Luke & Lorraine
Wedding Party
Kayla Howton
Maid of Honor
Kayla and Lorraine have been best friends since the day they met back in 6th grade where they were already getting into trouble for talking and laughing too much on the first day of school... Their families and friends will tell you that not much has changed, except that now they can usually be found with a glass of wine in hand. The two have one of those rare, easy-going friendships where no matter the distance and time, when they are together it feels like nothing has changed and no time has passed.
Dan Ullrich
Best Man
Luke and Dan met when they were four years old. They spent 10 glorious years growing up in Michigan before Luke moved to Missouri, but they still consider each other to be family. Although they live far apart, whenever they get together it seems like nothing has changed. Pros: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer, blackbelt in Tae-Kwon-Do, Diablo II Expert Cons: Lives in Kansas
Natalie Bennink
Officiant
Natalie is not only the sister of the groom but his best friend. They have always been close growing up and though they live in different states, the distance hasn't diminished the importance of their relationship. She has been a part of Luke and Lorraine's relationship from the very start and through the years became a close friend to Lorraine as well. She has a big personality and an even bigger heart and is always looking out for her little bro.
Taylor McCoy
Groomsman
Luke and Taylor met on a snowboarding trip in high school but didn't really become friends until years later after hanging out together with Nolan. Taylor has a contagious laugh, a super positive outlook, and is always down to do anything. With a shared love of wakeboarding and shenanigans, they became close friends and haven't looked back. Pros: Owns a towtruck company, good at wakeboarding, wildcard Cons: Accidentally starts fights, wildcard
Katie Zahn
Bridesmaid
While Katie is the wife of Lorraine's brother David, she is also a close friend to the bride. When David and Katie got married, Lorraine had already been living in Utah for a few years and only got to see the two on occasional trips home to St. Louis. However, once Katie and David moved out to Utah Lorraine and Katie became workout buddies and close personal friends outside of their family ties. The two can regularly be found bonding over their love for online shopping, puppies, and cooking.
David Zahn
Groomsman
David is the brother of the bride and resident soccer expert. While Lorraine and her brother would agree they did not get along in their younger years (apart from scheming against their parents), they've become much closer since David and his wife made the move to Utah in 2017. Now that they live in the same city, Lorraine and Luke regularly hang with her brother and sister-in-law for game nights, skiing, and camping adventures. Despite being forced to hang out (at first) via ties to the Bride, Luke and David have become quite close, bonding over their love of quality soccer and gaming. Pros: Likes soccer Cons: Supports Liverpool
Marybeth Johnson
Bridesmaid
Lorraine and Marybeth met on the cheer squad in high school and quickly developed a close friendship. The two have been there for each other through some of the biggest ups and downs in their lives, and over the years become an inseparable duo, calling each other their "blonde/brunette other-half". They share a love for animals, Christmas, and their little booger Caroline (Marybeth's daughter, who isn't so little anymore. =P)
Blake Archer
Groomsman
Blake, AKA "Brake" and Luke met in their junior year of high school when Luke transferred schools. Having almost identical class schedules, heights, and interests, they became fast friends and shared a lot of laughs along the way. Pros: Tall, in-house arboreal expert, architect Cons: Lame nickname
Katie Pymm
Bridesmaid
Lorraine met Katie during her first visit to Utah. At first the two girls didn't seem to have a lot in common and remained more of acquaintances for some time. It wasn't until a year or two after Lorraine moved out to Utah that the two started to develop an unlikely, but wonderful friendship. Over the years Katie became one of Lorraine's best friends and shoulders to learn on. The two regularly bond over hiking adventures, wine nights on Lorraine's patio, or perusing around HomeGoods for more decors and candles they don't really need.
Amasa Smith
Groomsman
Amasa, AKA "Ammo" met Luke when during a study abroad program in Amsterdam in 2011. During their European shenanigans, they grew to become close friends and have maintained their friendship since returning. Pros: Great nickname, good listener, resident GQ aficionado Cons: Likes Tom Brady and the Patriots
Melissa Troia
Bridesmaid
Lorraine and Melissa met in high school and quickly became good friends over their love of loud alternative music and skater boys (at the time... this phase has since ended). The two also went to college together and were roommates throughout their time at Mizzou. The two continued to bond over more mature things like their overwhelming love for Christmas, puppies, and sweets. Melissa and Lorraine have remained long-time friends through the years and never skip a beat when they are together back home.
Sean Faulkner
Groomsman
Sean and Luke met during high school soccer camp in 2004, he made fun of Luke's pale complexion. They spent a summer practically living at Lake Viking and almost got stuck in a tornado. Pros: Coined the term "Plapes", great story-teller, cocktail connoisseur Cons: Absolutely terrible painter
Emily Ziegler
Bridesmaid
Emily & Lorraine met as roommates through Melissa back in college, at the University of Missouri. The two developed a quick friendship due to their mutually goofy personalities, love of dogs, junk food, and sports. After graduating from college Emily also moved out West to California and the two have continued to bond via college memories, funny social media chats, Lorraine's business trips to San Diego, and trips home over the holidays.
Nolan Brown
Groomsman
Luke and Nolan met during highschool soccer camp all the way back in 2005 and quickly became great friends, and stayed friends when Nolan grew dreadlocks. They spent lots of time on the field together and even more time wakeboarding at Lake Viking. Pros: Owns a brewery, likes beer, has a great beard Cons: Gets chipped as goalkeeper