Abby & Matthew
Wedding Party
Nikki Cheung
Maid of Honor
My #1, favorite human, all time BFF. Met this beauty when we were freshman in high school and she's been my best friend ever since. From Mario Kart with the boys, best friends nights, visiting each other in college, being roommates, to trips to visit her in AK, our friendship has remained so strong. I couldn't imagine this day without her standing by my side.
Danielle Koestler
Bridesmaid
Thank goodness for UWL roommate finder or I would have never met Danielle and had my freshman year roommate turn best friend! Danielle is one of the most fun, genuine, happy people I have ever met and am so grateful for our years at UWL and even more grateful that she moved to the cities and the memories continue. Watch out for this one on the dance floor - she's got moves.
Erika Eykmans
Bridesmaid
Again, THANK YOU, UWL (and Scotty :) ) for this friendship! What in the world would I do without the most fun, down for anything, baking queen?! From nights out at UWL, living together in Minneapolis (Sorry for having a huge group of people over once, Merna), to visiting Milwaukee, Erika is forever one of my closest friends. Bucks in 6.
Miranda Avalos
Bridesmaid
She's my cousin, mother of my godson, my friend, and could realistically like my sister. I always grew up knowing how lucky I was to be close with my cousins, but as we've gotten older, Miranda and I have grown to be sooo incredibly close. She's one of the only people that can make me cry from laughing and I cannot wait to share a bag of Funyuns with her at the wedding.
Katie Peters
Bridesmaid
We met through Danielle and the rest is basically history! Making super close friends as adults feels rare, so I treasure this friendship! KP is one of the most genuine, kind people I know and anyone that knows her is lucky! This girl is always down for some dancing, singing old school songs, late night pizza la vista, cheesy fries, or TBell... or even just a chill girls night in - which has been our go to lately.
Quinn Adams
Bridesmaid
QUINN - my gosh where do I even begin!? I have no idea honestly how we met so quickly freshman year, but she instantly became one of my closest friends. Quinn is one of the most fun people to spend time with, but also has the biggest heart out of anyone I know. From days in LAX living in our tiny little home, to staying close through living in multiple different states, I'm so grateful she's back in MN (it's really the only reason I can tolerate the Vikings). We have seen each other through so many stages of life, and I couldn't imagine getting married without her as a bridesmaid!
Grace Latshaw
Bridesmaid
Grace went from being my cousin I saw once a year when she and the family would visit in the summer to one of my closest friends when she moved to MN. Sometimes I cannot believe how similar we are and that we went so many years without being so close. She's the #1 Ohio State fan, halfway cares about golf like me, and so much fun to be around.
Chase Lehner & Joe O’Brien
Groomsman
My two best guys. For almost 15 years these two have been there through it all. From nerf wars, Mario Kart in Nikki’s basement, laughing until I’m in tears, spending weekends in Duluth, La Crosse or at the U of M throughout college, these two have been absolute rocks for me. I always told them that one day I’d make them wear dresses and stand up for me when I get married, now I’ve just decided that a tux will be a bit classier.
Brayden Bloch
Best Man
If I wasn’t so damn good looking, I’d consider Brayden my twin brother with just a much MUCH louder laugh. Brayden and I have gradually became closer throughout the years since middle school. Bonding over things like hockey, the use of subtle movie quotes in real life, perfecting our dad bods, “unperfecting” our dad bods, shared understanding that any fart is a funny fart, and our passion for jamming out to more classic rock next to a bonfire and possibly a case of beer.. or two. He’s the first person I call when I ask for help moving (not just because he’s the only friend with a pickup) and he’s the first person who says he’ll be there no matter what. A true friend that’ll challenge me to be a better man and still look the other way when needed to save a stroke on the golf course.
