Lauren & Bobby
Wedding Party
Emily Fann
Maid of Honor
Emily is Lauren's sister and genuinely the perfect ying to Laurens yang! Most sisters say they are lucky to have their sister in their life, but rarely mean it; in Emily and Lauren's case they truly mean it and would do anything for each other. Over the past 25 years, Emily has been Lauren's biggest cheerleader and confidant pushing Lauren to be the best most successful version of herself. In 2013, she started sharing Lauren with Bobby and formed a bond with him that rivals Spongebob and Patrick. Emily watched Lauren and Bobby grow from boyfriend and girlfriend to true life partners, which makes her the perfect Maid of Honor. Neither Lauren or Bobby could imagine saying "I do" without her witnessing their love!
Madi Eckel
Bridesmaid
Since 1st grade, Madi has been Lauren's greatest friend! Together they have gone through grade school as Laguna Eagles, middle school as Mountain Side Cougars, high school as Desert Mountain Wolves, college rivals (BEAT TCU) and have supported each other from afar in Minneapolis and Scottsdale. Most people do not ever experience a friend like Madi and Lauren is forever grateful their moms made them have that playdate 22 years ago. Madi has been there since the beginning and Lauren couldn't imagine marrying Bobby without Madi by her side!
Brenna Robinson
Bridesmaid
Brenna has always been Lauren's personal event planner, making sure fun and friends are always around! She has never failed to make a day worth remembering, whether it's dinner plans, concerts or game night. As childhood friends, Lauren and Brenna were SeaWorld enthusiasts that grew to celebrate each others most important Mitzvah's and traveled to Europe and back. Since events are her thing, there is no way Lauren would marry Bobby without Brenna!
Arielle Berens
Bridesmaid
What do Harry Potter, Mamma Mia and McP's all have in common? They are the obsessions that have built the friendship between Arielle and Lauren. Arielle being the older in age - but not in spirit friend, taught Lauren how to be lighthearted, yet still a smart and strong woman. Since Bobby is now Lauren's main obsession it's only fitting that Arielle be a part of the day they seal the deal!
Allyson Schwartz
Bridesmaid
A typical Tuesday night with Allyson and Lauren consisted of sitting on the couch, eating Eatzis and singing at the top of their lungs Poison's song "Every rose has its thorns Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song" while Adam Levine and Blake Shelton judge some contestants on The Voice. Now any friend that can do that consistently, with Lauren's pitch, is a winner! Living with Lauren, Allyson witnessed Bobby's and Lauren's relationship go through it all and they cannot wait to have her be with them on their day!
Paige Parker
Bridesmaid
Ever have a friend who is game to do anything and everything, well that's Paige Parker! Since meeting at SMU orientation and pledging Theta together, Lauren and Paige have shared many moments from ski trips to Utah, mother/daughter trips to Mexico, concerts, family vacations and much much more. She's the friend that's always willing to jump on a plane and be there with you, so who better than to walk you down the aisle than the friend who's always there!
Katy Roden
Bridesmaid
Katy, or K.T.R as her friends like to call her, became instant friends with Lauren. They were both part of PC'11 in Theta at SMU where their friendship blossomed through academic pursuits and late night conversations. Together, Lauren and Katy were frequent flyers at the Rugby game cheering on Bobby and the rest of the guys. Since she's been fan's of both Lauren and Bobby since the beginning, they couldn't imagine their big day without her cheering them on!
Ellie Norris
Bridesmaid
The first day of SMU brought Lauren and Ellie together, after realizing they were both raised in the Valley of the Sun! Together Lauren and Ellie went to almost every rush lunch together, pledged Theta together, took many a Spring Breaks, Vegas and Ski trips that ultimately forged a friendship that cannot be broken. After all the fun had with one another, it's a no brainer she's a part of the best day of Lauren's life!
Andy Bartels
Best Man
The second man in the Bartels Boys lineup, Andy has brought a powerful energy and strong personality to the team. Andy always motivated Bobby to be better, whether it was sports, school, or life. Andy and Lauren met shortly after Lauren and Bobby started dating, and shared a unique and wonderful friendship all through college and beyond. Andy was there when they started dating, and now he stands with them as Lauren and Bobby start their life together.
Will Bartels
Best Man
Will joined the Bartels Boys team in 1996 and brought with him a unique sense of humor and a big heart. Will taught Bobby how to slow down and enjoy things- whether it was school, sports, or hobbies. When everyone was at SMU, Will was a big part of the "Sunday Family Dinners" that Lauren and Bobby would host for Andy, Will, and Emily to catch up, recover and reflect from the long weeks of fun. A huge part of the past, and a huge part of the future, it is only fitting that Will joins Bobby and Lauren on their big day.
Luke Meyer
Groomsman
Luke and Bobby met when their Moms joined a Bible Study class and quickly became fast friends. They both share a passion and a drive for life- through high school, they enjoyed applying to the Air Force Academy together and attending a summer boot camp experience at the Academy in Colorado Springs. Through days at the lake, skiing, and visiting each other in college, Bobby and Luke became life long friends. 2020 is a big year for both, as they will stand as groomsmen in each other's weddings.
Conor Luck
Groomsman
Conor and Bobby's friendship started in the very early days of grade school at Stanley Clark. Conor quickly became the "honorary Bartels Boy" as a result of the busy and overlapping schedule these two had- soccer, hockey, competitive speech team, science olympiad, theater all lead to frequent sleepovers and lots of travel together. They both attended the same high school, where the same busy schedules continued. Later, Lauren, Bobby, Mary, and Conor enjoyed numerous and wonderful double dates in Chicago. One of Bobby's best friends, it is only fitting that Conor stands as Bobby's groomsman on this special day.
Luis Flores
Groomsman
Luis and Bobby met in college and quickly became great friends. In fact, Luis was one of the first people that Bobby introduced Lauren to, at that fateful Boulevard tailgate at SMU. Through all the fun and all the late night library study-sessions, Luis and Bobby built a great friendship that is sure to last the ages. Bobby stood in Luis and Ashton's wedding last year, and after Luis stands in Bobby and Lauren's, the four of them look forward to travelling together and continued friendship.
Walker Smith
Groomsman
Walker and Bobby also met at college, where they bonded over their shared love of fast cars. They had different academic pursuits, but always enjoyed catching up at the end of a week and sharing what they learned. Walker and Bobby both greatly enjoyed bouncing all kinds of ideas off each other, whether it was new business ideas, what made classes difficult, and what their next dream ride would be. Even though they live across the country from each other, they always make sure to catch up on each other's lives and families. A good friend of Lauren's too, both Bobby and Lauren are very excited to have Walker standing next to them on the big day!
Matt Hirshberg
Groomsman
Matt and Bobby met later in life as a result of a very important shared passion- their love for Fann women. Matt started dating Emily when they both lived in San Francisco, and as a result he and Bobby started seeing each other regularly at the Fann house for holidays and spending time in Coronado together with their respective Fanns. The two became fast friends and enjoy travelling, sports, and the outdoors together. A vital player in surprising Lauren with the proposal, Bobby couldn't imagine completing the wedding process without Matt standing next to him.
Eric Donnally
Groomsman
Eric and Bobby met at the first freshman orientation event SMU hosted, and the two immediately hit it off. Little did they know, the SMU staff were right- you actually do meet your best friends at SMU's Mustang Corral. They had several classes together freshman year, refereed soccer together, and eventually moved into an apartment together. They were inseparable- between studying and social pursuits, they did it all. This next step for Bobby and Lauren would not be complete without Eric up there with them.