Wedding Party

Eric Landin

Groom

Lauryn Niles

Bride

Connor Krecklow

Best Man

Best known for his ability to suck down Twisted Teas and undeniable desire to get “froggy”. Eric met Connor in the Marines in 2019, their friendship originally fueled by jet fuel, guns, and testosterone, is now fueled by the Holy Spirit, service, and fellowship. Husband to Morgen Krecklow

Octavio “Tavo” Alencastro

Groomsman

Eric’s oldest friend! Eric met Octavio in 2006. From school yard scraps to camping under the stars in Alabama Hills, Octavio has seen Eric’s unfiltered personality and growth through two decades of friendship. A role model of loyalty and unconditional love.

Victor “Smokey” Strong

Groomsman

Fairbury, IL own legendary dirt track racecar driver #81 “QUICK VIC”! Best known for being surprisingly athletic. Eric met Smokey in 2016 while Marines stationed in Pensacola, FL undergoing water survival training at the Naval Aircrew Candidate School. Together they completed the remainder of their formative occupation training. Husband to Marissa Strong

Anthony “Demar” Demartini

Groomsman

The life of the party. Eric met Anthony in 2019 while Marines with HMLA-469 at Camp Pendleton, CA. Best known for motivating friends to break out of their comfort zone. Anthony actually introduced Eric to Harley’s in 2022. He, Eric, and their good friend Shak have completed a motorcycle trip from Coastal California to Zion National Park!

Austin Niles

Groomsman

The middle child in the Niles house hold. Austin, a true warrior-poet, is an energy source of positivity, optimism, and joy. Eric and Austin have scuba dived at night in Hawaii, where together they saw Manta Rays! Engaged to his lovely Chloe Rogozinski.

Griffin Niles

Groomsman

The oldest of the Niles family. An incredibly sweet and kind man. An adventure seeker, Eric and Griffin together have motorcycle’d through the entire northern half of the Big Island of Hawaii!