let's get married!
Wedding Party
Travis Braun
Groom
Enjoys a nice cup of black coffee every morning. Serves his country as a JAG officer. “I create feelings in others that they themselves don’t understand”- Lightning McQueen
Anna Kern
Bride
Big KU fan, much to her fiancé's dismay. Enjoys Chick-fil-a and a Dr. Pepper on regular occasions. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take- Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott
Kyle Braun
Best Man
Brother of the Groom. Manager of multiple fantasy football teams. Saw Pitbull in concert. Hopes the Detroit Lions win a Super Bowl
Mary Kern
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride. Loves to bake and beat people in board games.
Eric Braun
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom. Two time 4th of July egg toss champ with the Groom. Lover of sports, Disney, movies, and video games.
Cecelia Kern
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Bride. Nurse by day, Swiftie by night. Puts up with her cat Callie's sassiness and enjoys going on road trips with her dog Pipsqueak.
Anthony Vibbard
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom. Was the groom’s roommate while attending Mizzou Law School. Loving husband to Sara and rockstar father to John Jett and Ryatt (the ring bearer). Home project hero and Jolly Roger Justice Flag Flyer.
Monica Kern
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Bride. Youngest of the Kern Kids. Skipped a few days of high school to go see KU win the National Championship a month before her graduation. Considers speed limit signs to be a suggestion. Enjoys spending time with her fiancé Hunter.
Mark Kern
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride. High School basketball coach. Once interned for The Carolina Bobcats back in the day and refused to have Michael Jordan sign a copy of Space Jam for the bride.
Laura Coffey
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride. A mere 46 days younger than the bride. Enjoys spending time with her husband Rolla, and all of her nieces and nephews.
Joseph Kern
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride. Small town boy turned city boy- Livin' the life in Houston, TX. You can catch him almost every Thursday at the Turtle Races while they're in season. Also, both him and the bride received "The Compassionate Student Award" in 8th grade.
Nicole Neidert
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride. Competitive at almost everything and wins at almost everything. Eats hot sauce with every single meal. Received her doctorate of physical therapy in May and goes by “Dr. Dert”.
Christopher Kern
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride. Enjoys attending sporting events and cheering on the dominant sports teams that the state of Kansas/KC has to offer. Spends occasional afternoons beating his siblings and cousins in Catan.
Holly Gilewitch
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride. Went to middle school and high school with the bride, and probably has many stories to tell. Loves spending time with her husband Tom and daughter Gwen (the flower girl).