Aspen & Alston

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

Michael

Fall

Our Wedding

Once upon a time there was a single woman and a single man living in the super rural area called Columbus. The single woman and the single man matched on a dating app and started getting to know each other. They started hitting it off and the single man asked the single woman to go to an elevation worship concert, BUT the single man had no social media and the single woman thought he was a serial killer. Against her best judgement she went to the concert praying he was a normal person. They then went to the concert together and she found out he was a weirdo who thought mayonnaise was put on a Crunchwrap supreme at Taco Bell. Fast forward a month where the single man and the single woman kept hanging out they were in a park commentating over a popular duck named Frederick Duckless, when suddenly the single man asked the single woman to be his girlfriend and she gladly accepted. Fast forward x2 the no longer single man and no longer single woman were heading to Galveston Texas to go on a cruise with the cruise family plus Erica Lynn Gasser. Unknowingly to the no longer single woman and Erica the no longer single man had planned this whole trip and told everyone the details besides one specific event that would take place. On February 28th at approximately 6:13 pm central the group decided “to take sunset pictures” before dinner where the no longer single man asked the no longer single woman to marry him. She gladly accepted in 2-3 business days in total shock (it was 3 minutes). Now the engaged man and the engaged woman embarked on wedding planning and house hunting in which the Lord provided and they cannot wait to fast forward x3 to celebrating their wedding with everyone!

Our Story 

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Caitlin's Crew

Riley has been Caitlin’s roommate for all 4 years of college and even after college they lived together in columbus for a year. Caitlin got the privilege to be Riley’s maid of honor in June and couldn’t imagine a better person to stand by her side. 

Riley Richter

Ashley is Caitlin’s cousin and they have been best friends since they can remember. Ashley has been a part of all of Caitlin’s big life moments and she is so excited to have her by her side. 

Ashley Olson

Renee has been friends with Caitlin since elementary school and they have kept their friendship strong through years of sports and than post graduation Renee has remained one of Caitlin’s best friends. 

Renee Conn

Erica was Caitlin’s ride or die through nursing school and they have spent lots of hours suffering together. Erica has gone on family vacay with Caitlin and was even on the cruise when Michael and Caitlin got engaged! Caitlin couldn’t imagine the day without her. 

Erica Gasser

Sarah and Caitlin have been friends since freshman year of college meeting through soccer and it’s been late night slushies and laughing since. Sarah has also lived this last year with Caitlin and now Caitlin is excited for the next chapter in their lives. 

Sarah Ntia

Caitlin and Ashley also met freshmen year of college through soccer and it’s has been a wild ride since. Caitlin can always count on Ashley to join in any random adventure or late night FaceTime call and she is so excited to have her by her side!

Ashley Townsend

Sarah and Caitlin met freshmen year of college playing soccer and have been apartment mates for 2 of those years. After college there has been many dinners and hangouts and  a continued shared love of coffee. Caitlin was so happy to stand by Sarah on her wedding day and is so blessed to have her be a part of this wonderful day!

Sarah Sharpes

Caitlin also met Kenzie freshmen year of college playing soccer and they have lived together as well for 2 years. Kenzie has always been there for any adventure whether it was teaching Caitlin how to ski or going out for tacos and icecream for Caitlin’s birthday she couldn’t be more grateful for their friendship. 

Kenzie Thorne

Michael's Crew

John was a classmate in high school, but their friendship wouldn't take off until following college graduation. They led middle school ministry together and John plays the biggest part in showing Michael what following Jesus truly meant scripturally. 

John Korce

TJ was a college roommate where many fond memories were shared. Countless hours playing video games, studying, and doing everything together, like going to multiple Zoo's all the time. The best memory would be getting to baptize TJ and his wife. 

TJ Mace

Ben was a roommate in college where they had countless nights playing P.I.G. on a mini basketball hoop. They have worked multiple jobs together but the best memory is getting to watch Ben get baptized. 

Ben Hayden

Manning is a man of many nicknames which Michael got to be involved with many. Manning was a high school classmate and then also a college roommate. They have gone on 4 cruises together forming the cruise family and helped pull off the surprise engagement on the most recent cruise. 

Manning Morris

Back in 2019 on a cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway Anthony and his family grew close with Michael and Manning. Since that cruise where they met in the casino they have now gone on 3 additional cruises together forming a cruise family.

Anthony Mendoza

Stewy was a classmate at UC. They spent countless hours playing games and many hours playing pool. From the shared love of construction to deep chats they have formed a very great connection although he lives in the lesser state of Kentucky (Who Dey though). 

Evan Stewart

Elioth was a friend in high school and then worked at Aultman with Michael. They grew closer there over their love of soccer. They worked closely together with senior leadership while bantering between Barcelona and Manchester United struggled in their seasons. 

Elioth Bernard

Wedding Party

Q + A

There is a limited number of rooms under a block called Michael Stark

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Marysville

Hampton Inn Marysville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marysville by IHG

Comfort Suites Marysville Columbus - Northwest

Travel

The zoo is only a 20 minute drive from the venue and has plenty of things to do and see!

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 

Bridge park in Dublin has lots of restaurants and shops if you want to get some food and places to walk around. There is also plenty of walking trails around the area. 

Bridge Park Dublin

A wonderful place to go if you want to enjoy some nature and get some exercise! The fall foliage should be beautiful in October! 

Michael & Caitlin

Michael & Caitlin

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