Kylie + Jake
Wedding Party
Maddy Reinstein
Maid of Honor
Maddy and Kylie have been best friends since the 8th grade. They've been through it all and they have leaned on each other through the years. They know everything about each other and are always in sync. From Jr high, High school, and college they have been attached at the hip. From being roommates, traveling the world, coffee runs, laughter that brings them to tears, and lots of emotional support; they truly needed one another. They always dreamed that one day they would be each other’s maid of honor and now it's all reality. The moment Kylie talked about Jake and their trip to Napa Maddy knew that he was the one for her. Maddy has never seen Kylie shine so bright, her and Jake have a bond like no other. Maddy loves them both so dearly and can’t wait to celebrate on the big day!
Cole Herrmann
Best Man
Cole is Jake’s older brother and best buddy. They grew up doing anything and everything together, Pokémon cards and forts in the living room, capture the flag and brother wrestling matches on Sunday nights. Cole is so incredibly proud of Jake and being his older brother has been one of the greatest joys of his life, he loves him more than anything. Cole is now so excited to welcome a beautiful new sister to the family, Kylie. Jake and Kylie make the perfect duo and Kylie brings so much love and happiness to everyone that knows her. Cole and Tessa cannot wait to live a lifelong friendship with Jake and Kylie and are so excited to celebrate the two of them in September.
Kayley Herrmann
Bridesmaid
Kayley met Kylie through her wonderful brother-in-law, Jake–Kylie’s soon to be husband. As Kayley, her husband Luke, and Jake would hangout together, Jake always brought Kylie along when they started dating and the four of them would always be looking forward to the next double date! Kayley considers Kylie one of her closest friends and is excited to welcome her as her official sister. 🤍
Luke Herrmann
Best Man
Jake and Luke are brothers. Luke also considers Jake one of his best friends. Luke has always been close to his brothers and looks up to Jake a lot. Over the years many of Jake’s friends will say “you remind me so much of Jake”, and Luke always took that as a compliment. Luke is so excited and happy for Jake and his amazing future wife Kylie. Luke also considers Kylie one of his closest friends after the many double dates with Jake and Kylie and his wife Kayley. Luke is so excited to welcome Kylie as sister.
Steph Hopkins
Bridesmaid
There are no words to describe Steph. She was both Kylie and Jake's best friend and was a hard decision to choose whose side she would be on--turns out she will be with them both. Steph & Kylie met in nursing school, which turned into best friends who traveled together, enjoyed the best food and were there for each other through it all. Jake & Steph have been best friends for 8 years and they were the brother/sister type of best friends. Fiercely loyal friends who knew every detail of each other's lives. Even though their beautiful friend passed away earlier this year, from the beginning of Jake and Kylie's relationship, she's one of the reasons they are here today (though they would've never told her that) and they are so grateful for their guardian angel. We love and miss her everyday.
Conrad Tallackson
Groomsman
Conrad & Jake’s story begins at the University of Utah by way of Matt Turner. The instances of being in the same places and around the same people evolved into a fruitful 3 years of roommate-ship and best friendship. The two have grown up with one another to lean on in addition to the incredible group of friends they’ve been surround by. Some of the best times were spent as roommates at the college Friendsgiving Destination, The Cockpit, and the Blue House with the likes of Matt, Sarah, and the one and only Steph Hopkins. Today they continue to bond over YouTube music videos and reminiscing about their days eating George Forman grill chicken breasts while Kylie & Isabel wonder how they ever got stuck with them. Conrad would also say that he’s so happy about Jake and Kylie being married :)
Lindsi Burr
Bridesmaid
Kylie and Lindsi, like most sisters, didn't get along growing up. They would fight and she would steal Lindsi's clothes, like most younger sisters do, and would just annoy each other. And now Lindsi is happy to say it's the complete opposite. They've been through so much together in their lives and Kylie has become one of Lindsi's best friends. She can't imagine my life without Kylie. Kylie has been such an example to her of what it is to be a good person, to be loving, kind, generous, and adventurous. Kylie seizes the day, sees the best in people, loves everyone for who they are. Kylie is who they exemplify to be like. Lindsi feels like the luckiest person in the world to have Kylie as sister.
Zain Rizavi
Groomsman
Zain and Jake have been friends since they first met while attending the University of Utah. Their friendship blossomed when they were roommates together. During their years of living together, they ate copious amounts of peanut butter, visited the local Whole Foods one too many times (& bled through their college budgets), visited located coffee shops, traveled together, and ultimately, became each others' closest confidant. From the beginning, their relationship was less of a friendship but more of a brotherhood. When they see each other – independent of the time in between – they pick up where they left off. Zain is so excited to watch Jake and Kylie grow independently & more importantly, together as one. He's sprucing up his dancing shoes to celebrate their enduring and lasting love!
