Wedding Party
Malaika Vento
Matron of Honor
Living together for four years in college, she became the very few I could do that with. From late-night talks to spontaneous adventures, she became my go to person. She is my soul sister and the first person I call, knowing there will be no judgement. I can’t wait for my wedding night to be added as another crazy night that we’ve survived together!
Brittney Held
Bridesmaid
Meeting through our fiancés was the best thing to happen! It didn't take long for her to become a true best friend. Her humor, kindness, and energy make every moment together unforgettable. Especially those moments when I turned 21 during the pandemic and we had nothing better to do then drink twisted teas and almost sink a boat on the lake <3
Quinlynn Desomber
Bridesmaid
From high school friends to college roommates, this friendship has grown through years of countless laughs, lots of mcchickens, and so much joy. She's miss traveler (teaching all over Europe) but still makes all the time for her friends!
Shifali Malhotra
Bridesmaid
Not an official roommate, but she might as well have been. Every weekend in college, she was there bringing her rolling luggage, energy, laughter, and the kind of vibes that made every moment unforgettable. Long live Hawks Ridge.
Fernanda Sanchez
Bridesmaid
College besties to long-distance besties!! Miles can't slow down a friendship built on so much laughter and unspeakable memories, like having to call an uber 30 minutes in to going out because someone took 4 tequila shots in 15 minutes, but I won’t name names (;
Komel Shahid
Bridesmaid
We started at the same elementary school and dabbled with being friends. Almost 10 years later, freshman year of college, we got incredibly close. Her humor is mesmerizing and can make anyone happy, especially when she’d go to my favorite bar in Iowa City (RIP Field House) even though she absolutely hated it.
Hannah Burke
Bridesmaid
Hannah not only made Cristian’s life better, but mine too. She is always down for anything like getting her nose pierced on the fly by someone who definitely shouldn’t have been certified and never fails to make people laugh. I love going through this wedding chapter with her.
Makenzie Goode
Bridesmaid
My sister-in-law who became family almost immediately. The way she cares deeply about the people around her is unrecognizable. I’m so lucky to have a sister!
Madeline Goode
Bridesmaid
The very first moment I met my sister-in-law, I knew we were so much alike. Words can't describe how lucky we are to have another person, who is humorous, creative, and caring. Her vibes are exactly what I need in a sister.
Cristian Ramos
Best Man
Started folding shirts at Dick’s Sporting Goods in high school to standing by my side as Best Man. Cristian has been more like a brother than a friend since day one, even though he’s a Cardinals fan, thank god his personality somewhat makes up for it.
Braydon Held
Groomsman
Braydon and I met working at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and he’s been one of my closest friends ever since. From unspeakable memories in Kansas City to life’s biggest milestones, I’m glad to have him standing with me as a groomsman.
Logan Schwery
Groomsman
Logan and I met at Dick’s sporting goods, both of us fairly reserved it took awhile to find out we both were fans of the same teams and had the same thing wrong with us. They say shared trauma brings people closer together, in that case Logan and I are pretty close. From pushing shopping carts down ingersol to standing next to me on my wedding day.
Nick Vento
Groomsman
I have Malaika to thank for the introduction, but Nick and I hit it off from the start. He’s been a great friend to both of us ever since we danced to Ke$ha, and I’m glad to have him standing with me on the big day
Cale Adair
Groomsman
Despite taking my spot as favorite child by default 22 years ago, there’s no way I could stand up here without my shadow for the first few years of our life. From backing me up at catcher, probably because he knew he was already better than me.
Cooper Adair
Groomsman
On the other hand should be lucky he’s even invited with how often he tried to steal Emily from me when we first started dating, I think we should be in the clear tonight as long as he didn’t write another original song about how amazing Emily is. I know the baby’s not used to sharing the spotlight.
Lucas Goode
Groomsman
Family is everything to us, which is why having Lucas in our wedding party was a total no-brainer. Cheers to my future brother-in-law for being a part of our big day!
Tyler Goode
Officiant
We could not have asked a better person to officiate us in this new chapter of life. Tyler is selfless, caring, and wants the best for everyone. We just know he’s going to say ONLY good things about us during his speech ;)