Taylor and Amber have been best friends since the summer before kindergarten. Taylor's family had just moved to Iowa and her and her brother joined "Sandy's daycare". Taylor and Amber formed a bond like sisters as they grew up together. They enjoyed different hobbies and peer groups in school but always remained close! Taylor and her husband, Nate, live with their dog, Jackie, in Bondurant.
Blaine Hoyt - Best Man
Blaine and Wyatt have been best friends since they were first able to start talking all things gearhead. This iconic duo grew up together bonding over similar hobbies and passions, and have since remained close friends. Blaine and his girlfriend, Charlee, recently finished building their beautifiul new house on their acreage and moved in!
Charlee Maier - Bridesmaid
Charlee was quickly welcomed into the couple's close friend group when she started dating Blaine (Wyatt's best man). Charlee and Amber instantly bonded over their similar fun size height, love of nature, and kindheartedness. Charlee and Blaine recently finished building their beautifiul new house on their acreage and moved in.
Alex Schieltz - Groomsman
Alex and Wyatt have been best friends since elementary school and have made many good memories together between their shared hobbies. This goofy guy is the life of the party whenever he visits and there's never a dull moment he's around! He moved to South Dakota a few years ago for a work opportunity and there he met Grace. Alex and Grace recently married on a gorgeous fall day in 2023.
Sierra (Sisi) Carlson - Bridesmaid
Sisi and Amber met while playing soccer together in high school. Their sarcastic personalities clicked right away and they've been good friends ever since. A few years ago they traveled to the Iowa/ Missouri border to pickup two littermate puppies, Finley and Bindi. Sierra and her boyfriend, Austin, recently bought an apartment together in Des Moines. She and her dog Bindi enjoy visiting Amber and Finley for pup playdates!
Carson Carpenter - Groomsman
Carson is Wyatt's older brother. These two peas in a pod enjoy many activities together and help each other out with ongoing projects. Carson is the best older brother and he also takes care of all those closest to him. He lives in Madrid with his wife, Leasha, and their two dogs, Ruger & Moose. Wyatt and Amber have enjoyed many meals, games, and movie nights between the two households.
Abby and Amber met in 8th grade when they had lunch together, and quickly became good friends. Throughout the years they enjoyed working on school projects together, playing soccer, movie nights, and joking around while hanging out during the summers. They both attended Iowa State University and now share a mutual love for their cyclones! Abby is the sweetest person you will ever meet, and she recently took on a new life role as "mom" to the cutest little girl named Maeva. Maeva will also be in our wedding as one of our flower girls!
Brandon Gonzalez - Groomsman
Brandon and Wyatt have been good friends since elementary school and grew up together with the same friend group. This kindhearted cutie is one of the nicest souls you will ever meet and always looks out for his friends! He recently got engaged to Cassidy and the two of them are looking forward to their upcoming summer wedding.
Ali Gibson - Bridesmaid
Ali and Amber met in high school when they were on the same soccer team. Their witty personalities meshed right away and Ali soon became one of Amber's closest friends. Ali is now one of the best 1st grade teachers around Iowa!
Keith Bohan - Groomsman
Keith and Wyatt met through mutual friends a few years ago. They bonded over shared hobbies and interests and have helped each other out with various proejcts. Keith recently bought his own land just outside of Woodward and he has invested a lot of time and energy into cleaning it up!
Savanna Gray - Bridesmaid
Savanna and Amber met in kindergarten and spent a lot of their childhood playing on many rec teams together (some of them coached by their dads). Growing up together they enjoyed many movie nights, sleepovers, laughs, and screams through haunted houses! Savanna recently graduated from UNI with her Bachelors in Elementary Education and she now is a fantastic preschool teacher in Des Moines!
Mason Gibson - Groomsman
Mason and Wyatt have been good friends since elementary school and grew up together in with the same friend group in Madrid. Even after moving away from his home town Mason has remained a dear friend of both Wyatt and Amber's throughout the years. Mason recently married Kristin and they live in their lovely home in Grimes with their cats, and they also enjoy traveling together.
Leasha Carpenter - Day of Event Coordinator
Leasha is Carson's wife, Wyatt's sister in-law, and Amber's future sister in-law. This confident queen is very creative and has ideas for everything! She is also great at making those around her feel important and loved. Her and Carson live with their two dogs in their home in Madrid. They host a lot of fun hangouts and game nights in their renovated garage.
Haley Sullivan - Flower Girl
This little cutie started coming to "Sandy's daycare" a few years ago. She and Amber have made so many memories together over the past few years and luckily she accepted her important role as one of the flower girls in the wedding!
Matthew Campbell - Ring Bearer
Matthew is Amber's little cousin, Dani and Anthony's son. This little cutie is too smart for his own good but he has such a kind heart and loves his new baby brother, Leo! Matthew graciously agreed to take on the important role of ring bearer in the wedding.