Alexis & Noah
September 7, 2024 • Des Moines, IA
Alexis & Noah
September 7, 2024 • Des Moines, IA
Very Important People
Brooklynn Erickson - Maid of Honor
"I met Trash (Alexis) when we got placed next to each other for the girls show choir song. The sass started and the friendship continued from that day on. We call each other Trashcan or Trash for short and have for years now! I met Noah through Trash and have been a dynamic trio since! I even take credit for telling Trash to date Noah 😉"
Ben Pierre - Groomsman
"I met Noah in 6th grade after my family moved to Polk City. Between school, working at the same local café, and some late night long boarding, it's safe to say we have some great memories! I met Alexis when she came down to Polk City for the city festival, but I heard all about her beforehand from Noah after they first met."
Kaitlin Leathers - Matron of Honor
"I know Alexis because she's my sister. She may be two years younger but she's one of my best friends. I've grown up with her and just watched her become this astonishing young woman! Smart and smartass-y all in one! I was there with her when she first got to know Noah and the whole friendship into relationship and now engagement. He's really good for her and watching their relationship grow especially with distance has been beautiful and inspiring!"
Jacob Smilloff - Groomsman
"I met both Alexis and Noah at the same time. My wife (girlfriend at the time) was their roommate. They were a part of my proposal for her, and we've been close since. After Alexis moved away, Noah hung out with us to play Magic The Gathering. Now that Noah has moved, we still play Magic and other online games."
Melissa Pizana - Bridesmaid
“Alexis and I met over a year ago when we both started at AZEAH right around the same time. At the time I had no real idea of what she looked like until we were able to take off our masks. Had no idea how beautiful she is, both inside and out. I’m delighted that our friendship has blossomed into what it is. Our little trio, (Alexis, Miranda, and myself) has brought so much light and love into my life. This is a friendship that I will cherish forever. I am beyond honored to be a bridesmaid in Noah and Alexis’s wedding. I truly admire their relationship. It’s what love should be.”
Jake Hoyle - Groomsman
"Noah and I are cousins. We grew up just across the street from each other. I was constantly picking on him growing up. He started junior high while I was a senior in high school. I have lots of stories, many that shouldn't be put online."
Michelle Voss - Bridesmaid
"I know Alexis because we worked together at the exotic animal hospital. I met Noah when he would visit her in AZ. I moved out-of-state before he officially moved in. We all become best buddies because Alexis and I have the same humor and Noah and I both like guns and fishing and all of that fun stuff!"
Matt Selof - Groomsman
"I met Noah in 4th grade. We grew up practically down the street from each other. We spent many nights long boarding and having bonfires either in my yard or Noah's driveway. I heard about Alexis in high school from Noah, but I didn't meet her until she came to Polk City for the festival."
Miranda Johnston - Bridesmaid
"I first met Alexix (my nickname for her Gemini alter ego) when we both started our journey in exotic animal medicine. We hit it off from the start throwing sarcastic comments back and forth. I heard plenty about Noah before he moved here, and now I have another sushi buddy!"
Garrett Hagen - Groomsman
"I met Noah in our sociology class at SDSU. I met Alexis at the very end of our freshman year at SDSU when Noah and I got dinner together with our girlfriends. Noah and I are both very interested in airplanes, but he moved forward with becoming a pilot, where I work on them now."
Sabrina Fields - Bridesmaid
"I know Noah because he's my brother, making Alexis my future sister-in-law! I first met Alexis at Noah's senior prom. It wasn't until later that we actually got to know each other, and now I couldn't be more excited to add her into the family!"
Travis Nemec - Groomsman
"I met Noah in-person downtown Brookings at Skinner's Pub. I had talked online previously with him before with Jacob. We became good friend through Magic: The Gathering, and played in a group together in person when he was living up in Brookings, SD, alone. Now that Noah has moved, we still play Magic and other online games, just not as frequently as we used to."
Other Special Individuals on Bride's Side:
Rob and Krista Catlin: Father and Step-Mother
Rob Ritzer: Step-Father
William and Verona Catlin: Brother and Sister
Craig Leathers: Brother-in-law
Sofia Leathers: Niece
Fred and Elizabeth Duhme: Grandfather and Grandmother
Janina Stynwak: Great-Grandmother
Roy Catlin: Grandfather
Karen Ritzer: Bonus Grandmother
Gus Kopsas: Bonus Grandfather
Other Special Individuals on Groom's Side:
Mike and Tawnya Fields: Father and Mother
Don Fields: Grandfather
Lila Ross: Grandmother
Other Special Individuals to Both Parties that are No Longer With Us:
Grazyna (Grace) Catlin: Mother of Bride
Doug and Judy Johnson: Grandfather and Grandmother of the Groom
Georgene (Gina) Catlin: Grandmother of the Bride
Andrzej Osiwala: Grandfather of the Bride
Elodis Kopsas: Bonus Grandmother of the Bride
Tom Ritzer: Bonus Grandfather of the Bride
Esther Catlin: Grandmother of the Bride