Wedding Party
Isabella
Bridesmaid
This chica has known the bride for the majority of her life. They’ve had countless dance parties, sleepovers, and mani/pedi dates over the years! Isabella is oh so sweet, and an excellent shar(er), as she graciously let Gabrielle into the Bley family and into her big brother's life ♡. Bella is a competitive dancer and performs across the country. When she's not rocking the halls of middle school, you can find Isabella creating cool content for her YouTube channel. Warning, she will most definitely show you up on the dance floor with her mad skills . . . she's got that hip to the hop thing down!
Luke
Best Man
The younger of the Bley boys was quite literally born to play this role. Generally regarded as the “fun Bley brother,” this rising Junior at Southern Methodist recently returned from Italy and now thinks he can relate to Tony Soprano. He prefers the common variations of his Christian name, “Lukie-Duke” or “Lukester”; in fact, if you refer to him as Luke during the festivities, he probably won’t respond because he won’t realize you’re addressing him.
Lindsey
Bridesmaid
As the eldest Kirchhoff sister, she is notably one of the most fun, kind, and energetic people on the planet. She's also a total boss - from graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, serving our great country for almost a decade, earning her masters in philosophy, joining a startup, and most recently getting into law school. With eight years between them, some could think that Lindsey and Gabrielle aren't as close, but au contraire! Lindsey and Gabrielle (aka BrieBee) are quite a spontaneous and fun-loving duo. I mean how could life not be fun with an enneagram 7 around?! Sidenote, Lindsey has never met a stranger and doesn’t plan to, so you’ll likely get immersed into a conversation with this beauty.
Chris
Groomsman
This is Chris. Chris is fun. Chris is kind. Chris is handsome. Chris has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Chris knows every word to every Killers’ song (always be on the lookout for Mr. Brightside, he’s never far away when it’s around). Everybody should want to be more like Chris.
Macall
Bridesmaid
If you have something witty to say, save it. This woman is the funniest one around and she's not afraid to let you know. Prince Valentino (yorkie pictured) and Macall are quite the pair and dominate life in Colorado. Macall is a woman of many talents. When she isn't training her students in the hunter jumper ring, Macall is riding horses, practicing yoga, and caring for others. Macall has a unique ability to inspire others and ignite passion and creativity is endless. Macall is always there to add comedic relief, and after giving her baby sister Gabrielle the nickname “Bourbon” at age seven, there's no telling what she'll do next.
Connor
Groomsman
Connor, son of Tom, father of Hudson, the first of his name. Easily the wisest of the groomsmen (mostly due to his recently acquired dad-wisdom), this bioengineer has been a smashing success, despite once breaking a PlayStation game because he couldn’t beat a drag race on Need for Speed. Connor is occasionally guilty of playing Natasha Bedingfield and random Russian Pop at full blast whilst driving down the major roads in Columbia, MO.
Maddie
Bridesmaid
It all started back on a ranch in the good ole Texas hill country (no joke). The friendship continued to blossom with a few treks to College Station (Gig 'em) and a fiesta or two in San Antonio. Maddie and Gabrielle realized they couldn't leave the Lone Star state without one another, so the two became East Coasters in 2017. When Maddie isn't takin names in D.C., she's beautifully painting new designs and curating stylish pieces. Maddie is the most endearing friend who will drop everything in a moment to talk things through, provide insight or just to sit and listen. She's creative & tidy, can play guitar & sing, and she knows how to throw a heck of a party!!
Drew
Groomsman
Dr. Linneman is here for all of your physical therapy needs… and is also the most interesting groomsman. Once an anaconda bit him; after 5 days of excruciating pain, the snake finally died. If he were to say something costs an arm and a leg, it would. If he were to punch you in the face you would have to fight off a strong urge to thank him. Although his wife is the better dancer, he’s willing to engage in dance combat at a moment’s notice, and all challengers are welcome.
Natalie
Bridesmaid
Call it routine, call it discipline, call it whatever you will, but this girl knows how to get things done and get them done well. It may stem from her days as a D1 swimmer and professional triathlete, but Natalie is the most dedicated, hard-working and organized person. It's no wonder that she will be embarking on a new path this fall, earning her MBA at Cornell University. Natalie and Gabrielle were roomies for the better part of a decade at Lake Sundance, but they've been close friends since the early 90s. Natalie is a rockstar sister, mentor and life coach. A month never goes by without receiving a handwritten letter from Natalie as she embodies intentionality and thoughtfulness.
Giacomo
Groomsman
Giacomo, the international lawyer (see, he’s already more interesting than the rest of this motley group and it only took 4 words). He lovingly took time off from his Bar Course to spend time with his college roommate… or maybe he had to miss some of his world travels? One can never keep these things straight. Regardless, feel free to converse with him in whatever language you feel fit, he almost certainly speaks it.
Natalie Rex
Bridesmaid
From the grounds of Kanakuk to the streets of New York City, this girl has been a friend through it all. Nat is a consummate hostess, does improv on the side and knows how to thrift like no other! The Greenwich Village apartment hasn't felt the same since Natalie Google(d) her way down South for bigger and better opportunities (i.e. she works for a small startup called Google in Austin, Texas). Natalie has so much enthusiasm for life and a desire to take on the world! Nat also hosts dinner parties on the reg and always takes the time to build friendships that last. There's nothing this gal can't do.
John
Groomsman
Fun fact: with one seemingly small act, John played an enormous part in making this wedding happen. In 8th grade (*after Jordan had already asked her out twice **she’ll complain that it was via text, I’d assert it was only via text because she still had braces), he ran up to Jordan in the hallway and told him that if he didn’t ask Ms. Kirchhoff out immediately, she was going to move on. Thank goodness he did, as his advice has been sought often since that moment, even if it meant the given advice should be ignored completely.
Maggie
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Gabrielle grew up side by side (quite literally). From their diaper days, to polly pockets, to their first date with the groom (true story, she was forced to chaperone the date because who allows two 14 yr olds to go to the movies alone - answer: not the Kirchhoff parents). For the better part of a decade, they were used to being called by the other's name so they both would come running on the soccer field when someone would yell "Brie" or "Mags” since many people got lost in the resemblance (matching hairstyles, clothes, shoes...everything). Maggie is such a determined woman and is constantly using her skills to make the world a better place, which is why she's now pursuing her PhD in public administration at KU (we continue to love her despite being a Jayhawk).
Wilson
Groomsman
Another engineer! This former Mizzou Golfer studied furiously during his time at Mizzou, only to touch his extensive engineering knowledge exactly zero times since he entered the workforce. Now an Investment Representative at American Century, he’s the three-time award-winning NFL Fantasy Football Commissioner of the Year (as voted on by his own league members), and he might still be upset about his Keyon Dooling jersey the groom defaced in 1998 (ask at your own peril).