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Kira & Matt

August 7, 2021 • Columbus, OH

Kira & Matt

August 7, 2021 • Columbus, OH
Claire Kudika
Claire Kudika - Maid of Honor
Claire and Kira became friends in Calculus during junior year at Watterson. They planned a road trip to Cincinnati and have been planning trips together ever since. The two are "codependent, but in, like, a totally healthy way".
Oliver Rochester
Oliver Rochester - Best Man
Oliver has been by Matt’s side since day one. Growing up together on the same street allowed them to hang out almost everyday. They’ve seen the timeline of each other’s hairstyle from bowl cuts and buzz cuts to the Biebs. The amount of memories Matt and Oliver share is enough to fill a couple books.
Zoe Zeyen
Zoe Zeyen - Bridesmaid
Zoe is Kira's younger sister. After getting through the dramatic middle school years, the pair are now besties. Working at the same pizza shop and having the same family means they never run out of gossip to talk about.
Phil Zambon
Phil Zambon - Groomsman
Phil is 6/7 in the Zambon family and has spent the most time with Matt. They grew up riding dirt bikes together, and Matt joined him at MTU. Matt and Phil are always able to have a good time together even though Phil kicked the crap out of him growing up.
Kayleigh Heininger
Kayleigh Heininger - Bridesmaid
Kayleigh is Kira's older sister (ok, maybe she's actually her cousin, but that's not how they grew up). Kayleigh has been Kira's number one fan throughout her life, and Kira has never stopped looking up to Kayleigh. As children, they laughed so hard they peed. As adults, they do the same thing.
Alex Parrella
Alex Parrella - Groomsman
If you’re ever low on passion, this is the man to come talk to for a refill. Matt and Parrella go back to playing high school football together playing the same positions. They clicked in high school and the flame is still alive today. Bring the cameras out when these two are together because it’s gonna be a movie.
Kristen Shawgo
Kristen Shawgo - Bridesmaid
Kristen and Kira became friends while crafting in 3D design. Both having an addiction to ice cream at the time, they hit it off quickly. Along with Shannon and Claire, the four became inseparable throughout high school with no end in sight.
Lehomm Pickard
Lehomm Pickard - Groomsman
Lehomm and Matt met each other through Oliver and the ski hill. They grew close with each other in high school, and lived together for two consecutive summers in Marquette with Oliver too. They always have a lot to complain about their professors since they're both Mechanical Engineers. If you ever wanna see someone gulp down six raw eggs, or eat a container of Arugula, Lehomm is the man to watch.
Shannon Maloney
Shannon Maloney - Bridesmaid
Shannon and Kira played basketball together freshman year of high school and became friends. Due to Shannon's penchant for math, Kira was able to survive AP Calculus. Shannon and Kira are always looking for the next crazy hike to talk Claire and Kristen into doing.
Kyle Kelly
Kyle Kelly - Groomsman
Matt met Kyle freshman year at their Fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha, and became friends immediately. Kyle and matt have done some crazy adventures together going out east biking and camping, and going out west to the Rockies to get some riding in. When Kira met Kyle they also hit it off, and we've made lots of memories together since Matt and Kyle are roommates. The three of them once took a canoe down some rapids.
Megan Pewitt
Megan Pewitt - Bridesmaid
Megan was Kira's freshman year roommate at the University of Alabama. Megan is early to rise, early to bed and Kira is absolutely not. Despite the opposite schedules, Kira was often able to convince Megan to get out of her comfort zone and hit the town on the weekend. Megan also pushed Kira, joining the sailing club and attending various on-campus events. As a pair, they were able to navigate college life successfully.
Collin Shinners
Collin Shinners - Groomsman
Shinners is a man that gets it done. Matt and Shinners were able to have a good time throughout high school and carried it on as roommates in college freshman year. There is nothing short for Matt and Shinners to talk about, and if there is, the table is gonna get moved out of the living room and its time to brawl.
Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry - Bridesmaid
Lauren and Kira lived together for three years in college. After meeting randomly from a facebook ad requesting roommates, they hit it off. There are 168 hours in a week, Kira and Lauren spent about 164 of them together every single week of college. From parties, to taco bell runs, and spending countless hours on their couches, they were inseparable.
Garrett Finkbeiner
Garrett Finkbeiner - Groomsman
Matt and "Fink" go back to they were little tykes. It was actually Matt that taught Fink all of his basketball skills when they played on the UPward basketball team. They grew up together, and became close in high school. It's never a dull time when Matt and Fink meet up, and they will always have each others backs.
Alex Sample
Alex Sample - Bridesmaid
Alex and Kira lived together their freshman year of college. Through all the ups and downs and wild adventures that living on your own for the first time brings, the two always had each other's backs. Alex and Kira always enjoyed dancing, good music, and late night snacks. Though they've both come a long way from freshman year, the duo know how to bring the party when together.
Travis Christensen
Travis Christensen - Groomsman
Travis is a big soft teddy bear. Always loyal to his friends and will do anything for them. Matt and Travis have known each other since middle school, and were co-captains of the football team Senior year. Travis and Matt have a bond that'll last till the grave. If you're ever looking for Travis just look for the nearest spitter.
Morgan Stinnett
Morgan Stinnett - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Kira lived together their freshman year of college. Morgan and Kira are both fiercely loyal and always ready for a good time- two factors that have led to a forever friendship. They will both agree, the best memories from college are the ones they have together.
Sam Vallin
Sam Vallin - Groomsman
If you ever want to get your spirits lifted Sam is the man. Matt and Sam go back to Crossroads Christian Academy in the Fourth Grade, and was nearly adopted by his family. They hungout at school then with each other after school. Either going longboarding, delivering papers, or just being hood rats. One time Sam got ran over by a car because of Matt and walked away with just some scratches. Protected by God or just because he's a dense rubber ball. Matt and Sam stayed good friends in high school playing football together, and are always looking forward to the next time their paths cross.
Mariah Shaffer
Mariah Shaffer - Bridesmaid
Mariah and Kira met in kindergarten. They have been friends ever since. Mariah is the only one of Kira's friends that saw her through her awkward middle school years- if you want pictures, feel free to ask her! The two relied on each other for everything growing up, and were raised not only by their own families but by each others'.