Bride
Full time grad student, part time house flipper, and somehow planning a wedding too. Powered by caffeine, spreadsheets and delusion.
Groom
Fully committed. Knows the date, the location and that he needs to show up. Everything else he’ll find out with you guys!
Maid of Honor
Childhood Friend of the Bride It’s no coincidence that once her and the bride grew out of the clothing at Justice they filed for bankruptcy.
Best Man
Childhood Friend of the Groom Lifelong ISU fan…. one night he discovered Iowa City and said he got “ruffied” (not roofied). Still recovering.
Matron of Honor
Sister of the Bride Meant to be an only child as the worst gift she has ever received was a baby sister.
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom Attending the wedding even without chicken strips on the menu.
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Miss Route 66 until stranded in New Mexico after blowing out 4 tires and the back axle.
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride Once cleaned the brides entire bedroom for two silly bands.
Bridesmaid
College Roommate of the Bride Will deliver pickle martinis to the bride during online class. Still not sure if the taste or the timing was more questionable.
Groomsman
Childhood Friend of the Groom Head first into an ice fishing hole. “Witterwaly”. That’s all you need to know.
Bridesmaid
High School Friend of the Bride Survived high school with the bride and was forged in the fires of a 3 day phys study bender in college. Basically trauma bonded for life.
Groomsman
Childhood Friend of the Groom If you’ve eaten a s’more in our friend group, this guy probably made it… and judged your technique.
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Couple The words “I cant” on repeat are a warning to take the fireball away immediately.
Groomsman
Childhood Friend of the Groom They grew up next door to each other, went to school together, and survived sharing a bathroom in college. A true historic run.
Bridesmaid
Palmer Friend of the Bride Brides grad school bff., coffee queen and famous for the Irish goodbye. She says she’ll make it to midnight and we’ll hold her to it.
Groomsman
Childhood Friend of the Groom Betting pro with a PhD in luck, knows not to gamble on a fixed income… iykyk.
Jr. Bridesmaid
Niece of the Bride The girl who made the bride an aunt, she’s 9, full of sugar, spice, and a little bit of “don’t tell Aunt Kiki.”
Groomsman
Brother in Law of the Bride Collects downspouts in his free time (or maybe while slightly intoxicated).
Flower Girl
Cousin of the Groom Unanimously voted the cutest member of the Krapfl/Larsen wedding party.
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the Bride Only attending the wedding if the dessert table has cupcakes.
Personal Attendant
Palmer Friend of the Bride Bonded over chatting about studying more than actually studying. Connected through dislikes of early commitments, our love of family and texting about pointless things for hours on end.
Personal Attendant
Palmer Friend of the Bride Brides very first friend at grad school. Straight outta Wisconsin, the drunkest state. Now let’s see if she can live up to the hype at our wedding.
Usher
High School Friend of the Groom His laugh enters the room 5 seconds before he does, and we love him for it.
Usher
Cousin of the Groom Helped him celebrate his 20th birthday so hard he ended up in the hospital. Naturally, we didn’t make the guest list for his 21st.
Usher
Childhood Friend of the Bride Can name all 50 states but most importantly knows where “Virgin” (Virginia) is on the map.
Usher
Childhood Friend of the Bride Orders a bowl of milk at a fancy restaurant to eat fruity pebbles that his mom stores in her purse.