Matt Knutson
Groomsman
AKA Knuty. A guy that has been my friend before we could tie our own skates at hockey practice. From scary 4 wheeler rides (and crashes) at his cabin, burning through sweatpants from mini sticks, building bonfires taller than us, having to change our name in school so that the teacher didn’t deal with 2 Matt K’s, battling for employee service awards at Menards, to college roommates, our ongoing receding hairline race, to Fantasy sports arch nemises’ - this guy has been with me the whole way! Through the ups and the downs Knuty has always been there. Can honestly say I wouldn’t be who I am today without our friendship! Bolts bro’s for life!
Matthew Schulze
Groomsman
In 2013, I lived with the Schulze family (Milwaukee area for about a year plus an extra summer) and immediately my life changed forever. For the first time in my life, I had siblings. Matthew, Nicholas, Rachel, and Andrew. Matthew was a senior in high school while I was a 21 year old freshman. In the summer of 2014 Matthew and I bartended over 30 weddings TOGETHER! One might consider us professional drinkers. From late nights in the basement, pheasant hunting, canoe trips (and tips), basketball in the driveway, farts (and sharts), scaring Rachel’s boyfriends, MULCH DAY, other chores, the weekend at LSU, it’s safe to say we have had some good times. I consider Matthew and the rest of the Schulze’s immediate family and am honored to have him by my side for the most important day of my life.
Chad Clausnitzer
Groomsman
Chad and I both met in junior high and immediately became best buds. After high school we decided to take our talents and motorcycles to Menards to drive forklifts while attending the ‘Dale (aka Normandale Community College) until we became official roommates at Mankato State. Based on on the amount of years it took us to complete college, one would think we got our Doctorate’s, but that definitely not the case. Chad, Chadmon, Richie, Clauzy, is a man who has worn many hats over the course of our friendship; outdoor hockey legend, golfer, rapper, DJ, and now a seasoned Floridian, fiancé, and father! Although the distance between FL and MN has been a minor obstacle in our friendship as of late, I know I wouldn’t be here without him.
Brett Gliniany
Groomsman
Ever since we were kids, I don’t think anyone had a shared appreciation for sports as much as Brett and I. Our entire friendship revolved around sports and having a good time! From hitting that homerun off of Brett as 12 year olds and then carpooling after the same game, to killing penalties in hockey, to late LATE nights of NHL and Dominos, to roommates after college, to COVID coworkers, we have truly seen it all! I consider Brett a brother and will always cherish our friendship!
Collin Schroeder
Groomsman
Dr. James Riverwood as they call him! Collin and I became close as kids through hockey at a very young age, taking private skating lessons with a figure skating coach to get an edge on life. We were hockey teammates almost every year the whole way throughout our childhood and are still there for each other. From golf trips, cigar talks, to men’s group, I can always count on Collin for a solid conversation. A truly genuine friend that I know I can always depend on.
Dylan Delaney
Groomsman
Aka Delad. I’d like to think that Delad is my friend version of the Dos Equis guy from the commercials. Full of stories. He once faked an Australian accent for an entire week on our Senior class trip to Mexico, or did he? He once took a week long vacation to Alaska and ended up finding a job charter fishing there for a whole summer with just the clothes on his back in his lacrosse bag. From deep talks in the sauna on wheels that he built himself, to almost freezing to death on an ice fishing trip, to bonfires at the fax, and sharing our vinyl collection as neighbors at our apartment. Through the ups and the downs life has thrown us both, this guy has been there the whole way and it’s an honor to call him my friend. I can always count on Delad, if his phone is actually charged.
Joe Gebhart
Groomsman
MY BROTHER TO BE! Ecstatic is an understatement to think of considering Joe my true family for the rest of my life! From Sunday cigar talks on the porch or in the shop, trips up north, shooting guns, swinging the sticks, or the spur of the moment phone calls/decisions to meet up at Park Tav for drinks and pull tabs. We have had some good times along the way. I know I can always count on Joe for help, bags partner, a Halloween party partner, and a competitive spirit for any family board game. As an only child, I’ve always dreamed of having an actual brother and it’s safe to say I couldn’t have asked for a better option for a brother in-law!