The wedding party
We will be joined by many of our closest friends and relatives on our wedding day. Our wedding party will consist of the following wonderful people:
Heather Forsberg
Heather and Lori go way back. They are sisters and close friends. They first bonded while playing Barbies as kids, and they have been hanging out ever since. In elementary school they both participated in Girl Scouts, in Jr. High and High School they played on the same soccer team, and they both attended Missouri State University. Lori is looking forward to having Heather as her Maid of Honor.
Anthony Jimenez
Anthony was Tyler's roommate for his last two years as an undergraduate at Missouri State and good friends with both of us. In fact, Anthony was there when we first met each other (since Lori was Anthony's Resident Assistant at the time). Anthony and Tyler were both on the RHA Executive Board in 2008-09 and have gone to a handful of great concerts together. Tyler is honored that Anthony is his Best Man.
Courtney Duchardt
Courtney and Lori met while playing soccer in Jr. High, and they became good friends during that time! Through high school dances, KC Wizards soccer games, sleepovers, and road trips across the country (and out of the country), Courtney has remained one of Lori's best friends. Lori is very excited to have Courtney as a bridesmaid.
Brittaini McGinnis
Brittaini and Lori met freshmen year of college. They hung out all the time during college, and even shared an apartment senior year. From pitching a tent in their living room, to playing gladiator with a Christmas tree, they had some pretty good times as roommates. Lori is honored to have Brittaini as one of her bridesmaids.
Annah Sybouts
Lori and Annah's friendship began after meeting on their high school soccer team. After growing closer as friends in high school, they became roommates their freshmen year at Missouri State. Lori felt privileged to be one of Annah's bridesmaids in 2009, and Lori is now excited to have Annah as a bridesmaid in her wedding.
Wesley Englund
Wesley and Tyler met in high school where both were members of band and academic bowl. They quickly bonded over their love of Jones Soda and Apple products. Despite the fact that Wesley is in college at Rolla, he and Tyler still use their Macs to videochat about their Macs. Tyler is excited that Wesley is one of his groomsmen.
Todd Euglow
Todd and Tyler have worked together in many leadership roles, and their familiarity has become friendship. They were first members of the same staff when - along with Anthony - they served on the RHA Executive Board. In this role, Todd was fortunate enough to hear Tyler gush over Lori at every meeting. Tyler is thrilled that Todd is one of his groomsmen.
Zach Happel
Zach and Tyler were suitemates for the first two years of college, where they were a few of the more social members of Scholars House. They have also gone to New York City together, and Zach has taught Tyler a little bit of Español and Português. Tyler is grateful that Zach is one of his groomsmen.
Rachel Berg
Rachel and Lori worked as Resident Assistants together at Missouri State University. Rachel is one of the most positive people you will ever meet - with a lot of patience (she's an elementary school teacher)! One of Rachel's many gifts is encouragement, and we are so thankful to have her read an encouraging message from God on our wedding day.
Ryan Forsberg
Ryan is Lori's little brother. Lori believes he is one of the best brothers you could ask for. Ryan was very quick to offer ideas for our wedding cake. If everything goes Ryan's way, we may be cutting into a giant cookie cake. We are very excited to have Ryan share a part in our special day.
Matthew Hillsman
Matthew is Tyler's brother of 20 years, so you could say they go way back. Matthew was probably the only person surprised when we got engaged. But in a good way. Tyler is glad that Matthew is part of his wedding.
Marisa Brenneman
Marisa is Lori's cousin on her mother's side of the family. She is one of the smartest seven-year olds you may meet, and also the sweetest! We know she will make a beautiful little princess on our wedding day!
Kaden Padgett
Kaden is a fun-loving, energetic, fun 7-year-old! When we asked Kaden to be our ring bearer, he replied, "Yes, please!" We are just as excited as Kaden to have him as our ring bearer on our wedding day!
Bailey Barton
Bailey is Tyler's first cousin and co-puppy chow chef. She grew up with Tyler, playing Star Wars and trick-or-treating together. Bailey is an awesome, cousin, friend, and co-conspirator. We are very excited for her to be part of our wedding!
Blythe Barton
As you may have guessed, Blythe is also Tyler's first cousin. She is one of the sweetest people ever. She always has a bright outlook on everything (and very positive Facebook status updates!). Lori and Blythe have bonded over their trumpet-playing abilities. We are delighted that she agreed to guard the guestbook!
Curtis Olsen
Curtis is an Associate Pastor at Platte Woods United Methodist Church. We really got to know him during our premarital counseling sessions. He is always welcoming on Sunday mornings and we are thankful he will be officiating our wedding.
