campus visits! Anna has always been there for me, and may even know me better than I know myself! We haven't lived in the same city for 15+ years yet always make time for phone calls and FaceTime happy hours which I value SO much. Anna lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, John and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (Frankie & Charlie). At the reception you can find Anna enjoying an old fashioned ...maybe even mixing her own!
Jason Lund
Groomsman
As with J.T., I met Jason in night classes while we were working on our MBA's. Jason is a connoisseur of fine beer and whiskey, so J.T. and I always like to spend time at his house to drink his stash. Jason lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Jamie. Jason is the only one that you might not see at the wedding. He has a very bad habit of missing flights, so let's hope he didn't book an early morning one for this party.
Dani Veno
Bridesmaid
Fast friends since high school ...thanks to my brother, John! We became even closer when Dani moved to Cincinnati, OH in August 2010. She somehow convinced me to sign up for a 10k and dragged me on runs all over Oakley. Dani is my personal stylist, a very competitive board game player & the most fun drinking buddy! Every conversation, no matter how much time has passed, we always pick up right where we left off! Dani lives in Minnetrista, Minnesota with husband, Dan, and her sweet & sassy little daughter, Dakota (3). You can find Dani with a full glass of wine, on the dance floor... with an invisible microphone and if we're lucky, an air guitar.
Jason Orme
Groomsman
Jason is another fellow Bearcat that I met in the dorms my freshman year. At one point our first semester I walked into his room as he was selling his roommates clothes for beer money. That is about all I can share with you about Jason because the rest of the stories are not suitable for a wedding website. Jason lives in Red Oak, Iowa with his wife Sara, son Boone (4), and daughter Josie (2).