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Erik & Brooke

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Meet our family who are a special part of our ceremony

Lauren Smith

Matron of Honor

Brooke's sister, Lauren (AKA Nikki) has been her partner in crime since 1985. They have a secret language (which they let Kelsey in on sometimes), enough inside jokes to fill a novel and a best friendship that only sisters could have. Lauren has the quickest wit, prettiest smile and the longest memory (she is a good secret keeper too!!) And she is an incredible Mama to Hayden and Nolan.


Kelsey Hohensee

Matron of Honor

Kelsey is Brooke's cousin and the two met at Brooke's parents wedding in September 1983. Kelsey has always been the boss of their cousin club (Totally Cool Babes Club - est 1989) and is incredibly and fiercely loyal. She is the smartest person you will ever meet with the biggest heart....plus she can choreograph some mean group dances!! Kelsey is the amazing Mama to Junior Bridesmaid Lyla.

Mark Wenzel

Best Man

Erik describes his brother Mark as the epitome of who you would hope to have as your older brother. Always bigger, taller and stronger (and still is!), Mark appropriately served the household role of antagonistic sibling while also looking out for his scrawny little brother. Growing up, he was a brother to look up to... a brother to do battle with... and a brother to love and learn from. At any given time, Mark may be found rollerblading, surfing, brewing beer, making wine, growing peppers, bottling hot sauce, and even strumming a banjo! He's a husband and a father, and is not only the best brother... He's the Best Man!


Lyla Hohensee

Junior Bridesmaid

Lyla Hohensee is one of the sweetest and most caring girls in Brooke's family. Brooke has spent many, many hours hanging out with Lyla since she was 10 days old, they even have special nicknames for each other. She is the first and only girl in Tier 3 of the Johnson Family. Lyla wants to be a doctor when she grows up and she loves making up dances with her besties.

Hayden Smith

Ring Bearer

Hayden is a 7-year old nature and superhero buff nicknamed Captain Danger! He loves to learn about all the creatures on the planet, play basketball, write and design comic books and jump on his trampoline. Hayden is very funny and wants to be a basketball player when he grows up.


Nolan Smith

Ring Bearer

Nolan might be one of the sweetest and quick witted 4-year-olds on the planet. He wants to be a teacher like his Mom when he grows up and he always has a smile on his face. Nolan loves to paint, play baseball, collect football cards and is happy to do whatever Hayden wants him to do!

For all the days along the way
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