Lauren & Blaine
Wedding Party
Paulina Oleinik
Maid of Honor
A best friend of both the bride and groom, Paulina brings brains, strength, and beauty to the table. Paulina and Lauren have been friends since high school and have grown closer as they've moved through life with a shared love of horses, agriculture, and dancing. We'd love to share their favorite memory together but it has been decided that all of their memories are their favorite! Guarded as she is, Paulina has allowed Lauren a special place in her heart and life; seeing how special it is to be a friend of hers Lauren thought what better way to show her appreciation then to make her Maid of Honor. As tough as she may appear, don't be surprised if she is the first to shed a tear on the big day!
Alan Stevens
Best Man
Alan and Blaine are future brother-in-laws, but Blaine already considers him as his fourth brother. The passion they share for speed and horsepower has landed them in some sticky situations, but has always brought them closer and provided some good laughs. After 7 years of friendship and great memories the two can agree that the most important thing they share is their Love for Lauren.
Amanda Drew
Bridesmaid
If you're looking for a girl who can always bring a smile to the table, look no further. Amanda and Lauren met in college both as new transfers Sophomore year. They immediately hit it off and became roommates. Spending three years living together they got to know each other very well and they haven't let their friendship fade since graduating college. Typically on horseback, you can always find Amanda and Lauren laughing together but one of their favorite memories is road tripping down to Florida for a weekend getaway.
Adam Capes
Groomsman
The one stop shop of all things home improvement. Adam is the first person to show up to help with a project and ask for nothing in return. The "give his shirt off his back" type of guy. He has been a great friend to Blaine and Lauren for several years and has helped them through some tough renovation projects. Adam is the glue that holds a friend group together, always has a joke up his sleeve, always willing to offer a solution, and one way or another he will certainly humble you. Blaine and Lauren consider themselves lucky to have Adam as a friend.
Cheyenne Ketcham
Bridesmaid
Cheyenne and Lauren have been friends since Kindergarten. Their favorite memory is realizing that they were in their last semester of college and spontaneously packing up and heading to Long Beach Island for a beach day - in January!! The cold, crazy wind against the calming waves lapping the beach is the perfect metaphor of their friendship. Without Cheyenne, Blaine and Lauren may have never been, so of course she has to be standing with them as they say I do.
Louie DeLorenzo
Groomsman
The self-proclaimed “King of Tri-county.” Louie and Blaine have a bond that goes beyond friendship. The two share a love of agriculture and hard work. You can find them enjoying a beer at the local bar or baling hay until the sun goes down. Louie is always one call away regardless of the circumstance and he always keeps the oil tank full! A great son, brother, uncle, and the most loyal person you will ever meet, any person would be lucky to call Louie a friend.
Baylee Freeman
Bridesmaid
A bubbly, fun, and down right hilarious girl, Lauren was immediately drawn to Baylee and so happy when she became a part of the family as Blaine's brother, Tristan's, girlfriend. Their favorite memory together is going to Cowtown Rodeo. Baylee pulls off "cowgirl" better than the real ones and had to get a cowgirl hat while at the rodeo. Now she even rocks the boots too!
Tristan Tilghman
Groomsman
The oldest of the Tilghman brothers, Blaine has looked up to Tristan for 23 years and counting. It would be impossible to list the number of memories these two share but know that they are some of the best. Tristan and Blaine played sports together throughout their lives and though the competitiveness may have gotten the best of them at points, Blaine will forever cherish the times they had together on the field. As brothers, they of course don’t always see eye to eye, but they will always see heart to heart. Without Tristan, Blaine wouldn’t be in the position he is today. Tristan even helped introduce Blaine and Lauren!
Raeanne Rader
Bridesmaid
From bumpy boat rides on hot summer days chatting casually to enjoying memories as a family, Raeanne and Laurens' friendship has bloomed into something wonderful. Their favorite memory together is walking around Disney talking like they were from Minnesota/North Dakota for 3 hours and then going down a waterslide about 100 times to ring in the New Year at midnight. This wine connoisseur will be sure to show everyone the best drinks and give the best laughs.
Stephen Busz
Groomsman
Stephen has been a great friend and neighbor to Blaine and Lauren for 5 years. You can always count on Stephen to lend a helping hand or drag your ATV out of the mud three days later. One thing we have learned about Stephen over the years is that he will always make sure everyone else is having a good time before he worries about himself. Stephen is an incredible father and watching his beautiful family grow has been a blessing.
Lexi Banket
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Lauren are cousins and have been best of friends since the day they were born. From begging for sleepovers every holiday and playing with their Polypockets and Littlest Pet Shops to begging for 5 more minutes on the boats together and sharing college experiences. Their favorite memory is a day when they were out on the river and had a guy give them hotdog's! With the Smith laugh and looks these two won't be hard to spot at the wedding or in town! Lauren couldn't say I do without her forever best friend by her side.
Daltan Tilghman
Groomsman
Daltan is the youngest and by far the most athletic of the four boys. His grit and determination, as well as years of watching his older brothers, has taken him to the top levels of his sports as a senior in high school and his future is promising. Blaine often reflects on times when him and Daltan went fishing together. Daltan always out fished Blaine, but that didn’t matter. The time spent together doing something that they share a passion for was far more important. One thing Blaine learned from spending time with Daltan is that you can have nothing in this world, but if you have healthy brothers you are already a rich man.