Sara & Brian

Saturday, October 19, 2024 • Atlantic, IA

Sara & Brian

Saturday, October 19, 2024 • Atlantic, IA

Wedding Party

Kyja Arnold
Kyja Arnold - Bridesmaid
Kyja & Sara have such a beautiful and unique relationship that maybe some people don't understand, and that's okay. Kyja is Emery's mother, and they have such a strong relationship built on trust, respect and pure intentions. After all Kyja, Brian and Sara are raising a beautiful little girl together. They find it so important for both Emery & Wylder to grow up having healthy and mature role models. Besides co-parenting Sara & Kyja also share a hilarious friendship and even though not everyone gets it, that's okay, cause they find it hilarious to confuse people. Sara has a small circle, but Kyja will always be in it, she can trust Kyja with anything and it's so rare to find a true friend like that, so Sara couldn't imagine not having Kyja apart of her special day.
Kaylie Sorick
Kaylie Sorick - Bridemaid
Kaylie is technically Sara's niece, but being only 3 months apart, it's more of a cousin relationship. Kay & Sara grew up together, with countless sleepovers, birthday parties, princess dress up, and LOTS of choreographed dance sessions. As they grew up, and Sara moved around, they didn't get to see each other much, but they still make it a priority to catch up often. They are both are in each other's weddings, as Kaylie got married in August, and Sara was right there by her side as one of her bridesmaids. Kaylie will be doing the same. We don't choose family, but these two got lucky.
Amanda Cudd
Amanda Cudd - Bridesmaid
Hundreds of miles apart won't ever keep this friendship down. Sara met Amanda while on her (what she likes to call it) Self Discovery Journey. She moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amanda is from Georgia (accent and all) and moved up to Oklahoma as well. The two met as coworkers at a local restaurant. At first, they didn't care for each other, but that did not last long. The two soon hit it off, and became closer than ever before. Sara & Amanda together in a room is equivalent to two toddlers in a room full of puppies. Chaos. They feed off each other's intensity and have the absolute time of their lives everywhere they go together. It was a hard transition when Sara moved back to the midwest, but they have always remained in touch, they've taken vacations together, Sara comes down to visit, Amanda has come up to visit, and countless facetimes. No amount of miles will ever hender this friendship. Amanda also has a beautiful little boy just a few months younger than Wylder, and his name is Oliver. They hope Wylder & Oliver will be the best of friends, just like them. Sara & Amanda are the true definition of the term "Forever Friend".
Nick Reiley
Nick Reiley - Best Man
Nick & Brian have known each other since they were young kids. They've became even closer over their adult years with deer, turkey and pheasant hunting, late night cookouts with all their kids, raising families together & so much more. One of Brian's favorite memories, is him & Nick setting up bike ramps in the city parks & making some "gnarly air jumps" over the park benches. It's hard for Brian to imagine a life without Nick & the memories they've formed over their entire lives. Nick is a charismatic, honest and all out fun individual to be around, as well as an amazing & loving uncle to Brian's kids. This is what makes him more than qualified to be his best man.
Mark Stender
Mark Stender - Groomsman
Mark has been Brian's very best friend since birth. Literally. Hunting, trapping, speeding tickets and family have kept them close throughout the years. Mark & Brian aren't just the best of friends, they are cousins, but more like brothers. Brian remembers a time when he was at basic training for the army and all he could think about some days was how much Mark must be missing him, as Mark isn't much for words. (Even though Brian missed him so much more, but he couldn't admit that to everyone). Mark & Brian were at basic training at the same time, but different places. Fortunately, they were still able to communicate through letters. Brian will forever be grateful for who Mark is to him and the love they've shown one another throughout the years. Today the two still bond through hunting, raising kids and talk almost daily.
Trevor Elwood
Trevor Elwood - Groomsman
Trevor (big country) & Brian have been good friends since they were freshman in high school. Study hall, FFA, and football brought them together. College, work, and family have consumed most of the gentlemen's time but they've managed to always find time for one another. Bonding over hunting stories, work experiences, mexican double dates with the wonderful Sophia who Sara loves to see as well. Brian's favorite memories with this gentle giant is seeing how great he is with Brian's kids. Trevor interacts and comforts the two as if they are his own, and that an amazing quality to have in a friend, and Brian will always cherish that.
Daniel Schroder - Groomsman
Dan & Brian have known each other for years. Deer hunting with family brought them together & they've been great friends over the years. Dan is known best for his honesty, integrity, as well as his positivity & wit. Brian knows that rain or shine, if Dan says he's going to be there, he will make it happen, every single time. Dan truly is a friend you can always count on. Brian's favorite memory with Dan is ironically the night Brian & Sara's relationship started. That night Dan took Brian to set the two up and the rest is history, and here we are. The Groom has always been thankful for Dan's Presence in his life and will forever have gratitude for Dan's kindness and loyalty.
Kristina Lee
Kristina Lee - Matron of Honor
Seeing as Kristina is the bride’s sister, she’s known her, her whole life and couldn’t imagine having anyone else standing by her side on her wedding day. She is a loving & spirited soul who has her sister’s back no matter what. So of course, she’d want her right by her side during this beautiful moment.
Talya Kamies
Talya Kamies - Bridesmaid
Talya is that work friend that never told Sara to shut up when she babbles, so now they’re friends for life. Starting out as coworkers they’ve blossomed into such a trusting friendship. From spending time with each others children, work events, closet clean outs, trips to Vegas and more. Talya has always been so encouraging, supportive and down right true to Sara as a friend. She is 100% a woman who will always root for other woman.