Wedding Party
Paul Mehling
Father of the Bride
Ultimate girl dad (X4). Loyal to the Reds since '64. Ice cream aficionado--to put it mildly. Indiana Hoosiers basketball. Best known for his catchphrase, "Hit your damn free throws!" Craving mashed potatoes? He's your guy. Mostly likely to be found snoozing in the recliner.
Cecelia Mehling
Mother of the Bride
Best known for her Pinterest perfect crafting and delicious home cooked meals. Always down for a rom-com movie marathon. Known for kicking butt in trivia, but don't challenge her to a game of cornhole unless you're prepared for an abundance of comical mishaps.
Jeff Gould "Ira Jeffrey"
Father of the Groom
Must refer to as "Ira" if you are on the East Coast. MSBL CY Young Award Winner. 6-time Toluca Baseball Coach of The Year. 3-time Commerce Casino Jackpot Winner. Always the butt of the joke. 5-time San Fernando Valley Playwright of The Year. Can quote every second of Twilight Zone and Star Trek backwards. 60's and 70's music man. IF you need a laugh, a hug or advice, there is simply no man better. 29-time Father of The Year.
Joye Swan Brandle "Doctor Mom"
Mother of the Groom
Must refer to as Dr. Mom. Is she a better Professor or Mother? Some say she gets an A+ in both. Escape Room World Champion. Winner of Pyramid, Hollywood Squares and Scrabble Game Shows. She fricken wrote a book! If you value loyalty, well, her name is the 1st that comes to mind. Best gift giver and party planner. If Charlotte's happy, she's happy. A trip to Hawaii is a must. "As long as I'm living my baby you'll be." 29-time Mother of The Year.
Jake Gould @JakesFunny
Best Man
Must refer to as The Kid. My best man for 26-years. If you want a veggie night out, he's your guy. 3-time domino world record holder. Although he has the same IQ as me, he's 25 times smarter. Best beer-pong player of all-time. My Co-star in Raise Your Voice. My 2-time broadcast partner. Never stubborn. Better Ball-Player. Best Buddy.
Katelyn Mehling
Matron of Honor
The original "bestie". Wields her "oldest sister" superpowers with ease. Queen of all things Halloween. Best known for being the "Ginga Kitchen Ninja". When she's not knocking people's socks off with her cooking, she's taking them out in the gym with her jui jitsu skills.
Austin Cibulka "VP"
Groomsman
Must refer to him as Mr. VP. My 1st friend in college. A lover of beer and Cardinals baseball. Will prepare you for any audition/tryout. SIGEP Presidential 3X Snub Award winner. Watch out for his Austin punch after something good happens in a sporting event. Can help engineer or sell any smart thermostat. Future MLB GM.
Kristen Fowler
Bridesmaid
Day 1 college bestie. Chi O sister. The Ennegram 1 everyone needs in their lives. Best known for being the "mom" of the friend group. Great potential to have a successful rapping career. Likely to be found sipping on a dirty chai or a glass of bourbon.
Keith Gould "K-Man"
Groomsman
Must refer to him as K-Man. Will play baseball in the basement for hours or partake in fake karate. The next Andy Roddick tennis superstar. Matches my length in time spent talking on the phone. Can build a bar from scratch. His ADD is NEVER an issue. I get compared to Keith frequently, 10/10 compliment.
Kirsten Mehling
Bridesmaid
The other half of the double-stuffed "Mehling Daughter" Oreo. Has never met a stranger. A hat-wearing icon, and the newest line-dancing star in Austin, TX. If you need cheese, she's your gal. A Boilermaker in a family of Hoosier fans, she's comfortable standing out.
Jason Gould "Jay"
Groomsman
Must refer to as Jay. As loyal as they come. Will stick up for you under any circumstance. Will take you to Six Flags during a downpour and turn it into an unforgettable memory. Will brag about your throwing ability and never exclude you from any plans. Even though his hair has left us, his good looks and charm are still as perfect as ever.
