Bridesmaids
Isabel Fray - Maid of Honor
"Isabel is my older sister and the biggest role model in my life. I've always desired to be just like her. She is encouraging, and ambitious, and is the one person everyone gravitates towards. The best compliment I can receive is 'You remind me of your sister' because of her selfless demeanor and outgoing personality. She has been my best friend since the day I was born, so much so I refused to sleep anywhere but her room for the first 8 years of my life! She set the tone for Olivia and me, meaning we will continue to follow in her footsteps, so we can become the best people we can be." -Windle || "Izzy has been many things to me over the years. She started as the sister that I didn't get to know super well before leaving for college. That quickly changed as she took the time to make sure my transition to college was as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. Izzy then became a mentor, life advisor, and a great friend. She plays a huge part in some of my favorite memories in college. She cares for people so well and wants everyone to get the most out of life. Her energy and outlook are extremely contagious and have influenced me to strive to do the same." -Philip
Olivia Fray - Maid of Honor
"Olivia is my younger sister and my other best friend. When she was born, I tried to take her from my mom's arms and claimed that she was "my baby." She is one of the only people that can cheer me up on a bad day. She knows exactly how to make me laugh every time. Olivia is honest, passionate, and cares for others above all else. Olivia is my better half and is always there for me when I need her most! We spent almost every day together in college. I don't know what I would've done without her last summer after our parents moved away. Olivia is inspiring and someone that everyone should have in their life." - Windle || "Olivia is maybe the coolest person I know. I have worked hard over the years to impress her. When we first met, she was going into her freshman year of high school, but her confidence level would make anyone think she ran that school. Although Olivia is 3 years younger than me, I look up to her and appreciate her opinion on things. She is the person that I go to for decisions like where to eat, what movie to watch, what songs to include on my set lists, etc. It was so awesome when she lived with Win and me this past summer. I really miss having her around all the time." -Philip
Anna Thompson - Bridesmaid
"I feel bad for anyone who doesn't have sisters, and lucky for me I've gained a third! Anna has been family to me since Philip and I started dating. I remember taking her shopping for her first makeup products! Anna loves others deeply and is so supportive. She has helped me gain a new perspective and I'm so grateful she is in my life. She has been a saving grace and I love her so much! " -Windle || "Anna is a really really special person to me. Growing up she put up with the older brother crap that I gave her, but despite that, she always wanted to be my friend. I have lots of great memories of hanging out with her and sharing the same love of climbing trees, being outside, and using our imagination together. Anna has grown into someone passionate, loves her family and friends, and gives the best book suggestions. She used to say that she only started liking me again because of the person I became with Windle. Our relationship today has evolved into one that I cherish, and I am so glad that I will see her standing with Windle on our special day." -Philip
Savannah Meiss - Bridesmaid
"Savannah has been a second older sister to me since I was 3 or 4 years old. Her family holds a special place in my family's heart. Growing up, she was (and still is) Isabel's best friend, but I always wanted to hang out with them. Our families would go to Florida on Spring Break together every year! Savannah got me my first job my freshman year of high school and that is when we started to get really close. She hangs out with every member of our family individually, so she is more like family than just a friend. I adore Savannah's humor, authenticity, and how down to earth she is." -Windle || "Savannah or Bena, Bean, Savarn, Sav, a.k.a the queen of nicknames is a one of a kind person and friend. I have loved getting close to her and her family over the years. Few people make me laugh more than Savannah. She shares the funniest stories and is always thinking of something so out of the box that it always catches me off guard. We have lots of great memories, but none greater than going to Harry's for Windle's 21st birthday celebration. It was an legendary night that will not be forgotten." -Philip
Kate Hanley - Bridesmaid
