Andrea & Blake
Wedding Party
David Inda
Officiant
David and Blake met as kids at Friendship Baptist Church and has been Blake's longest friend through the shared bond of faith. No matter how much time passes by their relationship seams to pickup right where it left off. They share very similar views in life and don't mind telling everyone else that they are wrong. As an officiant, David brings not only their friendship but also their unwavering support and love. His presence at our wedding is a testament to the bonds we've formed through our shared beliefs and cherished moments. So here's to David, the one who reminds us that love knows no bounds, and that with faith and friendship, we can conquer anything life throws our way.
Sammi Larson
Maid of Honor
Sammi and Andrea met in college and it was not friends at first sight. Fortunately, Sammi was patience and Andrea was persistent, because their lives would not have been the same without each other for the last 10-ish years. You will often find them together playing volleyball, drinking wine, on some travel adventure or now finding activities to accommodate the most beautiful little Aubrey (Sammi's daughter).
Ross Wuestenfeld
Best Man
Ross is the older brother that helped toughen Blake up and fortunately allowed Blake into his High School friend group. Ross has been Blake's Best Friend through life and has always pushed him to being better. Blake was the best man in his wedding, and its now his turn to return the favor!
Sara Zebell
Bridesmaid
Sara and Andrea had the fortunate experience of working at Applebees in high school and sharing far too many high school memories. Since those hallways and carside telephone calls, they've shared many life milestones together and have always had the friendship that's one-call away. Sara's most recent milestone is moving into her new home, that is less than a 5-minute walk away from Andrea and Blake.
Gage Wuestenfeld
Groomsman
Gage is the younger brother of Blake and the best at volleyball. Currently residing in Florida, Gage gets to soak up the sunshine with his high school sweetheart, Raegan. Gage and Blake were very close growing up in high school and college.
Jamie "Wifey" Richter
Bridesmaid
Jamie has been nicknamed Wifey by Andrea since the weekend that they met. You can say this was a friendship at first site, and one night lead to an entire weekend of laughter. Her now husband, John, has always been supportive of their love for each other (even after one too many margaritas). Jamie will always be Andrea's shoulder to sleep on and friend to dance/run/jump/enjoy life in the rain or shine with. Currently residing in Tennessee, Jamie is one of Andrea's key "excuses" to jump in the car for a long weekend to visit good ol' Nash-Vegas.
Tom Kokoszka
Groomsman
Tom and Blake went to Northern Illinois University together. Tom tried out for the Volleyball team that Blake was already on. Blake wanted "Nothing to do with him" because he was to clumsy on the court. Little did Blake know Tom would improve to be a great volleyball player and an even better friend. Tom and Blake currently play sand volleyball together and enjoy late night discussions about life, farts, and everything in between.
Brandi Brown
Bridesmaid
Brandi and Andrea's friendship started long after Blake and Brandi's high school friendship started. Throughout Andrea and Blake's relationship, it's fair to say that Brandi has been an incredible support for them as individuals and as a couple. Brandi is the friend who you can always count on for honest advice, to have "just one more" at your local dive bar and the foodie helping find the best restaurants to try (both in town and on vacations).
Zach Brown
Groomsman
Zach was initially friends with the Best Man, Ross, but reconnected with Blake through volleyball after High School. You will often find Zach and Blake on the volleyball court together. If by chance they're on opposite sides of the court, you can count on witnessing some of the most intense trash talk between two players.
Seth Graves
Usher
Seth is Andrea's nephew and at times an additional weekend roommate to Blake and Andrea. You will not find an 11-year-old with more personality, a kinder heart or confidence in the young man that he's growing to be. He's a right-hand-mate to Blake when they're crawfishing and will last longer than Blake or Andrea in a backyard pepper session.
Rafal Kokoszka
Groomsman
Ralph met Blake through his brother Tom and surprisingly, also volleyball. Ralph and Blake have gotten close over the last couple of years of getting older and switching to sand volleyball. Ralph is also responsible for getting Blake hurt by reintroducing Twisted Tea to Blake's life, which is responsible for Blake twisting his ankle and falling down the stairs.
Chris Binetti
Flower Man
Chris "Binetti" and Blake likely have the longest social media meme streak between any two people who will be attending the wedding. Having the same sense of humor, there is never a dull moment if the two of them are in the room.