Brittany & Jacob
Wedding Party
Lauren Mersman
Co-Maid of Honor
I've known her as long as she's been alive. Lauren is 4 years and 4 days younger than me and one of my best friends. She's always the nicest person in the room and will talk your ear off with her stories (and side-stories). We've had many crazy adventures together, even if that means just sitting on the couch and talking. I'm thrilled to call her one of my co-maids of honor.
Ben Hoelscher
Co-Best Man
Jacob's brother and one of his best friends. Jacob and Ben love to have fun with one another and talk about their shared career choice, pharmacy. They have always been partners in crime growing up and still are to this day. We are so happy he will be joining us!
Courtney Mersman
Co-Maid of Honor
I've known her as long as she's been alive. Courtney was a year younger than me in school, so we went through pretty much everything together: grade school at Lillyville and Green Creek, junior high, high school, dance team, proms, homecomings, and everything in between. We have some unforgettable memories together, and she will always be one of my best friends. I'm so happy she's one of my co-maids of honor.
David Mersman
Co-Best Man
David is the third member of our "three musketeers" trio. He is both one of Jacob's best friends and my first cousin. Although I've known David since he was born, there's an ongoing debate on who is actually the closest pair of the three of us. We're so glad he agreed to be part of our wedding!
Jessica Barnes
Bridesmaid
Jessica and I met as friends of a mutual friend, but we've evolved into the closest of friends who see each other at least once a week! Jessica is the kindest person you'll ever meet and will move mountains to make you happy. Anyone is lucky to call her a friend, and I'm even luckier because she is one of my bridesmaids!
Russell Wellbaum
Groomsman
Jacob's friend since grade school. Solid dude.
Emily Todd
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met when we were undergraduates at SIUE. We bonded over bad roommate decisions, tough science classes, and our shared love of wine. We've had many laughs and memories together and have watched each other succeed for many years. I'm lucky to call her a friend and a bridesmaid!
Todd Goeckner
Groomsman
Todd has been Jacob's friend since junior high and has evolved into one of his closest friends. They were roommates in college and had a lot of fun together. Todd is a stand up guy willing to do anything for you and always ready to have a good time. We are so happy he can be part of this day with us!
Amanda Stout
Bridesmaid
I'm so happy to call Amanda my newest sister! Amanda shows unconditional love to whoever she meets and made me feel like a welcome member of the family as soon as I started dating Jacob. I'll forever be grateful for her supportive ear and kind words of wisdom. And now she's my third sister!
Austin Stout
Groomsman
Austin's been part of the Hoelscher family as long as I have, and he always brings the humor, wit, and trivia knowledge! He's been a role model to us as we learn to navigate this next stage in our lives, and we're extremely happy that he agreed to be part of the wedding party!
Brooke Mersman
Usherette
Although she's technically my cousin, Brooke might as well be another sister. I've known her as long as she's been alive, we share a similar sense of humor, and we even look alike! We're so happy she's part of our wedding, and we can't wait to celebrate with her!
Nick Grunloh
Usher
Nick has been Jacob's friend for years. They were childhood friends, and Nick's house was always the place to go when they were younger. They went to college together and always had fun as roommates. We can't wait for Nick to join us and create more memories!
Andy Mersman
Usher
As he's grown up, Andy has evolved into one of the members of our group of friends. He's such a fun person to be around, and although he tries to be like his brother (teasing us and giving us a hard time), we love him and are thrilled to have him be one of our ushers!
Blake Mersman
Usher
I've had the pleasure of watching Blake grow up. I can remember him as a baby, and it's been a joy to watch him become his fun-loving, good-natured self. He always lets me hug him, and I appreciate that more than he knows. We love having Blake be part of our wedding!
Dominic Vahling
Officiant
Dominic has been a friend of Jacob's since grade school. They were always close as they ran cross country and track together through high school. We are so excited that Dominic's path in life has allowed him to share in this day in such a unique way!