Maid of Honor
The closest thing to a sister the bride has ever had! Kelli and Peyton were inseparable as children, doing everything together from school, going to the beach, and attending their brothers' basketball games. Through each season of life they have remained close through everything. Peyton is Kelli's go-to person for all advice. Whether it is is about big life decisions like "Should I accept this new job?" or small life decisions like "Does this top look dumb with this shirt?" Peyton is always the first person helping Kelli through every little thing. Though distance keeps these two from seeing each other as much as they would prefer, the two continue to talk daily. There is no friendship like that of a childhood best friend, and there is no one better to stand by Kelli's side on her big day.
Best Man
Kole and Tye met in preschool and have remained close friends ever since. College contained a lot of weekend visits back and forth from CMU and MSU (for studying of course), football games, and a spring break road trip to Florida. After college, they lived together for a few months while Tye was working on his farm down the road in Kent City. Now they live just 3 miles apart, and are sure that the shenanigans will continue for years to come. Fun fact: Tye played a major role in orchestrating Kole's proposal to Kelli.
Bridesmaid
College roommates and close friends ever since! 1/3 of the trailer park trio, Ericka was the silly one that was always down for any shenanigans that Kelli would drag her along with. Kelli would give the shoes off of her own feet (literally) to this girl and has loved Ericka like a younger sister since 2017.
Groomsman
Mason and Kole met freshman year of college and immediately bonded over their love of slow pitch softball, fantasy football, card games, and golf. After living together for 2 years in college, they continued to make the drive back and forth from the UP to stay in touch. Fun fact: Kelli met Mason before she met Kole!
Bridesmaid
College roommates and close friend's ever since! The other 1/3 of the trailer park trio, Kristina was the sane one of the three. She was the mom of the friend group and helped keep Kelli and Ericka in line during college. Kelli gained a best friend from a "random" roommate pairing and could not be more grateful.
Groomsman
There is no bond like a childhood best friend! Kole and Garret were inseparable through grade school, middle school, and high school. There was rarely a time when they were not together. An invitation to Kole was also an invitation to Garret, and vice versa. Swimming at Grandma's pool all summer, and snowboarding all winter. It does not matter how much time passes between seeing each other, they always pick up where they last left off and never miss an opportunity to make fun of one another.
Bridesmaid
The OTHER Kelli in this wedding ;) Kelli S + Kelli B became close after college through their mutual friend Kristina. It must be a "same name" thing... Kelli S says no one gets her the way Kelli B does and there's just not a more genuine person in the world than her. Fun fact: Kelli B's wedding is shortly before Kelli S's wedding, be sure to find her at the reception and congratulate her and Phil!
Groomsman
Jake and Kole met in college through Tye (Best Man) and had instantly become friends. After hanging out just once, Jake immediately went ahead and invited Kole to their college house spring break road trip to Florida. Later bonding over snowboarding, golf, and the classic film Surf's Up, the two quickly became lifelong friends.
Bridesmaid
Part of the OG Main Street Pub crew! Carly taught Kelli how to bartend, so any guest that has ever received a drink made by the bride should find Carly at the wedding and thank her! Since 2017 Carly and Kelli have worked together bartending at multiple different locations, and their friendship grew over the years. To this day the two remain close friends, and their dogs may be even better friends than they are!
Groomsman
Most people don't know but Bryce and Kole have been friends since preschool as well. Somehow, he ended up 1 grade below Kole though, not sure what happened there... High school sports led these two to quickly rekindle their friendship. There will always be a special bond between a quarterback and his left tackle.
Bridesmaid
Part of the OG Main Street Pub crew! Kelli and Morgan have been friends since working together in college, and have gotten closer during adulthood, bonding over the struggles and hilarious stories that come with teaching middle schoolers. Morgan is Kelli's favorite golf partner (sorry Kole). If you see her, ask her about the time she got a REAL "birdie"... ;)
Groomsman
Neil and Kole became friends through the youth football league in Belding. Coach Price taught them a lot of things, and brotherhood was one of them. The pair ended up at CMU together, and lived together after Neil returned from his service with the Navy. Through thick and thin, the two continue to be there for each other. (By thick and thin we mean fantasy football heckling and recommending audiobooks to each other).
Bridesmaid
ALSO part of the OG Main St. Pub crew! Through hiking and camping trips, waitressing struggles, and entering the workforce, Yara and Kelli have been close friends since working together in college. Yara played a huge part in Kelli getting her through the College of Education at GVSU. Kelli wouldn't be the teacher she is today without Yara's help. Kelli knows she can always go to Yara for anything and she'd be there in an instant.
Groomsman
Riley is Kole's younger brother. He has also been Kole's dog sitter, fence installer, roommate, and best friend. Kole is so thankful for the bond he has with his brother, and that they have gotten much closer over recent years. Kole is very proud of his little brother, even though he does not tell him often.
Junior Bridesmaid
Bride's cousin
Junior Groomsman
Bride's cousin
Junior Bridesmaid
Kole and Kelli's niece
Flower Girl
Kole and Kelli's niece
Flower Girl
Kole and Kelli's niece
Ring Bearer
Kole and Kelli's nephew
Officiant
A long-time friend of the groom's, Matt will be officiating the wedding for Kole and Kelli. They sincerely hope he is better at this than he is at golf.