Kendall & Clayton
Wedding Party
Sarah Tarket
Maid of Honor
Sarah and Kendall met over 10 years ago as they worked at Texas Roadhouse together, where they would spend their shifts sneaking frozen margs behind the bar. Through the years they have attended concerts together, special occasions - including weddings and new babies, and cherished their friendship through it all. Today, Sarah and Kendall enjoy playing with Sarah’s kids Hudson and Harley, eating mexican food and sitting on the couch chatting about life. As Kendall stood as Sarah's MOH four years ago, Kendall couldn't think of anything more special than to have Sarah by her side while she marries her best friend.
Alex Gardner
Best Man
Lifelong best friends. Alex, being the oldest, has been the mastermind behind ALL the mischief the two have embarked on over the last 2+ decades. The two spent their early years playing with Alex’s fleet of John Deere tractors in the backyard sandbox. They quickly outgrew tractors and found new hobbies like turning the Gardner’s front lawn into a driving range or waking up the neighbors with an early morning stroll in Alex’s 1965 straight-piped GMC Cracker Box. Today, with several states between them, they enjoy gathering on holiday’s and sipping an assortment of bourbon over conversation.
Dani Faulkenberry
Bridesmaid
Dani and Kendall have known each other since elementary school. They remained friends through their emo middle school phase and high school, where they finally perfected an appropriate amount of eyeliner. Their friendship remained solid through years of moving to San Diego and Nebraska for college, Dani getting married, and big life events that have only brought them closer. Whether Dani and Kendall are hanging out with Dani's daughter "Indi," drinking wine together, or partaking in garage parties, their time together is always special and valued. Kendall can safely say they will be best friends for the rest of their lives.
Jacob Vitek
Groomsman
Mr. Vitek, not to be mistaken for the Honda VTEC, but after a couple vodka red bulls runs just as smooth as the 4-cylinder engine. Clay played an integral role in Vitek’s development as a Field Engineer on their first project; McGregor Square. Their animosity towards each other eventually turned into a long lasting friendship. Coming from a small town in South Dakota, Vitek is the ‘down for anything’ type of friend. With a little convincing and liquid courage, you’d be hard pressed to find something he’s not willing to do. If you get the pleasure to meet him at the wedding, be sure to bring him water, he’ll need it.
Gabby Shoemate
Bridesmaid
Gabby is the youngest of the four and can always be found with a Starbucks in her hand. She’s always been the stubborn one of the group, as well as most determined and driven. Gabby and Kendall love spending their time with Gabby’s three boys, Koen, Woods and Tripp and eating Chick-Fil-A. Kendall’s fondest childhood memory of her little sister is choreographing dances and listening to Dream Street on their CD players. Not everyone can say they are blessed enough to have a built in best friend for life, but Gabby has definitely earned that title.
Dan Carroll
Groomsman
Dan was the first friend and roommate Clay encountered on his journey to Colorado. Dan, his now wife, Christine, and wiener dog, Rosie, welcomed Clay into their rental house on Kearney St. Dan, often called ‘Daddy Dan’, is referred to as the father figure of the friend group. Rightfully so as they recently welcomed their baby girl, Emilia, into the world. Like many dads, Dan enjoys the fruits of fine wine, bourbon and if he’s hanging out with the boys, Busch Light. On any given summer night, it’s not uncommon to find the friend group at Dan’s place, cooking steaks and indulging in beverages until the early hours of the morning.
Ally Stephens
Bridesmaid
Ally and Kendall have always got along great; other than all of high school when Ally would spend her free time finding new ways to make her little sister’s life miserable - this included making Kendall pump Ally’s gas in the freezing cold temps, never allowing Kendall to wear her clothes, and rarely speaking to her in school. Growing up, Ally took due diligence in making sure to hold grudges with whomever Kendall was in a disagreement with for the week, woke up early to help curl Kendall’s hair, and always allowed her to tag along out to lunch. Ally is the sweetest, kindest soul, who truly loves people for all they are and Kendall is lucky to have a big sis like her.
Taylar Graf
Bridesmaid
Taylar is the oldest of the four. She is the most reliable, trustworthy, level headed of the bunch. All time spent with Taylar is fun, unpredictable, and goofy. She has a child-like spirit that is contagious, and energy that makes everyone want to be her friend. Lucky enough, Kendall gets to be Taylar’s little sis, in which comes with the responsibility of listening to Kendall vent about all significant and insignificant life matters, giving perspective on life choices, and being the one to always be down for a good time.
Noah Poll
Groomsman
Noah and Clay met at Ferris State University and quickly became friends. Upon graduation, both of them moved to Denver, Colorado pursuing careers in the Construction Industry. On the weekends, you can find the duo in one of the many streams in the Rocky Mountains casting a line or in the Eastern Plains of Colorado hunting ducks. Noah is one of Clay’s favorite hunting partner’s. For Noah, it’s usually target practice. For Clay, it’s an opportunity to fill both his and Noah’s bag limit.
Samantha Lau
Bridesmaid
Sam and Kendall became best friends in middle school where a mutual friend introduced the two. They have countless driving stories at 16 yrs old, summers spent nannying together, dance parties in the kitchen, boat days and endless laughter. Sam could be labeled as Kendall’s “funny friend,” meaning no moment with her is ever dull as she lights up every room with her bright personality and her back in the day fiery red hair. Over the years, Sam and Kendall have grown and maintained a very special friendship while intertwining monumental moments of their lives together.
Alex Teteak
Groomsman
Alex and Clay first crossed paths during their time at Ferris State University, where his knack for bringing people together quickly earned him a place in our close-knit circle of friends. Alex routinely earned himself the title ‘Life of the Party’, whether it be hosting red neck garage parties or coordinating an ever-so-sober float down the Muskegon River. Similar to Clay, Alex started his career with Hensel Phelps in Colorado where they spent the next 5 years growing their friendship exploring the Rocky Mountains.
Nikki Young
Bridesmaid
Nikki and Kendall met through mutual friends over 7 years ago in which they grew their friendship through wiffle ball leagues, their love for game nights with friends, and a relationship they could always count on from one another. Kendall has been so lucky to stay connected with Nikki through different phases of life and have prioritized long distance friendships as Nikki, her two kids and husband have moved back to their roots in Iowa. As Nikki and Kendall share similarities of being one of multiple girls in their families, Kendall can always count on her for realistic and sisterly advice in any given scenario.
Bradlee & Ryen Stephens
Flower Girls
B and Ry are Kendall and Clay's 8 year old twin nieces!
Theodore "Theo" Mitchell
Ring Bearer
Theodore, also known as Theo, is Clay and Kendall's 2 year old nephew.