Alexander and Alysse as the ring bearer and flower girl at our cousins Mike and Sophia’s wedding
Koumbaro
Alexander
Relationship: Alysse’s Younger and Only Brother/Sibling
Likes: Old School Hip Hop, Athletic Training, Brewing His Own Beer, & AMC’s Walking Dead
One of Our Favorite Memories: My brother and I often would stay up late watching odd bad movies; for example one time we watched Leprechaun in the Hood. It was horribly fantastic. We always got along and would always play together.
Fun Fact: He has won every dance competition he has ever been in.
What We Love About Him: He’s funny and very entertaining, he is always there when you need him, and he can make friends anywhere.
Sarah and Alysse as flower girls riding in the limo
Matron of Honor
Sarah
Relationship: Alysse’s 1st cousin (basically like her sister)
Likes: Tyler Perry’s Madea, her dog Finn, Big Salads
One of Our Favorite Memories: Sarah and I basically had lunch together everyday while we both went to Ohio State. We would talk about our classes, gossip, and enjoy amazing campus food. We would really bond together during these lunches. We also had a lot of fun together when we were kids. Sarah would always picked what we played with and when and I happily followed along.
Fun Fact: Sarah was High School Prom Queen and on The Ohio State University’s Homecoming Court
What We Love About Her: She gives great advice, She is great to go shopping with, and She is the best friend
Leah and Alysse at Sea World
Bridesmaid
Leah
Relationship: Alysse’s 1st Cousin (basically like her sister)
Likes: Button-ups, Photography, Orange is the New Black
One of Our Favorite Memories: When Leah did something, Sarah always would follow, and then I would follow and do the same thing. Due to this pattern Leah leadership I did a lot of really cool things Student Council, Sigma, and Mortar Board. I loved sharing these activities with her.
Fun Fact: Leah did 30 things in 30 days before her 30th Birthday you can read about it here
What We Love About Her: She is super creative, she is great to talk to you, and she is the best leader
Lauren and Alysse in the 4th grade at Amish Country
Bridesmaid
Lauren
Relationship: Alysse’s Best Friend Since the 4th Grade
Likes: TLC’s A Baby Story, Bargain Shopping, Ricky Martin/BSB/Nsync, Red heads
One of Our Favorite Memories: Lauren and I have a mutual love for gymnastics. It’s probably our favorite sport to watch. In high school we attended a gymnastics tour at the Gund Arena. Lauren’s mom got us the really good seats so we were super close to the arena floor. While most people who attend a gymnastic show sit quietly and watch the performance, Lauren and I would watch the show like we were at a boy band concert standing up, clapping, and screaming at the hot gymnastics boys. Our enthusiasm caught the eye of gymnast Alexei Nemov, who during mid performance on the high bar blew us a kiss. We almost fainted and history was made.
Fun Fact: Lauren can talk like Donald Duck
What we Love about Her: Fun to be around, the best person to go any concert with, and has a big heart
Kendra and Alysse freshman year at Ohio State after jumping into Mirror Lake
Bridesmaid
Kendra
Relationship: Alysse’s first friend at The Ohio State University and roommates for 3 years
Likes: Going to concerts, Wine, Outdoors
One of Our Favorite Memories: While Kendra and I were living together our 3rd year we were about to leave to go to the famous 1. v. 2. Ohio State v. Michigan game and I could not find my ticket. Kendra, my friend Todd, my friend Amiee, and I tore my whole room a part to find my tickets. I could not find them and it was the most important game of the college football season. I was crying and Kendra was comforting me with shots of vodka. So Kendra and I decided to go to the OSU ticket office to see if I could get new tickets. Luckily I was able to reprint my ticket but I had to enter the stadium hours before the game. Kendra was nice enough to come with me. It was the best Ohio State game, we won, and we got to rush the field at The Shoe
Fun Fact: I used to call her “Top Chef” in college for making really fancy meals.
What We Love About Her: She is always fun to be around, she is an awesome friend, and she is always there when you need her.
Phil and Nick wearing matching outfits
Best Man
Nick
Relationship: Middle Brother
Likes: Fantasy Football, Video Games and Transformers
Favorite Memory: Living together in Lakewood and staying up way too late on a work night to play juuuuuust one more game of NBA 2K. We did this a lot over the years and we would always end up yelling at the TV or falling asleep with the controller in our hand.
Fun Fact: Was a better hockey announcer than any other sport, even though he never played hockey.
What We Love About Him: He has always been there for me.
Phil and Steve Swimming
Groomsman
Steve
Relationship: Little Brother
Likes: Playing the piano, the discovery channel, and gardening
Favorite Memory: When I was an assistant coach for his 5th grade football team, Steve was the QB and we ran out of players to run the plays in. Steve improvised by calling his favorite plays in madden (a halfback pass and a hail Mary) and scored a touchdown.
Fun Fact: His best friend is his stuffed polar bear “Snuffles”
What We Love About Him: He entertains us with his enthusiastic love for “River Monsters” (Alysse’s favorite TV show).
Phil and Dan Tailgating
Groomsman
Dan
Relationship: Friend for…i don’t know how many years
Likes: True Blood, Keeping the streets clean, and adult beverage.
Favorite Memory: When Dan worked at Cabin Club, he purchased a keg of Great Lakes Christmas Ale for his house. I helped him pick it up and take it to his house. That night, we both drank so much of it that we were both passed out by 10 pm.
Fun Fact: Dan passed out at least 3 Browns home openers in a row before actually making it through last years game.
What We Love About Him: Sat at the bar with me while I waited for Alysse’s flight to leave on the day I asked her to marry me.
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