Liz & Brendon
Wedding Party
Lauren Eggert
Maid of Honor
Lauren is Liz's older sister! Lauren is only 2.5 years older than Liz, so growing up they were involved in many of the same activities. Lauren was always a role model for Liz, and she always tried to follow in Lauren's footsteps! They both were competitive swimmers from a young age, were involved in high school plays, studied German in high school and college, studied abroad, went to Indiana University, and even both worked in and IU food court together for one semester! Liz's favorite memory with Lauren is working at Pizza Hut as waitresses together (for 5+ years!) and competing in a Pizza Hut softball tournament.
Thomas Osborn
Best Man
Thomas and Brendon went to high school together in Jacksonville, FL at Duncan U. Fletcher. Despite going to different rival colleges (FSU & UF), they have remained best friends over the years and consider each other "brothers from another mother". It's normal for guys to talk on the phone with each other 2-3 times a week, right?! They've always been there for each other through thick and thin and consider each other family. They both love sports (go Jags!), music, traveling, and of course eating like big boys (Taco Bell was frequented quite a bit over the years!). Brendon was Best Man at Thomas and Ashley's 2019 wedding in Jacksonville and is honored for Thomas to be his Best Man as well.
Chas, James, and Sam Eggert
Ring Bearer
Chas (5), James (3), and Sam (1) are Liz's nephews! They are the sons of, Maid of Honor, Lauren Eggert and her husband Charlie Eggert. Chas, James, and Sam all very independent, happy boys with a ton of energy. Chas is always the life of the party. James can be shy at first, but loves to give snuggles and has plenty of opinions! Sam likes to try to keep up with his big brothers and never stops smiling! Some of Liz's favorite memories with her nephews are playing with them in the pool during summer months as well as their yearly family vacation in Florida.
Kelly Roberts
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Liz have been friends ever since they grew up down the street from one another (along with Kelly's twin and fellow bridesmaid, Alison). Liz and Kelly have been together through many stages of life including grade, middle and high school, as well as Indiana University for college. At IU they decided to venture overseas for a semester abroad in Austria where Liz and Kelly were roommates (in a TINYYYY, tiny room!) Post-college they both got their first jobs in Indianapolis together and have continued to stay close even though they no longer live in the same city. One of Liz's favorite memories with Kelly was celebrating her 21st Birthday in Paris where they spent the day sightseeing and drinking under the Eiffel Tower.
Kyle Nelson
Groomsman
Kyle and Brendon met during their college years when Kyle attended the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville. Kyle got to know Brendon's high school friends well at UNF and became good friends not long after. After college, Brendon visited Kyle in Chicago and San Diego many times, with him always being an A+ host and creating amazing memories along the way. They have always closely stayed in touch despite being in different cities. They've traveled together quite a few times, including Kyle's wedding in France in 2019, which Brendon was a Groomsman for as well. It's no secret Kyle enjoys the finer luxuries in life and gets Brendon to enjoy along with him whenever they're together.
Alyssa Ave
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Liz have been friends since Kindergarten when they were in the same class and have been friends ever since. With birthdays just one day apart, Liz and Alyssa have always shared a lot of the same interests including exploring the outdoors, over-the-top clothing (think Betsey Johnson), and their love for all things Disney! One of Liz's favorite memories with Alyssa is their (formerly) annual golf outing at the Country Club!
Steffen LoCascio
Groomsman
Steffen and Brendon met at University of Florida in SigEp. Funny story, they did not immediately hit it off that 1st semester but came to realize they loved all the same humor, music, and sports over a FIFA game and quickly became close friends not too long after. After college, they've always managed to stay in touch about everything ranging from important life events, to rapid-fire music ranking lists, to why this just might be the Gators year to win it all. Some of their other friends sometimes excuse them of speaking a different language when together, likely having created way too many "inside jokes" over the years. Brendon was a Groomsman at Steffen and Beccah's wedding in 2018 in Long Island, NY.
Alice Groenke
Bridesmaid
Liz and Alice have been friends since they both joined the same sorority at Indiana University, Pi Beta Phi! Liz and Alice have been roommates three different times, in Pi Phi, when they lived together in Indianapolis post-grad, and for 2 years together in San Francisco! One of Liz's favorite memories with Alice is their annual trip up to Clearlake, CA for the Young Scandanavian Club of San Francisco's Midsommar lake weekend.
