Celebrate
Wedding Party
Alissa Palmer
Bridesmaid
If you don't know Alissa well, meet my genetically identical sister! Yes, we have the same voice, and yes, we have the same mannerisms. Alissa keeps my adventurous and spontaneous side alive! She is an artist who takes credit for our fun invite photographs!
Monica Palmer
Bridesmaid
Monica is my older sister. When Austin first met Monica upon pulling up in the driveway he introduced himself and Monica responded with a tilt of the head and then continued into her car. She, of course, has no recollection of this event. 8 years later Austin and Monica have their own witty jokes, usually making fun of me. Monica gets all the credit for spearheading our wedding planning for the last year!
Mckenzie Adams
Bridesmaid
Mckenzie and I met in our sophomore year of college. Although we were both education majors at ISU, we actually met on our study abroad trip to Canterbury, England. We gravitated towards one another for our love for culture, food, and our ability to talk for hours about well...everything! Always there through the twists and turns in our lives, we have stayed close since. I apologize now if you get tired of hearing about the time we lived in Canterbury!
Lauren Forbes
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met at work, Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry (check us out listed under "things to do" ). I was drawn to Lauren's spunk, fellow nerdiness (she is a scientist ), and kind soul. Lauren is a great friend and kick-ass mentor! Lauren gets credit for introducing me to many 1sts including introducing Settlers of Catan, encouraging me to try paddleboarding and one day Skiing!
Ashley Gould
Bridesmaid
My sister, Ashely, who is the only person that I have ever been allowed to call me "Bud" is one of my best friends. We know all of each other's jokes and have the same sense of humor. I had something funny to put here and Amara made me delete it.
Carson Grey
Best Man
Carson and I are each other’s confidants and the only other person who has captured my heart like Amara. Carson is a brother to me, and I look forward to a continued friendship over our lives where we continually make fun of each other, and Carson has to listen to me scream at the top of my lungs when we play Rocket League.
Brandon Kessinger
Best Man
Brandon, who I have always and will always call Brando, has been in my life since 6th grade as well. We bonded over video games, our stunning good looks, and our relationship steadily grew over the next decade. Brando is someone I know I can rely on and I look forward to being the loud friend that annoys his family at some point in the future.
Dillon Brodrick
Best Man
Dillon and I have known each other for our whole lives. One of my earliest memories is sitting on a manhole cover getting covered in red ants with him. I always thought Dillon was way too cool to hang out with me and I’m glad he has stuck around for my life for this long. Our special song is “Careless Whisper” by George Michael.
Keegan Johnston
Best Man
Keegan and I met in 6th grade where I was a stout, four foot five, and looked like a discount oompa loompa, and Keegan was already well past 6 foot, and had an emo boy haircut over his eyes. It was love at first sight and we never looked back.
Mason Masteres
Best Man
As I always said when we were at potbelly together, I am Mario before he gets the mushroom, and Mason is Mario after he gets the mushroom. Mason was my guide to the early start in my illustrious potbelly career, and we have blossomed into a beautiful couple.
Miss Cleo Gould
Wedding Stress Reliever/Guard Cat
Cleo guards Amara and Austin's apartment. Do not dare to enter as she will come at your ankles with the force of 20 men. When guests are not around you can find Cleo cuddling with her parents, sunbathing, and forever asking for human food.