Wedding Party
Jordin Lewis
Matron of Honor
Sister sledgeeee!! Jordin is my older sister and became my best friend. I say became because we use to fight like no one's business when we were younger, usually over stealing each other's clothes or giving each other unnecessary attitude lol! But I've always loved her and looked up to her, copying so many things she did, said, or wore. I even took her iTunes account to download all her YMCMB, Drake, T-Pain and all sorts of lovely rap music before I even knew what any of it meant... Mom was so happy about that!! She's the bubbliest, loudest, and most fun person you'll probably ever meet. If you ever run into her and don't know what to say, don't sweat it, she'll carry the entire conversation for you haha! I've joked to others that she is the louder, more crazy version of me! I guess that's why my family says "sunshine shoots out of her butt"!! We can't wait for all ya'll to see her go too hard and see her hankey dance at our wedding (please make sure you ask her to do it and get it documented!!!)
Britton Smotherman
Bridesmaid
Britt is the the most adventurous and positive person I think I know. We met playing competitive soccer when we were about 13 years old, but she lived in Fort Collins, so I only really got to see her at practices and games. Once we got older and could drive though, we always made an effort to see each other. She just knew I was special;) She's the type of girl that is down for any adventure you ask of her. She's literally gone skydiving with her grandma. She's my boarding buddy and is obsessed with skincare like me (we both probably think we should be licensed dermatologists at this point). Growing up, she may have made it a little too easy to pick on her because she just always had the most amazing attitude and the purest personality. You literally could not make this girl cry (not that that's what we would try to do lol) but she is just always joking and taking Evan and I's crap!! I love this girl with my whole heart, she's literally the best. I have so many funny stories of her I could go on foreverrr. We can't wait for her wild side to come out, she's gonna be a GREAT time!! (p.s. if she's not dancing by the end of the night you have my permission to pull her to the CENTER of the dance floor!!)
Evan Fischer
Bridesmaid
Evan is a special one. She is elegance, she is class, and she is so weird all at the same time hahaha. Don't be fooled by her professional big medical gal vibe she gives off... she is the funniest and goofiest brat I know! I met her in competitive soccer (alongside good ole Britt) probably when we were 14 years old. She also lived in Fort Collins and we started hanging out a ton more in high school. We got super close in high school and we'd always spend our nights in the basement of her poor father's house who had to put up with our constant gut laughing and random squeels we'd make when hanging out lol. Thanks for putting up with us this long Eric!! Evan is literally the sweetest and most caring girl I know. She has so much compassion for everyone which is how I know she’ll do amazing in the medical field. Fun fact: I’m pretty sure she scored like 3 own-goals in competitive/high school soccer. Just thought I’d throw that out there… EVBO we love you and can’t wait to have your beautiful personality around on our big day. You better bring all that Bama sorority girl energy babyyy!!
Molly Coseo
Bridesmaid
Molly and I have been inseparable besties since I think 4th grade, so we were like 9 years old? So I could go on and on about all the mischievous things we got into - like making up stories to tell our parents as to how Mollys bumper came off her car… or sneaking out of her moms house in the middle of the night (sorry Stacey we love you!!)… just so many funny things happened and we were side by side in every situation riding til the end! This is why this girl is my bridesmaid!! She’s been through everything with me - first kisses, first boyfriends, first heartbreaks, going into middle school, then high school, getting our licenses, going to college, living in different states, and now.. getting married! She’s the girl that we may not talk to each other much at all when we are apart but as soon as we are together again it feels like we never left each other. I can confidently say Molly will be a part of my life for the rest of my life (whether she likes it or not!!) I’m so thankful for her because she’s had such a huge impact on my life and who I am today. I couldn’t imagine my life without her! She’s an amazing dancer and she is so good at hair and makeup (thank God one of us is!) so if my makeup doesn’t look good on our big day… you’ll know who to blame🤣 just joking lol! We seriously can’t wait to have Molls be part of our big day, she brings so much of me and my childhood out and makes for the best time! Thanks for being my day 1 babes!
Ami Dias
Bridesmaid
Okay guys get ready because I think Ami and I might be the most similar people ever lol! What’s actually so funny about us is that we had met prior to us actually becoming friends through mutual friends at church and we just never gave each other a chance lol! Why you ask? Well both of us admitted later on that neither of us saw each other liking the other or even being good friends hahah THIS IS WHAT I MEAN! But praise god, he brought us together and we have the sweetest and best relationship ever now! Thankfully we gave the other the chance to get past our RBF’s and care free attitudes because we are meant to be besties! Ami is so funny in a way that I laugh because she’s just her and I get her, but she is so real with you and knows what she wants in life! (Sounds awfully familiar..) we’ve only gotten super close within the past 2ish years but I am SO glad we did! I’ve never met someone that thinks I’m so funny hahah that’s probably why I keep her around;) no but I’ve loved how accountable she keeps me in reading the word and just being a kind & loving friend! She helps me be a better friend to others and I wouldn’t have wanted to laugh in times we probably shouldn’t have or embarrass myself in front of anyone else!
