Wedding Party
Bethany Ellen
Bride
You know her: the red headed hurricane of a hot mess who’s always authentically herself. Can’t find her? Call your dog. She will follow behind them. Bethany has been planning this wedding for a very long time and would like you to know that waiting for this big day is definitely the hardest part. Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Alex Buchholz
Groom
Alex has decided he does not want a bird ever again, which is why he finally proposed to Bethany. This bourbon loving bearded hunk spends his time tending to his Stardew Valley farm, saving Bethany in her daily crises, and defending his cat against the general public who just doesn’t understand. Favorite book: The Wheel of Time Series
Suz Hete
Maid of Honor
Need memes? Britney Spears’ innermost personal thoughts and entire timeline? Bethany’s darkest secrets? Pictures of the cutest corgi alive? This is your gal. There’s no guessing why Suz is the maid of honor in this wedding. She and Bethany have been inseparable since age 2. She knows all of Bethany's hopes, fears, and dumb decisions. You'll look forward to her maid of honor speech. Favorite book: Silence of the Lambs
Chris Strohofer
Ideal Man
The "Ideal Man" is not just some gimmick, it is an official title. Chris is the 2018 recipient of the Robert Patterson McKibbin Memorial Prize, which is given to the young man that is the embodiment of the ideals of manhood (as perceived by the University of Cincinnati Faculty) making him the "Ideal Man" and my ideal Best Man. Favorite book: Slaughterhouse Five
Lindsay Ellen
Bridesmaid
The sister of the bride, Lindsay grew up torturing sweet innocent Bethany and bothering her to no end. Somehow that translated into getting along later in life. Kylo likes Lindsay the best. Favorite book: Lindsay doesn't know how to read
Tyler Weber
Groomsman
Buddy to the Groom, and a friend to all. Tyler is the only non-La Salle Alumni of the Groom's wedding party, but he agreed to look past these differences for the Bride & Groom's special day. Tyler is always looking to help out wherever he can. While this Bride and Groom don't have two massive dogs for him to manhandle post ceremony, they’ll be sure to keep him in mind for any other job that comes up on the Big Day. Favorite book: Assholes Finish First
Nicole Birkenheuer
Bridesmaid
As the song goes: did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’ve never experienced the volume level of living with Bethany and Nicole unless your nickname is The Floss (see below). From roommates to fast friends, the amount of inside jokes between Bethany and Nicole are ridiculous. Favorite book: The Harry Potter Series
Rob Mullen
Groomsman
What happens when the weird chubby kid (the groom) passes a note with an creepy sketch that says "Got Jesus?" to the guy behind him in Freshman year World History class? You get a friend for life. Rob's mother's basement was the lucky (unfortunate?) site to entertain this rowdy friend group all throughout high school and college. Without him, the La Salle Alumni of this wedding party would not be as close knit as we are today. Rob may be sporting cowboy boots in Texas these days, but that doesn't stop them from talking (and drinking) bourbon, and getting loud any chance they get.
