Annie is Kori's younger sister. She is the best party planner around and always ensures great memories are made. Kori and Annie's favorite memories include trips to the beach, Disney World, and anything that involves sunshine and a good time.

Ally was Kori's big in their sorority. Their favorite memories include countless hours watching Friends together, margs/chips & queso dates, Spring Break trips to Florida, and lots of concerts too.

Annie & Kori grew up as next door neighbors. They spent Spring Break in Gulf Shores together when they were younger, always love planning Disney trips together, and couldn't imagine anyone else being there (right next door) through every stage of life!

MacKenzie & Kori have been friends since elementary school. In high school they were in choir and musicals together. They spent summers going to Zane's (MacKenzie's brother) baseball tournaments, relaxing by the pool, and always enjoy a fun girl's night out or in.

Morgan and Kori have been friends since freshman year of high school. They were in choir and musicals together and had a blast sharing the stage together. During high school Morgan spent lots of time at the Bowen house and most summers you could find the two hanging out in the sunshine at the pool.

Meghan and Kori have been friends since middle school. They cheered together for a few years and have always stayed close friends. In May of 2023 Kori graduated with her Masters in School Counseling and Meghan with her Masters of Physican Assistant Studies. The girls love spending time together and are always planning the next girls trip.

Lindsay and Kori have been friends since elementary school. Some of their favorite memories include getting ready for school dances together, going to Taylor Swift concerts, and spending time in the sunshine each summer. Even though Lindsay now lives states away, the girls still make the most of the short time they have together catching up with mom/daughter dinner dates at their favorite restaurants- Sushi Umi or Bar Bosco.

Sydney and Kori are sorority sisters and were roommates junior & senior year of college. They spent their time going to Phi Mu formals, concerts, and always planning their next fun get together with friends. They have stayed close following college and love their monthly dinner dates to catch up on life.

Kori & Sydney immediately became fast friends when Matt & Aaron (Sydney's husband) introduced them. Kori & Matt both had the honor of being in their wedding and are now so grateful to have Sydney & Aaron by their sides on their special day. Sydney has also played a huge part in helping with wedding planning too.

Mallory and Kori did competitive cheer together for 12 years. They always enjoyed their weekend road trips, shopping, and making the best memories with their moms and Annie, too.

Kori has babysat Addie since she was 9 years old and now she is a freshman in high school. Kori has loved seeing Addie grow into a kind, beautiful role model for her younger siblings. They have spent summers going on runs, trips to Holiday World, and lots of ice cream dates.

Kori began babysitting Penelope in June of 2018 and has seen her grow up into a sweet & sassy 12-year-old. They spent summertime swimming, going on bike rides, and having picnics at the park.

Kori began babysitting Meredith when she was just two months old. Little Miss Mere is the youngest Kraut girl and Kori is so glad she got to babysit her before moving back to Indy. She will be the cutest flower girl!

Andrew is Matthew's younger brother. Matthew and Andrew grew up together playing sports in the backyard, going on adventures through the woods, and making up all sorts of different games. With Andrew going to Depauw, the Monon Bell will always be in the Fajt household.

Ben and Matthew were pledgebrothers at Wabash and roomed together all four years, as well as after Wabash. From Mexico City to Buffalo to morning runs and evening beers, they've made many memories together over the years.

Jared is another of Matthew's pledgebrothers the two also roomed together through school as well as after college. Jared and Matthew have taken their ski's from Midwest hills to the Colororado mountains. From long nights in the library to steaks and Old Fashions on a Friday night, when there's a Jared, there's a good time.

Aaron and Matthew were also pledgebrothers at Wabash. From their first Econ 101 class onward, the two shared many classes and long nights in the library together. Although it took him half the study time, Aaron somehow always came out with the better scores...

Drew is Matthew's pledgebrother from Wabash and fellow diehard Colts fan. The two have traveled from Buffalo to Denver to watch their favorite team play and will never pass up an opportunity to score some last minute tickets.

Charlie was also a pledgebrother of Matthew's at Wabash. From many tailgates to times at the lake, you can count on Charlie and the Brewer clan to be the ulimate hosts.

Eric and Matthew were Rhyne brothers at Wabash and lived together for two years following graduation. Eric has been there since day 1 of Matthew and Kori's relationship, after the four (his girlfriend Grace included) cooked up dinner and played cards for their second date.

Ben and Matthew met at a Sales Immersion Course sophomore year at Wabash and bonded over Rhyneship the following semester. They also lived together for two years following Wabash. Ben's favorite cocktail is one made by Jason Fajt.

Bennett and Matthew were also Econ majors together and roomed for a summer on campus. They also lived together for two years after Wabash and have enjoyed many times on the golf course, going out on Mass Ave, and watching sports together. You can ask Bennett what him and Matthew's rule is!

Sam is Kori's younger brother. Matthew and Sam enjoy going out for runs and completed the Disney Half Marathon together. When Sam is in town you can find the two enjoying a beer on the Bowen back porch cheering on the Colts, Pacers, or whatever sporting event is on.

Jacob and Matthew have been friends since they were Cub Scouts and grew up together all the way through playing high school football and going to Wabash. At Wabash, they joined Beta together and even worked a summercamp out in Pennsylvania. Hard to find a more reliable and loyal friend than Jacob!