"I met Kate for the first time freshman year of college before the first home football game. She walked me home in the pouring rain and from then on, I knew she was a great friend. We didn't become best friends until our senior year of college, in which you never saw one of us without the other! Kate has never met a stranger and is so easy to befriend. I've never met someone more likable. She is a great leader, positive, and makes people feel wanted. Kate will go above and beyond for every occasion! I couldn't imagine my wedding day without her. " -Windle || "Kate Hanley is the absolute life of the party. I have never met someone who brings as much positive energy and good vibes to any occasion. She also has the biggest heart and always goes out of her way to make people feel special. I put her in charge of helping to plan the post-engagement celebration. She showed up with custom stickers for everyone to wear, a bottle of champagne with our names on it, and brought all of Windle's friends from Theta to celebrate the occasion. Whenever Kate is around, I know I am going to have the best time." -Philip
Erika Enderle - Bridesmaid
"Erika and I were in the same 3rd and 4th-grade class, which is where our friendship started! We then continued to go to the same high school and college. I've always admired Erika as we've shared many of the same values. She gives great advice, is so thoughtful, and cares for others so well. Erika has made the transition from college to "the real world" so much easier for me! I love that she is one of my best friends and hope that will never change! It has been so fun wedding planning alongside her. " -Windle || "Erika is a great friend to Windle and someone I have had a lot of fun with over the years. The first time I met her was during a sorority formal event, where we hung out with her and her now fiance the whole night. Luckily, they both now live in the Indy area and we hang out with them a lot. One of my favorite memories with her was her post-engagement celebration... her and Drew's family know how to throw a good party! I am so glad Windle has a friend like Erika and that she has become a friend of mine too!" -Philip
Georgia Gidcumb - Junior Bridesmaid
"Georgia is my godmother and first cousin, Erin's, daughter. I was a flower girl at her parent's wedding, so it is so special that she will be in mine! Georgia is so easy to talk to and always makes me laugh. I always look forward to spending time with her and her family! Georgia is positive, independent, and creative. Georgia and her family have been such a blessing to Philip and me throughout our relationship. " -Windle || "Georgia is one of the coolest kids I know. We have lots of great memories hanging out over the years, many of those times ending with me catching my breath trying to keep up with her. I love the confidence she has and the way she gives it right back to her older brother. I am so happy to have her standing with us on our big day!" -Philip
Nora Bernard - Junior Bridesmaid
"Nora is my first cousin, Adam's, daughter. She and I share a birthday, so I call her my 'birthday twin!' Nora reminds me so much of myself when I was her age. She is a true girly girl and loves all the sparkles! When I was her age, I lived in dresses and loved to play hair salon, which she does the same! Nora is so easy to befriend and has the biggest heart! " -Windle || "Nora is a miniature version of Windle! When we went to a family wedding together, she was so in awe of the bride. I just know she's going to be just in awe of Windle as I am on our wedding day! I love it whenever I get to hang out with Nora and her family. I am so happy that Windle's soul sister is going to be standing up there with us!" -Philip
Groomsmen
Nate Thompson - Best Man
"Nate has always been one of my best friends. Being my big brother, I have always looked up to him and wanted to leave an impact just like he has. I love the way that he pushes people to be better and works hard to excel at whatever he is doing. Nate is probably the biggest influence on the good parts of who I am as a person. I had the honor of standing as his best man, and can't wait to have him and Luke standing as mine!" -Philip || "I feel so lucky that Philip has such an amazing older brother to look up to! Nate has always valued family, which is so admirable. I'm so thankful that he has always welcomed me into the family. He is a great listener and always asks great questions. I only went to high school with Nate for one year, yet I knew the impact he had on so many people. Nate is an amazing friend, teammate, leader, brother, and son. I hope to continue to grow closer to him and his wife, Kristi. I'm so excited for the both of them to officially be my family too!" -Windle
Luke Thompson - Best Man
"Luke is hands down one of my favorite people in the world. We grew up 7 years apart, but that didn't stop us from being friends. I loved teaching him how to run routes and worked to instill my (overly) competitiveness in him. I have tried to positively influence him, as Nate did for me. Recently, we have evolved our relationship into a friendship that is truly special to me. We have built sports franchises on Madden, have had some of the most intense NBA2k games ever, and have experienced firsts in Europe together. I am so proud of the man he is becoming and love that will live near one another, so I can see him continue to grow. I am honored to have him standing next to me as a best man with Nate." -Philip || "Luke is the little brother I've never had! He's grown about two feet since Philip and I first started dating, so he's not so little anymore. I love the relationship he has with Philip, and I have enjoyed watching them grow so much closer over the past few years. Luke is so intuitive, kind, and knowledgeable. There is a lot I have learned from him! I love when he puts Philip in his place- he needs to be humbled every once in a while. I'm so excited that he is playing such a big role in our special day!" -Windle
