Wedding Party
Lacey Axelson
Maid of Honor
The bride's long-time best friend and roommate of 2 years. Lacey and Kendra graduated both high school and nursing school together. If you know Kendra, chances are you feel like you know Lacey a bit too as it's hard for Kendra to tell a story without it involving Lacey. :) This friendship is an extra-special one.
Maddie Smucker
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom and gracious roommate to the bride. I (Kendra) really feel like I hit the jackpot when I met Levi by getting to know Maddie too. Can't wait to officially be sisters! :)
Liszet Burgueño
Bridesmaid
Liszet is the brides very own built-in-best friend. Cousins by birth, these two have been making memories since before they could walk. Liszet and the bride share a love of art, music, and nature all passed down to them from their beloved grandmother Roxanna.
Kendall Griggs
Bridesmaid
While Kendall and Kendra first met through Kendall’s sister Lacey, Kendall and Kendra soon formed a friendship of their own and both sisters are less like friends and more like family to the bride. Kendall opened her home to Kendra when she first moved to Oregon and has been one of the biggest supporters through Kendra’s becoming a nurse.
Emily Montag
Bridesmaid
Emily is the best hiking pal, always up for an adventure and willing to car camp for a sunrise hike in the cold. Kendra and Emily have spent many nights bundled up in cars and tents taking full advantage of life outside of Nebraska.
Hannah Kern
Bridesmaid
Friends since college, Hannah is one of Kendra’s biggest champions. Hannah adds so much to the brides life - from loving LANY together, to giving the best hugs always, to long FaceTimes at any given moment. Hannah is a forever friend that’s been the biggest blessing.
Ben Smucker
Best Man
Ben and I have the stereotypical older and younger brother rivalry, and I love to joke that Ben has always set the bar before me so I know exactly what to do to beat him. However, the truth is that Ben is someone that I have always admired and I just wanted to be like him. The rivalry has always been out of true admiration for the person he is. My whole life, my brother has gone before me and shaped so much of my life through the communities he built and the life he modeled for me. I am really luck to grow up with a role model and life long best friend. Ben has taught me about loyalty, self-awareness, how to stand up for what I believe in, and how to be vulnerable. Love you Ben!
Curtis Bineham
Groomsman
Curtis has always been someone I have admired from afar and I wanted to be friends with him from the moment I knew who he was. We are very similar, and I think that is why it's so easy to be around Curtis. We share the same love of adventure, sports, travel, and how to have a good time. I admire the way Curtis can make anyone smile, his perspective on life, and his loyalty to his friends. Curtis has taught me how to be a better friend and how to have a healthier work life balance. On hard days, he is one of the first people I want to be around because I really value his perspectives and advice, he always remind me of who I am, and brings so much joy to my life. Love you Curtis!
Nick Paino
Groomsman
Nick and I's friendship started my first year of college at a bible study. While we have for sure bonded over our love for Oregon sports, I think so much of my spiritual and relationship growth has come out of many coffees and beers with Nick. I admire Nick's intentionality with every word and action in his life and he has taught me so much about self-awareness. So much of who I am today has come out of long conversations with Nick. He has always been so intentional with his relationship with me and he has sat with me in a lot of hard seasons of life. I've cried a lot with Nick, and he is someone I am just really proud to know and be friends with. Love you Nick!
Carlton Mills
Groomsman
Carlton and I have been friends since we were children. While I consider him my life long best friend, he has also been a life long mentor. There was a reason I always wanted to be around him growing up and that was because he taught me how to be spontaneous in life, how to treat others with love and respect, and really helped me accept who I was in my high school years. Carlton is a man of extraordinary integrity, he is full of life, and I really value his wisdom. We have shared many laughs, tears and memories, and now I get to watch him be a father and continue to learn from him. Love you Carlton!
Micah Ward
Groomsman
Older brother of the bride and now a younger brother to me! While I might have a year more of life under my belt, I have always seen Micah as a soon to be older brother. I think it's because I admire how protective Micah is of the people in his life, his intentional encouragement to others, and his self-awareness. All of these qualities just make me think of Micah as an older brother. Micah has always made me feel extremely welcome in the family and his laugh is contagious. I look forward to more adventures and laughs together. Love you Micah!
Kyler Ward
Groomsman
Kyler is the younger brother of the bride and now my new younger brother. As I have started to get to know Kyler more, I really admire his goofiness, his love and honor he shows towards his family, and how wise and thoughtful he is beyond his years. Even during my first trip to Moab, Kyler left a deep impression on me with his encouragement to me and my relationship with Kendra, how he communicates his feelings, and the wisdom he had on life. I always have a lot of fun when I am around Kyler and I can't wait to have more adventures with my new younger brother. Love you Kyler!
Fallon Swift
Flower Girl
Fallon is a firecracker. Niece of the bride and one of the brides favorite little humans, Fallon is the most enthusiastic member of the bridal party. Fallon’s energy brightens up any room she’s in. She’s not afraid to speak her mind and has a way of making friends wherever she goes. :) We love you Fallon!
Mila Cendejas
Flower Girl
Second cousin of the bride and arguably the cutest member of the Cendejas family, Mila is the youngest member of our wedding party! This gal is still practicing her walking skills for the big day and we couldn’t be more excited to have her join the party!