Sarah is Carmen's older sister. She is known for tearing up the dance floor & fixing eyeballs as a cornea surgeon.
Andrew Manning - Best Man
Andrew is Alex's younger brother. He is known for dominating the pickleball court & his tiny canine sidekick Jazzy.
Emily Carballo - Bridesmaid
Emily and Carmen met when they were in a fourth grade/fifth grade split classroom. She is known for having the CUTEST dog ever & her many nicknames (courtesy of Andrew Carballo).
Cole Olmschenk - Groomsman
Cole and Alex met in college; they were both in ROTC. Cole is known for his surprisingly competitive kayaking and his ability to fall asleep on any couch in the world, no matter the time, location, or circumstances.
Holly Clark - Bridesmaid
Holly and Carmen met at the end of their freshman year of college and they lived together for three years. Holly is known for her love of the outdoors & her cool art collection from traveling.
Brian McSweeney - Groomsman
Brian and Alex met during B-course training for the F-16 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Brian is known for making sure Alex never falls asleep at any social event and making sure everyone knows how awesome his wife is (which is true).
Janae Aune - Bridesmaid
Janae and Carmen met on their first day of law school. Janae is known for her tough workouts & traveling nearly every weekend.
Sam Taufen - Groomsman
Sam and Alex met in 3rd grade! Sam is known for his sick jumpshot and has a legendary collection of cinematic masterpieces - VHS home videos of comedies and dramas written, directed, and starred in by himself and Alex.
Alyssa DeClark - Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Carmen met in sixth grade when they were on the same dance team. Alyssa is known for her boundless energy & contagious laugh.
Joe Allison - Groomsman
Joey and Alex met in college during ROTC. Joey is known for his Bear Grylls-level love of the outdoors & ability to run 10 miles after drinking tequila.
Maggie Rechtoris - Bridesmaid
Maggie and Carmen met when they were assigned to be roommates in Ireland. Maggie is known for her love of smoothies & her hospitality in hosting Carmen in Chicago.
Josh Van Wyk - Groomsman
Josh and Alex met during B-course training for the F-16 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Josh is known for giving bear hugs & being a future Nobel Peace Prize laureate.