Wedding Party
Kara Andres
Matron of Honor
Kara is the middle Andres sister and acts as Randi's emotional support person whether she likes it or not (she does). Though they were experts at sister fights growing up, they have luckily become very close in adulthood and Randi is very glad Kara and her new hot tub are only a short 2 hour drive away.
Erin York
Matron of Honor
Erin is the oldest Andres sister and definitely the wisest. Between juggling work, rounds of golf, and the trials, tribulations, and joys of motherhood, she doesn't have time to beat around the bush and will tell you exactly how it is, which Randi very much needs and appreciates. While they both wish they lived closer to one another, they cherish their reunions and always leave having already planned for the next one.
Maddie Rector
Bridesmaid
Randi doesn't really remember life before Maddie. Ever since they met at age 3 to when they went to college together, they were pretty much inseparable. Maddie and Randi have been more than best friends throughout the years, they were also teammates, roommates, partners-in-crime, and sisters. Although they haven't lived in the same state for over 8 years, they always make time to see each other when they can and will always remain BFFs.
Morgan Foelsch
Bridesmaid
Randi and Morgan have been friends since elementary school and have been through many phases of life together-- from sharing chapstick in the 3rd grade, to dance team in high school, to now living in Chicago together. They have both witnessed a lot of change and growth in each other and Randi feels so lucky to have such an amazing life-long friend in Chicago with her (and just a 10 min walk away!).
Dylann Perrone
Bridesmaid
Dylann and Randi met through their sorority at Mizzou and quickly became close friends, bonding over their mutual weirdness and love for sandwiches with extra mayo. Randi always knew Dylann would be the kind of friend that would remain her best friend even if they didn't see each other often, which is exactly what happened after graduation. Dylann now lives a million miles away in beautiful Portland, OR and Randi tries to visit as much as possible, but intends to make another trip ASAP.
Bridget LeBar
Bridesmaid
Bridget is a college sorority friend of Randi's, but they actually became a lot closer after college when they both moved to Chicago. Bridget became a safe space for Randi when she moved to an unfamiliar place, and has honestly remained this for her ever since. Their friendship has evolved so much and Randi considers herself so lucky to be friends with such a funny, caring, and amazing person like Bridget.
Jimi Grauberger
Bridesmaid
Jimi and Randi first met working at a restaurant together in college, but began forming a true friendship in Chicago after meeting up for drinks one night. They were roommates for 2 years and share many fun, fond, and weird Covid lockdown memories from this time. Currently, they love catching a happy hour or a thrifting outing together (or better yet, both). Randi is so grateful to know someone as kind and down-to-earth as Jimi.
Jon Clark
Best Man
Jon and Brian have been friends since early in their college career, but not early enough if you ask Jon. After a semester of Jon begging Brian to live with him, he finally gave in. They lived together for the rest of their college days and have remained close friends.
Julian Birge
Best Man
Julian and Brian met their freshman year of college during Alma soccer pre-season training. Their friendship grew through the two a day workouts and trying to avoid Jon at all costs. They have remained close friends with Julian frequently visiting Brian in Chicago.
Sam Lofgren
Groomsman
Sam and Brian met their freshman year at Alma on the soccer team. Thankfully they became quick friends because Sam decided to leave Brian after a year and a half. After studying abroad in Sochi, Russia, Sam knew he needed some distance from Brian so he transferred away from Alma. Brian and Sam remained close after college and lived together in Chicago for 6 or so months, until, you guessed it, Sam left Brian again and moved to Nashville. Although Sam keeps attempting to escape, clearly Brian will never let it happen.
Lukas Underwood
Groomsman
Lukas and Brian met in middle school and became quick friends. Their friendship grew through late nights playing Gears of War and Fusion Frenzy (IYKYK). Although Lukas decided to leave Brian (see a theme here?) and move to Maryland, they remain close friends.
Alex LeBar
Groomsman
Alex and Brian met through their partners. After a summer internship in Chicago in 2020 and graduating from Mizzou the following Spring, he moved back to the city. It was clear that he couldn't spend another second away from his BFF Brian (it obviously had nothing to do with his amazing wife Bridget living here).
Ben Albert
Groomsman
Ben and Brian met when Ben moved to Chicago in the Summer of 2020. Although starting a friendship in the middle of a global pandemic wasn't on either of their 2020 bingo cards, they pressed on. Ben and Brian's friendship has grown over the past 6 years through ski trips around the midwest, multiple bachelor parties in Colorado, and many nights out in Chicago.
Rob Young
Groomsman
Rob and Brian met when they joined the same adult league softball team in Chicago. Although that team has remained together, they somehow have not seen much improvement (we finally won a game this year!). They have continued the theme of sports throughout their friendship by golfing and rock climbing together over the past few years. Brian is looking forward to finding a sport that Rob is not good at...