Carly Zabloudil
Bridesmaid
“Carl Zaboomafoo” (I credit myself with this one) lol I promise you ALL will love this girl! I met Carl at Missouri Western (she was my teammate) and she was just a little freshie when I was a junior but our age difference has never been felt, she’s such a smart, fun loving girl that I can’t get enough of!! We got super close actually in really challenging seasons of our career, which is why our love story is so beautiful lol - no but we were both injured and out for the spring season (she had torn her ACL for the second time and I needed ankle surgery) so it wasn’t an easy time for either of us! I’ve always loved Carly’s personality and demeanor, I swear every girl on the team looked up to her (older or younger) and couldn’t find a single bad thing to say about her. We started hanging out a ton outside of soccer and bonded over our coffee addictions, our love for lululemon, yoga sessions in her apartment living room, wine nights and growing closer to god! She’s been there for me in some of my toughest times being away from home/my family! Okay to end with some less sappy stuff, carly is notorious for sleeping through her alarm then waking up and bawling to me on the phone because she a) either missed weights or b) missed her lab (or probs both lol). I obviously tell her it’s going to be okay but it gets me every time hahaha I love you Carly and can’t wait for everyone else to see your white girl from Nebraska dance moves on the dance floor hehehe
Beau Baker
Best Man
Beau is the very first person I met and friend I made when I came to the US for college and didn't even know what Walmart was... haha! He barely understood what I was trying to tell him the first time I addressed him because of my thick french accent but still loved me through it and accepted me for who I was lol! I know it might sound silly but it actually meant the world to me because leaving home to go live in a foreign country on the other side of the world at 18 years old wasn't an easy transition and I'll forever be thankful for how he always made me feel welcome and comfortable. The rest is history, we spent our entire college career and played together for 4 years. Going through the highs & lows of college sports together and sharing the best and hardest things from our personal lives is what made us and still makes us extremely close. Beau and I have a lot in common but our biggest similarity is definitely to step out on the dance floor and go crazy together! If you need someone to teach you a couple jiggy steps, Beau will be more than happy to give you a quick & efficient lesson lol! Beau, we are thankful for you and we are looking forward to seeing that shining smile & these crazy steps on the dance floor on our wedding night!!!!!!!
TJ Evans
Groomsman
I met TJ my Freshman year in college and we played together for 2 years. TJ is extremely nice, kind, and loving to people around him.... except when you play him at Madden, 2K, or Monopoly, then you'll get a slightly different side of him haha! On a serious note though, we've always had a deep/mature relationship. TJ played a huge role in my spiritual life in college by always encouraging me to get closer to Christ which I am extremely thankful for! It does feel like we are literal brothers which nobody would fail to always remind us in college saying that we're both light skin, lefties, and have curly hair lol! TJ has the sickest looking dogs in Striker and Samson whom he'll love to tell you more about if you ask him! Finally, one last fun fact about TJ is that you will never catch him slacking with his outfits, whether he is going on a date or just chilling at the house, that boy makes sure he always looks good! TJ, we are excited to have you in our wedding my brother! Grateful for you and for the impact that you have had in our couple, always pushing us to get closer to Christ together.
Jonathan Tukuezo
Groomsman
Jonathan and I go way back... We have been knowing each other since we were 6 and 7 years old in France through basketball. We stayed close since then and developed a true brotherhood in Christ and on Earth to the point of having him calling my parents "Maman & Papa" and my parents calling him "Fils" (Son) for over a decade now.. lol! From sleepovers, to basketball tournaments, to birthday parties, to late night talks, we have experienced so much together growing up that no matter how often we talk we remain partners in crime and it always feels like we spoke yesterday. Jonathan is from Congo and he just has that genuine & natural African joy he always carries with him. It's really inspiring to have such a joyful friend on a consistent basis! Jonathan, we are looking forward to have you in our wedding and are extremely thankful for you for making the trip all the way from France to be here on our Big Day! I'm super excited for you to discover America for the first time! Bring all the Africans vibes with you and let's celebraaaaaaaaate!!
Louis-Marin Alix
Groomsman
Loum and I have met in France when we were kids through basketball (I might have given him 40 when we were 15 years old but shhh...haha). Our relationship grew a couple years ago as we got closer and helped each other out with similar challenges we faced in our basketball careers. We continually reminded each other that our true identity is in Christ and that basketball is what we do but not who we are. Our friendship is deeply rooted and I am thankful for Loum's loyalty and love as a friend. Loum currently plays basketball professionally in France and has a cute little bulldog named Tiako. It will be Loum's second trip to America.. He traveled to San Antonio a couple years ago to visit Tony Parker.. pretty cool story, I'll let him say more about it! Finally, I think that Loum is the person that speaks the best english with the "frenchest" accent out of everybody I know... haha! A great mix that you guys will get to enjoy on July 29th! Loum, we really appreciate you coming from such a long way to come celebrate us on our big day. Bring all the french vibes with you and sing all the french song lyrics loud and proud lol! We love yoooou!!!
Moses Ehambe
Groomsman
Moses and I met a little over a year and half ago as we both joined the Timberwolves around the same time. We connected instantly, Moses' family is from Congo where they speak french and he also played in France professionally for a year so he is very familiar with french language & culture. We got to know each other better and in this process I got to know his beautiful family and he and his family got to know Kaili extremely well. Mo's energy is CONTAGIOUS! We spend a lot of time together at work and I've honestly never seen this dude have a bad day, ever. He will walk around the facility with a literal smile stuck on his face. He also does it while being on NBA schedule and having a family of 9 with 7 children including 2 newborns... Apparently men CAN actually multitask lol! We also share our faith and Moses and his wife Sarah have been mentors for Kaili and I to prepare and equip us for a godly & loving marriage. Moses, we are extremely thankful for you and your family. You guys have been a huge part of our life with Kaili as a couple and we are super excited to celebrate our wedding day with you and Sarah. Bring that genuine happiness with you and come spicing up that dance floor a little bit too while you're at it... I know you will lol!!!