Wedding Party
Carolyn Wendel
Maid of Honor
Elle's lifelong bestie since preschool, Carolyn is a beautiful soul with a heart of gold, a farm girl who enjoys baking, and who loves nature, people and animals. Carolyn is a nurse, lives in Denver, Colorado, is a dog and cat mom, and Elle is excited to stand beside Carolyn when she becomes Mrs. Cody Wyatt in June 2026.
Sydney Kirchoff
Bridesmaid
Sydney is Drew's younger sister, who is the best kind of friend. Sydney always leads with a smile and positivity, and she lifts those around her with her light and laughter. Sydney dates the incredibly kind and talented Michael Garza, and lives in Los Angeles where she works in media and entertainment production and management.
Urte Zakarauskaite
Bridesmaid
Urte was Elle's brightest light in The Woodlands, Texas, and quickly became a best friend. Urte is kind, creative, a great cook, endlessly encouraging, beautiful inside and out, and just so much fun. Urte is from Chicago originally, and she works in the financial industry and lives in Houston with her amazing boyfriend Pierce. How funny to figure out that Pierce is actually from Olney, Illinois - not too far from Belleville where Elle great up! Small world moment!
Madison Berger
Bridesmaid
Maddy is married to Elle's brother Will, but through dating Will forever through high school and college, Maddy because Elle's friend too. Maddy is effortlessly beautiful and adds laughter and a joyful, easy spirit to family moments. Maddy is dog mom to their new puppy Rip, and earlier this year relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, where Maddy has turned their new house into a home. Maddy was mortified to learn of the palmetto bug so prevalent in the southern states, the avoidance of which takes up an inordinate amount of Maddy's brain space. Maddy works in Human Resources from her home office.
William Berger
Groomsman
Will is Elle's older brother and has become a friend of Drew's in the years that he and Elle have dated. Will is funny and full of personality - and he keeps people in stitches. Will and Drew share a love of all things sports related. Will is an avid hunter, is dog dad to their new Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy Rip, lives in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife Maddy (a Bridesmaid), is a proud U of I MBA grad, speaks fluent Spanish and works in sales from his home office.
Sam Lockwood
Groomsman
Sam and Drew became friends while attending St. Louis University High School. Years later, Sam and Drew became roommates in an apartment on East 44th Street in downtown Manhattan. Sam has since moved from New York city, and is attending law school at Villanova, living in Philly.
Dominic Macaluso
Best Man
Dominic is Drew's oldest friend from preschool. Dominic attends law school at University of Louisville, and lives in Louisville with his girlfriend, Caroline.
Nick Humbert
Groomsman
Nick and Drew were friends all through their years together at Villanova and senior year became roommates in their rented house in Philadelphia. Upon graduation, Nick moved to Atlanta where he works in marketing for Comcast.
Quinn
Flower Girl
Quinn is Drew's cousin who lives in Ohio. Quinn is six years old, sweet as pie and as cute as a button. Quinn is so smart, funny, she loves critters, soccer and especially loves all things pretty and fabulous - like the princess she is.
Children of Light
The Youngest Family Members
Rhyan, McKinley, Clayton, Charlie, Levi, Rosie, Carson, Christian, Isabelle and Olivia In honor of Ephesians 5:8, our Children of Light are the youngest family members who symbolize the light of God's love that surrounds the couple, and who carry hope, promise, goodness and the bright light of God into the world - so radiant, joyful, and innocent in spirit.
