Learn a little bit about our wedding party!! These are the people that are closest to us and who we've chosen to stand with us on our big day. They're a pretty amazing crew!
Evan Alexander - Best Man
I’ve known my cousin, Jase, since birth, and I couldn’t tell you exactly where I met Olivia, but we met about five years ago when he started bringing her around. I’m most looking forward to finally seeing them get married and standing by my best friend’s side. My favorite memories with Jase are all of our golf cart and jet ski rides and races. My favorite memory with Olivia was when she first came to Carmi, Illinois, for Thanksgiving.
Sophia Links - Maid of Honor
Olivia has been part of my life since I was born. Not only is she my sister, but she's also my roommate and one of my best friends. On the other hand, I met Jase when Olivia started dating him, and he was also my trumpet section leader in band. He was very determined and stern, and soon became my least favorite person until he graduated, and I no longer had to deal with him as my section leader haha. On the wedding day, I'm most looking forward to seeing my sister marry Jase and continue life as a married couple. I also can't wait to dance with my sister to our anthems, Wobble and Get Low. My favorite memories with Liv would be randomly breaking into dance together whether there was music or not. I've also enjoyed all the nights we've laughed deliriously into the wee hours of the morning when we were supposed to be "sleeping." My favorite memories of Jase have been all the times I've pulled creative pranks on him or enlisted his help with tech stuff, because if there's one thing for certain, if you need help with technology, call up Jase.
Dylan Ripperda - Groomsman
I've known Jase and Olivia since high-school, talking with them through band practices and football games, sitting together and chatting during our little breaks we had. During our high-school years we slowly started talking more and hanging out as a group, becoming friends without even realizing it. I'm looking forward to seeing Jase and Olivia start their new chapter together after seeing how much they care for each other, both working hard through life and still finding the time to be together. My favorite memory with Jase and Olivia is when we all went ice skating together at the Fairview recreation center, laughing and falling on our butts every 2 minutes.
Kyliee Smith - Bridesmaid
I met Olivia and Jase my freshman year of high school at band camp. Jase was super quiet and Olivia was quite nervous also but super excited. Olivia and I also rode the same bus to high school before we eventually got our licenses. I'll always remember the time Jase dressed up as a whoopie cushion for a band Halloween contest. Jase is a close friend to me and the bride is my best friend. I’m looking forward to Olivia getting her makeup and hair done to get her perfect final look. And for Jase I’m excited for him to see Liv walking down the aisle and getting to see his lovely wife to be! My favorite memory with Jase and Olivia was the day when Jase was going to propose, and while she was super happy about it, her press-on nails were not on so we re-did the proposal photos! I’m so happy for you guys and I love you both!!
Owen Links - Groomsman
I've known Olivia since birth, and I met Jase when she brought him home over 5 years ago. My relationship with my redheaded sister and my soon-to-be brother-in-law is something special. The thing I look forward to the most on the wedding day is watching my sister walk up the aisle to the love of her life and dancing the night away. My favorite memory with my sister has got to be either our jam sessions in the car or our late night walkie-talkie conversations. My favorite memory with Jase is our hours long farm sim sessions where we make millions in virtual money. I am really ecstatic about their wedding, and I can't wait for them to start the next chapter in their lives (mostly so I can have sleepovers).
Claire Bingman - Bridesmaid
Unfortunately for me, I met Jase the day I was born. Fortunately for him, Jase met me the day I was born! Which means he only spent 2 years and 1 day in darkness, sadness, and loneliness. I met Olivia my freshman year when I joined our high school’s journalism club and we instantly became friends, bonding over our shared love for books, fictional men, and eventually, my brother. I am most looking forward to watching my brother marry the love of his life and officially welcome Liv into the family (even though she’s really been apart of it all along). My favorite memories of Jase consist of tubing and camping at Rend Lake, but an honorable mention is him playing the same “yacht rock” playlist EVERY DAY to school for the years when I couldn’t drive myself (Carry on my Wayward Son is ruined for me forever). My favorite memory of Liv is the drive to Georgia with just us and my mom and stepdad and the hours we spent waiting for Jase at the airport when his flight kept getting delayed. I can’t wait to make more memories with the both of them as we celebrate them becoming husband and wife!
Daniel Duncan - Groomsman
Hi! I met Jase in first grade when we had the same homeroom teacher, Mrs. Brawer. Ever since then, I've been a good friend of Jase and then eventually Olivia, when he started dating her. On the wedding day, I'm most excited to get litty, but I'm also just extremly excited and honored to be a part of their special day. My favorite memories with Jase would be all of our crazy sleepovers we had as kids.
Averie Catlin - Bridesmaid
Hello! I am Jase’s sister, and I’ve had the privilege of growing up alongside him. I met Liv so long ago, back in my freshman year of high school when Jase introduced her to our family for the first time! I can’t choose just one favorite memory with Jase. Whether it was playing Minecraft and having endless Nerf wars as kids, me relentlessly bugging him throughout my teenage years, or watching him grow into the amazing man he is today. With Liv, it’s always laughter, smiles, and pure joy. Every moment spent together feels like a good one, which makes it impossible to pick a favorite memory, at least for now. Though, truthfully, she’s already felt like a sister to me for a long time; yet I know my favorite memory will be the moment she officially becomes part of our family. I am looking forward to tearing up the dance floor and ensuring Jase and Liv have the most special day.
Brooks Barker - Ring Security
Mila Barker - Flower Girl