Lauren & Benjamin's Wedding
Wedding Party
Lauren Kent
Bride
I’m getting maaaried!!
Benjamin Johns
Groom
I'm also getting married (if you don't know either of us, why are you even here?)
Elizabeth Krueger
Maid of Honor
Lauren's best friend! I met Elizabeth during biology class during our sophomore year of high school. We were put next to each other because of the alphabetical order of our last names, and I’m so thankful for the friendship that blossomed. We’ve grown a lot these past few years and I’m eternally grateful for her!
Collin Steel
Best Man
Ben's Cousin. Collin and Ben were inseparable when the Johns' came down to Illinois for Johns family gatherings. Being close in age, they immediately bonded over Star Wars, Bionicles, and Lord of the Rings, which created a unique cousin-cousin friendship. Sharing common interests growing up and on into adulthood, Collin and Ben regularly talk, text, play video games, and meet up to go shooting. Decades worth of memories made Collin the obvious choice for Best Man of the Groom.
Paige Krimmel
Bridesmaid
Lauren's older sister! She's six years older and was a great role model growing up. Even when she kicked me out of our shared room or made my siblings and I play the quiet game for a $1 prize (I think I'm still waiting on like $5, by the way!). She inspired my admiration of animals with her horse, Dandy, and all the other small pets that found their way into our home. I can't imagine life without her. I love you Paige!
Cameron Baldwin
Groomsman
Ben's first friend in Sheboygan. Barely a first grader, Ben met Cameron when chatting with kids over the backyard fence. Legos, Army men, and video games brought them together, and some summers it felt like Ben would be spending the night more at Cameron's staying up late on Mountain Dew than sleeping in his own bedroom. Cameron is Ben's longest-standing friendship to date with countless memories behind them both.
Sierra Kent
Bridesmaid
Lauren's baby sister and childhood best friend! We shared a room, toys, clothes, and basically everything else. I remember waking up on days off school and being so excited to hang out with her because no matter what it was, I always had an amazing time. She looked up to me, and now I look up to her and the woman she’s become. I’m so grateful for you sis!
Benjamin Bronoski
Groomsman
The first week of sixth grade brought Ben and Ben together. It didn't take long before Ben Squared realized they could confuse teachers with their names and the rest is history from there. Common interests and classes together in Middle and High school and shared love to make jokes and play pranks cemented this friendship. Through their twenties, the boys went on several massive US road trips together and also shared both a job at the KWS and their first apartment together when they moved out.
Brayden Schuh
Groomsman
Alongside Ben B, Brayden entered Ben's life in a nearly identical way during sixth grade. The three boys would stay at Brayden's house to play video games after school and when they all worked together at Kohler, Brayden and Ben B were the ones that invited Ben for the first road trip west. Brayden is also responsible for the boy's first major road trip down south, specifically to Louisiana and Florida, as they were all officially 21 years old. If you want to know how close the friendship between Ben, Ben, and Brayden is, simply ask to hear about the Bourbon Street Story and you'll be able to put two and two together.
Lexi Sheridan
Bridesmaid
One of Lauren's childhood best friends! We met in elementary school and weren't always close, but as time passed we found that we had much in common! In middle school, we participated in musicals, plays, and a small swing choir group together. As high school came and went, we went to homecoming in the same group, and performed in competitive show choir; our friendship became much stronger. Thank you Lexi for encouraging and inspiring me to be more musical! Love you!
Marco Rosas
Groomsman
Marco Alejandro Rosas de Sevilla is one of Ben's newest and dearest friends. They quickly built a friendship at Kohler and bonded over every nerdy thing they could talk about. Marco's amazing personality and caring demeanor made it easy for the two to bond. Countless hours playing games online until 6 am were shared between the two, and recently Ben and Marco agreed to hold each other accountable to stick to their workout routines. Need then motivation to be the best "you" you can be? Marco is the best man to talk to for that level of friendship.