Eddie Zaliagiris
Groomsman
Eddie and Brendon met at Gartner in Fort Myers, FL, where they worked together after college. After a 4th of July trip to Key West, they realized they enjoyed all the same movie & show references and agreed to add each other into their "Wolf Pack". They have managed to stay close over the years, mostly from afar after their time in Fort Myers. Brendon frequently visited Eddie up in New York City, however, they did get to enjoy a couple of years in San Francisco where they tried to find any & every excuse to play golf together. They both continue to aspire towards one goal in life, joining the Senior PGA tour at the age of 50.
Stephanie Schultz
Bridesmaid
Liz and Stephanie met when Stephanie answered a Craigslist ad to live with Liz and fellow Bridesmaid, Alice in their San Francisco house on Pixley Street. They instantly knew Stephanie was not only their top choice for roommate, but would be a friend for life! Liz and Stephanie ended up being roommates for three years and Liz attributes everything she knows about home decor to Stephanie! One of Liz's favorite memories with Stephanie are all the late nights they spent dancing in their old house on Pixley Street.
Tyler Hundley
Groomsman
Tyler and Brendon met early in college at University of Florida. They eventually pledged together at SigEp and were roommates in the fraternity house. They both are fiercely competitive in nature, always challenging each other in video games, sports, trivia, board games, drinking games, etc.. The list goes on! They've always remained close friends throughout the years, especially because Brendon lets Tyler win every once in a while :)
Alison Roberts
Bridesmaid
Liz and Alison have been friends from a young age, as they grew up down the street from each other (along with her twin sister and fellow Bridesmaid, Kelly!) Liz and Alison both bonded over fashion at a young age and in their youth, could tell you every outfit they wore for a full year. One of Liz's favorite memories with Alison was singing in the high school choir together as altos and randomly breaking out in song by their lockers, gym class, and other inopportune times.
Mike Wallace
Groomsman
Mike and Brendon went to the University of Florida together and became friends early on in Summer B semester while dormmates. They quickly learned the art of getting under each other's skin with nonstop teasing. They also lived together in their "super-senior" year at UF and have managed to stay close friends after college. The collection of traveling adventures include Running with the Bulls in Spain, Yacht Week in Croatia, and Ziplining in Costa Rica. Brendon was a Groomsman at Mike and Maya's wedding in Cancun in 2019 and is honored for Mike one of his Groomsman as well.
Alexia Schmidt
Bridesmaid
Alexia is Brendon's younger sister! Liz and Alexia have been friends since she and Brendon started dating four years ago and have had many fun memories hanging out in Jacksonville at the Schmidt family home. One of Liz's favorite memories with Alexia is spending time together laying out by the neighborhood pool in Atlantic Beach.
Zac Lynady
Groomsman
Zac and Brendon have been OG friends since middle school, originally playing baseball together and living close to each other in Atlantic Beach, FL. They also went to high school together and worked at Selva Marina golf course, often pulling countless pranks and tricks on each other (all with love of course) and learning the game of golf. Zac and Brendon truly grew up together, collaborating on solving important early life questions like "How do we dress like the other cool kids in our high school?", "What music is in right now?", and "How the hell do we talk to girls?". They remain close friends to this day and always love getting together when Brendon is back home to play golf or catch up over a cold one.
Elizabeth Willis Schrader
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth is Liz's sister-in-law. Liz and Elizabeth have known each other since Liz's younger brother, Jimmy, brought Elizabeth on their family vacation in Florida 4 years ago, where Elizabeth beat the whole Schrader family in Scategories! Some of Liz's favorite memories with Elizabeth are sunset happy hours on the beach in Sanibel Island with the Schrader family.
Andrew Alvarez
Groomsman
Andrew (Alvi aka Dr. Alvarez) and Brendon met at the University of Florida and have stayed close friends since college. Brendon continued to visit Alvi in Chicago and Los Angeles over the years, also catching up when they both go home during the holidays in Jacksonville. When together, there is no shortage of laughs and always a "chill" time.