Wedding Party
Jade Mann
Maid of Honor
JadeMann and I have been friends since elementary school. From girl scouts til now, we have made our fair share of memories. She claims that I am her best friend and "middle school bully" and those of you who know me can probably attest to that. Even though we live thousands of miles from one another, our friendship has never faded. We are more like sisters than mere friends. Jade has the kindest heart, most contagious laugh, and always, always has my back. She truly is a "JEM" of a friend.
Zac Johnson
Best Man
Zac and I played college football together which is where our friendship began. Whether it was sitting together on the plane and roommates during away games or our rituals on Friday nights before home games we did a lot together. He's my 'go-to' guy for advice on home improvements projects as well as tips for my horrid golf game. Ironically (and ideally for me) he is now our backyard neighbor and McKenzie and I enjoy spending time with him, his wife Trisha and their adorable son, Charles. Zac is a great example of a husband and father not to mention a high quality friend!
Chelsea Betterman
Matron of Honor
Chelsea and I met at the beginning of my sophomore year of college, her freshman year. We have lived together and worked together. Most of my college summers were spent working at the Grand Forks County Club driving the bev cart around and mixing drinks like pros with Chels. I can always count on her for tons of laughter. She is a friend who I know always wants the best for me. She is a rare find and I couldn't love her more!
Darin Stanislawski
Groomsman
DStan and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. We met in daycare way back in the day where we bonded over toy trucks and MN sports (unfortunately). We parted ways from private school to public school for a couple years but our friendship never dwindled. Same with our college days, Dstan went on to play college baseball at a different school but never lost touch. For some reason he found himself in Fargo on the weekends more often than not. Sometimes to watch the vikes and/or a haircut. During the fall Dstan always had a Bison family ticket with his name on it where he and my Dad (Bill) would critique the play calling and decisions made during the game. Dstan and I still talk daily and don't see that ending anytime soon!
Paige Anderson
Bridesmaid
Paige and I met while working at CVIC in Grand Forks. Though we met after college, she would often remind me how much better NDSU is than UND and now that I am marrying a Bison, she gives me grief every time I see her. She says she knew I would "come to my senses" about how awesome NDSU is. Regardless, Paige is someone who will always go out of the way for others. She shares my love of cats and coffee and knows just how to cheer me up! I am lucky to have her.
Calvin Teubner
Groomsman
Cal is a great friend of mine that I met through Nick Risbrudt at NDSU. On Sunday's in college you could find Cal and I at his apartment with pizza delivered, chocolate chip cookies and NFL Sunday football on the entire day. Cal is a buddy that is always involved in something and is always down for a good time. If Cal can fit it in his schedule to hang out for a little bit he will. He's known for driving across a state just to have dinner, then driving back home. He and his wife Alyssa love to take part in Bison festivities as they are huge Bison fans. Cal is a good friend that would bend over backwards to help anyone!
Britt Lindgren
Bridesmaid
Britt is a friend that holds such a special place in my heart. She is my travel and adventure partner. In 2015 when we decided to quit our jobs and travel for 2 months, neither of us realized what a special bond that would give us. We have seen each other through thick and thin, ups and downs, and I wouldn't have wanted that experience with anyone else. Though we don't get to spend as much time with each other anymore because of distance, nothing changes between us. She is impossibly beautiful and equally as hilarious. Absolutely the sweetest girl I know.
Josh Campion
Groomsman
Josh is a part of the family no doubt, he's pretty much my other brother. He was one of the only friends that I could have sleep overs with on school nights. It was understood that on those nights the left overs from dinner would be gone in the morning because Josh would wake up and eat them. Many hours were spent in the weight room and on the football field with this guy. I have him to thank for pushing and working with me to get an opportunity to play collage football. Josh played for the University of Minnesota, on Saturdays we kept up on each others scores and made it a point to give a 'good luck' text before kick offs. Josh is one of the most genuine human beings I have ever met and proud to call him one of my best friends.
Elle Molbert
Bridesmaid
Elle and I met after I graduated college and she has been a rock solid friend ever since. She is so smart and it is fun to talk to her about her work as an attorney. We always have a blast together no matter what we end up doing although it's usually with our men these days because they are best friends too! She is the self-proclaimed matchmaker that made this wedding possible. We owe her big time, as she will tell you! But in all honesty it is truly miraculous that she just knew how well Adam and I would get along. Adam and I constantly relive the "what if's" about our serendipitous match making though our friends. Elle is my hero for introducing me to the love of my life.
Nick Risbrudt
Groomsman
Riz and I met back in middle school where we argued on who had cooler basketball shoes. Rightfully so, I let Riz take the award for better looking shoes but I won on the better jump shot. When Riz came over from the private school to the public school, that's when our friendship really took off. He was always the friend that could talk me into about anything (and give me justifications on why it was a great idea even though the outcome to some of them it was totally not a good idea.) My senior year of college I was given the great 'privilege' to live with Riz for a semester. Late nights, 'HORSE' on our mini hoop and lazy Sunday's full of NFL football were common events. I have him and Elle to thank for setting me up with McKenzie, and that was something he did NOT have to talk me into!
Allie Dunham
Bridesmaid
Allie and I were fast friends. We just "met at a bar" one night with Adam and Mark-Allie's husband- and from then on, decided we were friends. We have so much in common and it feels like I have known her for ever. She is so down to earth, someone I can chill with and someone who is the life of the party. She instantly understood me on a deep level and I am so thankful for her friendship. She is so beautiful inside and out and I will cherish our friendship forever.
Mark Dunham
Groomsman
I met Mark at a leadership conference back in high school. We competed in the same sports going against each other every season so would have small talk at the free throw line, or at the end of games. He then played QB at Concordia across the river from us and became good friends with (yet again) Nick Risbrudt. Hanging out on weekends and then summer lake days Mark and his wife Allie became great friends of McKenzie and I. Mark is always ready for a trip to Lake of the Woods or anything outdoors.