Best Man
Josiah and Steven met at Memorial Bible Church in the nursery at a very early age. You could say these two have known each other since they were born. From traveling across the country to white water rafting and camping together, these two lads were inseparable in their youth. Despite taking different paths for college and Josiah moving out of state, they met back up in 2016 and were roommates for two years. Best friends are the only two words that could describe their relationship.
Man of Honor
Kaili and Kody never had a traditional meeting - though his favorite anecdote is that he got to carry her around in her car seat. Through a lifetime of friendship, it's safe to say that Kody has seen it all (don't ask him about those quirky teenage years!). They quickly became inseparable after reconnecting in college and have been a staple in each other's lives ever since. Between their shared sense of humor and years of inside jokes, their time together is filled with laughter and love. Make sure to stay for his toast! Kaili has made him promise not to tell too many embarrassing stories, but we're sure he will sneak in a few anyway.
Groomsman
Josiah and Kris met each other during the 2011 spring semester at College of the Ozarks. The following spring semester they would become roommates and stay roommates until Josiah graduated in 2014. Whether it was playing Minecraft all night on a weekend or playing their weekly Wii golf game on Sunday, there was always something fun going on in their dorm room. Long night study sessions and several double dates would solidify their friendship over the years, as well as Josiah's frequent trips back to Missouri to visit. December 2014 Kris chose Josiah to be his best man in his own wedding and the two have stayed in touch ever since.
Bridesmaid
Kaili and Beka met their first day of University...then again a couple weeks later...and again towards the end of the semester. After they met 3 times without recognizing each other (Seriously. We can't make this up), they became quick friends. Their funniest story to date stems from the very beginning of the friendship. If you know Kaili, you know just how quiet and shy she can be. They were paired together during a game at their orientation. They were tasked to complete a challenge and get to know each other. Kaili gave their group an alias instead of her name (trust me, we're just as confused as you). Kaili forgot to mention this to Beka after they became friends. It wasn't until Beka saw her name at the top of an assignment that she learned her name was, in fact, not Fern.
Groomswoman
Josiah and Micha met at the law office that employed them both in 2016. Their first interaction was not great or good for that matter. Micah had just cleaned the employee fridge a thrown out a freshly mixed protein shake Josiah had made for himself for an after work workout. They would not become friends until Josiah moved down to the paralegal department and began sharing a cubicle with Micha back to back. At the time they both thought the other hated them, but thankfully after a week or two the hatchet was buried. Since then they became best friends and even adopted pugs together. From the food explorers club to floating the Illinois river every year, they soon became well established as the best friends.
Bridesman
Nate is Kaili's younger (but definitely not shorter) brother. Only being 4 years apart (4 years, 1 month, and 1 day to be exact), they were friends from the start. Their families favorite story to highlight just how close they were is from when Kaili was about 6. Her and her Grandma were walking through the bookstore when Kaili (unprovoked) said that she knew who she wanted to marry - her brother! After a quick laugh, her grandma explained that Kaili could, in fact, NOT marry her brother. From that point on, Kaili vowed to never marry anyone that wasn't as loving, kind-hearted, and considerate as Nate. (Lucky for her, Josiah fit the bill!) Kaili cannot imagine this special day without him standing at her side.
Groomsman
Josiah and Matt met in the most peculiar of places, a Facebook group dedicated to talking about a YouTube channel called "Two Best Friends Play". It wasn't until they both were invited to join the group's podcast that they would get to know each other. It wasn't a very serious podcast, just a way of socially interacting with other people in the group. A few month's later they would start regularly texting each other in group chat made up of people from the podcast. In 2017 Josiah would travel all the way to Canada to visit Matt and another friend he met though the group. In 2019 Matt would return the favor and come to Oklahoma to visit Josiah.
Bridesmaid
Queenie is Kody's other (and prettier...sorry Kody) half. Kaili and Queenie were introduced at a baseball game just a couple weeks after they started dating. They bonded over their friendship with Kody, but it was Queenie's vivacious personality, wittiness, and love of life that made their friendship bloom into what it is today. Queenie is the life of every party and is always the dedicated hype (wo)man. Make sure to say a quick 'hello' when she isn't hamming it up on the dance floor. If you're feeling brave, challenger her to a dance off!