Wedding Party
Mackenzie Barnhart
Maid of Honor
Cousin/BFF/Ying to my Yang My literal side-kick growing up. I swear I couldn't get this girl off my tail, and I am glad I didn't. We are opposites in lots of ways, but compliment each other perfectly. I don't think I've had more "slumber parties" with any other human on this earth, and I know for a fact I've never had anyone else make me pee my pants from laughing more than she's made me. She has the most caring and giving soul. Within the last year we went to a One Direction dance party. This girl got up on stage with me and we danced our heart out. Let me tell you she makes me feel so alive and so happy. I am forever grateful for her.
Hannah Cicalese
Matron of Honor
Cousin/BFF/Basically Twins Hannah is my sunshine. You will never meet a girl that is more like a golden retriever. While growing up if Hannah did something, I wanted to do it too. I was her shadow in the summer as a kid, and now I look at her and see a reflection. She has helped shape who I have become and who I'll grow to be! Food, hobbies, books, music. She's my muse. If you check my call history, it's guaranteed Hannah's close to the top as we talk almost everyday while she is on her way home from work.
Mallorie Barnhart
Bridesmaid
Cousin/BFF/Meme Queen Cue the laughing, cue the jokes, cue the brain rot. If you find us together we are most likely busting a move, bothering Grandma Elkins lovingly, and chatting about our latest movie or tv show obsession (shoutout to survivor, DWTS, Hunger Games, and Avatar). Mallorie takes the trophy for the longest EVER facetime: TWELVE hours of talking, laughing, coffee-making, grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, and movie commentary. Despite the 6 year age gap, we are two peas in a pod always up to no good. ;)
Danielle Buss
Bridesmaid
Kindergarten Bestie/College Roomie Danielle is my soul-sister and longest friend. From grade school through all four years of college we held hands through it all. We even graduated with the same degree. Not even a class schedule could separate us. Danielle has solo traveled in Europe, and carved a path for herself. A hype woman, dream chaser, and an inspiration. From our youtube videos from our youth lolol, to our crazy snapchat videos she has on her phone, we have lots of hilarious proof that we've gone through every stage of life together.
Kyla Fortman
Bridesmaid
Grade School BFF Kyla and I's friendship began playing munchkins in the Wizard of Oz circa 2014. From junior high cheer on, we became inseparable. I'd be at her house multiple times a week before basketball games and after. We often heard "wherever Kyla is Clara must not be far behind" and vice versa. Kyla is strikingly faithful. She drew me to a relationship with God more than anyone I knew. Our love for music drew us close. She is bold, genuine, and silly.
Morgan Krouse
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Couple Morgan and I became friends in high school when Brayden and Connor planned a Cedar Point trip. We became the double-date duo planning extravagant dates. Driving hours to escape rooms, huge arcades, roller coasters, hockey games, and Frankenmuth, MI. She also secured the ring the day we got engaged and calmed my excited nerves post proposal! Morgan's sweet, kind, and ready for a good time. Sometimes you'll find her throwing darts at Brayden ;)
Ella Wehri
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Groom / Friend of the Couple Ella is that cousin at a party that you are searching for in the room as soon as you show up. You are doing the spiderman pointing meme (if you know you know). You literally could NOT meet a nicer human. Ella also was in the same program as me at BGSU! So we saw each other often my last two years of college. In between classes, on random week nights with the guys, and spring breaks Ella was there. Ella is the drop everything for you type of friend for both Brayden and I. We have a LOT in common and I am so happy we have grown close.
Brianna Osterhage
Bridesmaid
Future Sister-in-law Brianna is the most energetic human I know. She is on-the-go and not wasting a moment! She is an incredible mom. She's got a knack for interior design which I love. She's the first person to introduce me to yoga. She's a plant lady, a thrifter, a vinyl girl, and has great style. She finds the cutest places to go, and activities to do. Brianna is a fun spirit, and I am so happy I am gaining not one, but TWO big sisters!
Kiersten Nuveman
Bridesmaid
Future Sister-in-law Brayden lived with Kiersten for three years! Especially while juggling college classes and internships she always made me feel right at home. Brad, Brayden, Kiersten, and I had our fair share of movie and show watching together. Shout out to DWTS and Bachelor in Paradise. Kiersten is an adventurer, and always ready to knock something off the bucket list. She has always been an amazing listener, and most recently has become an incredible mother!
