Tyler’s Party
Andrew Gilchrist-Scott - Best Man
Andrew and Tyler met as freshmen in high school. Kindred spirits for the love of theatre and the arts, they became quick friends.
Kiera Bennett - Best Woman
Kiera and Tyler met in a "Comedy of Errors" rehearsal at DePaul University throwing side eyes and notes to unruly actors. Kiera is excited and thrilled to share the title of Tyler's spouse with another!
Charles Stone - Groomsman
Charles is Tyler's wise and energetic older brother. Both history and pop culture enthusiasts, invite them to your next trivia night!
Erin Jacobson - Groomswoman
Erin and Tyler have shared similar interests through their lives as older sister and brother: education, attending DePaul University, and men. Through the laughs, tears and cheers, they are proud of one another of their journeys.
Patrick’s Party
Joe Dill - Best Man
Joe and Patrick met in high school at a mutual friend’s birthday party. It is surprising their friendship got off the ground as Patrick was wearing a hideous suit coat and burned a baby doll in a bonfire that night. The two have remained close through moves to 5 different cities across 4 states between the two of them and many visits along the way. The two spent many nights hanging out at one of their parents' house, having bonfires, and more recently embracing their love of drag and queer nightlife.
Joe Fink - Best Man
As Patrick famously said in his speech when best man for Joe, “I have no idea how we actually met; Joe was just there one day.” Joe and Patrick met at Benedictine where both were involved in the drama club, where they developed a close bond. Both of them went to school in Erie, PA at rival schools down the road from each other. The two enjoy bygone days of shooting pool, driving nowhere with sing-alongs, and more recently hanging out with Connor (Joe’s son and Patrick’s godson). Oh, also Starbucks. Always Starbucks.
Jean-Marc Chounet - Groomsman
Jean-Marc is Patrick’s oldest brother. Growing up, the two butt heads with Jean-Marc being involved in sports and Patrick being a theatre nerd. But don’t let him fool you, Jean-Marc was involved in drama for a year backstage!
Christopher Chounet - Groomsman
Christopher and Patrick shared a bedroom growing up, so the two spent a lot of time together. They enjoy following the Cleveland sports teams and the heartache that comes along with it.
Lauren Chounet - Groomswoman
Lauren is Patrick’s little sister, and she followed in his footsteps growing up. The two share a love of theatre and have been involved in many productions together and have traveled to Scotland and NYC together over the years to see shows.
Special Participants
Jules Chounet - Ring Bearer
Jules is Patrick’s nephew. He is a bubbly little guy who loves Disney, cars, and making goofy faces.
Vivian Chounet - Flower Girl
Vivian is Patrick’s niece. She is an energetic girl who loves dancing, story hour at the library, and her puppies.