Bridal Party

  • Ashley Krone

    Groom’s Sister

    Ashley is Sam’s older sister, and the gal who knows how to make a killer cocktail. You can count on Ashley for the best photography and concert advice out there — and don’t forget to ask her about her cool Portland stories!

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    creature - half alive

  • Grace Krone

    Groom’s Sister

    Grace is looking forward to starting her second year of college at KU! She’s studying Music Composition and is a killer trumpet player! Her response to the couple’s engagement was simple: “It’s about time.”

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    I See The Light - Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi

  • Em Bondura

    Bride’s Friend

    Em and Darby grew close in their second year at Drake — bonding over inside jokes and their shared bunk bed (she graciously took the top bunk). You can expect Em to make you laugh til you cry and absolutely shred the dance floor.

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    Fergalicious (ft. will.i.am) - Fergie

  • Avery Van Den Berg

    Bride’s Friend

    Avery and Darby have been close friends since the beginning of college, first meeting at their sorority’s Bid Day. The two have shared so many incredible memories together, and now she’s going into her second year of law school at UC Davis!

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy

  • Kaili JiMei

    Bride’s Friend

    Kaili and Darby have been close since sophomore year of college. You can expect Kaili to capture some of life’s best moments, break out in French whenever it feels right, and share some awesome stories from the red carpets of NYC!

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    I’m Good (Blue) - David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

  • Erin Mumford

    Bride’s Friend

    Although they’re both from Topeka, Erin and Darby didn’t grow close until they were roommates in 2021! You can expect this Leo to share many laughs with you, and to be in the middle of every dance circle.

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    Roses (feat. ROZES) - The Chainsmokers

  • Skye Lawson

    Bride’s Friend

    Skye and Darby have been close friends ever since they became roommates in 2021, finding their common loves of espresso and music. You can expect Skye to sing karaoke, and to put every fiber of her being into the performance.

    Song that gets her groovin’:

    Lay All Your Love On Me - ABBA

Groom’s Party

  • Jacek Holroyd

    Bride’s Brother

    Jacek is Darby’s brother and an all-around great guy. He’s always equipped with a funny story, and is remarkably easy to talk to. He’s excited for the wedding because he gets to plan a bachelor party!

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    Downtown - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

  • Zeke Sarvis

    Groom’s Friend

    Zeke and Sam swam together throughout high school, but didn’t grow close until Junior year. You can count on Zeke to be the funniest guy in the room, or to serenade you with his astounding musical ability (just ask him about his concertina).

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

  • Houston Gonzalez

    Groom’s Friend

    Houston and Sam became friends when they founded the exclusive “Kupo Brigade” in high school. He’s quick to laugh and can hold a conversation with the best of them, and is a delight to be around.

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    Way Up - Jaden

  • Wallace Daniel

    Groom’s Friend

    Wallace is another founding member of the Kupo Brigade, and he and Sam became friends through regular hangouts at his house. Wallace is the very definition of a good man, and soon to be the definition of a great dad to Sam Jr.!

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    As Long As You Love Me - Justin Bieber

  • Ben Divelbiss

    Groom’s Friend

    Ben and Sam were friends from Day 1 of freshman year band camp in high school. A history aficionado, you can count on Ben to know just about everything about everything. That also makes him the worst person to play against in Trivia.

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    Self Care - Mac Miller

  • Jared Lefert

    Groom’s Friend

    Jared and Sam first became friends in our 10th-grade history class when he accidentally opened the world’s loudest app and kept a stone-cold poker face. Jared always has some great advice and has a knack for getting a laugh out of anyone. He truly is a great friend.

    Song that gets him groovin’:

    Convoy - C.W. McCall