Carley is Cailynn's older twin sister by four minutes. Carley and Cailynn have been best friends since day one. They have always shared the same friend group, hobbies, taste in music, and sense of humor. Carley currently lives in Littleton, Colorado, and works for a Real Estate Company.
Sam Gill - Best Man
Colin met Sam at Northwest Missouri State in 2014. Sam is always down for a good time (even if you aren’t). Sam lives with his wife, Taylor, in Kansas City with their dog, Wilson.
Whitney Akin - Bridesmaid
Whitney and Cailynn met during their freshman year of college, when they moved into South Hall together at UNC. They became fast friends and were roommates all four years of college. Whitney currently lives in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, where she teaches 5th grade.
Alec Gavin - Groomsman
Alec is Colin's favorite brother (Colin has known Alec for 24 years). They were lucky enough to share a bedroom for 16 of those years. Alec needed his own space, so he moved to Texas. He currently live in Conroe, TX where he works in sales.
Grace Rognerud - Bridesmaid
Grace met Cailynn in 1st grade, at Shaffer Elementary. They quickly bonded and became inseparable friends. Grace and Cailynn shared a passion for dance, and spent 10 years on the same dance teams. Grace currently lives in Parker, Colorado, where she teaches high school math.
Geoff Utecht - Groomsman
Colin met Geoff at Northwest Missouri State in 2017. Post college they worked together at West Plains for five years (where Colin taught Geoff everything he knows about trading). Geoff currently lives in Littleton, Colorado with his girlfriend, Heather, and their dog, Olie.
Lia Zellmann - Bridesmaid
Lia met Cailynn at the neighborhood park, when they were four years old. Our parents quickly became friends, leading to many playdates and adventures over the years. Lia and Cailynn used to tell everyone they were cousins, because they couldn't stand that they were not family. Lia currently lives in Colorado Springs Colorado, where she is a nurse.
Jordan Grove - Groomsman
Colin has known Jordan his whole life. They grew up together in Adel, Iowa. Colin and Jordan continued their friendship while attending Northwest Missouri State. Where Jordan was an All-American Running Back, and Colin was an All-American Tailgater. Jordan lives in Kansas City, with his wife Hannah, and their dog, Molly.
Caitlyn Jones - Bridesmaid
Caitlyn and Cailynn met freshman year of college, when they both made the UNC Sugar Bears Dance Team. They became fast friends and ended up coaching the team together during their Junior and Senior years. Caitlyn currently lives in Denver, Colorado, where she is a NICU nurse.
Keegan Mumma - Groomsman
Colin and Keegan have known each other since their time together at ADM high school, and their friendship grew while Keegan was "post-grad" at Northwest Missouri State. Keegan and Colin have witnessed most of each other's finest moments. Keegan lives in Adel, Iowa where he works for John Deere.
Madi Danielson - Bridesmaid
Cailynn met Madi, when she began dating Colin. Madi is Colin's older sister. Cailynn and Madi have a lot in common, because they share a passion for elementary education. Madi lives in Des Moines, IA with her husband Ryan, and their two sons Will and Ben.
Andy Hessler - Groomsman
Andy and Colin’s dorm rooms were next to each other during their freshman year of college. They quickly became best buds, and spent many Friday nights going to the “baseball house” together. Colin and Andy continued to live together throughout the rest of their college years. Andy now lives in Manhattan, and works in marketing.
Carter Walls - Usher
Carter is Cailynn's younger brother. They may have a 12 year age gap between them, but these two are closer than ever. Carter is often referred to as "Cailynn's second twin". Carter is a freshman in high school, and loves to play basketball and golf.
Calvin Utt - Usher
Colin met Calvin at Northwest Missouri State, in 2017. They quickly became close friends. Some would say they are as close as brothers. Calvin even moved into the Gavin household while student teaching near Adel. Calvin lives with his wife, Megan, and their dog, Gus, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jackson Ver Woert - Usher
Colin and Jackson grew up together in Adel. They became close friends while playing sports together in high school. They continued their friendship while attending Northwest Missouri State, where they often could be found doing their homework at Burny’s Sports Bar in the middle of the afternoon. Jackson and his wife, Heather, have a daughter named, Sophie, and they live in Hays, Kansas.