Wedding Party
Matt Lind
Best Man
All it takes is to know that Matt Lind is an ER nurse (much of that night shift), a Raiders fan, and Joel’s best friend for roughly 18 years now to deduce that the man is clearly a masochist. Matt became friends with Joel due their shared 4x4 track team and quickly bonded due to their shared love of sports, video games, movies, and nearly any way to be competitive. He is one of the best, most loyal people Joel knows and Joel would not be near the man he is today without him.
Peyton Feller
Matron of Honor
Camryn met Peyton in 3rd grade and immediately decided she hated her. Peyton slowly won her over and they've been best friends since :) They've been through everything together, Joel entrusted Peyton with the role of helping him with his proposal & Camryn was maid of honor in Peyton's wedding! She's always the brightest personality in the room and you can usually find her adorned in sparkly clothes, fun patterns & high heels.
Matt Wells
Best Man
Matt Wells is maybe the most all around talented person Joel knows. Be it music, computers, construction related, name it, of Matt doesn’t know it already give him a day and he will be near an expert. This Matt has been a monumental influence in Joel’s life (mostly even good!) and there are few people he respects more than him.
Bailey Spencer
Maid of Honor
Camryn met Bailey in 2004 (at her birth) and as her sister, you could argue that nobody knows her better. They grew up together, they used to skip school together, and they lived together for a while before Camryn and Joel got their own place. Bailey's favorite activities include stealing Camryn's skincare, showing her tiktok edits of The Bears players, and asking people completely nonsensical riddles that she made up and don't seem to have an answer (so make sure to ask her about the Bear if you see her!)
Matt McDermott
Groomsman
At this point you may be thinking that this is either a bit or that Joel literally knows only one first name besides his own. That is almost, but not quite true. The third Matt in the Groom’s Party is actually the first that Joel ever knew, his younger cousin by nearly exactly a year (which has lead to many shared birthdays). His oldest friend by years, they have lived together, played together, and fought uproariously together. While Matt McDermott has other brothers, he is the closest thing Joel will ever have to a blood brother.
Serinity Burton
Bridesmaid
Camryn and Serinity met in high school and have been best friends since. Camryn's favorite way to spend time with her is to hang out at Rin's house with her and her husband, Malachi, while they force her to watch their favorite movies over and over again that she'll never remember watching the next day. This is why Camryn has seen the first half of Kill Bill 4 times. Rin is kind, caring and thoughtful, and always the first person Camryn texts when she needs advice on anything, because she knows there's a good chance it'll be something that Rin has done extensive research on.
Connor McDermott
Groomsman
Connor and his wife may be the people who have traveled the furthest to be at the wedding, hailing all the way from Hawaii. Also his cousin, at this point we are just swapping over to the same last name for everyone else in the party. Connor is a great friend, an amazing father, and a truly pessimistic sport fan (Do Not Seat next to the Father of the Bride; is a Packers fan).
Allie Spidel
Bridesmaid
Allie is Camryn's cousin and since they're only two years apart, they've been close since ever. Camryn's favorite memories of Allie mostly consist of when they used to perform insanely choreographed dances (they were really good) for their parents to convince them to let the other sleep over. Allie is an amazing person and you can always count on her to show up for a night on the town, a game night at home, or even to babysit her favorite little cousin, Evelyn.
Dennis McDermott
Groomsman
The youngest brother of the cousins Joel grew up along side, Dennis is coming in from Pittsburgh to be here. Vegetarian, politician, advocate, etc. Dennis may be the most motivated person Joel knows to truly make the world a better place. Dennis is the life of any event he is at, but don’t ask him about unions if you want to do anything else with your evening.
Drew Spencer
Bridesman
Drew is Camryn's little brother! Her favorite thing about him is that he spent his summer days as a kid saving bugs from drowning in the pool. Now he comes over to play board games, spend time with Evelyn or watch a "film bro" movie that Camryn is absolutely going to hate.
Elaena Stadig
Ring Bearer
Camryn & Joel were introduced to Elaena by Bailey. They became close over the last few years and they both love when her and her roommates stop by to see them (but mostly she comes to see Evelyn, she loves that kid more than she could ever love them). She's always down for whatever spur of the moment plans they think up and ready for any adventure. They're so grateful to have met her, she's truly the kindest and most empathetic friend someone could ask for.
Gracie Johnson
Ring Bearer
Camryn & Joel were introduced to Gracie by Bailey. You can always count on her to show up with a coffee and a snack (the weirdest snacks, always) and ready to give a haul of every odd object she has in her purse. Gracie's one of the most thoughtful people they know and she makes sure you know how loved you are by showing up (usually with gifts!) whenever you've had a bad day <3
Kendra Vanderbeek
Officiant
Kendra may just be the smartest person Joel knows, but he wouldn’t be caught dead telling her that. Kendra is family in a way that cannot be described, only experienced. Her house is a home away from actual home for Joel, and there is no one he would rather have marry him to the love of his life other than Kendra.
Evelyn Krumwiede
Flower Girl
Miss Evelyn Sage was born about 1 month before Joel asked Camryn to marry him. She's the light of both of our lives and absolutely adored by our family and friends. We can't imagine a world without her and we are so grateful everyday that we get to raise this amazing, inquisitive, fun and loving girl.