Wedding Party
Kalina Paetow
Matron of Honor
Kalina was my college roommate for 3 years, so if anyone knows what it's like to be stuck with me, it's her. She gives the best advice and has had my back through everything since year 1 of college.
Tannor Styren
Bridesmaid
A friend so great that we got matching tattoos (Yeehaw, Hawyee)! If life is going crazy, odds are Tan and I are either going through it together or talking about it together.
Callie Hammes
Bridesmaid
Callie is the most understanding person. There's no one I would have rather been quarantined with!
Katie Fisher
Bridesmaid
She makes 20 years of friendship seem like the easiest thing in the world. From playing "teacher" in Kindergarten, to going to football games in high school, to getting tacos as adults, Katie and I can and will talk about anything together.
Hannah Engebretson
Bridesmaid
A bag of Reese's Cups and a roommate who can't keep her mouth shut turned into a friendship some can only dream of.
Lydia Grabau
Bridesmaid
Lydia Rose is a force to be reckoned with. She truly knows how to make everyone around her feel loved and powerful, mostly because she is full of love and power.
Mikayla Taylor
Bridesmaid
Mikayla is my sister-in-law! I've never had a sister, so I love having another girl to go through life with. I'm so excited for her to be a part of our family forever!
Brooklyn Reading
Personal Attendant
Brooklyn is my adventure buddy through and through. From the small towns of Nebraska, to Houston, and everywhere in between, Brooklyn and I have been making our moms laugh (and roll their eyes) since 2018.
Taylor Lenhart
Personal Attendant
Taylor is the queen of making everyone feel accepted and bringing fun to every situation. This friendship was built on the most honest conversations, gas station trips, and lots of laughter.
Andrew Newman
Best Man
Andrew and I met through a mutual friend at an airsoft tournament. We soon became close friends and ran track together for three years. He's one of the most compassionate and logical guys I know, and the person I go to with all of life's questions.
Abraham Ramlagan
Groomsman
I've known this character since fourth grade. I originally met him in Mrs. Maloney's class. His parents own the gas station in Twin Peaks, CA and the 7-11 outside of the village. He will never admit this, but he's really rich and the only one of my friends to actually take my face and put it on a shirt.
Jared Taylor
Groomsman
Jared has been Makenna's older brother for 26ish years. He's the best at never letting her feel alone, and making everyone feel welcome. He loves sports and works harder than anyone I know.
Ezekiel Aleo
Groomsman
My brother (literally) from another mother, my ride or die, my lifelong friend, and the only man who truly knows me.
Nathan Taylor
Groomsman
Nathan has been Makenna's older brother for 26ish years. He can make just about anybody laugh with his dry sense of humor and incredible timing. He loves football, flannel, computers, his dog, and his wife. Now all we need is for him to write a country song.
Anthony Herd
Groomsman
Anthony and I met on our visit. He looked like one of the biggest short dudes I've ever seen in my life, but he was funny. On our first day of two-a-day practices, I realized he was just funny-looking. He's still a really good guy and we've been friends ever since.
Christian Schlepp
Usher
Christian is a good guy, except for at Madden. I've always been better at Madden than him, and if he says anything else, he's lying.
Devon Torres
Usher
Zack and Makenna love Devon. He brings joy, perspective, and serious board game competition to every family event. He works hard, makes us laugh, and always reminds us of what’s really important.
