Groomsmen
J Roark
Billy and J were fraternity brothers at Transy. They bonded over visits to The Penguin, trips to Lake Barkley, and their mutual propensity to be tempted by a good time.
Don Combs
Don and Billy met in 6th grade in the Boy Scouts. They attended high school and college together, rooming together as freshmen. They chose to not room together in subsequent years after Billy won a fight over a bowl of Easy Mac.
Lloyd Alverson
Billy and Lloyd meet at college where they join fraternity. Billy talk to Lloyd like this so Lloyd understand him.
Evan Sizemore
Billy and Evan attended college together where they were members of the same fraternity. They have remained friends since, enjoying Garth Brooks and Dancing Bears at Henry Clay.
Matt Nietfeld
Matt is Carla's oldest brother. To this day, Carla and Matt still disagree on who was responsible for her chipped tooth while he was pulling her in the red wagon all those years ago.
Eric Nietfeld
Eric is Carla's older brother, her closest aged sibling. They became close while attending UD together. Carla became a pro at giving him haircuts and he became a pro at throwing her birthday parties.
Logan Berger
Logan is 10 years old and is Carla's Godson. He is the son of Cheryl and Pete Berger.
Bridesmaids
Cheryl Berger
Cheryl is Carla's favorite older sister. Ok, she might be her only sister but she's still the favorite! After 15 years, Cheryl is finally able to return the favor of playing this special role and Carla couldn't imagine her wedding day without Cheryl by her side.
Kendra Riesen
Kendra is Carla's cousin and bestie from a young age. From eating cookies from the freezer during sleepovers to attending UD together, it only seems right to now be raising their families only 30 minutes from one another.
Emily Marshall
AKA Carla's Academic Step-Sister. Carla and Emily became friends through the Economics graduate program at UK. Living 8+ hours apart for the past 9 years, Carla can't wait for Emily and her family to move to Ohio this summer!
Kristi Reichert
Kristi is one of Carla's best friends from home whose friendship goes all the way back to elementary. From high school cheerleading and college parties, to coffee dates and girls trips, these two have never missed a beat.
Jackie Anderson
Jackie is one of Carla's besties from home. They met while attending the same babysitter and their friendship has continued ever since. Favorite hangouts include red wine, pinochle, and tons of sarcasm and laughs.
Lyssa Homan
Lys and Carla met in elementary and have been best friends since then. They've been each other's confidants, bonding through speaking in accents, Captain’s Tattoo, and calling out each other’s BS.
Amanda Palmer
Amanda is Billy's younger sister. She & her husband, Chase, were married this June in the Bahamas where Carla was her Maid of Honor. Planning their weddings together has been a blast and Billy has enjoyed not having to give opinions on every potential idea of Carla's!
Nora Nietfeld
Nora is 2 years old and is Carla's Goddaughter. She is the daughter of Eric and Rachel Nietfeld.
Parents
Ralph & Sue Nietfeld
Ralph & Sue have been married for 45 years (this June). Sue makes a very hearty cheese soup.
David & June Zoellers
David & June have been married for 39 years (this November).
Dogs of Honor
Snoopy
Snoopy is 10 years old and a friendly Blue Heeler. While friendly, he will definitely alert you if there's a UPS truck in the neighborhood!
Ruby
Ruby is 9 years old and a Chihuahua mix. She is the best cuddler in the family!