Erin & Austin
Wedding Party
Jenna Ford
Maid of Honor
Jenna is Erin's older sister, best friend, and all around amazing human. She is one of the smartest, hard working, and most organized person on the planet. Jenna loves to exercise, volunteer, travel, and play with her dog, Tobi. When she's not at work or at the gym, she is spending her time volunteering for the amazing medical mission organization, FOTCOH (friends of the children of Haiti). Erin is blessed to have such a fabulous role model and big sister as her Maid of Honor.
Winston Lorentz
Best Man
Winston is Austin’s younger brother and best friend. Winston and Austin have shared many memories growing up together and living all over the United States. Austin, Winston, & Erin have made lots of memories together as the trio shared a home for many years. Winston is a nurse and works at Caterpillar in the Occupational Health Department. Winston loves fishing, traveling, working on projects, and spending time with his girlfriend, Calli, and their 3 pets.
Katie Beckman
Bridesmaid
Katie is Erin's best friend, partner in crime, and fellow sagittarius. Katie has been Erin's bestie since Katie moved to East Peoria their sophomore year. Katie and Erin's friendship grew during the summer as they were both Customer Service Reps at Splashdown Waterpark (they both blame their current back problems from having to push people down the tube slide). Katie has an amazing sense of humor, and if you need a funny story about Erin, she's your girl to ask. Katie is a dog lover, nature enthusiast, and part time comedian. You can find her hiking the trails around Colorado Springs, playing with her dog Milah, or cooking up tasty meals with her boyfriend Danny.
Michael Largent
Groomsman
Michael a.k.a Mikey. Austin's best friend, coworker, and fellow Peorian! Mikey and Austin have been friends for several years from attending the same high school to running a small business together. Their friendship began on the soccer field and has continued well after high school. Mikey and Austin have bonded together over the years as they both share a love of good food and fine whiskey. Mikey is an amateur chef and loves to create delicious meals with his girlfriend Bailey. Mikey loves being surrounded by nature, playing disc golf, or testing out a new recipes on the smoker!
Katie Griffin
Bridesmaid
Why have one bestie named Katie when you can have two?! Katie and Erin have shared many memories and adventures over the years. Katie and Erin's friendship began when they attended college together, became coworkers at the pharmacy, and then eventually roommates! Katie and Erin have traveled far and wide and have made many cherished memories together. From PCB to DC to the Great White North, these girls' adventures are never ending! Katie loves to take her dog, JoJo, on walks, watch every new crime series, and sip on IPAs.
Sean Coyle
Groomsman
Sean is one of Austin's longest friends and was the first friend Austin made when his family moved to East Peoria in the 7th Grade. Sean and Austin were inseparable growing up and they were rarely seen without the other. They grew up together playing soccer, taking family vacations, and going on four wheeling trips. Austin was a groomsman for Sean when he married his wife Taylor in 2019. Austin is so grateful to have Sean with him on his big day too! Sean loves anything with wheels and loves to go riding with his friends.
Sarah Klunk
Bridesmaid
Sarah is one of Erin's longest friends! They have been friends since the 6th grade when they became neighbors in 2002. Growing up next door to your best friend, Sarah became like a sister to Erin and Jenna. 20 years later their shenanigans have continued year after year. Erin was a bridesmaid when Sarah married her husband Aaron in 2014 and Erin is so excited to have Sarah be with her on her big day too! Sarah is mom to Abram and August and they are the luckiest boys in the world to have Sarah as their mom. Sarah has an amazing sense of humor and she brightens every room with her laughter and positivity. She loves spending time with her family, crafting on her cricut, and relaxing with a glass of wine.
Paul Moens
Groomsman
Paul and Austin have been friends since 2012 when they became coworkers at the same concrete company. They shared many good times together over the years. Having to work long hot days, Paul always made the work days more enjoyable by his storytelling, quick wit, and sense of humor. Paul and Austin also bonded over beers after work and golf on the weekends. Paul enjoys fishing, raising cattle, and spending time with his family. Paul married his wife Kim in 2018 and they have recently become parents to their daughter Mila.
Megan Kellum
Bridesmaid
Megan and Erin became friends in junior high and have been friends ever since. Megan and Erin have made many memories throughout the years together. The girls have bonded over their shared loved of swimming, fishing, and camping. Megan loves to plan parties and game nights, and she is always thinking about what to plan next for her friends. Erin had the honor of being a bridesmaid in Megan's wedding when she married her husband Mitch. It only took 9 years for Megan to repay the favor. Megan is an amazing mother to Maevry (our flower girl) and will soon be a mother of two as she is having a baby boy soon after the wedding!
Casey Bechel
Groomsman
Casey is Austin's cousin and they have been friends since birth! Casey and Austin share many of the same hobbies and they love spending time outdoors. They like to ride four-wheelers, go fishing and boating, and ride snowmobiles in the winter. They have made countless memories over the years traveling and taking family vacations together. Casey enjoys working on projects and is always trying to modify the sound system in his side by side.
Maevry Kellum
Flower Girl
Maevry is a smart, energetic, and spunky 2 year old. Maevry is the daugther of Megan and Mitch, and will soon become a big sister! Maevry loves to dance, play outside, take rides on the golf cart, and go swimming. Her favorite things are ring pops, popsicles, and donuts. Maevry is the life of the party and loves to make people laugh, just like her mom. If you want to find Maevry, she will be on the dance floor until her bedtime!