Christina & Adam
Wedding Party
Stephanie Porta
Best Woman
We met in our second year of college and became fast friends thanks to some smashed up Snicker's Bars. She's become like a sister to me. Through all the ups and downs she's been my rock and my FunPlex townie. Can't wait to celebrate with her.
Lisa Thompson
Bridesmaid
I've known her since she was born....because she's my baby sister! People have guessed we were twins, that I was her mother and (once) that I was her grandmother. Yikes. But I've loved her since she was born and I can't wait for her to stand up there with me on my big day!
Kayla Howard
Bridesmaid
We met at a Halloween Party that we're no longer allowed to talk about...and then we lived together (several times). She is always there for me to cry to or laugh with and she is is always down for a Target run. Love you Kae Mae. Thanks for being a part of my day!
Sara "Mama Z" Morrow
Bridesmaid
In college, I moved in with this beautiful lady. We played rugby together, drank bevies and laughed so much we cried. No matter what season of life, this woman has always been there for me, and me for her. I'm looking forward to laughing (and crying with joy) together on my wedding day.
Chelsea Boryca
Bridesmaid
We met through our good friend Nicole and spent many years sharing our many interests together. We both navigated the trials of online dating together with lots of laughs. We both found our loves and I'm so happy she gets to be there when I say I Do to mine!
Matt Trail
Bridesman
We met on the first day of college orientation and became fast friends. He helped my out many memorable times in college (namely by protecting me from a creepy football player and keeping me from buying a VERY last season pair of sandals). He is one of my favorite people on this planet to this day. Though we live in different states, we make efforts to see each other a few times a year. I am so happy he's making yet another trip to see me and celebrate my wedding!
Jessy LaFlair
Bridesmaid
We met in middle school and made nerdy look cool. Jessy did my first cap highlight and we watched many a Brad Renfro movie growing up. I watched her oldest daughter grow into a beautiful teenager, I stood with her as she married the love of her life and now I get to watch her new little girl grow as well. I am so excited that she will be there to watch me marry my love.
Allison Ingenthron
Bridesmaid
I met Allison when we worked together in college. We had a great time leaving hilarious answering machine messages, creating fashion shows with costumes, and pranking all of our friends. After the hijinks of college were over, we were still there for one another through thick and thin. I was there for the birth of her second son and she was there whenever I needed a travel buddy. This will be the trip of a lifetime Alley Cat. Thanks for for being there for it.
Sara Wickesberg
Bridesmaid
I met Sara because she is Adam's big sister! I have had the great honor of watching her kiddos grow up and we've made so many great memories already! I can't imagine our day without her. I can't wait for her to officially be my sister-in-law.
Paris Anna
Officiant
I met Paris when Allison brought her on our yearly Okoboji girl's weekend. We became besties right away and have made so many great memories and gone on lots of great adventures. Adam and her shared an uncomfortably long hug at their first meeting and he's liked her immensely ever since. She loves love so much, we are happy to have her officiate our wedding in Punta Cana!!
Nicole Furman
Honor Attendant
I met Nicole when we worked together at Charlie's on the Lake and did not like each other! But once we started hanging out, we became so close. Nicole has traveled the entire world but she always comes home to see me and regale me with her adventures. I am so happy to have her as my personal attendant so she can help me prepare for my wedding. Love you Colie!!
Terri Stevens
Personal Attendant
We started our friendship with a trip to Chicago 17 years ago and it's been going strong ever since. This girl is always there for me through thick and thin. Terri, I can't wait for you to be there supporting me on my wedding day the way you have supported me always. Cheers to you!
Kevin Janousek
Best Man
I have known Kevin all of my life as he is my older brother. He has always been there through thick and thin and has been a force in showing me how to be a good man. I'm proud to have him stand up with me on my wedding day.
Zach Hickman
Groomsman
We met in college and I can't say too much about it, but we a great time. We lived together for awhile after college and made The Nest our second home. Zach moved around between Minnesota and Arizona for several years, but we still kept in touch and I made several trips to visit. Zach recently moved back to Omaha and it's been great to have him in the area and is one of my main golfing partners. Thanks for standing up with me.
Michael Conley
Groomsman
Michael and I were roommates for several years after randomly placing an ad for a new roommate. We spent a lot of time at the Dirty Bird eating wings and playing pool and even more time playing countless hours of Halo until five in the morning. Michael moved to Lincoln a couple years ago and recently married his wife. His wife Robin... We still enjoy having drinks together and golfing. It wouldn't be a party without Michael attending so it's great to have him in the wedding party.
Laura Friend
Groomswoman
Laura and I met at Hayneedle where we both worked in the Transportation department. Our jobs entailed making sure packages delivered on time and inventing new swear words.. Over the years, she eventually became my "work wife" and while we are unfortunately not able to work together, we still manage to spend a lot of time together having Thursday night "pork chops" (If you know...you know) and occasional Sunday Fundays. She lent us her DIY skills and was an integral part of our latest kitchen renovation. Thanks for agreeing to stand up with me on my day. I couldn't do it without you.
Joe Drollinger
Groomsman
I met Joe playing volleyball and we've been great friends ever since. He helped me with financing my first home 11 years ago which ended up leading down the never-ending DIY road of home renovation. Golfing, patio drinking and eating patty melts top out our favorite things to do. Joe also likes to prune plants...he read about it on the internet. He has become a truly great friend over the years and I couldn't be happier he agreed to raise a glass with me for this important occasion.
Will Birge
Groomsman
My longest-running partner in crime. We met in grade school at St. James where we became instant friends and have built upon that friendship throughout the years. We of course caused very little trouble growing up together (the specifics of which should probably not be discussed in an open forum). Regardless, some of my most fond memories in my life were with Will. I was granted the honor of being a member of Will's wedding party and now I am blessed that he is able to do me the honor.
Megan Walter
Groomswoman
I met Megan by sheer coincidence through Lindsay. We started hanging out quite frequently immediately after being introduced and I even lived with her for awhile before moving into my first apartment. We've had an insane amount fun together and managed to survive a lot of close calls (I'm looking at you firepit). I'm proud and thankful to have her standing up with me.
Luanne Stokes
Groomswoman
We met in college and always had tons of fun. One of my favorite memories is boating with her family at Table Rock Lake. The trip was amazing until I did my first and last cliff jump into the water where I ended up hurting my back and legs. Pretty sure I bruised a few ribs along the way as well. Lu had to watch me hobble around like an old man for the rest of the trip. I have so many great memories with her, looking forward to making more memories on our wedding trip!
Lindsay Pedersen
Groomswoman
Lindsay and I first met in college. We played a lot of card games, and had one or two Busch lattes. She helped me raise my first dog Mya when she was a puppy. As part of this process, her and I both became unable to eat spaghetti for months due to one fateful night. Through the countless pairs of her shoes that Mya destroyed, Lindsay still remained one of my closest friends. We've had some very entertaining trips to Springfield and so many laughs. So happy she will be joining us for our big day! Fun fact about Lindsay is that she loves to collect pool pants.
Nick Mlynczak
Flower Dude
We met Nick at the Pheasant Tavern by chance after volleyball one evening and we immediately became friends. We love playing board games with Nick and his girlfriend Emily and Nick was a main competitor in the first ever Guy Wine and Cheese poker night. Nick was a shoe-in to toss flowers at our big day and we can't wait for his performance.