3 The Wedding Party 4
We are so grateful for our support network of friends and family. We know we have a lot of guests that haven't yet met some of the people that are important to us, so please read a little bit about them below!
The Side of the Bride ...
Emily & Kaitlyn in 2018 at a The Maine concert!
Izzy & Kaitlyn in 2022 during Emo Night at Mahall's!
Noel & Kaitlyn 2022 during a trip to Chicago!
Danny & Kaitlyn in 2018 from the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
Emily "Flem" Beerbroer (Maid of Honor!)
Kaitlyn and Emily have been best friends since high school, where they worked together at Schramm's Farms & Orchards and spent all that hard earned money at Dunkin' or at The Maine concerts. They've known each other for about a decade (SO old!), have grown up together, and continue to joke about how they are "spiritually connected" (though it's probably true!)
Emily currently lives in Jeannette, PA - not too far from where they both grew up (making visiting a breeze!). She is currently a culinary arts instructor at Northern Westmoreland CTC and makes the BEST cookies and desserts.
Fun fact: Emily's husband is also named Dylan!
Isabel "Izzy" Fitzpatrick-Meyers
Kaitlyn and Izzy met in Cleveland at the Yoga & Wine events that Kaitlyn hosts as part of AIA Cleveland. They love to grab a drink together at some of the local wine bars or go thrifting for some great deals... even though every "old lady" sweater makes Izzy think of Kaitlyn!
Izzy and her boyfriend Nick currently live in Chicago. She is also an architectural designer and knows just how to make a plans examiner squirm!
Fun fact: Izzy once ripped the bumper off Kaitlyn's car while backing out of the driveway :)
Noel Bowers
Kaitlyn and Noel met during their time in college in the Kent State Environmental Society where they advocated for stewardship and a low-waste lifestyle. They enjoy spending time together outdoors and always encourage each other to try new things (like crafts, recipes, glass blowing, pottery, and so much more!)
Noel currently lives in Chicago and works as an Affordable Housing Development Project Coordinator for Cook County, IL. Noel is a social butterfly and can make anyone feel comfortable to share their story and talk about their experiences. She's a great listener, but also a great talker!
Fun fact: Noel has a taste for adventure and has spent time in the Pacific North West, several National Parks, as well as more exotic places like Japan and Greece.
Daniel "Danny" Rau
Kaitlyn and Danny met during architecture school and became fast friends by constantly making fun of each other. While surviving the architecture program wasn't easy, they came out of it still great friends.. despite Danny not wanting to go into architecture anymore!
Danny currently lives in Ames, Iowa, where he works as an Assistant Director in the The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success at Iowa State University. He prides himself on staying connected with "the youth" and always has a pop culture reference ready!
Fun fact: Danny once reared ended a Kent State service vehicle while reaching for a 2 liter bottle of Diet Pepsi (his forever addiction!)
The Side of the Groom ...
Brian & Dylan in 2021 shopping for model car things!
Joey & Dylan in 2017 while filming for a school project!
Jordan, Dylan, & Joey in 2018 preparing for some dollar cheeseburgers at Crystal's!
Cam with Arnold the snowman in 2024
Brian High (Best Man!)
Brian and Dylan met in college. It all started with a business idea. 7 years later and 70 business ideas later, they still argue about Nascar and talk about burgers.
Brian currently lives in Chippewa and works as a photo editor for Urban Outfitters. Brian is also a talented photographer and knows the true value of a good mullet.
Fun fact: Brian makes his own wooden golf clubs (and other wood things - like Dylan and Kaitlyn's countertops!)
Joseph "Joey" Short
Joey and Dylan met in college. Joey thought Jordan, Brian, and Dylan were a group of homeless kids, tried to help out, and has been looking out for them ever since.
Joey and his family currently live in Maryland and is the king of BBQ! He currently is the Catering Director at Black Hog BBQ and has competed in National BBQ competitions with his team The Meat Sweats!
Fun fact: Joey is pretty flaky.. he once invited Dylan and Kaitlyn to his house and didn't show up!
Jordan Walker
Jordan and Dylan met in college. Jordan was lost and couldn’t find his way home. Dylan felt compelled to help, and Jordan has followed him around ever since.
Jordan currently lives in Pittsburgh and is taking classes to earn a degree in Computer Science. He likes to experiment with fashion and has recently started his own wine collection!
Fun fact: Jordan can "accidentally" kick himself in the forehead!
Cam Rudebeck (Dylan's Sibling!)
Dylan and Cam grew up together, so that means they are very good at bullying each other!
Cam currently lives in Pittsburgh and works in IT at one of the local schools. Cam is a gamer and enjoys both video games and playing games outside with the family... although Dylan will insist that Cam makes up their own rules at Four Square!
Fun fact: Cam once convinced 4 people to smell dog poop by insisting that they didn't think it was dog poop (but they knew it was!)
Can't forget the parents!
Mike and Jessica (Dylan's parents!) in 2023 during their trip to sunny Cleveland!
Dylan & Kevin (Kaitlyn's Dad!) in 2020 fixing up the Miata!
Kaitlyn & Cindy (Kaitlyn's Mom!) in 2016 after the Kent Creativity Festival!
... or the kids!
Little Hammy, our Uromastyx!
Derky, our little booger baby!