Karsen Barbieri
Bridesmaid
Kylie has been one of Karsen's best friends since the day they met.. They got to sit next to each other on a flight to San Fran at 6am and Karsen knew she would be one of her dearest friends for life. They have gone on so many trips together, and Kars even got to see her get engaged in Oregon. Karsen wait to celebrate her and travel the rest of the world until they are 100 years old :)
Ben Berger
Groomsman
Ben and Jake met during their most impressionable years as freshmen in college, when Jake’s infamously dark humor assured their fast friendship. Ask friends and roommates, they bonded over podcasts, books, walks, trips, worrying about things, and a weirdly insatiable appetite for chips and salsa. Ben has always admired Jake’s integrity, humor, intellect, loyalty, and great bod. Ben is absolutely thrilled to help Jake and Kylie celebrate and can’t wait for the wedding!
Christina Roberts
Bridesmaid
Christina and Kylie have been through so much together, consistently finding their way back to one another as lifelong friends. The challenges and pains of life have made these two sisters. Which is exactly how Christina knew Jake was the one for Kylie. When you know a friend so intimately through life’s deepest moments, it’s plain to see when love comes boldly blazing in like a shooting star. The truth is obvious-Kylie and Jake are two halves of a whole. Christina has found so much joy and life in watching her best friend unite with her soulmate, and in making such a wonderful new friend in Jake. When your closest friend finds such true happiness in a partner, it enlightens a beautiful truth; That when one lives their life boldly without compromise, what’s meant for you will always be.
Matt Turner
Groomsman
It was only a matter of time before Matt and Jake's friendship came about. Jake's dad, Jim, and Matt's step-dad, Doug, worked together for many years, but they didn't meet until college. From then on, they've gone from good friends, to roommates at the Pit and Blue House, and traveled the globe. Matt has learned numerous lessons from Jake's creativity, kindness, and surprisingly dark, witty sense of humor. Even living halfway across the world from each other, their friendship picks up right where it left off. Matt & Annie are so excited for Jake and Kylie's new adventure - he could not have found a better life partner!
Megan Walters
Bridesmaid
Megan and Kylie first met while on a friends trip in Northern California. They were introduced by their dear friend, Steph. After meeting Kylie, Megan knew right away they were going to be best friends. Kylie was one of the most kind, adventurous, down to earth people she had ever met. They quickly bonded over their similar career paths in healthcare, love of cheese and chocolate, hiking, trail running, and traveling. Megan was also best friends with Jake, and was of course elated to be one of the first people to find out that Kylie and Jake were dating! They are truly the most perfect couple, and Megan can’t wait to continue to be a part of their lives❤️
Braydon Nemelka
Groomsman
From the day they met in 2nd grade, life included hanging out almost every day after school, air soft wars, playing video games, and winning the league in baseball for no joke 7 straight years. If childhood wasn’t enough, they continued their friendship together into college, through Sigma Chi, all the way to present day. Being essentially co-pilots through life, they’ve lived together, have made countless memories, and continue to have an absolute blast together going on trips, recommending music to one another, STILL playing video games, and going on date nights with our illustrious soon-to-be wives. Jake is one of Braydon’s longest and closest friends, and Braydon cannot wait for what’s in store for both of them! He loves Jake and Kylie both and is so excited to celebrate their love!
Victoria Stark
Bridesmaid
Kylie and Victoria met freshman year of college and since then they have been through it all. From trips across the country to quick coffee runs, they have experienced so much together. Victoria has always been able to turn to Kylie in the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, and even the small moments in between. Victoria and Kylie relate on so much in life and will continue to be friends through the ages. 🤍
Parker Rogers
Groomsman
In 2012, Parker and Jake found each other via monetary transaction (Sigma Chi). Fast forward 9 years, they're still best friends but don’t have to pay a dime for it. To sum up their relationship in 3 bullets, it looks like this 50:1 call ratio: For every 50 times that Parker calls Jake, Jake calls him once. Not because Jake doesn’t love him, but Parker relies on him for nearly everything. Jake taught him how to code, to spend the bare minimum required on schoolwork & how to get a job. Honesty: Jake & Parker have innate trust in each other. This allows them to confidently share how terrible or good they are feeling, regardless the situation. Comedy: They share a passion for outrageous and somewhat dark comedy. From standup, memes, movies or TV shows, they find a way to enjoy it together.
Payton Bowen
Bridesman
In this life, there are soulmates, there are those like Jake and Kylie, and there are the soulmates who are kindred spirits and twin flames. This is who Kylie is to Payton. HIs soul feels the most love and fulfillment with them. Kylie taught Payton to love EVERYONE, to stand up for those whose voices aren’t necessarily heard, and to always live their truth. These two not only taught him to be a better person, they also taught Payton how to truly love and be loved. He aspires to have a relationship as bright and full as theirs. They are the perfect definition of a perfect match. Being able to support and cherish this union fills his heart with the utmost joy & he can’t wait to see this couple conquer the world. He can't wait to see them become Mr. and Mrs. Herrmann!
Ashlyn Aardema
Bridesmaid
Ashlyn is Kylie’s Delta Gamma "little", college roommate, and friend. It is hard to narrow down just one memory, but some of Ashlyn’s favorites are when they traveled to Thailand for Spring Break and Kylie’s 21st birthday. Ashlyn admires Kylie for all of her amazing attributes but her perseverance, kindness, and loyalty are unmatched. Kylie also has the best taste in music and provides everyone with great advice no matter the situation. Ashlyn can’t wait to stand next to Kylie on her big day. She is so excited for her next chapter!!!