Brittany & Kevin
Wedding Party
Christy Looker
Maid of Honor
My older sister, my role model, my travel partner, and my friend since birth. Growing up, I always wanted to be just like her and would even try to copy her and match our outfits on purpose. Now, we often end up matching without even trying! She lived in Spain for several years, so I was obligated to go visit a couple times ;) we did a lot of traveling around several European countries as well as making it down to Morocco! Can’t wait for our next adventure!
Mark Freund
Best Man
In high school Mark was forced to be friends with me because his seat at the "cool" freshman table was stolen by another classmate, giving him the privilege to sit with me - a day he will never forget. From losing all of our game data on College Hoops; to me laughing at him running backward, unknowingly, into a tree; to everyone helping me back into the cabin after dislocating my knee except for Mark, who was more concerned about the bat I threw into the water mid-swing; to road-tripping my 21st from Milwaukee to St. Louis (I literally turned 21 in a car); to regretting outfield seats at the Brewers game the day after Mark's 21st; we've been friends through it all. This bachelor has literally grown into the best of us and I couldn't imagine another as my Best Man.
Emily Maas
Bridesmaid
We have been friends ever since the beginning of high school when we were on the same club volleyball team, SMV. We bonded while at Nationals in Dallas, as did our parents. Since then we have enjoyed many adventurous activities together including hiking, kayaking, lazy river tubing, camping, and even our first LaCrosse Oktoberfest! We enjoy checking out local breweries, especially Little Thistle, and cooking dinner together.
Mike Knell
Groomsman
What started as an intense elementary basketball rivalry ended in friendship. Mike started for the much hated St. Pius X squad but eventually came to the lightside during junior high. His change of heart set the tone for us to bury the lightsaber (for you non-Star Wars folk read as: hatchet) by our senior year in high school. Nurse by day - sometimes even nights - this man flexes his creative muscles by being the best gift giver around.
Miranda Halling
Bridesmaid
Our friendship began way back in the beginning of elementary school. Back then, we enjoyed playing during recess, Girl Scout crafts and activities (led by my mom), and math masters. Yes. We were nerds. But believe it or not is was cool to be in math masters. We also played soccer together for a couple years before I got sick of all the running and decided to join volleyball. Nowadays we enjoy hikes and wine nights with Molly! Miranda is very brave and adventurous, enjoying her solo travels all over the world!
Eric Bieniek
Groomsman
Following the same path as Mike to St. Johns, Eric and I became friends nearing the end of our senior year at Lourdes High School. Always able to get a laugh from any crowd, Eric is never short on how to have a good time. As the resident traveler in the group, he's always able to make us jealous with his photos and stories from all of the state parks, landmarks, and monuments he's been to in the US. On top of that, Eric is known to have the "handsome gene," leaving no wonder as to why our friend group is short on envy these days.
Molly Carlson
Bridesmaid
Molly and I have been friends ever since our volleyball days dating back to elementary school. Molly and I spent a lot of time growing up "watching" our sisters play volleyball - only our version of watching was just us running around the gym. We then played volleyball together throughout middle and high school. Now, we get together regularly for movie and wine nights with Miranda. We also enjoy heading to Molly’s cabin for a relaxing weekend on the lake with pontoon rides around the lake and brownie/cookie dough Sunday’s. Molly is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet, and with the patience of a saint to teach first graders.
Adriaan Lagerwaard
Groomsman
We've been friends since the third grade, but you wouldn't know based on the calls I would get while he was in college, accidentally ringing and realizing he actually meant to call the other "Kevin" (dude seriously?). I've moved on. Jokes aside, we've been by each other since we learned cursive and multiplication tables. From a teenager that yelled "GA-GA-GARGLE" in a teachers face to a well respected team member at IBM, a computer whiz, and still my board-gaming-best-friend, it's rare to hang on to that kind of friendship and I couldn't imagine this day without him.
Nolan Hutchins
Ring Bearer
The cutest, sweetest, smartest little nephew we could ask for! Son of Mike and Katie Hutchins (Kevin’s sister and brother-in-law).
Elsie Hutchins
Flower Girl
She’s cute and shy, but will love you if you give her food! Best little niece we could ask for! Daughter of Mike and Katie Hutchins (Kevin’s sister and brother-in-law).