Korissa Mehling
Bridesmaid
Baby of the Mehling girl gang. Also known as, "Bliss". Best late night snack co-pilot and car karaoke partner. Most likely to convert Kendra into a cat person. Known for being a night owl, you can find her snuggling with "Sapphire" or jamming to music late into the evening.
Brayden Edwards "B"
Groomsman
Must refer to as B. Has he ever met a stranger? The answer is no. Social, sporty and Cholula are the 3-adjectives to describe him. 4-time UE basketball player. Soccer State Champ. Floor Hockey Captain and Gold Medalist. Believes Cornhole is a sport. 2-Hours later... Color commented a famous ESPN basketball game once. Best Bud.
Rebecca Mehling
Bridesmaid
Besties since the diaper days. Reliable partner for basement dance performances during cousin sleepovers. Makes magic happen behind the camera (peep the surprise proposal photos). Catch her camping with her cute pups or working her way to another degree.
Ryan Wilson "Ry"
Groomsman
Must refer to as Ry. A lover of Dodger Baseball and golf. His handicap is non existent. Notre Dame Hall of Fame. Will drive 7-hours on a Friday night to come hang for a weekend and leave that Sunday with a lifetime of stories. Known to leave class through the window. Happy-Go-Lucky to put it mildly. Jack In The Box Partner in Crime. Best bud.
Jordan Buechler
Bridesmaid
Chi O sis. Also known as "Jordie" and "JB". German Shepherd-obsessed. Most likely to scream-sing Ke$ha's "Woman" with Kendra. Always down for a last minute trip. Can be found scrolling Zillow considering yet another move or playing tug with Sadie girl.
Nasib Al Haffar "Big Roush"
Groomsman
Must refer to as Big Roush. A Syrian Stallion who might just be the funniest man in America. Known to have perfected the ACT. Would never have survived during the marco polo era without GPS or a basic Mayan calendar. Best person to fly with. Many of us anticipate the day we get to tell his Dad in Syria that he has the best son. Best Bud.
Kiersten "Kiri" Hasenour
Bridesmaid
Chi O sister. Also known as "K-Has". Mostly likely to be found planning her next international trip. Play "Dancing Queen" and she'll come running (faster, if you have a glass of milk). Future captain of the Durham Running Club. Soon to be Doctor of Sociology.
Christian Germonprez "C"
Groomsman
Must refer to as C. A lover of all you can eat sushi and Chicago Sports. Has been known to sleep on decks. Can quote any Family Guy scene. 3-time fishing state champ. Mess up one time on a penalty kick, hear about it for life. Could easily be a professional chef . Can talk to him about anything, a special sense of humor. Best Bud.
Toni Calderaro
Bridesmaid
Chi O sister. Ultimate dog-cat-turtle-fish mom. Known for rallying the troops for a good time (i.e., jägerbombs) and always having a golf ball on hand. Most likely to get lost in a foreign country but somehow find her way back. Can be found rooting for the Blackhawks.
Cameron Ice "Cam"
Groomsman
Must refer to as Cam. A lover of video games and Jiu Jitsu. Wrestling State Champ. Verizon stock rises because of him. There is nothing too spicy. Name a game, he's played it. Tell him he can't beat a game, he's already beaten it. Once he realizes you mean something to him, he will do anything to protect you. Best Brother-In-Law.
Sophie Rottenberg
Bridesmaid
Grad school pal turned lifelong bestie. Hailing from the Sunshine state, she's a ray of sunshine herself. Queen of voice notes and best youth soccer co-coach. Likely to be found running around D.C. or hosting a fabulous dinner party. Known for her killer restaurant recs.
Jay Fagnano
Officiant
Must refer to as Nick's Dad. Professional Chef. Caters the Lakers, Dodgers, USC and UCLA. Loves to make a funny joke with the side of his mouth. Most contagious laugh. Helped raise my best friend and the best son (Nick) who would have stood by me on our special day. Jay will marry us because he not only knows and believes in our love story, but because there is simply nobody better at making YOU feel special when he talks to you or about you. Oh and His wife Mary is pretty great as well.