Wedding Party
Noor Al Balushi
Maid of Honor
Noor and Jaiden met during college when they were randomly assigned to live in the same apartment. During this time, they became best friends (apparently opposites attract!). Noor is full of spice, funny, and loving. Jaiden can always count on her to comfort her, even half a world apart!
Dakoda Freitag
Best Man
Dakoda is Connor's older brother and is someone that Connor can talk to daily. He has always been supportive of Connor and has been the older brother who pushes his brother's buttons. Dakoda knows that Texas has always been better than Oklahoma. When the Texas-Oklahoma game comes around, it's a heated topic and one that makes it hard to talk to each other for a little while.
Ellie Schaardt
Honorary Maid of Honor
Ellie and Jaiden have been good friends ever since childhood. Growing up in church together, they share a love of God and can always rely on each other. Ellie is understanding, kind, and open-hearted. She's been with Jaiden through thick and thin!
Evan Oltmans
Groomsman
Evan has been Connor's best friend since elementary school. They grew up doing everything together. As kids, they would play sports, farm toys, or explore in nature. They have many memories through the years. Evan is always willing to do whatever is needed, has always been supportive, and pushes Connor to be the best version of himself.
Avery Gaertig
Honorary Maid of Honor
Avery and Jaiden have been best friends ever since high school. Avery is adventurous, caring, and outgoing-she's always down for a good time! Jaiden can always turn to Avery whenever she needs a good rant!
Walker Petersen
Groomsman
Connor and Walker became friends through middle school and high school. However, they have grown their relationship significantly through college, having lived together. They have many fun and crazy memories together. Walker and Connor have always been the pranksters of the group, feeding off each other's energy.
Kaitlyn Rantz
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and Jaiden interned at Husker Athletics together during their college years. They became great friends, with Kaitlyn being someone Jaiden could look up to. Kaitlyn is compassionate, loyal, and kindhearted. They have great memories of working together, and living in NYC together!
Colt Dittbrenner
Groomsman
Colt and Connor have been friends since elementary school. They grew up playing sports, being adventurous, and playing with Legos. Colt introduced Connor to tennis, and after playing throughout the summer before their senior year, they played doubles together and achieved the goal they had set since their freshman year. Colt is a friend everyone should wish to have; he always checks up on you and is willing to be there for you in anything you need.
Ashlyn Wischmeier
Bridesmaid
Ashlyn is Jaiden's Cousin. They have memories of weekends at grandma's house, a trip to Hawaii, and watching movies together. Ashlyn has always been someone Jaiden looks up to. As kids, they were always competing against each other. Ashlyn is outgoing, vibrant, and loving.
Bennett Crandall
Groomsman
Bennett and Connor have also been friends since elementary school. They grew up playing sports, attending church groups, and spending time together often. Bennett is a person Connor can always turn to for advice on sticky situations. Bennett always pushed Connor to be a God-loving, ambitious, and hard-working person. They connected well through sports and were always pushing each other to be great.
Addy Timmerman
Bridesmaid
Addy and Jaiden attended high school together, but became close friends in college. Jaiden and Addy have multiple memories of times at Addy's college house. Jaiden can count on Addy to be an open ear, and her loving nature has helped Jaiden grow!
Jace Pethoud
Groomsman
Jace and Connor have known each other since middle school. They played sports together growing up. Their relationship grew when they all moved into a house during their sophomore year of college. They enjoy going to the gym together and often talk about life with each other. Connor likes to remind Jace often that he can lift and eat more than he can, which will forever be true.
Devin Smith
Groomsman
Devin and Connor have known each other since middle school. Their friendship grew during their senior year when Devin joined the soccer team. They have many fun memories in college. Devin would always be down to do whatever and wanted to just enjoy quality time with the boys. Devin would do anything for anyone, especially the ones closest to him. He is a hard-working, loving, thoughtful person.