Wedding Party
Kaylen Woodall
Best Woman
Kaylen and Niko first met in 2001 in 9th grade science class, bonded over their mutual love of Jim Carrey movies, and have been best friends for over 20 years. They went to college together at Vanderbilt, lived together while Niko was in grad school, and even bought a house together in Nashville. Niko was Kaylen's "Man of Honor" at her wedding in 2017, where he gave an epic speech that made Kaylen cry. Kaylen is Niko's "Best Woman" and will stand next to him on his wedding day when he says "I do".
Courtney Carter
Best Judy
Courtney and Ivan first met in 9th grade P.E. class when they refused to run laps at the MLK Park. During the 18 years they've been best friends, they have solidified a unique bond that has earned them bunk beds in Hell. It's a good thing they're besties, because after almost two decades, they have some serious blackmail on each other.
Kiana Taylor
Groomswoman
Kiana is Niko's little sister and the only other engineer in the family. Even though Niko has been giving Kiana advice her whole life on everything from college electives to mortgage rates, he knows one day she's going to help him learn how to be as amazing a parent as she is. In 2020, Niko officiated her wedding to her husband, Brian, and now she will walk Niko down the aisle on his wedding day.
Yulimar Ramos
Groomswoman
Yuli is Ivan's little sister and only sibling. Although they have a nine year age difference, they're as close as best friends. Even if you didn't know them, it would only take a few minutes with them in the same room to know they're siblings: the talk, the humor, and the nose. They are each other's biggest cheerleaders and Ivan always knew he wanted Yuli to walk him down the aisle on his wedding day.
Sarah-Anne Schicker
Officiant
Sarah-Anne first met Niko at Kaylen's bachelorette party in 2017. And Sarah-Anne was actually the first of Niko's friends to meet Ivan when they first started dating in 2019. Niko, Ivan, and Sarah-Anne didn't expect to all become soul mates, but six years later she is officiating Niko and Ivan's wedding. As a result, Niko is pre-emptively claiming the right to officiate Sarah-Anne's hypothetical future nuptials.
Ryan LaBombard
Flower Dude
Ryan is Niko's little brother, his first best friend, and the one who can always make him laugh no matter what. Even though Ryan has been making us all call him "Uncle Ryan" since he was in high school, Ryan was actually the one who made Niko an Uncle in 2019. In 2020, Niko officiated Ryan's wedding to his wife, Brittney, and now Ryan is the "Flower Dude" at Niko's wedding. As always, Ryan brings joy and laughter to a memorable day.
Lilo
Ring Bearer
Lilo is Niko and Ivan's mischievous but loveable pup. She has been by Niko's side for over 13 years and Ivan's nicknames for Lilo include (but are not limited to) Liliana, Leland, Milo Kunis, Lilo Potter, Friend, My Love, and Lil' Goo. We're both looking forward to seeing if she behaves for the entire wedding day, but Kaylen has graciously agreed to chaperone Lilo if needed.