Wedding Party
Meredith
Bride
From: Louisville, KY Favorite Vacation Spot: anywhere in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) Favorite Song: "Dani California" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers Facts: Dog-Mom Extraordinaire, knows how to make the best mint julep, loves getting lost in the Pacific Northwest as often as possible, dresses up like superheroes from time to time, loves sweet tea and craft ciders, a "Kick-Ass" Recruiter, expert in movie and TV trivia, can eat her weight in sushi, and never goes anywhere without her trusty black hat
Camren
Groom
From: Des Moines, IA Favorite Vacation Spot: Newport, OR Favorite Song: "You’ll Accompany Me" by Bob Seger Facts: Diehard Chicago Cubs fan, proud Dog-Dad, a grill master, loves anything bar-be-que, has become obsessed with the PNW thanks to the Bride, spends every Saturday cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Sundays with the Chicago Bears, enjoys a good local beer or red wine from every vacation spot, obsessed with German Sausage gartens, once danced in the street with a marching band in New Orleans, and is always down for a good time
Kamila von Retteg
Maid of Honor
When We Met: 2011 Where: Roosevelt University -- roomies! Facts: Lives in San Diego, proud cat-mom, expert photographer, and successful entrepreneur Favorite Memory: Kami and I were roommates for a few years in college and post-graduation. During junior year, I got extremely sick with the flu the week of my 21st birthday and couldn't hardly get out of bed. Kami decided to pick up cupcakes, balloons, alcohol (because, of course), and made a banner out of printer paper that said "Happy Birthday, Meredith." She and our roommates decorated our living room with balloons, streamers, and made hot chocolate with whipped cream-flavored vodka. I will forever be grateful to have such an amazing friend in my life. She truly is the best!
Alex Scott
Best Man
When We Met: 2005 Where: House Party Facts: Groom's first roommate in college & several years thereafter, loves Jack Daniels, real name is "Kevin," but also goes by "Bartholomeu Luxembourg," and is actually a citizen of Canada (Ay!), taught the Bride to play poker and was salty when she beat him, diehard Hawkeye, Bears, and Cubs fan Favorite Memory: Too many to count, but celebrating the Cubs World Series win or playing flag football in full make-up the morning after Halloween! In 2016, when the Cubs won the World Series, I was happy to spend the entire night with my group of friends as we celebrated. The Cubs went on to win, and Alex and I chanted in the street while drinking champagne and singing "Go Cubs Go," with thousands of people.
Chantel Mysliwiec
Bridesmaid
When We Met: 2016 Where: Alex & Cam's apartment Facts: Super crafty, former wedding coordinator, the most amazing hostess, loves all things Fleetwood Mac, and mixes the best espresso martinis you'll ever taste
Sam Greene
Groomsman
When We Met: 1990 (Brother of the Groom) Facts: Can read 50 pages in 15 minutes, loves anchovies on pizza, looks good in "farmer" jeans, a natural Night Owl, loves carrot cake and documentaries, always down to try new foods, and has a taste for jalapeño jelly
Ali Rood
Bridesmaid
When We Met: 2016 Where: Cam & Alex's apartment Facts: Mom of two and a dog named Griffey, loves champagne and hard seltzers, has the best laugh, allegedly orchestrated the bride and groom's first "I love you," during the Chicago Cubs World Series Win, prefers to hang out at the lake house with beach volleyball, will always eat pineapple on pizza
Scott Rood
Groomsman
When We Met: 2004 Where: House Party Facts: Dad of two and a dog, loves the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes, rocked "dreadlocks" in New Orleans, shaves his head to end childhood cancer, once peed in the Bride's Brita water bottle during the Cubs World Series parade and promptly bought her a new one, also once saved the Groom's life in Columbus, Ohio...
Jean George
Bridesmaid
When We Met: 2016 Where: Cam's apartment Facts: Dog-mom to a pittie named Hank, amazing chef and menu planner, one of four sisters, loves a good patio in the summer, has a taste for craft beer and trying new foods, and is currently developing the next best pizza and wine pub in Omaha, Nebraska
Paul Origer
Groomsman
When We Met: 2004 Where: House party? Facts: Dad of three and a cat-dad, used to not be a Packers fan, Groom's first roommate in Chicago, sick snowboarder, also saved the Groom's life in Columbus, OH, goes by Sneaky Pete, but also answers to, "PAAUUUUULLLLLLLLL!!!"
Rachel Brooks
Bridesmaid
When We Met: 2017 Where: Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Facts: Mom of two, loves to read, ran a public library, is usually the voice of reason amongst the group, and an amazing golfer
Bobby Brooks
Groomsman
When We Met: 2005? Where: House party? Facts: Dad of two, can depend on him for a good time, once split his pants on the dance floor, great golfer, quick witted, and loves a good cigar
Jane Kang-Bredeson
Bridesmaid
When We Met: 2013 Where: Engage Advertising Facts: Dog-mom to Yoshi, loves hiking, certified scuba diver and veteran zip-liner, has the memory of an eagle, loves a good cranberry-vodka, picks the best restaurants, and always down for a girls' night out
Patrick O'Connor
Groomsman
When We Met: Fall 2006 Where: University of Iowa dorms Facts: Known as "Grey Beard" for obvious reasons, afraid of cicada shells, diehard Hawkeye fan & known the Groom since Freshman year of college, also referred to as "Patches," most impressive Michael Jackson impersonator
Kelsey Haas
Bride Tribe
Meredith's Cousin Facts: Dedicated medical resident, the epitome of Van Morrison's "Brown-Eyed Girl," the Crafting Queen, used to play "Parent Trap" with the Bride as kids and always wanted to be Annie, cheers for the Butler Bulldogs
Brad Haas
Usher
Meredith's Cousin Facts: Dog-Dad to Louie, loves the Indiana Hoosiers, likes to travel, always has a beer stashed with your name on it, trash-talks the Iowa Hawkeyes just to antagonize the Groom
Kensey Clayton
Bride Tribe
Meredith's Cousin Facts: On her way to becoming a pro-athlete, amazing soccer and basketball player, has the best selfie game, asked us if we were getting married seven years ago when she was only 10 just to secure her spot as the flower girl
Canaan Clayton
Usher
Meredith's Cousin Facts: Also on his way to going pro, awesome soccer player, enjoys hunting and fishing on the weekends, once hit the bride in the back of the head with a snowball at Mt. Hood when he was only two years-old, and loves dogs