Matron of Honor
Sophia is Lauren's best friend of the past 19+ years. They spent most of their time growing up joined at the hip and belly laughing about almost everything. If you know them well, it should come as no surprise that they both ended up marrying soccer players with the same first name. Fun fact: Lauren's first sleepover ever was at Sophia's house!
Best Man
Garrett and Ryan have been best friends since middle school. They first hung out on the way to a soccer tournament while endlessly playing Jet Pack Joyride on the iPod touch. Garrett has always been Ryan's go-to person for good conversations, laughter, and music recommendations.
Maid of Honor
Emily and Lauren have been sharing a wall as a roommate dream team for the past 5 years and would not have it any other way! They've spent an embarrassing amount of hours getting to expert level on Guitar Hero and quoting I Think You Should Leave on Netflix over the years.
Best Man
Griffin and Ryan have been best friends, soccer teammates, and college roommates. Ryan once said that if he were going to run away, he would be easy to find at the Bruso household. Griffin has solidified himself as Ryan's long-lost brother.
Bridesmaid
Isabelle and Lauren have been besties since early college and made the move to Nashville together after college. They trained for and ran a half marathon together, but their latest shared hobby has been making sourdough!
Groomsman
Joey and Ryan have been close friends since freshman year at Hope College when they met through the men's soccer team. They shared many memories of playing euchre, working out, playing video games, and visiting Joey's hometown of Buckley. Joey has always been one of Ryan's most dependable and accountable friends.
Bridesmaid
Caroline and Lauren went in blind and were randomly assigned to be roommates freshman year of college. They owe the Hope College matchmaker a big raise, because Caroline's friendship has been the biggest blessing of all times. Caroline is the one who facilitated Lauren and Ryan meeting for the first time.
Groomsman
Petrus and Ryan met during their freshman year at Hope College through the men's soccer team. They quickly became friends while zipping around Holland in Petrus's GTI, thrifting for clothes and listening to music. Petrus and Ryan have kept in good touch since starting their respective grad school programs and always have a good time when they are together.
Bridesmaid
Autumn was actually Lauren's babysitter once or twice, but now she hangs out with Lauren without being paid (at least she thinks). Autumn has been holding the title of Lauren's honorary big sister since 2012.
Groomsman
Schoon and Ryan met at Hope college through the Soccer team and quickly became close friends. Ryan has always appreciated Schoon's accountability and willingness to have great conversations. There is nothing quite like the summer days riding around Ludington in the Mercedes.
Bridesmaid
Lindsey was Lauren's sorority little at Hope, then her PA school little at Trevecca Nazarene University too! Lauren was a bridesmaid in Lindsey's wedding in 2022. They've had so much fun being in similar phases of life over the past 6 years!
Groomsman
Brett and Ryan met at Hope college through the soccer team. Trips to visit Brett in Northern Michigan quickly became a staple that the entire friend group looked forward to every summer. Brett is always down to do anything and their friendship doesn't seem to skip a beat from visit to visit.
Bridesmaid
Chloe is one of Lauren's college best friends. They moved to Nashville together and were a huge support to each other while they both went through graduate school. They have so many fun memories having girls nights in, pool days, and exploring new places around Nashville!
Groomsman
Peter and Ryan initially became roommates because they were the only two unmarried guys in the Physical Therapy program at Belmont. Little did they know they would quickly become close friends, sharing what was essentially every moment of every day together. Peter and Ryan have loved watching sports, playing pickleball, and most importantly, surfing together during their clinical rotation in California.
Bridesmaid
Carly was Lauren's sorority sister who turned into her real life sister this May! Lauren and Carly have had a lot of fun being in the wedding planning stage of life together. Lauren always prayed for a little sister and could not be excited to have gotten one as awesome as Carly!
Groomsman
Ryan can't wait to have Tyler as a brother come September of 2025. Tyler and Ryan have gotten along great from the first time they met each other. Ryan and Lauren are looking forward to having double dates with Tyler and Carly for years to come!
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Ryan's sister and Lauren's future sister-in-law! Lauren and Rachel have had a lot of fun over the years together exploring the St. Louis zoo, attending a Netflix wedding, and engaging in the most festive Christmas activities.
Groomsman
While Tim has been Ryan's brother for almost 6 years now, he's been apart of the family for nearly 10 years. It is becoming hard to remember life when he wasn't around! Tim is always a great person to have around, with spontaneous ideas and good conversations!
Flower Girl
Noelle holds both the title of "Ryan's niece" and "cutest baby in the world." There's no one better to set the scene before Lauren walks down the aisle!