We will be joined by many of our closest friends and relatives on our wedding day. Our wedding party will consist of the following wonderful people:
Heather Forsberg
Heather and Lori go way back. They are sisters and close friends. They first bonded while playing Barbies as kids, and they have been hanging out ever since. In elementary school they both participated in Girl Scouts, in Jr. High and High School they played on the same soccer team, and they both attended Missouri State University. Lori is looking forward to having Heather as her Maid of Honor.
Anthony Jimenez
Anthony was Tyler's roommate for his last two years as an undergraduate at Missouri State and good friends with both of us. In fact, Anthony was there when we first met each other (since Lori was Anthony's Resident Assistant at the time). Anthony and Tyler were both on the RHA Executive Board in 2008-09 and have gone to a handful of great concerts together. Tyler is honored that Anthony is his Best Man.
Courtney Duchardt
Courtney and Lori met while playing soccer in Jr. High, and they became good friends during that time! Through high school dances, KC Wizards soccer games, sleepovers, and road trips across the country (and out of the country), Courtney has remained one of Lori's best friends. Lori is very excited to have Courtney as a bridesmaid.
Brittaini McGinnis
Brittaini and Lori met freshmen year of college. They hung out all the time during college, and even shared an apartment senior year. From pitching a tent in their living room, to playing gladiator with a Christmas tree, they had some pretty good times as roommates. Lori is honored to have Brittaini as one of her bridesmaids.
Annah Sybouts
Lori and Annah's friendship began after meeting on their high school soccer team. After growing closer as friends in high school, they became roommates their freshmen year at Missouri State. Lori felt privileged to be one of Annah's bridesmaids in 2009, and Lori is now excited to have Annah as a bridesmaid in her wedding.
Wesley Englund
Wesley and Tyler met in high school where both were members of band and academic bowl. They quickly bonded over their love of Jones Soda and Apple products. Despite the fact that Wesley is in college at Rolla, he and Tyler still use their Macs to videochat about their Macs. Tyler is excited that Wesley is one of his groomsmen.
Todd Euglow
Todd and Tyler have worked together in many leadership roles, and their familiarity has become friendship. They were first members of the same staff when - along with Anthony - they served on the RHA Executive Board. In this role, Todd was fortunate enough to hear Tyler gush over Lori at every meeting. Tyler is thrilled that Todd is one of his groomsmen.
Zach Happel
Zach and Tyler were suitemates for the first two years of college, where they were a few of the more social members of Scholars House. They have also gone to New York City together, and Zach has taught Tyler a little bit of Español and Português. Tyler is grateful that Zach is one of his groomsmen.
Rachel Berg
Rachel and Lori worked as Resident Assistants together at Missouri State University. Rachel is one of the most positive people you will ever meet - with a lot of patience (she's an elementary school teacher)! One of Rachel's many gifts is encouragement, and we are so thankful to have her read an encouraging message from God on our wedding day.
Ryan Forsberg
Ryan is Lori's little brother. Lori believes he is one of the best brothers you could ask for. Ryan was very quick to offer ideas for our wedding cake. If everything goes Ryan's way, we may be cutting into a giant cookie cake. We are very excited to have Ryan share a part in our special day.
Matthew Hillsman
Matthew is Tyler's brother of 20 years, so you could say they go way back. Matthew was probably the only person surprised when we got engaged. But in a good way. Tyler is glad that Matthew is part of his wedding.
Marisa Brenneman
Marisa is Lori's cousin on her mother's side of the family. She is one of the smartest seven-year olds you may meet, and also the sweetest! We know she will make a beautiful little princess on our wedding day!
Kaden Padgett
Kaden is a fun-loving, energetic, fun 7-year-old! When we asked Kaden to be our ring bearer, he replied, "Yes, please!" We are just as excited as Kaden to have him as our ring bearer on our wedding day!
Bailey Barton
Bailey is Tyler's first cousin and co-puppy chow chef. She grew up with Tyler, playing Star Wars and trick-or-treating together. Bailey is an awesome, cousin, friend, and co-conspirator. We are very excited for her to be part of our wedding!
Blythe Barton
As you may have guessed, Blythe is also Tyler's first cousin. She is one of the sweetest people ever. She always has a bright outlook on everything (and very positive Facebook status updates!). Lori and Blythe have bonded over their trumpet-playing abilities. We are delighted that she agreed to guard the guestbook!
Curtis Olsen
Curtis is an Associate Pastor at Platte Woods United Methodist Church. We really got to know him during our premarital counseling sessions. He is always welcoming on Sunday mornings and we are thankful he will be officiating our wedding.