McKara and Jenna had a class together for their first semester at Indiana Wesleyan University where their friendship started. Eventually they would become roommates and bond over books and ice cream (among other things). Today Jenna and McKara are both Social Workers with Veteran's Affairs. McKara is married to Taylor Humphrey and they are currently residing in Illinois. They have a beautiful girl named Della and are also expecting a second baby girl to arrive in August/September!
Meg Sparks - Bridesmaid
Meg was the first friend Jenna made on the first day of school when the Highland elementary schools combined. They were sprinting relay teammates and art class buddies in school. These days they decorate homes together and bond over a common love of cilantro seasonings. Meg works as a Dietician serving mothers and their babies in the Columbus area (feel free to ask her questions, she loves her field). Meg is married to Matthew Sparks and they recently bought a home in Columbus.
Laura Spearman - Maid of Honor
Laura, a.k.a. the only reason Jenna and Clay are together! Their friendship started in sixth grade, but both would agree one of their best years of friendship was seventh grade when they somehow ended up with every class scheduled together and spent the school year just laughing. Jenna and Laura ran cross country and track together and are now both living in Richland county. They enjoy dancing, musicals, flower picking, etc., generally they just enjoy time with one another. Laura is a sonographer at Ohio Health, dating Jack Russell, and continuing her education.
Devon Shortridge - Groomsman
Devon, the only other reason Jenna and Clay are together! Dev is one of Clay's oldest friend's and has been the "Jack of all Trades" in the group. Power washing family homes, first mate on the boat, casino enthusiast, softball coach, Dev does it all. He is now living in Mount Vernon with his girlfriend Avery Mullins. Dev recently bought property there, and is also in partnership to expand their flooring business to be centralized in Bellville.
Brad Studenmund - Groomsman
Brad is far right in the photo. Clay quite literally has grown up in diapers with Brad (there are photos to prove it). They have competed to be most athletic alongside one another (feel free to ask Clay about this). This friendship goes back to their parents. Doug Leedy and John Studenmund grew up as friends. Brad is currently living in Bellville, working in Wooster in finances, and can often be found doing cross fit activities or in bed by 9 P.M.
Shane Klenk - Best Man
Shane is to the right of Clay in this photo. Shane has also grown up with Clay, going from T-ball (where Doug coached) to today's adult softball leagues just having fun. They also played soccer and basketball together, and Clay reports that Shane was a legend as a goalie in soccer. Shane is the best person you will ever meet, helping his family, helping Jenna and Clay, having a good sense of humor, always easy going, keeping Jenna sane, etc.. Shane is the scheduler for Cleveland game attendance and is the best tax rep. in Richland County. Shane works in Butler and recently bought a home as well.
Angus Snelling - Ring Bearer
Angus is six years old and recently made a big move to Kentucky where he’ll be starting at a new school! He loves Minecraft, riding his quad, and his momma. In this picture Jenna and Clay take Angus to the Aquarium while on the Edisto vacation. Clay is a sucker and bought Angus a stuffed animal/candy combo at the end.
Jacob Brown and Jeremiah Snelling - Flower Boys
Jenna and Clay were engaged on a family vacation at Edisto. Jeremiah, Jenna’s nephew, expressed that he would be the flower girl. If he was serious, here we go. If he was kidding, jokes on you, you’re doing it now. At least he doesn’t have to do it alone and Jacob, Jenna’s brother, will be joining him. Jeremiah graduated high school this past spring and was able to start at Kokosing as a welder following graduation. Jacob is working at Lexington Middle School as a health and physical education teacher. He is also coaching football and wrestling there, while also pursing a Master’s degree.