Meet our Officiant: We’re thrilled to have John Kajmowicz officiating our wedding. A close family friend, John brings a unique connection to this day—he also officiated the wedding of the bride’s mother, Jan, when she married Len in March 2022. This will be just his second wedding, so yes—we’re pretty much his entire résumé.
John is a career Naval officer with over 24 years of service as a ship driver. Throughout his career, he has served on aircraft carriers, cruisers, a frigate, and had the honor of commanding a destroyer. Originally from Lincolnwood, Illinois, he now lives in Chula Vista, California with his wife Beth, who grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. They have two sons: Ryan, who is attending Penn State, and Jake, who is preparing to start at Loyola Chicago this fall.
A lifelong Chicago sports fan—Go Cubs Go!—John is looking forward to retiring from the Navy and spending more time with his family and traveling. We’re confident he’ll keep the ceremony firmly on course—pun absolutely intended.
John, thank you for your service to our country and also to our wedding we are honored that you and your family can be apart of this day with us!
Christopher Aslanian - Best Man
As a professional Auctioneer, Chris auctioned off his own sister to David who out bid them all! LOL
Alanna Schrader - Maid of Honor
Daughter of the Bride and UC Fullerton Class of 2025 Graduate in Kinesiology! Accepted to Point Loma Nazarene University for Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Douglas Rudolph - Groomsman & Brother of the Groom
Awesome Brother and Sports Fanatic.
Mattheia Rudolph - Twin Daughter of the Groom
Augustana College Graduate. First year vocal education teacher. Apart of her local professional choir with Xander, her boyfriend. Wait till you hear her sing at the ceremony with Xander.
Clifford Schrader - Groomsman & Oldest Son of the Bride
Hockey King, Red Wings Lover and creator of Red Wings Nation Podcasts. Chase Relationship Banker and student at Purdue University.
Kyren Rudolph - Twin Daughter of the Groom
Amazing designer and social media professional. Attending University of Iowa Master's Graduate Program. Just accepted an internship with the Milwaukee Brewers!
Carter Schrader - Younger son of Bride
UCSD Graduate in Psychology. Ice and roller Hockey Player,
League of Legends Hero and D&D Master.
Reva Ann Rudolph - Youngest Daughter of the Groom
Gym fanatic, line dancer and Iowa State Graduate Class of 2025 and future Texas Tech RD & Doctoral Graduate! ... and runway Model!
Len Schattler - Groomsman & Stepfather of the Bride
Navy Veteran, Resident Shellback and Chevrolet Camaro Lover!
Jessie Thompson - Girlfriend of Dawn's Oldest Son Clifford
In house rocket scientist, Aerospace Engineer, SDSU Grad and rockin' line dancer.