Tamara & Steven
Wedding Party
Cole Detweiler
Ring Bearer
Cole is the nephew of the groom. Cole will be starting 2nd grade in the fall and is a speedy hockey player and avid fisherman. We think he'll take good care of the rings.
Paige Detweiler
Flower Girl
Paige is the niece of the groom. At nearly 5 years old, and a pro at swimming and caring for ponies, Paige is likely to steal the show. She's excited for her first flower girl role and can't wait to shower us with petals!
Mary Lipham
Matron of Honor
Mary is Tami's oldest friend! Tami and Mary have been friends since they were babies. They grew up together at Kenmore Baptist Church and bonded over a love of singing, horses, and the Princess Bride. From the Adirondacks, to Chicago, to Boston, to Georgia, they have managed to stay in touch and visit each other wherever life takes them.
Laura Schwartz
Maid of Honor
Laura and Tami have been friends since college and spent their formative post-college years together as baristas at the Roosevelt Rd. Caribou Coffee. After 6 years of Chicago adventures, they took a road trip from Chicago to NYC so Laura could start a new adventure. One year later, Tami joined her on the Upper West Side as her roommate, fellow NYU student, and partner in crime. Laura - move back to NYC!
Richie Brauer
Best Man
From their days riding bikes together to school at Bedminster Elementary and playing G.I. Joes in the backyard, Steve and Richie have stayed friends throughout many moves, jobs, and military deployments. Steve can count on Richie for his brutal honesty and directness, but Richie's always been willing to jump in and help whenever he's asked.
Jared Roberts
Best Man
Steve and Jared first became close friends during high school where they challenged each other, as well as the boundaries set by their parents, school administrators, and many others. They share many fond memories, which we won't (and probably shouldn't) be sharing here. But their friendship too has spanned years and distances.