Mason Kerner
Best Man
Best Friend, Roommate Mason (who I am going to refer to as Kerny during this) is someone who has always been there for me. From grade school to now, we have been inseparable. Whenever we have the chance, Kerny and I are hanging out—whether that’s going to the movies, watching a scary movie, playing video games, disc golfing, or more recently, real golfing. We are always together. I don’t think there has ever been a time when I’ve been with Kerny and left without laughing for 90% of the time. Kerny is one of the funniest people you will ever meet; the one flaw is that, for some reason, he and I cannot win a euchre game to save our lives.
Connor Krouse
Best Man
Best friend Connor and I really started to get close after high school. Much like Clara and Morgan, it all started when we planned a trip to Cedar Point. Then it turned into planning a trip to Kings Island, a trip to Frankenmuth, and spending any free time we could find together. Funnily enough, we did play soccer together and were close back then, but our friendship really took off afterward. That led to many nights spent at his parents’ shed, and now at his own house, where Pass the Pigs is played for at least two hours while I drink him out of beer. His humor can be best described by the photo he gave us to put on this website (seen above).
Colin Erhart
Groomsman
Roommate, Friend of Bride and Groom I have known Colin since grade school, and after getting to high school, our friendship only grew. I remember the days when we would joke back and forth about where we were going to college. I always said I was going to Toledo, and Colin said he was going to BGSU. Then one day, I committed to BGSU and was so excited because I knew Colin and I would be roommates. Then COVID became a reality, and Colin and I were part of the unfortunate situation of not being able to room together. That didn’t stop us, though—Kerny, Colin, and I all got an apartment, where I had some of the best years of my life. Colin is kind, smart, and knows some of the best music when it comes to dancing and having a good time.
Evan Roebke
Groomsman
Friend of Bride and Groom Evan (AKA Roebke) was one of my first real friends in grade school. He would invite us to hang out at his place, sit together at basketball games, and do anything that involved physical activity. There are countless times when we were at Roebke’s, swimming in his pool and playing foosball, ping pong, and pool downstairs—even having me over to watch movies or play Xbox, Wii, or PlayStation. Roebke and I have always been close, even through college, where we would meet up as much as possible. Roebke is one of the smartest, strongest, and kindest people I’ve ever met, and he is no stranger to a little peer pressure.
Tyler Klausing
Groomsman
Friend of Bride and Groom Tyler (AKA TK) was someone I became close with during high school. We played basketball together until we both decided our sanity was better suited for CYO, where we continued to be teammates. We always tried to hang out through high school and college, most notably when we would go to every away game for boys’ basketball and try to find a bowling alley on the way home. Another memorable time was when I went to visit him and Roebke in Toledo, and TK and I won about eight games in a row of beer die and then had to walk home afterward. TK is someone who will always make you laugh and is all about a good party.
Dillon Elkins
Groomsman
Future Brother-In-Law Dillon is one of the hardest workers you will ever meet. From perfecting his craft with cars to now working for a top drag racing company, he has done it all. I have gotten really close with Dillon over the past couple of years, as he has invited us to drag races and brought home bottles of wine. I continue to look forward to seeing him at races, as he is the one who really introduced me to them. Dillon is someone you will find on the dance floor, and you will most likely see him holding a glass of delicious wine.
Dylan Hoffman
Groomsman
Friend of Groom I spent my childhood with Dylan. Whenever our parents wanted to go do something, I would always go along just to see him. He was someone who would let me play video games with him, even if that meant not playing with his other friends. He would play basketball with me outside, as well as play pool in his parents’ basement. I have countless memories with Dylan, and even now he is someone I will immediately walk up to and have a conversation with. Dylan is fun, intelligent, and always willing to have a good time.
Kristopher Osterhage
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of Groom There is never a dull moment when Kristopher is around. Kristopher was a major part of my childhood because he and Brianna had been dating for as long as I can remember. Even when I was younger, that didn’t stop him from hanging out with me. There was a time when he went camping with my family and left them all to come play UNO with me back at the campsite. That UNO game turned into the first all-nighter I ever experienced, as we watched the sun rise right after finishing our last game. Kristopher is funny and always ready for a party.
Brad Nuveman
Groomsman
Roommate, Brother-in-law of Groom I met Brad much later in life, but that didn’t stop him from allowing his wife’s younger brother to live with them for three years. Brad was always willing to invite me to play disc golf, even going as far as buying me my own disc golf set, as well as playing golf or going to a Walleye game. It never felt weird living with them because they always included me. During my first two years of college, through COVID, Brad and I became two peas in a pod and did everything together. You can catch Brad drinking some bourbon, on the dance floor, and right in the middle of the party.
