Best Man
Hunter and Martin met in 2014 while attending technical training school as Airmen in San Angelo, Texas. They were unlikely friends, but after a random Friday night filled with hijinks they quickly became very close friends. After their training, they kept in contact over the years, both taking multiple trips all over the US to visit one another. After 4 long years, Hunter decided that life in the military was just not exciting for him, so he decided to separate and become an Internal Auditor (aka NERD) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where he resides with his wife, Sydney, and their cat.
Maid of Honor
Josie and Cassidy's friendship is one for the books! From the sunny beaches of Florida to the distant lands of Korea and Germany, their bond has remained unshakable. No matter where life took them, they always found a way to stay connected through Snapchat videos. Josie's commitment to their friendship was evident when she made a cross-country road trip with Cassidy from Florida to California before Cassidy’s big move overseas, and she didn’t stop there—she even flew out to Germany to visit. Their bond is a testament to the kind of love and loyalty that lasts a lifetime, and it’s one of those rare connections that only grows stronger with time.
Groomsman
Kenui is Martin's oldest brother. Growing up, Martin used to always look to Kenui for wisdom, usually in the form of Compact Disc. Martin's taste in music was completely influenced by Kenui. Before the days of streaming, Martin would steal CDs from kenui and them burn them onto his MP3 player. Metallica, Blink-182, A day to remember, just to name a few, were always on repeat. A big piece of Martin's personality is thanks to his Older brother blazing that trail for him. Kenui now resides in Vermont with his wife Nicole and their two dogs.
Bridesmaid
The power of cousin love between these two is absolutely undeniable. Sammy is the kind of person who is always up for anything—whether it’s a cozy family game night or a night out on the town, she’s ready to make memories. For the bride, that’s one of the best qualities anyone could have. Growing up and now growing older with family is a gift, and neither the bride nor Sammy has never let a chance to spend time together slip by. With Cassidy’s time at home always being so short, they’ve never let distance or schedules get in the way of their bond. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that they live just around the corner from each other, making every spontaneous hangout even sweeter.
Groomsman
Kalai is the middle Balutski brother. He likes to claim that Martin followed in his footsteps, not only joining the Air Force but also joining the exact same career field as him. Coincidentally, shortly after Martin made Tech Sergeant and outranked his older brother, Kalai decided to hang up his uniform. It's almost like the shame of having his younger brother outrank him drove him to separate from the Air Force. Separating was ultimately more beneficial for him though, as he now enjoys a much more family-friendly lifestyle as a contractor. Kalai and his wife, Christine, now live in North Carolina with their Son, Presley, and two dogs.
Bridesmaid
As a little girl, Cassidy couldn’t quite pronounce Michelle, so she shortened it to “Chow”—and somehow, that nickname stuck, becoming a sweet and personal way she’s always referred to her cousin. Growing up as Michelle and her sister Brittany’s younger cousin, Cassidy was captivated by watching her cousins in competitive cheer. While the bride’s parents thought it might be too dangerous, that never stopped those fearless girls. They’d sneak off to the backyard, practicing stunts and flips. Now, as Cassidy looks back on those days, she can’t help but wish she could still be her cousins’ flyer. Cassidy’s love and appreciation for those days runs deep and holds a special place in her heart.
Groomsman
Payton is Martin's former roommate and self proclaimed "former lover," while only one of those things is true, we'll let him dream. They met in Korea, where they quickly became close friends. They both were stationed in Germany together and became roommates. Here they endured a lot of the COVID lockdowns together, going to the gym, playing video games, and eventually got to travel to Greece, Spain, and snowboarded on 10 mountains in 5 countries. Payton got stationed (again) at Beale AFB in California and is on his way to bigger and better things as he was selected to cross train into a much better career field later in 2025.
Bridesmaid
Alexus Freakin' Wilson—Cassidy’s oldest friend, and what a journey their friendship has been. From 3rd grade to now, nearly two decades later. From being fierce rivals on the basketball court in junior high and high school to both finding themselves stationed in Germany. It was almost like fate when both girls happened to be home between duty assignments, giving them a rare chance to reconnect after years apart meeting Eve lexi's better half. After that, when Cassidy moved to Germany, it was a comfort to have Alexus and Eve nearby—two people who felt like home in such a faraway place. And as life always come full circle, Cassidy got to stay with Alexus and Eve once again, this time with the blessing of her fiancé, Martin, to accompany them.
Groomsman
Jacob, AKA Carl (Weathers), was one of Martin's first friends when he got stationed at Wright Patterson AFB. They spent 6 months together in the base honor guard, spending countless hours driving to perform military services all across the mid-west. Their friendship did not end there, as Jake had introduced Martin to the world of music festivals where they attended multiple events all across the US. Jake could not see a future without Martin, so he followed him to Korea...and then Germany... where they would travel to Spain, Switzerland and all over Germany together. Jake is seeking a more fulfilling life outside of the Air Force and is currently residing in his home state of Arkansas.
Bridesman
If you could see the Lo that Cassidy met and the Lorenzo of today, you'd never believe they were the same person. To the Florida family, Lo is still that guy who rocked a dad outfit at his own “dad-themed” going-away party. There are countless stories about the adventures of YHLQMDLG, but there’s only one thing that truly proves it all happened the tattoo that 8 friends share. And honestly, that’s all that can be said about those days. Lo is a big part of why Cassidy can see the brighter side of those dark days.
Groomsman
James met Martin a few years into his assignment to Wright-Patt, and they instantly hit it off. James shared his enthusiasm of cars with Martin, which in turn helped Martin become the enthusiast he is today. Quite possibly one of his greatest accomplishments in life is being the originator of Martin's nickname "Tooski," which is now known to many across the globe. James and Martin have been very fortunate to have had their paths cross multiple times since Martin departed Ohio. James is coming to us from Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Jessika, their two daughters, Mia and Alana, and their dog.
Bridesman
Although Bo and Cassidy met in technical school, it was their first duty assignment in Florida that truly marked the beginning of their deep friendship. They were lucky enough to be stationed together, spending five years in the Sunshine State. But it was during a darker time in Cassidy’s life when Bo really showed up, pulling her out of the shadows with the support of the gym and an unwavering friendship. Cassidy will forever owe her Florida Family for the best years of her young adult life. The stories from those days? They're like folk tales—so wild, so legendary, that not everyone would believe them. But for Cassidy, those memories will always be cherished, as they helped shape the person she is today.