Haley & Eli
Wedding Party
Lauren Cadel
Maid of Honor
Lauren and I met at Bowling Green in 2012. Soon after becoming roommates our freshman year we became inseparable. Throughout our college soccer career and our academics, I could count on Lauren for anything. She is truly a great friend and I couldn’t imagine anyone else by my side on my big day.
Jesse Gudakunst
Best Man
Jesse and I became friends in Mrs. Garmatter’s Fourth grade class. Since then we have created countless memories and have accrued so many stories. Jesse and I have spent so much time together that Jesse has became the brother that I never had. I was there and watched his relationship with Kristin grow over the years and was able to be his best man for his wedding. And now he has been there and witnessed Haley and my relationship grow as well. I am so grateful that Jesse is going to be standing up there beside me.
Jenn Gates
Bridesmaid
Big sis! Whether Jenn and I are traveling the world or hanging out at home, it’s always a good time. She is such an incredible mom and I look up to her in so many ways. Even though I ripped and spilled chocolate on my bridesmaid dress for her wedding, she undoubtedly agreed to be by my side on my wedding day and I couldn’t be happier.
Kyle Siefker
Groomsman
Kyle and I grew up going to Sunday school together and we quickly became good friends. Kyle and I were always in sports together and in the summertime a group of us spent every day together always finding something to get into. Throughout the years we have had countless sleepovers and bon fires. Kyle and I both went to BGSU and lived together our Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. Kyle is one of my oldest friends and I couldn’t be happier to have him as a groomsman.
Erin Cannon
Bridesmaid
I met Erin a year and a half ago when she started working at Honda with me. She quickly became a great friend and someone I trusted and could confide in. Our weekend adventures are so much fun, there’s never a dull moment with Erin. I’m honored she is part of my bridal party and will be next to me on my wedding day!
Treg Waldron
Groomsman
Treg and I met through the BGSU Club Dodgeball team. After traveling to a couple tournaments together we realized that we seemed to have a lot of similar interests and became good friends. Treg and I went to all the BG vs. Toledo football games and even got on the big screen once. We went to an NFL game up at Ford Field and went to all the Mac Championship games as well. Treg is the reason that Haley and I met in the first place. His outgoing personality and knowing so many people is how we were able to meet through a mutual friend. Treg and I also lived together my final year of college and created a lot of good memories as well.
Kristin Gudakunst
Bridesmaid
I met Kristin shortly after meeting Eli, she was dating (now married to) Eli’s best man, Jesse. Kristin and I clicked right away, she is so down to earth, likes watching sports with the boys, and might even be a crazier Dog Mom than I am. It was an easy choice asking her to be in my wedding party.
Jordan Clark
Groomsman
Jordan also went to BGSU for aviation and we both became flight instructors at the same time. When we first started teaching, we started grouping some of our students together to do ground lessons. In doing this we relied on each other and started becoming good friends. Throughout the program students have to do night flights and eventually I started crashing at Jordan’s place in BG to save myself the commute back to Bluffton. No matter how late it was he would always be up waiting for me. Jordan and I have gone to his parent’s vacation home in Florida twice and made a lot of good memories.
Kelsey Closson
Bridesmaid
In the middle of September I will have to change Kelsey’s last name to Closson - yay! 💍 Kelsey is Eli’s older sister. Kelsey is so compassionate and thoughtful. She embodies what it means to be a good person. She is a fur momma to two pups and always spoils our Sullivan. I can’t wait to call her my sister!
Korey Closson
Groomsman
Korey and Kelsey started dating in 2016 and from the first time I met Korey I could tell he was a good guy. Korey became my brother-in-law in the fall of 2019. He is very polite and soft spoken. I can tell that Kelsey and Korey will be great parents by the way they take care of their two dogs. And even though Korey is a Michigan fan, I’m still honored to have Korey as a groomsman.