The Wedding Party
Brady "WALK" Walkenbach
Officiant
"I met Brian back in 2004 playing on the same little league team... It wasn't until late into our freshman year that we started to become close friends and hang out. By the time Junior year of high school roled around, we had formed a tight knit crew of friends bonded by baseball and shenanigans. Junior year is also the year when Brian introduced me to Laynie! Laynie was a bit shy at the time, but she always put up with Brian and us being stupid and crazy, which I always appreciated. Somehow, some way, I was lucky enough to keep these two as some of my closest friends in the world and I feel blessed each and every day to have them in my life. Brian is one of my closest friends and I would even go as far as to consider him a brother... Laynie has always shown me kindness and understanding and not once has ever treated me as anything other than family. That's what these two are to me. They are family... Through all the pain, through all the laughs, they have been there for me. They have helped pick me up when I was at my lowest and I am so thankful that they now get to see my at my happiest. I have seen their relationship grow and mature over the years and it has been truly remarkable. I am so happy to be a part of their wedding, and I want them both to know that I love them both very much!"
Jamie "JAMES" Coblentz
Maid of Honor
It seems as if I’ve always known Laynie. Despite the fact that we met on my first day of college way back in 2014. She was the cool sophomore who said she was adopting me about 5 minutes after meeting me. Since then, she has been my director, my roommate, my big, my Ganymede, my “wife”, and my dearest friend. From antique shop trips to long tech rehearsals, we’ve seen it all. Laynie has cheered me on for the best times in my life and has held my hand through the worst and I hope that everyone is as lucky as I am to have a true friend like her. I’m over the moon that her dreams are coming true and she gets to marry her soul mate. Brian is a lucky man indeed! I’m so excited to share in their happy day (it’s been a long time coming!)
Brandon "B" Morris
Best Man
I am Brian's little brother, and the best man of this amazing wedding. I have known the groom for over 27 years and still have yet to beat him at a video game. I am Laynie’s favorite Morris and currently a registered nurse. I cannot wait to celebrate this day with everyone and to make Laynie and Brian’s day the best they can ask for!
Christopher Nelson
Father of the Bride
"...From the very moment my daughter came into my life, everything changed forever. Suddenly, life had a new light, a new purpose, and a new source of joy I could never have imagined. I quickly realized, though, that I had just met someone incredibly special, someone who, one day, would undoubtedly outsmart me!...Truly, she has grown into someone I couldn’t be prouder of, smart, strong, kind, and just stubborn enough to go after exactly what she wants in life. And then there’s Brian. Brian, I have to give you credit, you saw all of this from a long time ago, starting in those softball days and still are here. But in all seriousness, thank you for loving her, supporting her, and standing by her side. You’re a wonderful match, and more importantly, you clearly know what you signed up for. If I can offer a little advice to both of you: keep laughing, keep choosing each other, and when life gets a little dramatic, and it will, just remember to stay true to who you are. To my daughter: you’ve made my life fuller and far more meaningful than I ever could have imagined. I am endlessly proud of you, even if you did keep me on my toes every step of the way. And Brian, welcome to the family. We’re so happy you’re here, and just so you know, it’s a little too late to run. I love you both, and I can’t wait to see what this next act brings."
Shannon Nelson
Mother of the Bride
My advice... Be patient, fight hard, love harder. Never give up who you are, and always share your authentic self. Show support of each other's interests and hold each other accountable. Ask questions, never assume...but most importantly love and enjoy the moments.
Monica Barron
Mother of the Groom
"Mother of the groom- words I never thought I would say with my Brian, but once he met Laynie, I knew I would say them one day. To know these two is to love them. They are truly the definition of opposites DO attract. Love each other. Treat each other with respect. Be true to who you are. And finally, live each day like it's the first day you met. Don't let the butterflies you felt that day ever leave your bellies!"
Brooklyn "BROOKRIN" Walkenbach
Bridesmaid
"I met Brian and Laynie in 2019 through my husband Brady, and since then, they have become two of my favorite and most trusted people I know. The first time I met Laynie, I told her that the dress I was wearing was being held together with safety pins, and without hesitation she tossed me a t-shirt and took my dress to her sewing machine to fix it. I knew from that moment that she was one of the coolest people I’d ever met. What I didn’t know at that time was that she would become my very best friend. She is the first person I want to call on my best and worst days. I feel blessed every day to have someone so bright, so kind, and so generous in my life. I am so excited to see her and Brian finally get their big day, and honored that I get to be a part of it. Cheers to celebrating these two incredible people!"
Haylie "HAY" Nelson
Bridesmaid
"I am the bride's sister. Laynie and Brian’s relationship has always just felt easy in the best way. Over the years, it’s been really special getting to watch them grow together — from the beginning stages to the strong, comfortable partnership they share now. They make each other laugh, support each other through everything, and truly bring out the best in one another. You can see how much they care just in the little moments, the way they look at each other, and how naturally they fit side by side. It’s clear they didn’t just find someone they love, they found their person — the one who feels like home — and I couldn’t be happier for them as they start this next chapter together. Their story is a beautiful reminder that the best relationships aren’t rushed — they are nurtured, strengthened over time, and cherished every single day."
Blaise "B" Nelson
Groomsman
"I am Laynie's little brother. My relationship with these two goes further back than my little kid self can remember! Laynie tells me that I started to call Brian her boyfriend when they first started their time together. I can’t say that I remember that statement but it is one that I am so glad I made. Laynie has always been that older sibling, parent figure, that taught me right from wrong but also how to embrace my creative side. It is something that I will always be thankful for no matter what. Brian has been there for as long as I can remember. Although, I obviously haven’t had as much time with him in my life as I have had with Laynie, I made sure to always cherish and take the time as an opportunity to grow my relationship with him. I hope that we continue this relationship even more as we are going to be brothers for life. In the more recent years, I have come to realize that these two are the perfect match for each other. While one might lack in a certain topic or mindset, the other fills right in to become whole. I wish the best for them as they start this new chapter in their journey. Love you guys!!
Brady "SIEB" Siebert
Groomsman
"I met Brian playing baseball back in our freshman year of high school. We always hung out before and during practice, but I would say we didn't actually become great friends until about a year later. Laynie, however, Brian had always mentioned her but I was skeptical she was real because I never really met her until we were right out of high school. When I got to know them together I couldn't believe how two complete polar opposites could be so good together. I'm glad I've gotten to see them grow together and I'm glad to call them some of my greatest friends."
Elijah Olsen
Groomsman
"It's crazy to think [my relationship with Brian] goes all the way back to the "Halo 2" days, which really stamps how long we've been friends, from sending it down the stairs on a cardboard box named "Ghost Rider," to that legendary first [mixed drink, thinking] we knew what we were doing. Fast forward to high school, when I met [Laynie] I almost instantly knew [she] was the one for Brian-[they] just fit, balancing and complimenting each other so naturally, and I knew [she'd] fit right in with the boys like [she'd] been there all along. I couldn't be happier for [them] both and I feel so lucky to watch my longest-lasting friend step into this net chapter with someone's who's a perfect match... Love you guys."
Levi Warren
Groomsman
Being the guy who had to drive "BMO" [Brian] to Laynie's school so he could ask her to prom and now be able to attend their wedding is amazing. Knowing the time, distance, and stress this relationship endured over the last decade and a half plus proves the next lifetime of years will not only be that much more full of craziness but that much full of love. It's a pleasure to know them both and nothing less than an honor to celebrate with all of you."
