Meredith & Kenneth
Wedding Party
Taylor Schley
Maid of Honor
Taylor is Meredith's younger sister and built-in bestie. She also doubles as the best dog aunt! Meredith and Taylor have been wedding planning since they were kids. The sisters would dress up as brides and pretend to walk down the aisle. Needless to say, both girls are very excited! Taylor is currently living in Birmingham, AL. where she works as a nurse specializing in Emergency Trauma.
Kyle Olugbode
Best Man & Officiant
Kyle is Kenneth's oldest brother. He has always been a great example for Kenneth and has played a large part in shaping who he is today. It is an honor to have Kyle officiating the wedding. He currently lives in McKinney, TX with his wife Madison, and their two girls, Makenna & Maliyah.
Madison Olugbode
Bridesmaid
Madison is Kenneth's (and now Meredith's) sister-in-law. From the first time Madison and Meredith met they immediately became close friends. Marrying Olugbode brothers creates a bond like no other! Madison is married to Kenneth's brother Kyle. She is also Makenna and Maliyah's mom. Madison is currently living in McKinney, TX.
Kris Olugbode
Best Man
Kris is Kenneth's middle brother. Being 18 months apart, the two shared a lot of competition together and he is a big reason for Kenneth's competitive nature. Kris is always there to give great advice about life and business. Kenneth is proud to have Kris standing by his side. He is currently living in San Jose, CA.
Maria Olugbode
Bridesmaid
Maria is Kenneth's younger sister. She is currently following in Meredith & Kenneth's footsteps as she is in her sophomore year at CU Boulder. Maria is studying journalism and is a member of the Phi Mu sorority. Meredith is excited to be gaining another sister!
Ferris Schley
Groomsman
Ferris is Meredith's younger brother. He and Kenneth became close friends during covid when they were able to spend time together. Ferris recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in finance. Kenneth is excited to be gaining a younger brother! Ferris currently resides in Chicago, IL.
AJ Stevens
Bridesmaid
AJ is the adopted fourth Schley child. She first joined the family when she became best friends with Meredith's brother, Ferris. The rest of the family fell in love with AJ and she has been part of the family ever since. AJ is in her senior year of Nursing school at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO.
Travis Talianko
Groomsman
Kenneth and Travis first met at CU Boulder where they played football together. Both Kenneth and Travis played linebacker, so they were able to spend a lot of time together. Travis is joining us from Denver, CO.
Melissa Klemenz
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Melissa met during Meredith's first year of teaching. First year teaching is no joke and Melissa saved Meredith more times than she can count. Meredith did (and still does) believe that Melissa is a saving grace and that she wouldn't be half the teacher she is without Melissa. After a couple of months as co-workers, Melissa and Meredith quickly learned their friendship was more than just co-workers. She is joining us from Aurora, CO.
Aaron Chapman
Groomsman
Kenneth and Aaron played youth basketball together starting at age 10. The two cultivated their friendship while playing football together at Bellarmine. In college, they played football against each other while Kenneth was at CU Boulder and Aaron was at the University of Washington. Aaron in joining us from Los Angeles, CA.
Sydney Lazzell
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Sydney first met in high school where they danced together on poms. Following their time at Mountain Vista, they both ended up at CU Boulder where they danced together on the CU Dance Team. There is truly no bond like 8 years of dance team together! Sydney is joining us from Denver, CO.
Jaleel Awini
Groomsman
Kenneth and Jaleel met at CU Boulder where they played football together. Both Jaleel and Kenneth played linebacker, so the two spent a lot of time together. Jaleel is joining us from Aurora, CO.
Megan Plouff
Bridesmaid
Megan and Meredith met during their first year teaching where they both felt like they were drowning! After ending up at different schools, the two reconnected a few years later when they were reunited at the same school, teaching the same grade level. Megan and Meredith are co-workers turned besties! The girls call their second grade team the dream team. Megan currently lives in Aurora, CO.
Jackson Gion
Groomsman
Kenneth and Jackson met freshman year of high school. The two played Bellarmine basketball and football together. Kenneth and Jackson continued their bond playing basketball through the years together. Jackson is joining us from San Jose, CA.
Carly Hagan
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Carly met while on poms at Mountain Vista. The two continued their dance career at CU Boulder together. Meredith and Carly bonded over the years of dance team trauma! Carly is also a fellow elementary school teacher. Carly is joining us from Englewood, CO.
Ryan Severson
Groomsman
Ryan was Kenneth's sworn enemy in high school! Freshman year of college they were assigned roommates and couldn't have been less excited about it. A couple weeks into school they forgot all about their high school rivalry and have been inseparable ever since. Ryan is joining us from Gilbert, AZ.
Erinn Shea
Bridesmaid
Erinn is another member of the second grade dream team! Meredith and Erinn have been teaching second grade together for the past two years. However, once they became co-workers they discovered that they were also sorority sisters in AXO at CU Boulder. Meredith considers herself lucky to be working with such great people. Erinn is joining us from Denver, CO.
Blair Mendy
Groomsman
Kenneth and Blair met freshman year of high school. The two were in the same math class together. Kenneth and Blair built their friendship playing Bellarmine basketball together all four years. Blair is joining us from New York.
Makenna & Maliyah Olugbode
Flower Girls
Makenna and Maliyah are Kenneth and Meredith's favorite nieces. Makenna turned three in January and Maliyah will be one in May.
Bolt
Ring Bearer
Bolt is Meredith and Kenneth's dog and is 5 years old. Bolt is an Australian Cattle Dog mixed with Chow Chow. Meredith and Kenneth made the questionable decision to adopt him shortly after they began dating in college. It turned out to be one of the best decisions they ever made, second only to getting married!