Bridal Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Elm Ridge Event Center

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

We met on Facebook Dating in the Summer of 2024, and we immediately clicked. On our first date to Dave and Busters, we both knew we had met “the one”, despite liking opposing sports teams (lol). Katie proposed in February of 2025 at a hockey game in Columbus, and Ari proposed back in April at the Cleveland Museum of Art. We are so excited to celebrate our love with everyone who loves us! We love staying home in our pajamas just as much as we love going on adventures! At home, we love to watch movies, listen to our vinyl collection, play board games, do puzzles, color, and build Legos! We also love going to sports games, traveling, checking out museums, finding new places to eat, and exploring bookstores!

Our Story

Photos

Miki and Ari sat next to each other on the first day of 8th grade Algebra! After homework sessions with pizza rolls, Dr. Pepper, and apples, we clicked and became inseperable. We have been to countless concerts together, and our favorite thing to do together is watch movies! 

Miki 

Emily and Ari became pen pals in 2010, and have been best friends ever since! Em and Ari love traveling together, and have explored Hawai'i, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Oklahoma City! Em is coming the furthest for the wedding, all the way from Oklahoma! 

Emily

Cheyenne and Ari met at freshmen orientation at Gannon University! Chey came up to Ari and said "Hey! We're friends on Facebook, and I think you're cool!" Over ten years later, Chey and Ari are still best friends, and Chey still thinks Ari is pretty cool. 

Cheyenne

Adianna is Miki's little sister, and met Ari when she was in kindergarten. These days, Adianna is one of Cleveland's best nail techs, and keeps Ari (and everyone else!) looking and feeling absolutely fabulous. Adianna knows everything there is to know about Ari, and our biweekly sessions are so special! 

Adianna

Katie and Michelle first crossed paths in an Early Childhood class at Terra Community College where they instantly hit it off and quickly became best friends. What started as classmates turned into car-pool partners when they realized they lived just ten minutes apart. From there, a beautiful friendship unfolded—built on late night homework sessions, shared laundry days, countless rounds of Phase 10, and supporting each other through every moment. 


Michelle

Some friendships begin in the most unexpected places and theirs started with a follow, a message, and a shared love for creativity on the old app Musical.ly. Before long, the two decided to meet in person, and their very first hangout was at Pride. It was a blast and we have been best friends ever since.

Braxton

When Katie met Zach he was only 3 years old. Katie helped take care of Zach and Will. Taking them to do fun things and creating memories that will last a lifetime. There were trips to fun places, little adventures, shared jokes, and the everyday moments that became the most treasured ones. Helping him learn, watching him grow and celebrating every milestone together. Those childhood memories turned into a lifetime of connection, built through love, patience, and the kind of sibling bond that only strengthens with time. 


Zach

Katie met Will when he was 5 years old. Shortly after, Katie’s mom adopted him and his brother, officially making their family complete and turning those early moments into the beginning of a lifelong bond. From that day forward, Katie had the privilege of watching him grow from a bright, energetic little boy into the man he is today. Together they made memories that will last forever: trips, celebrations, inside jokes, late night talks, and every milestone that shaped their lives.

Ari & Katie

Ari & Katie

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