Wedding Party
Toni Devers
Matron of Honor
Toni & Lynsee first met when Toni started dating her brother, Drew, back in 2018. Considering they now share the same last name (until November 11th), it's safe to assume that relationship worked out pretty well ;). Toni eventually came to Purdue for school and actually lived in the same cooperative house as Lynsee did. There may or may not have been several nights where Lynsee came into Toni's room after a night of drinking and interrupted Toni's studying to shed some tears about their fears surrounding Drew's leaving for Air Force basic training in the upcoming months. When Drew and Toni got married in July 2022, Lynsee was so excited to finally add a sister to the family, and she is so happy Toni agreed to stand by her side on her wedding day!
Cole Kasperowicz
Best Man
Kasper and Bryce met in college at CCU and hit it right off. They shared many memories on the football field, as well as a love for 80's rock and roll and training at the gym. One of the wildest memories the two share is watching American Psycho everyday for a month straight. Kasper and Bryce also had many trips to Jack's Casino (now Hard Rock) where they would win money on the slots and grab celebratory beers. Their most legendary moment was when Bryce set the fire alarm off in the dorms, got fined for it, and then won the money to pay for the fine at the casino. Bryce and Kasper will be lifelong friends thanks to the memories they made.
Andwrayea Shaw
Bridesmaid
Andwrayea & Lynsee met at the beginning of their sophomore years at Indiana Wesleyan University. They quickly became inseparable and shared lots of memories, including trying to set each other up with friends of the guys they were currently interested in because they just couldn't spend any time apart. When Lynsee decided to transfer to Purdue after fall semester of sophomore year, Andwrayea decided she was also going to transfer because neither of them could imagine life at IWU without the other. Although since their transfers their friendship has been mostly distance, they never fail to communicate with each other daily- typically through sending each other relatable, goofy Tiktoks. Lynsee was able to be a part of Andwrayea's wedding day back in January 2021 and she can't wait for her wedding day and a lifetime of memories with her soul sister.
Lexi Thomas
Bridesmaid
Lexi is Lynsee's longest standing best friend. They met when they were both under a year old at the daycare they were both a part of. Growing up, Lynsee & Lexi did so many things together- every birthday party, dance classes, sleepovers, and sports. In fact, when Lexi was on the golf team in middle school, Lynsee decided to attempt playing golf just so they could spend more time together. Let's just say golf was not Lynsee's forte, but she was glad she could do it with her lifelong best friend. Lexi has always been a friend Lynsee knows she can count on and she has always been there through every major milestone in life. Lynsee was able to be a part of Lexi's wedding day in July 2020, and Lexi gave her the honor of becoming her daughter, Claire's, godmother when she was born in August 2022. Lynsee is so excited that Lexi will be by her side for this next huge milestone and knows Lexi will make an amazing honorary aunt to her and Bryce's own children one day.
Dillon Brandlein
Groomsman
Dillon and Bryce became close friends and had their first interaction in middle school when they hung out with a mutual friend, Jacob. In high school, the two of them would have offensive line dinners at Golden Corral. After these dinners, Bryce would take ice cream from the restaurant, throw it on Dillon's truck, and drive off. Dillon and Bryce have also enjoyed cruising down U.S. 31 in Dillon's Mustang.
Hannah Brandlein
Bridesmaid
Hannah & Lynsee first met at an Olive Garden a few months into Lynsee & Bryce's relationship. Lynsee was nervous to be meeting some of Bryce's friends, but she quickly realized she had nothing to worry about. Hannah was engaged at the time (and is now married) to one of Bryce's best friends, Dillon. Every time Lynsee & Bryce were around on the south side of Indianapolis, the four friends would find something fun to do- this often included dinner at an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant called Sushi Club and Dairy Queen ice cream with LOTS of cocoa fudge. Bryce & Lynsee loved celebrating Dillon & Hannah's wedding day with them in October 2021 and are delighted to be honorary aunt & uncle to their sweet baby boy, Liam, born in August 2022. Lynsee is thrilled to be able to celebrate her big day with Hannah & to continue finding new shenanigans to be a part of together!
Drew Devers
Groomsman
Bryce and Drew first met when Bryce came over for a New Year's Eve party (the day before Bryce and Lynsee started dating, officially). Bryce and Drew spend their time playing men's league basketball at the local YMCA. They also share a love for mini beers and watching NFL games. One of their first interactions was when Drew came over to Bryce's grandparent's house to watch the Saints vs. Packers game. The Saints won by a landslide & Drew got to see firsthand how serious Packers football is in the Staker household.
Robyn Bender
Bridesmaid
Robyn & Lynsee first met when Lynsee transferred to Purdue and moved into Maclure (their cooperative house). They were very quickly good friends as they were both outgoing and loved going out with all of the other Maclure gals. Robyn was Lynsee's "new member educator" in the house in the fall of 2018 and they shared many laughs, tears, and drunken nights together during their time at Purdue. Although they currently live on opposite sides of the state, Lynsee has always been grateful for Robyn's friendship and support and is so thankful to have met such a genuine, kind human during her time at Purdue. Lynsee can't wait to party her wedding night away with Robyn by her side and find many new adventures in the years to come.
Joey Groeber
Groomsman
Joey and Bryce quickly became close friends while playing football at CCU. Bryce was a junior while Joey was a freshman, and Joey soon earned a starting role at left guard playing next to Bryce who was the starting left tackle. Bryce and Joey shared many great memories on and off the football field. They even coined the term, "Left Side, Best Side!"
Emily Mosher
Bridesmaid
Lynsee & Emily met fairly recently after Emily started dating Bryce’s best friend & best man, Cole. The four of us love to find fun things to do when Bryce & Lynsee visit Cincinnati, including going to Reds games (even though Lynsee is a Cubs fan) & getting crazy margs from Mi Cozumel. Although they haven’t known each other for long, they quickly bonded over their love for amaretto sours & ex-CCU football players ;). Lynsee was so excited to ask Emily to be a part of their big day & can’t wait for lots of adventures to come!
Zach Carnes
Groomsman
Zach and Bryce's friendship goes way back. The two became friends in the 5th grade, mainly because they shared a bus stop and lived down the street from each other. They both shared a passion for movies and video games, and they saw so many movies during high school, they had each earned multiple free movies. Bryce & Zach will certainly be lifelong friends.
Noah Durham
Junior Groomsman
Noah is Bryce's younger brother and is a huge blessing to Bryce & Lynsee, both. Bryce & Noah love to spend time together playing video games and rough-housing, and Lynsee loves supporting Noah at all his sporting events. They are ecstatic to be able to incorporate him into their big day.
Hannah Durham
Flower Girl
Hannah is Bryce's younger sister and will fit into the flower girl role so perfectly. We love our little fun-loving, girly-girl sister, and Lynsee hopes that her & Bryce's wedding day can go down in the history books as one of their best "Sister Fun Days -Hannah Durham (2022)."
Claire Thomas
Flower Girl
Claire is the daughter of Lynsee's lifelong best friend, Lexi, and is also Lynsee's goddaughter. She is such a blessing to our lives & she was such an obvious choice as one of our flower girl's on our wedding day. We can't wait to watch Claire grow up and see the wonderful woman she will inevitably become.
Liam Brandlein
Ring Bearer
Liam is the son of bridesmaid, Hannah Brandlein, and groomsman, Dillon Brandlein. Lynsee & Bryce consider themselves his honorary aunt & uncle and have loved watching him grow in his first year of life. We know he will be the cutest little ring bearer and, one day, a wonderful young man.