Grant Troyer - Groomsman
"Grant has been one of my longest friends and pretty much right away we hit it off as brothers. We share the same sense of humor, love of sports and the outdoors, and competitive nature. Just like a brother, Grant has been my best friend, but also the biggest pain in the ass at various times throughout life. We roomed together all four years in college, and for the first time, we are just now learning how to experience new things in life without living close to one another. He has been a massive influence in my life. He has shaped me into the person I am today.l He will be standing up there with me as family just as much as he is as a friend." -Philip || "Grant is the first friend of Philip's that I met. He has remained a close friend ever since then! Grant was quick to be a helping hand when my family was in dire need and I couldn't have been more thankful. I'm glad Philip and I have always had Grant to lean on. My favorite memory of Grant is during his last semester of high school instead of showing up with a backpack, all he would bring was a blanket and a pen behind his ear. He has grown to be an outstanding individual, and I cherish the times when he comes home and we get to spend time together." -Windle
Kyle Schultz - Groomsman
"There is nobody in this world like Kyle Schultz. By far, Kyle makes me laugh more than anyone else I know. He has been a best friend of mine since middle school and has always been someone that I love to experience life with. Nobody picks me up when I am down like Kyle and I have appreciated that consistency throughout the good and the hard times. Windle and I are also extremely lucky to have Kyle and his wife Emily near to hang out with and continue to grow our friendship in this stage of life. Kyle is a brother to me and I am so honored to have him standing with me." -Philip || "Kyle can always count on a reaction out of me after anything he says. I think he is hysterical! He has been a consistent and great friend over the years. I love spending time with him and his wife, Emily! We have double-dated with them since my junior year of high school. They are always down to have a good time, which I love! I'm so grateful for the friendship we have with both of them. Kyle and Emily are like family to us, which is something I will never take for granted." -Windle
Nate Surges - Groomsman
"Nate is the first person I ever met at Purdue, right before school started Freshman year. Right away we grew close over shared ambitions within the business school, a love for Purdue sports and playing golf, and lots of overlap in shared classes/clubs. Nate is my go to guy for career advice and motivation, as he is one of the most ambitious and motivated people I know. Beyond that, and more importantly, he is an extremely good friend who has been there for me in good and hard times and never fails to bring his contagious positive energy everywhere he goes. Blessed to have one of the best people I know standing with me." -Philip || "Nate is the happiest person I have ever met. It could be 5 in the morning and he would have a smile on his face. The first story Phil told me about Nate was the one time he tried caffeine. He proceeded to be awake for the next 48 hours without sleep. He hasn't touched caffeine since that day! Nate can carry a conversation with anyone. I loved getting to know him throughout college as he spent a lot of time with Philip. He was always so encouraging to Philip, which I appreciated so much. I'm so happy he will stand beside Philip and has remained a close friend to him after they graduated." -Windle
Ross Wettersten - Groomsman
"Ross and I met and grew close in high school through youth group and a shared love of golf. Some of the best/funniest Ross (and Windle) stories came from double dates in high school and a river floating day trip in Turkey Run. Although Ross went to IU, I don't hold it against him. He is actually my go to person for professional advice, motivation, and learning. He has also been an incredible sounding board through tough times. He is a great friend who knows how to listen well, how to challenge me to be the best version of myself, and how to have a good time. I am blessed to have him standing with me on my big day as a huge part in my life story and my relationship with Win." || "Ross and I met my freshman year of high school in an interpersonal relations class. We then connected again through Philip, and we became close friends. I'm so glad that Philip has a friend like Ross, who is just as motivated and very ambitious. They do a great job of holding each other accountable and pushing each other out of their comfort zones! I'm very thankful for all the memories I've shared with Ross over the years and hope there are many more to come! I'm so happy that he is standing beside Philip on our special day!"
