Wedding Party
Maddie D'Amato
Maid of Honor
Sista sista. I have known this girl all her life; it's as simple as that. She's a CSU fan, but I somehow still manage to love her. Jk jk! Maddie has been by my side through every moment of my life minus all of 15 months when I was an only child. We are built in best friends, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Mitch Reed
Best Man
Brother...has to be best man. Kansas City Chiefs lover and collector. Oh and the same goes for The Royals. Don't get him started on his bobble heads.
Margaux D'Amato
Maid of Honor
Other sista. This one is a complete goon. Compliment her on her back muscles, she's been spending the last year getting swoll.
Pat Mruz
Groomsman
Pat and I met in 8th grade at March Madness, a basketball tournament our grade school hosted. Pat has the best party trick, his dog Stanley. Ask and you shall receive photos.
Eloise Aragon
Bridesmaid
My fav person, my best friend. Elly and I met our sophomore year of college and have been attached at the hip ever since. If you want to make her happy, request either Drake or Chris Brown, your choice.
Vince Rice
Groomsman
Friends in the womb. The best handyman around, but sadly, he isn't offering his services to the public. Need to know the ins and outs of Disney, this man knows it all.
Catie Howitt
Bridesmaid
My law school ride or die. She is pure magic, so kind and hilarious and a smarty tarty. If you want to see the best De Niro impression, don't be afraid to ask because she won't be afraid to show.
Jake Mach
Groomsman
Same story goes for Jake, we also met in March Madness in 8th grade, but instead of playing nicely like Pat, Jake bodied me, and I fell to the floor. He now also lives in Colorado, and we spend weekends going to Rockies games, heading to the movies, and getting food.
Lauren Merfeld
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in law school, second semester of the first year. I don't think she liked me at first, but now she is stuck with me. I think Lauren has the most contagious and wholesome laugh. Somehow, when either of us starts, neither of us can stop.
Will Coenen
Groomsman
Wow another person I met doing sports. Will and I met on the field, freshman year football. Big big rum and coke guy, so just keep them coming (I mean it is an open bar after all).
Julia Crump
Bridesmaid
Jules and I met in the same elevator that me and Catie met, but fun fact, Catie and Julie already knew each other. They took me in, and we never looked back. Julia is the sweetest soul.
Matthew Jesus
Groomsman
Grade school buddies. Best Guitar Hero player I know, even better than me. His favorite song to play is Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll. He might give you an air band show if you ask, but he will need a drummer and bassist to join.
Natalie Platten-Weldin
Bridesmaid
One of my longest besties. Nat and I met sophomore year when she was forced to be my roommate (that story is a long one). We found our way back to each other and lived together again throughout law school. A girl of many talents, especially spending too many hours doing her nails hehe.
Nic D'Amato
Groomsman
Future brother-in-law. We connected over the many sports conversations we have had. Nic loves to test people's sports knowledge and will bet that he knows more than you. Just don't give too much of your money away or do, the kid is trying to buy an electric mountain bike.
Lily Reed
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law number one, Jason's sister. This girl has a voice of an angel, some say it sounds like Stevie Nicks (...or does Stevie Nicks sound like her?!).
Noah Fanslau
Usher
Another March Madness friend, there's a pattern here. We used to stay up super duper late playing Call of Duty Black Ops 3, but now he's a father and goes to bed too early. Fun fact, I tripped over (or did she trip me?) his wife's foot in the first grade and ended up with 15 stitches in my chin.
Kaylee Reed
Personal Attendant
Future sister in law number two, the best man's wife. We connected over the many (and definitely unhealthy) hours spent watching Bravo. I bet she has a few hidden gems to tell you all about.
Matthew Herting
Usher
The last person I met playing sports, I think. Herting was the starting quarterback on our freshman football team. He was the one throwing me the passes I dropped. Both of us are day one Kansas City Chiefs fans, not the bandwagon ones (like Mitch). We went through the Tyler Thigpen days.
Kacey Knoblauch
Flower Girl
Jason's cousin's daughter. Cutest pig tails around.
Devin Knoblauch
Usher
Cousin, and also dad to Kacey, the flower girl. Massive outdoorsman. Ask him how many times he’s placed first in a fishing competition…he might not know because it’s been too many.
Brite D'Amato
Ring Bearer
Liv's cousin. Fiend for guacamole. We were tempted to have dollops placed down the aisle for him to eat.