Sam Buchholz
Bridesmaid
She might be Alex's biological sister, but Bethany's claiming her for life. Occasionally, Sam and Bethany will look at each other and read the other's minds. Alex might have brought them together, but nothing is pulling these two apart, sorry! Favorite book at the moment (it changes): The Goldfinch
Josh Streicher
Doctor Groomsman
While this may be the happiest day of the Bride and Groom’s life, it’ll be a sad day for Josh. Unfortunately for this Doctor, the marriage-pact between him and the Groom will be officially off. We will all have to be sure he’s doing alright on the Big Day. Through their school years together, these two friends entertained themselves by dreaming of the day they’d get to see S.O.A.D. in concert, beating each other with bō staffs wrapped in pool noodles, and texting each other whenever there was a good moon in the night sky. These days Josh is doctoring elsewhere in the world, but thankfully he’ll make a house call for the wedding. Favorite book: Siddhartha
Kelly Weber
The Floss / Bridesmaid
As The Floss, Kelly’s job was to simply survive. And she didn’t just do that, she thrived. Kelly is the peak of positivity, rolling with the punches, and lighting up any room-including dark dingy dorm rooms. Kelly brings positivity and light to this wedding planning process. Getting to talk to her is basically getting the Disney Princess meet and greet for absolutely free. That's how good she is. Who wouldn't want her in their wedding party? Favorite book: The Harry Potter Series
Sam Geiger
Groomsman
The Man, The Myth, The Glacier Sam Geiger is an enigma, wrapped in a puzzle, wrapped in an athletic hoodie. He’s a groomsman that defies explanation, and is sure to bring his trademark expressions like “Geez Louise!”, and “Oh my word!” to the big day. Best known for his terrible taste in rap music. If you hear Lil Windex at the reception, you know who to blame. Favorite book: The Lies of Locke Lamora
Kristen Eby
Bridesmaid
Her smile lights up a room, but her wit makes you stay. Watching Kristen meet a new cat is watching a religious experience happen before your eyes. There is no one sharper, smarter, and more ready to make a positive change in the world. Her push for justice always inspires us and her love of our animals (no matter how badly behaved) means we must keep her around. Favorite book: The Stand by Stephen King
Nick Moellman
Groomsman
Thick as Thieves since Mrs. Cappels' class '01. Nick's been one of the Grooms closest friends since the first grade. Twenty years of friendship! You'd think they'd get sick of each other after all this time (especially after the jawbreaker incident). Through highs and lows, these two have stuck through it all. Call it true friendship or Stockholm's Syndrome, but the we're lucky to have this mixtape making, Smash comboing, Naty Rush drinking fiend as a groomsman.
Lola
Flower Girl
A perfect sweet baby angel who will steal the show and steal your heart. Favorite TV Show: The Golden Girls
Connie Burden
Flower Girl
She's everyone's favorite Mamaw! And now she's everyone's favorite flower girl! Along with Lola, Mamaw is going to do her part to make sure this aisle is covered in flowers. If she pushes petals like she pushes food, we're all going to leave overstuffed. Mamaw asked us to let everyone know she's single and ready to mingle. So if you need a dancing partner, she's 69 and lookin' fine!
Nils Herdelin
Officiant
Truly we had no better candidate than Nils to officiate our wedding day. No one is better with words or has better hair (both important factors). The only real downside to him officiating is he can't cater the wedding day, because this man doesn't play around in the kitchen. While he's not busy being our best friend, Nils is busy being best friend to Penny and Ringo the dogs. We truly don't believe any of our guests are ready for our wedding quite as much as Nils. Favorite book: Life of Pi
Tim Plaskett
Ring Bearer
So important he needs four security team members. This baby is a big deal. Favorite Book: Little Blue Truck
Travis Tubesing
Ring Security
Nothing gets past this guy. Not this Michael Scott loving wrestling fanatic. If you don't love Travis after you meet him for the first time, get out of our wedding. Seriously. We would die without Travis. Which made him an excellent addition to keeping our precious safe. He's already got the earpiece! Favorite book: Killing Yourself to Live
James Grogan
Ring Security
No one fits more on a ring security team than someone who is army trained (thank you for your service, sir). Talented, strong man but inside he is a sweet boi. Try to steal the ring bearer. He will HUG YOU TO DEATH. TO DEATH. Favorite Book: Thank You For My Service
Eli Plaskett
Ring Security
This man has many qualifications to protect our ring bearer. Firstly, the ring bearer is his son. Eli is an avid consumer of Lord of the Rings and has developed a keen sense of protecting valuables. As a strategic board game player, Eli knows the moves you'd make 10 steps before you make them. So don't try any funny business. Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Kaitlyn Payne
Ring Security
Kaitlyn Payne is a Virgo. And that makes her the perfect candidate to head up our security team. Have you ever wanted to meet ray of sunshine with humor crisp as a La Croix on a hot day? Then you'll love this absolute angel. She's a babe. She's fantastic. And she's checking all your gifts to make sure they're non hazards on wedding day. She's Kaitlyn Payne. Favorite book: Good Omens