Taylor Crull - Groomsan
"Taylor and I met and grew close during sophomore year of high school. Right away I knew there was something different and special about Taylor. Aside from his crazy athleticism and tendency to be slightly better than me at most things we did, he also possessed all the character traits you would want in a friend and brother. He has been a rock for me throughout my life and someone whose opinion I respect very highly. After being in a different state for college and the first year out of college, I am blessed to be near him and his wife Hannah again. He is one of my best friends and I am so excited to have him stand with me come June 1st." -Philip || "One of my early memories of Taylor is him riding his moped over to my house, so I could braid the top of his hair! That is how we really bonded when Philip and I first started dating. Taylor has always been one to put others before himself. He always knows the right thing to say and how to make people feel special. Taylor is wise, compassionate, and thoughtful. Everyone deserves a friend like him and I'm so glad he is a close friend of Philip's. " -Windle
Charlie Gidcumb - Junior Groomsman
"Charlie and I have a really special bond. It is only a matter of time before he becomes better than me at everything, so I am trying to soak up the last few years while I can still beat him at things. The last time we hung out, we left the ping pong table (or more accurately, the "sting pong" table) with lots of welts. I'm so excited to have Charlie standing with us, and will definitely be on the lookout on our wedding day for a sneak attack coming from him." -Philip || "Charlie is the son of my godmother and first cousin, Erin. He is a mini Philip! They look like they are related and they match each other's energy! Charlie never slows down and neither does Philip, so they know how to keep each other busy. I love the relationship they share. Charlie knows how to make anyone laugh and is such a great older brother and cousin. I can't imagine our wedding day without Charlie!
Henry Bernard - Junior Groomsman
"Henry brings the best excitement and energy! I love hanging out with him and his cousins. I look forward to every Christmas with them! One of the most legendary memories together involved a few too many beers on my end and a launching of Henry into the lake. Even though he entered the lake headfirst, he came out with a big smile and cheers from everybody that saw it. I can't wait to have him standing with us in June!" -Philip || "Henry is the son of my first cousin, Adam. I was also a flower girl at his parent's wedding, so I love that he will play a role in mine! Henry is so smart and easygoing. I love to see him laugh with his cousins. Be sure to look for him on the dance floor because he will be there all night! He was the life of the party at our cousin's wedding, so I'm sure he will bring all the energy!" -Windle
Flower Girl
Laramie Thompson - Flower Girl
"Laramie is a smart, smiley, and confident girl! I met her when she was 3 years old and we became friends almost instantly! I love to play Barbies with her, do her hair, and swim in the pool together. Laramie lights up any room and I'm so honored that she is a part of the day!" -Windle || "Laramie is my second youngest cousin and is such a sweet, energetic, fun, and loving person. I have loved spending more time with her and her family over the past few years, and can't stop smiling whenever I spend time with her. That smile will be even bigger seeing her lead the way for Win on our big day." -Philip
Ring Bearer
Levi Thompson - Ring Bearer
"Levi is my youngest cousin and has been mistaken as me and Windle's kid more than once. When comparing young pictures of me to Levi, it is hard to tell the difference. Our looks are just the start of all the ways we are similar. We have so much fun when we are together playing with trucks, dinosaurs, and any/all sports. I am so happy he is going to be a part of our big day!" -Philip || "I've known Levi since he was a baby! He has grown up so much since then. One of my favorite memories with Levi and his family is when we went to a rodeo in Texas. We had the best time watching bull riding and dancing to music. It will be one of my core memories! I'm so thankful for Levi and the relationship we have with his family. I always look forward to visiting them and catching up!" -Windle