Private Wedding Ceremony

Celebration of Marriage

Our Wedding

We first met June 24, 2020 at North Chagrin Reservation for a small hike in the park that turned into 4.5 miles. During the peak of the pandemic, normal dating wasn't an option so campfires, walks, and kayaking became the new normal. Before we knew it the date was December 12, 2021 and Michael proposed at Chickagami Park. We can't wait for you to joint us on September 3, 2022 to celebrate our marriage!

Our Story

Photos

I met Donna at work. We liked spending all day together so much we decided we'd spend our free time together too.  We spent a few years rock climbing multiple days a week and enjoy to constantly send one other photos of dogs. 

Donna Friedman

I met Kristina at Baldwin Wallace as a fellow biology major.  We spent way too much time studying together and coming up with ridiculous ways to remember material.  I may have photobombed a bunch of her wedding photos and expect nothing less in return.  

Kristina Crowley

At the age of 13 I met Carlynn.  We played French horn together in High School and were always doing silly things.  From a vacation in Jackson Hole to helping me move and eating a dozen deviled eggs, she's always been there.  

Carlynn Fulp

I met Kate as a fellow twirler at Baldwin Wallace.  We were also roommates several times and lived down the street for years in Lyndhurst.  Kate is always sending me anything she sees with a llama on it and hilarious videos.  

Kate Martinez

Christen has definitely been one of the people to know me the longest as my big sister.  There was also that period of time when we worked for the same company and became the #sewersisters. 

Christen Wood

Kelsee and I (Mike) met in the college dorms, through a dining hall dinner group. We became friends when she got in the habit of giving me her desserts! She's been there for good and bad, and has been a close friend ever since.

Kelsee Carter

Sister of the groom. She's my pain of a sister, just because I'm the pain of her brother. We've been there for each other's life milestones, and I'm glad we're still involved in each others lives. 

Jessica Mendel

Jesse is probably my oldest friend, ever since elementary school. We've done everything together from driver's ed to pulling all-nighters at a campfire. Although we've taken different paths in life, he's someone I always enjoy being around.

Jesse Bonath

Jared and I knew of each other during college, but became friends a year or two after. We're both DIY homeowners and have traveled together out west. Despite his tendency to sing Christmas carols out of context... I suppose he's slightly more fun than a pain, so I guess I'll keep him around.

Jared Carter

Cody and I met in the dorms at the University of Akron, and became roommates shortly after. We got each other through our engineering degrees, and have been involved in each others lives ever since. We tease him a lot and pretend he's an old man, but he's always one of the first people I invite.

Cody Durbin

Dan and I met in the advanced, "challenge" school program, in late elementary school. We always find fun, new hobbies together, and help each other when needed. Even when we don't see each other for a while, we quickly pick up where we left off, and will always be good friends.

Dan Fakhoury

Matt is my brother-in-law, married to my (Mike)'s sister. I was honored to be involved in their wedding, and I couldn't think of a better person to help with ours. He was also the first person that I told about Kelsey... so it all seems to make sense, haha.

Kelsey & Michael

Kelsey & Michael

Q + A

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