Wedding Party

Kayla Bauske Simkins

Maid of Honor

Introducing our Maid of Honor, Kayla! Kayla has been a lifelong friend to the bride, and a confidante for as long as they've known one another. Kayla has seen Melissa through many stages of life and has supported her through each and every one.

William Easter

Best Man

Sabrina Olson

Bridesmaid

Sabrina and Melissa have been great friends since they worked at the same elementary four years ago. Sabrina is a kind hearted and supportive, and these two have had a special bond for years.

Josh Budke

Groomsman

Aries Lacher

Bridesmaid

Aries is Melissa's sister-in-law. She married Melissa's brother in 2018 and has been an awesome part of the family. Aries is a dedicated mom (to both her son and pets), and Aries's love for pets inspired Melissa to get her own dog in 2019.

Michael Lacher

Groomsman

Cynthia Easter

Flower Girl

Cynthia is Clayton's daughter and Melissa's soon-to-be stepdaughter. She and Melissa have been close since they first met. Cynthia and Melissa have a very similar sense of humor, and pick on Clayton more than they probably should. If you ask Clayton, though, he'll tell you he is the luckiest man in the world to have two such lovely ladies in his life.

Judah Lacher

Ring Bearer

Judah is the bride's nephew, and turned three years old in September. He is fiercely independent and incredibly adorable and loves Clayton and Cynthia just as much as Melissa does.