Wedding Party

Krysti Hughes

Super Sparkle Princess, Queen of the Bridesmaids

Krysti is my big sister/additional mom, needed to keep me in line! I was her MOH at 19, she's a much better one now!! I am so blessed that Krysti is my sister. We are very different, if we weren't sisters we probably would not be in each other's lives. A life without Krysti would not be possible! She still takes care of me when I am sick and is one of the first people I go to for advice. Matron of Honor is not a special enough distinction for Krysti, so she gets to be Super Sparkle Princess, Queen of the Bridesmaids.

Jacob Mayer

Best Man

Jacob and I have been friends since we met in Boy scouts. That friendship followed us to high school, FFA, and then again through the KG tractor club. Jacob always laughs and brings smiles wherever he goes and does not know a stranger, he's a great friend to all.

Lora Defries Arneberg

Maid of Honor

Lora is my platonic soul mate!! We randomly met one time at a Stoltz party and have been inseparable ever since. For 25 years, we have been each other's partner for all the difficult moments and wonderful moments in life. Having Lora as my Maid of Honor was never a question. The idea of her not being right by my side is unheard of and will never happen. Oh, and Anthony and Lora get along swimmingly. All my dreams are definitely coming true!!

Kyle Roberts

Best Man

Kyle and I go wayyyy back. We met through our families being in the tractor trading business with each other and have bonded through our love of old tractors and farming.

Molly Boeglin

Bridesmaid

Molly Boeglin made me wait a WHOLE YEAR AND A HALF for her to be born!!! Ever since, I have made her wait at almost every single event. Now, I am going to say it's in retribution for making me wait for her as a friend! Molly and I are so close, I consider her my sister. She has been there for all the major moments in my life and I have been there for hers. The pic I am putting here is my favorite from her wedding, every other girl had a 'cute' ugly face. Molly and I knew how to really do it right. The easiest way to describe what an amazing friend my Molly is at every turn in our life is to tell you that: Molly drove 12 hours while 8 months pregnant. At the end of that 8 hours, she drove another hour to see me with ice cream and movies to help me after a rough breakup. That is the kind of friend/sister I have been lucky enough to have for going on 39 years. I am truly a blessed woman to have her standing beside my side, yet again.

Will Bro

Groomsman

Will Bro and I were in the same fraternity in college, and we both wound up working at Caterpillar. We amped up the fun by rooming together in Peoria. Once he found Marissa, I was able to see him fall in love and eventually stand by his side in Mexico. Bro, Marissa, Meg and I have become good friends, and I am very happy to have him standing with me as we take this step.

Lisa Kite

Bridesmaid

Lisa Kite became a part of our family almost immediately upon meeting my dear brother! She joined the crazy Kite's and we will never let her go. Of the Kite sisters, she is the quietest, but we needed that. All of the Kite's needed that! Lisa has been an amazing friend and sister. She counsels me anytime I am in need and she never hesitates to be there in any way. She came into our family and brought a light we were missing. 25 years ago, Todd began dating someone we all immediately knew was the one. 25 years later, I am so excited to have her by my side as a bridesmaid!

Todd Kite

Groomsman

Melissa Khan

Bridesmaid

I met Melissa 8 years ago when we were having the most fun playing kickball. While neither Melissa nor myself took it quite as seriously as others, we began an amazing friendship which I cherish. Melissa is the type of friend who goes out of her way for every person she considers a friend. She has done so for me many times. She delivered pies to each of us for her 2020 Thanksgiving when the annual Friendsgiving she hosts was impossible. When first meeting Anthony, she made sure to tell him he could not take me away from everyone and not expect to propose sometime soon. "He needs to know!" I loved it!! Melissa has made time to have meals with me when I am home and always reaches out when it has been too long. Anthony actually mentioned her as someone he assumed would be a bridesmaid! I was her bridesmaid at her wedding to her best friend/husband. I am so beyond glad she gets to be by my side as a bridesmaid!

Glen Parker

Groomsman

My Grandpa has taught me so much about life, family, farming, mechanics, and is one of my best friends and role models, I'm honored to have him as one of my groomsmen.

Kate Maile

Bridesmaid

My Kate! Kate and I met in an inauspicious way. She needed a babysitter and I love to help with kids! Vera immediately attached to me and that is where our friendship began. It was 2018 and it did not take long for us to realize we were meant for a very long friendship! Kate was also friends with Anthony in high school! She was there on the day of our first date helping me prepare, because she is Kate and she wanted to make sure I made a good impression. Kate has saved me in so many ways since our friendship began. My life would be incomplete without her! She and her girls are family. Our family get togethers are made better by their presence! Our friendship is relatively young, 5 years, but as she is by my side now, she will be always. I will forever be by hers. I am so grateful to have her as one of my bridesmaids!!

Derik Sikes

Groomsman

Sikes and I met in college, were in the same fraternity, and even spent a summer sharing an apartment with each other. We both have a need to have some sort of project vehicle that's never quite finished and will never have enough garage space. I was lucky to be a groomsman in his wedding and am thankful that he's able to be in mine.

Caitlin Seibert

Bridesmaid

My newest sister! I am so excited to be joining the wonderful Seibert Family! Caitlin is a big part of that excitement! She may be younger than me, but she shows me so much as a mother and friend! She is my newest sister and I am blessed to have her in my life. Anthony and Caitlin have a great friendship. some of my favorite stories are from when they were younger. I am grateful to get to be her sister and to have two more nieces! Also, she and I need pictures together!

Kurt Seibert

Groomsman

My brother Kurt and I are very similar in our interests and thought processes. I value his opinion and experiences, and to have him, my sister-in-law, and my nieces in our wedding is a treat. For the record I wore the shirt in this picture better.