Colin & Kayla

Saturday, October 5, 2024 • Streator, IL

Colin & Kayla

Saturday, October 5, 2024 • Streator, IL
Kristin Goffinet
Kristin Goffinet - Maid of Honor
Kristin is Kayla’s older sister and best friend. If you see the girl that is happy crying our entire wedding day, that’s probably her.
Andy Pruett
Andy Pruett - Best Man
Andy is one of Colin’s longest friends, they met playing basketball in 3rd grade and have been best buds since.
Sarah Wilkosz
Sarah Wilkosz - Bridesmaid
Sarah is one of Kayla’s best friends. They met one of their first days of college freshman year, when Kayla forced Sarah to sit by her in class.
Noah Jones
Noah Jones - Groomsman
Colin and Noah met in 3rd grade and have played sports together since, even coaching together for a few years. They were also roommates. Noah is one of Colin’s longest friends.
Daina Kelpsa
Daina Kelpsa - Bridesmaid
Daina is one of Kayla’s best friends from college. They met living on the same floor their freshman year and lived together through most of college. Kayla and Daina refer to each other as each others “soulmates” (sorry Colin).
Brandon Murabito
Brandon Murabito - Groomsman
Colin and Brandon met playing baseball in 8th grade. They have been “movie buddies”, teammates, and one time even roommates. Brandon is one of Colin’s longest friends.
Jill Schwinger
Jill Schwinger - Bridesmaid
Kayla met Jill at her first job out of graduate school, and they became close friends quickly. Kayla looks at Jill as not only a best friend but an older sister, too!
Austin Novak
Austin Novak - Groomsman
Austin is one of Colin’s close friends. They met playing baseball together in college. The first time they talked, Colin convinced Austin that his uncle was Josh Turner (country music singer).
Linsey Turner
Linsey Turner - Bridesmaid
Linsey is Colin’s little sister. Kayla adores Linsey and is so excited to have a little sister, and have her stand up with her for her and Colin’s big day.
Noah Wendland
Noah Wendland - Groomsman
Colin and Noah met at Bemidji State University in Minnesota. They quickly became friends through Student Senate, being an RA, and having similar friend groups. Following college, their friendship has remained strong, as they talk daily and have always been there for each other.
Brian Harding
Brian Harding - Officiant
Brian is Kayla’s older cousin and one of Kayla and Colin’s best friends. Brian has been there for Kayla and Colin countless times, from touring houses for them in IN., helping them move into their house, to hanging out through both good and difficult times. Brian has been a rock for both of them and they could not be more grateful that he is in their lives and the one to marry them. (Ps please listen to his band, The Chugs. They rock)
Parker Harding - Usher
Parker is Kayla’s little cousin (Brian’s son) and a big part of Kayla and Colin’s life. When Parker met Colin, he knocked on the bathroom door when Colin was in there and asked “hey you poopin’ in there??”. Colin and Parker enjoy spending their time ganging up on Kayla.
Jude Harding - Usher
Jude is one of Kayla’s cousins kids, and has always been a big part of Kayla’s life. When Jude met Colin, he told his mom he is shocked he didn’t have long dark hair because he thought that was Kayla’s “type”. Now Jude and Colin bond over baseball, WWE, and whiffle ball!
Addy Harding - Greeter
Addy is Kayla’s little cousin (Brian’s daughter) and has been a huge part of her life since she was born. Addy approved of Colin pretty quickly after playing unicorns together!
Maura Harding - Greeter
Maura is one of Kayla’s little cousins and has been a huge part of her life. Maura and Colin quickly became close buds, they even have inside jokes that no one else understands (even Kayla).
Gracie Harding - Flower girl
Gracie is one of Kayla’s little cousins and besties. Gracie refers to Colin as “my boy Colin”, and enjoys playing with Kayla and Colin (when she feels like it).
Henry Nichols - Ring Security
Henry is Colin’s little cousin. Fun fact- one of Henry’s middle names is Benjamin, after Colin (his middle name is Benjamin too).
CJ Nelson - Ring security
CJ is one of Kayla’s little cousins. CJ always makes Kayla and Colin smile, as he is so sweet and funny to be around. CJ even has the same style as Colin, as they wore matching sweaters to Christmas 2022.