Kaitlyn & Rudi
Wedding Party
Kaitlyn Schmille
Bride
Originally from Wathena, KS, Kaitlyn moved to Oahu in May of 2022. She has been a nurse for 5 years but currently works as a Labor and Delivery nurse (her dream job)!
Rudi Galapia Jr.
Groom
Born and raised on Oahu. However, Rudi went to college in Montana for 2 years, moved to Vegas for 6 years, and back to Oahu for 5 years! Rudi has been working his dream job as a fireman for 5 years!
Lakota Hay
Matron of Honor
LaKota is from Hamilton, Missouri. She is a Nurse Director for a surgery center and lives in Parkville, Missouri with her husband, Darby. Kaitlyn and LaKota met during nursing school where they quickly became best friends!
Charlee Harris
Bridesmaid
Charlee is from Wathena, Kansas and currently lives in Elwood, Kansas with her husband Bryson! She is an amazing cosmetologist focusing on women’s hair color and extensions. Charlee and Kaitlyn have been best friends since they were little (basically since birth!)
Brooke Brown
Bridesmaid
Brooke is originally from Savannah, MO. She currently lives with her husband in the San Antonio, Texas area and works as a respiratory therapist! Brooke and Kaitlyn met in college during their sorority days, where Brooke was Kaitlyn’s “big sister!”
Ava Blessie
Bridesmaid
Ava is originally from Nebraska, but currently lives in California with her fiancé! Ava and Kaitlyn met in college and were in the same sorority!
Bayley Hawkins
Bridesmaid
Bayley is originally from Hamilton, Missouri but currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and works as a pediatric ICU nurse! Bayley and Kaitlyn met in college where they went to nursing school together, cheered together, and were in the same sorority!
Nicole Galapia
Bridesmaid
Nicole is born and raised on Oahu, where she lives with her other half and 3 amazing children, Zaya, Zaston, and Zayvin. Nicole is Rudi’s favorite (and only) sibling!!
Kae Nipper
Bridesmaid
Kae is originally from California, but currently lives in Arizona with her husband and son! Kae and Kaitlyn met at the gym, while both training for bodybuilding competitions.
Brittney Vogt
Bridesmaid
Brittney is originally from Illinois, but currently lives on Oahu with her husband and son. Brittney and Kaitlyn met while working at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children as labor and delivery nurses!
Madalyn Ezzell
Bridesmaid
Maddie is from St. Joseph, Missouri and currently lives in the surrounding area with her husband Hunter and her 3 amazing kids, Quinn, Rory, and Saylor. Maddie and Kaitlyn met during nursing school. Kaitlyn is also Rory’s god mom!!
Katrena Clarkson
Mother of the Bride
Katrena is from the St. Joseph, Missouri area but lives with her husband, Neil, in Wathena, Kansas. Katrena loves to travel and enjoys visiting wineries!
Henry Schmille
Father of the Bride
Henry lives, and was raised in, Wathena, Kansas. He has worked night shift his whole life! He loves spending time with his family and taking his dog, Hank, to get donuts at Casey’s on Saturday mornings.
Neil Clarkson
Step Father of the Bride & Officiant
Neil is originally from Haviland, Kansas but currently lives in Wathena, Kansas with his wife, Katrena. Neil recently retired as a high school English teacher. His favorite activities include traveling and riding his motorcycle!
Lurline Liu
Mother of the Groom
Lurline is born and raised on Oahu! She loves to work hard and spend time with her family and grandkids!
Rudi Galapia Sr.
Father of the Groom
Goes by David - Born and raised on Oahu. David has been a painter by trade his whole life. He loves his family and hanging out with friends.
Zaya Valmoja
Flower Girl
Zaya is the daughter of Nicole Galapia and Jacob Valmoja
Zaston Valmoja
Ring Bearer
Zaston is the son of Nicole Galapia and Jacob Valmoja.
Zayvin Valmoja
Ring Bearer
Zayvin is the son of Nicole Galapia and Jacob Valmoja
Branson Chun
Best Man
Branson is from Oahu and lives on the North Shore with his his wife Chelan. Rudi and Branson has been friends since high school and lived in Las Vegas together. They both love Creed and playing Air instruments until their fingers bleed
Jacob Valmoja
Groomsman
Booboo is from the north shore of Oahu and Is Nicole’s other half. Together they have 3 beautiful children. They both agree Uncle Wika (Rudi) is the crazy fun uncle. Rudi and Booboo met while Rudi was in high school. Booboo taught Rudi how to workout/lift, and in return, Rudi introduced him to Nicole.
Justin Abe
Groomsman
Justin is from Oahu and lives on the North Shore with his wife Pili and daughter. Rudi and Justin been friends since teenagers, escaping near death experiences while having fun together because Justin has two bad ears.
Jonathan Eatman
Groomsman
Johnathan is from North Carolina but lives on Oahu. Rudi and John became friends through the fire department. If you haven’t seen the movie Rampage yet, Rudi is The Rock and Johnathan is the Albino gorilla.
Nick Guidice
Groomsman
Nick is from and lives in Las Vegas. Nick let Rudi live with him and, in return, Rudi was the best roommate he ever had. Nick is a real estate agent and refers to himself as “the Italia Stallion”
Anthony Saito
Groomsman
Anthony is from Waialua, North Shore on Oahu. Rudi and Anthony have been high school friends. Anthony is Rudi go to guy whenever an adventure arises and always down to cruise.
Albert Zogg
Groomsman
Albert (Ace) is from riverside California but lives in Las Vegas. Rudi and Ace met in Las Vegas and is one Rudi close Haole friends. Rudi introduced Ace to island music and bands, and one day wants a tribal tattoo.
Jacob Barit
Groomsman
Jacob lives on the North Shore of Oahu and is the father of two tunda boys and one baby girl. Jacob is Rudi’s cousin and helped teach Rudi about football and life. Even though Jacob is bigger, Rudi is stronger and better looking.
Bryson Harris
Groomsman
Bryson is from, and currently lives in, Elwood, Kansas with his wife Charlee! He works in the trucking business. Bryson and Rudi met through double dates with Kaitlyn and Charlee. Bryson may lift heavier but Rudi is more handsome