Brienna & Dylan
Wedding Party
Brienna Wagner
Bride
My beautiful soon-to-be wife. She has the absolutely biggest heart I've ever seen. Brie's passion for kids, ministry, relationships, and hard work make her absolutely one-of-a-kind. She loves to take crazy spontaneous day trips all around Michigan with me just to explore and see more of what is beyond Sparta. She is the craftiest person you will ever meet. If she doesn't know a craft, chances are if you tell her about it it will become the next craft she does. She is wickedly intelligent when it comes to not only matters of the heart but scholarly endeavors as well. She has a selflessness that shines in her want to work in the foster care system in some capacity. I am totally marrying up and am super lucky I found this beautiful lady.
Dylan Barnes
Groom
My wonderful (soon to be) husband. He has a heart of gold and gentle, caring spirit. He strives to continue to grow and make himself better every day. He loves well and has a passion for Christlike leadership. He is my favorite adventure buddy and is always willing to geek out with me over anything. He's silly and can always make me laugh but also knows when I just need a hug. He anticipates my needs and finds every opportunity to remind me how loved I am. I am so lucky to have found my team mate for life in my Pickles.
Brandon Barnes
Best Man
Dylan's little brother. The Built in best friend of the Groom. He's always got your back and is willing to listen. He's sweet and adventurous, always down for a challenge. He loves Hiking, swimming, drawing, pianos, violin, Sherlock Holmes, Marvel, building, designing, speakers, business stuff, workouts, and FOOD. All of his interests fail in comparison to the amount that he loves the people closest to him.
Kylee Wagner
Maid of Honor
Brie's little sister. One of the most kind and loyal people you've ever met. Her laugh is contagious and her smile lights up a room. The kind of friend everyone wants in their lives. She loves Baymax (Big Hero 6) and playing video games with her friends. Favorite memories include, creating eraser worlds when we were kids and reupholstering my car in the middle of the night because I had a crazy idea. (Part of the Dominos Crew)
Gabe Wagner
Groomsman
Brie's little brother. As loyal as a puppy and the one you always want on your side. He is fiercely competitive and the life of the party. When he is around, everyone around can't help but be roped into playing games and connecting. He is absolutely hilarious and is able to break the ice in almost any circumstance. He loves telling stories and and has enough to tell them for hours. He loves sports as a whole but the ones you can catch him playing most often include; Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee and disk golf.
Nate Wagner
Father of the Bride
The man who taught me what true love looks like. His investment in loving my mom deeply and completely demonstrated for me how to find the right man. He is kind, gracious and patient. He is also incredibly funny and knows how to make anyone crack a smile. My dad has always been my superman. I have some of my favorite memories with my dad. From traveling all over the world together father daughter banquets. He is always there when we need him and our special day is no different.
Karla Wagner
Mother of the Bride
My mom is my best friend. She is my favorite person to run errands with and go on last minute adventures with. (Chicago train trip) She is always willing to listen and is ready with a hug. She is a gentle spirit that also has one of my favorite senses of humor. She is the person I can't sit next to in serious moments because we can't control our giggling. My mom is brilliant and masters everything she sets her mind to. (Her specialty is spreadsheets :D) She is always willing to listen to me babble and tries to understand even when It's not her thing. I am so thankful to have my mom to help plan this wedding and be my confidant in the chaos.
Dave Barnes
Father of the Groom
Dave is the rockstar of my household. He always brings the energy to the party and he will be the one to watch out for on the dance floor. My dad has been my hunting buddy, my friend, my coach, my leader, and my example of selflessness. He has been a firefighter my whole life and it makes me very proud every time I get to brag about what my dad does our how crazy he is and fun he is to be around. (Unless you bring up fancy words)
Wendi Barnes
Mother of the Groom
Wendi is the loving and amazing mother of me (the groom). She is wickedly intelligent when it comes to numbers and has totally rubbed off on me in that way (Well until you introduce letters into math). She has spent her life coaching me in how to handle tough leadership issues and has been a major contributor to the kind of leader I am today. She was like the best teacher ever for those last 3 years of high school. She taught me how to be loving, selfless, and passionate in my work. She is my brainstorming buddy and one of my biggest cheerleaders in everything I do. I would not be the man I am today without her love, grace, and compassion for her kids.
Destiny
Bridesmaid
One of my best friends and the girlfriend of one of the groomsmen. Destiny is a ray of sunshine and an incredible friend. She cares deeply about the people in her life and has a way of making anyone smile. She loves Painting, reading and baking. She was there the day we got engaged and helped make the day as special as possible. She will be a great comfort to have by my side on one of the most important days of her life.
Lena
Bridesmaid
Lena is the person that introduced Dylan and I. (Much to her exasperation) And has been one of Dylan's oldest friends. She's always up for an adventure and loves to explore outside. She's been to a few different countries and has lots of stories to tell. She has always been a great friend and has a magnetic personality. She loves Alice in Wonderland, Steampunk, reading, and Wonder woman. I have some of my favorite memories because she texted me at random with instructions to find a dress and be ready in a half hour.
Tatyanna Lawson
Bridesmaid
My go to friend for comfort. She's always up for an adventure but also for a hug. She's a great listening ear and is always ready to fight on your behalf. Tat was there the day Dylan and I met. She also took pictures the day Dylan proposed, helping us to always remember the day. She's got an eye for style and writes beautiful poetry. One of my favorite memories together includes hiding from the rain by going hot chocolate hunting all over the place until crazy late at night. We eventually found it at a dessert drive through with crazy hot chocolate flavors. I'm so thankful I have her to help make our day as special as possible.
CJ Wagner
Bridesmaid
My cousin and one of my first friends. She is funny, sweet and selfless. She invests herself completely in whatever she's passionate about and is capable of just about anything. I love every minute I get to spend with her. She holds some of my oldest and most precious memories. Costume perades during family reunions, mud sliding at creation, and the Wawa runs to escape the adults. She has an infectious laugh and is such a great friend. She took charge of making sure Dylan felt at home and welcomed into our crazy Wagner family and for that I am so thankful. ❤️
Matthew Hammerstrom
Groomsman
Matt has been a part of my life (the groom) for many a years. In the last few years he has become one of my brothers. He is a phenomenal confidant. He is a very gracious, loving, and resilient man and I am very thankful to have him by my side not only in life but on our special day. Oh and he looks dang good in a spiderman costume. 🤣
Brandon Nicks
Groomsman
Brandon has been in my life for only a few years but we have shared many ups and downs together. His friendship and resilience in relationship has brought us together as friends more than I ever thought. Brandon has become one of my brothers over the last few years and I am very thankful for his presence with us on our special day.
Sean Towery
Groomsman
Sean is the slickest and most secretly talented individual you will ever meet. I am fully convinced he can do everything. He has been a close friend for many a years all the way back to his days of narrating water fights at Crockery lake. He has been through many a ups and downs with us over many years and I cannot wait to add another up to that.