The Lambdatos
Some of Our Favorite People
Chelsea
Maid of Honor
Amanda's best friend since high school, Chelsea and Amanda have been sending each other wedding dress photos on Instagram since the invention of Instagram. How exciting that it is finally time to try them on! Amanda is so lucky to have someone as thoughtful and generous as Chelsea as a friend! She is so excited to stand with her on her biggest day!
Ryan
Best Man
Ryan is CJ's adventurous older brother, built in best friend, and someone who was KEY in the proposal. He set up the scene, took pictures that night, and drove newly engaged couple on a starlit tour of Denver on a pedicab, just so Amanda could see all of the Christmas lights! CJ is blessed to have Ryan stand next to him as he turns to this next chapter in his life.
Emily
Maid of Honor
Amanda and Emily had a fast friendship that has been maintained across two different moves across state lines and TWO engagements. They are having the best time planning their weddings together and Amanda is so blessed by her friendship and constant encouragement. She is honored to have her as a Maid of Honor.
Tyler
Groomsman
Tyler is one of CJ's best and oldest friends. They went to college together in Denver and both ended up commissioning into the U.S. Army. CJ talks of no one more highly than Tyler, and they have remained good friends through tons of moves, deployments, and duty stations. CJ is blessed to have Tyler stand with him on his wedding day.
Anna
Bridesmaid
Amanda's favorite (and only sister), who is encouraging, generous, beautiful and possibly more excited about this wedding than Amanda is. She has been the biggest support through this whole process. As Anna would say: "You deserve it, Lillian." Amanda is beyond blessed, lucky, and absolutely overjoyed about getting to stand with her sister as she marries the love of her life.
Tony
Groomsman
Tony and CJ have been close since high school. They grew up together, a lot like brothers, and have been cheering each other on and encouraging each other achievements from afar as they have lived in different states since college. CJ is so excited to be reunited with Tony as they stand together during the wedding.
Megan
Bridesmaid
Megan and Amanda have been friends since high school! They became best friends house sitting over the summer, tanning by the pool, and cooking together! They are both creative Type A people, and Megan is the one who convinced Amanda that elementary education is the place to be!
Mason
Groomsman
Mason and CJ met while stationed at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. As members of the 82nd Airborne, they jumped out of planes together, got deployed together, and became good friends while doing so. Mason is one of the best guys CJ could imagine having stand by his side during the wedding.
Katie
Bridesmaid
If Amanda had another little sister, Katie would be it. Katie and Amanda are cousins, and have been attached at the hip since May 4th, 1993 (when the world was graced with Katie's presence). Katie is lighthearted and easy going, and is making planning a wedding so fun!
Austin
Groomsman
CJ and Austin are stationed together at Fort Bragg. Austin is one of the guys you always want to have in your corner. He is supportive of CJ's career and aspirations, and Amanda is pretty sure they have a bromance going on behind the scenes. CJ is lucky to have Austin standing with him as he gets married.
Bre
Bridesmaid
Amanda's bonus sister, Bre is married to Amanda's brother Joe. Bre is Amanda's number one most called person in her phone. They talk every single day, and Bre has been the sweetest listening to EVERY possible idea and detail Amanda has about this wedding. Amanda is so blessed to have her as family, and as a bridesmaid.
Chuck
Groomsman
Chuck is CJ's cousin. They grew up together when CJ would spend his summers in South Dakota. Lessons CJ learned from his older cousin are invaluable, and CJ is so blessed that Chuck agreed to be his groomsman and stand by his side on his big day.
Patricia
Bridesmaid
Patricia is Amanda's cooler, younger cousin. They have spent summers and Christmases together doing friend things and bonding since Patricia was young. Amanda loves that Patricia follows her on Instagram because Patricia is maybe the coolest person she knows. Her bridal party jumps up 103 cool points just because Trish is willing to stand up there.
Amy
Groomswoman
Amy and CJ are long time friends and battle buddies! Going back to his start in the army, Amy has been there every step of the way. CJ is so excited to get to share this special day with Amy up at his side.
Sarah
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Amanda's Soultwin. They met in North Carolina shortly after Amanda moved and right before CJ deployed. Sharing the same birthday, it was obviously destiny that they become the best of friends. Sarah is a dedicated friend, loving and supportive of all of Amanda's adventurous ideas. It was an obvious choice that Sarah be up there while Amanda marries her best friend.
Frejya
Flower Grrr
Freyja is ready to steal the show with her cuteness. No petals will thrown, she'd probably eat them, but she will be cute and awe-inducing nonetheless.
Thor
Ring Bear
Thor is overly excited to walk down the aisle for his parents. Don't mind his tail (pick an aisle seat at your own risk), he is just so happy that you are coming to see him!