Kendra & Josh
Wedding Party
Cassie Lama
Maid of Honor
Cass has been a best friend since college but I feel as if we have known each other forever. As the fashionista of the group, she is always in search of that perfect OOTD. You'll likely catch her snapping that perfect pic to satisfy her followers!
Nathan Ripberger
Best Man
If you're not sure who Nate is, you're likely someone's "plus one" - In that case, welcome to the party. Nate's been sort of a built in best friend since birth and has since lived up to the challenge. Shared a womb, shared a room, shared a car, shared a few houses and a lot of memories. Note: He may look like me, but he's not as nice. Or is he?
Jori Hynek
Bridesmaid
Jori and I met around 3 years ago while working on the same unit at Mott Children's Hospital. In those 3 years we have become so close that we often show up in the same outfit. Come to find out we were opponents in high school soccer, but unfortunately didn't know each other then. I am lucky to have her live close by especially now that she has an adorable new baby! We're slowly convincing her that country music ain't half bad.
Jacob Ripberger
Best Man
Similarly to Nate, if you don't know Jake, you don't know me. Growing up he was Nate & my shadow, but since high school he solidified his own place in our group of friends - Not just our little brother. He's a mini version of Bud and we love that about him. Note: Has severe toe damage from stubbing them as a child. Yes, his dancing ability has been affected. No, that will not keep him off the dance floor.
Sabrina Yee
Bridesmaid
Sab and I also met while attending UofM. She is a smart and loyal friend. Her quick witted jokes occasionally go over my head. You may want to take a picture with her because she is an up and coming model... or something like that.
Brian Dudek
Groomsman
Bri-Guy! as Jules calls him. We've know each other since the high school days when he was rocking fake diamond earrings and a buzz cut. You can catch him now with long hair and a mustache (which may or may not make the wedding photos). Regardless of hairstyle he's a thoughtful and caring friend that's always down for anything - He's just not great at completely finishing his beers. Note: If you find a half finished drink around the reception, please return it to Brian even though he likely already has another one in his hand.
Elizabeth Roach
Bridesmaid
Biz is yet another great friend I gained while at UofM. However, we really became close in the years right after college! Not only did we both get engaged months apart but we also got puppies from the same litter! Biz is always down to enjoy a Beam and Coke together and to relate on how we are both awkward people. You may or may not see her on the dance floor with her choreographed dance to "Work From Home".
Myles Borders
Groomsman
Myles is a friend from WAY back - We're talking elementary school. He's the real lover of the groomsman group and ultimate hype-man for my dancing. You'll hardly find him without a smile on his face. Note: He'll most definitely beat you in Madden and let you know about it while he does it.
Arlene Go
Bridesmaid
Virginia Arlene-Acosta Go and I met while attending UofM. Sophomore year we shared a room together in a house of 8 girls. Virg went on to Med school in Grand Rapids while Josh was living there, making GR an even better experience. Since then, we have been living in different states but still are just as close as we were in that small room sophomore year.
Danny Ngo
Groomsman
Boy the stories we could tell about Danny! A true friend! We're just lucky he's still alive to take part in this! If you get the chance to talk to him at any point, ask him about any of the following: New Year's Eve in Grand Rapids Thanksgiving Eve at Stivers in Chelsea Halloween on Ionia in Grand Rapids Any Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night in Ann Arbor from 2014-2019
Jace & Turner Wolfington
Ring Bearer
Jace and Turner are Josh's cousins. Jacer is likely the reason we were able to buy our home! Without him posing as our child, we're not sure our offer would have been accepted. Turner is Jace's lovable little, but larger brother. We have all the trust in the world that together they will keep our rings safe for roughly 35 yards.
Hayden Lungo
Flower Girl
Hayden is Kendra's niece who's close to the same age as Turner. We are confident the three of them will be the cutest trio out there!
Hal Hoover
Officiant
Hal is Josh's Uncle. Hal was truly the first push for us to start our relationship. Back in the "just talking" stage of our relationship, Hal asked us how long we had been dating. Unable to answer that question, we figured we better make it "Facebook official." It's our honor to have him help us tie the knot and really make it GOVERNMENT official.