Alex & Yaisha
Wedding Party
Amanda Miller
Babe of Honor
> Friend of the Bride < Amanda "Panda" and Yaisha met 7 years ago through mutual friends. As their friendship has grown, it's become unstoppable! Yaisha knows she can talk to Amanda about anything from beauty products and fashion to weird dreams and stupid memes to family, life and the men they love. They have a very easy friendship that's formed a very tight bond and they always have THE absolute best time together. Amanda and Yaisha get the additional perk of doing couple hangouts since her husband, Luke, and Alex are also buddies. Not only do these two ladies have an amazing friendship, Amanda has also witnessed Alex and Yaisha's relationship first-hand from the beginning so it was inevitable that Amanda would be one of her Babes of Honor.
Liz Neiderhiser
Babe of Honor
> Sister-in-law of the Bride < Liz is the beautiful wife of Yaisha's older brother/Groomsman, Aaron. Yaisha met Liz 23 yrs ago after Aaron and Liz went on their first date. Yaisha loved her at 1st sight. The relationship quickly grew from friends to sisters. Attending neighboring colleges, they'd often meet up even if Aaron wasn't there. They'd spend several hours on the phone which Aaron found slightly annoying since it usually left him waiting on Liz. Their response to him was, "would you rather we hated each other?" That usually bought them another 30 minutes. They have an amazing skill of "conversation multi-tasking" where they can talk about 10 different things at once with no issue. Liz is like a big sister to Yaisha so it only made sense that Liz would be one of her Babes of Honor.
Morgan Springer-Hovde
Bridesbabe
> Sister-in-law of the Groom < Morgan is the lovely wife of Kevin (Alex's brother & Best Man). The first time Yaisha met Morgan was via FaceTime since she and Kevin both live in Nashville. They hit it off immediately! From dancing at Tootsies in Nashville to dancing on tables in matching pajamas on New Year's Day in Minneapolis, they always have a blast together. Morgan makes everything more fun and Yaisha describes her as having one of the most beautiful souls. Although their friendship started by simply bonding over dating the Hovde brothers, it has evolved into their own unique sisterhood. Yaisha thinks of Morgan as family and soon they will be. She is so honored to have Morgan stand up next to her and Alex on their wedding day.
Brittan Neiderhiser
Bridesbabe
> Sister-in-law of the Bride < Yaisha and Brittan met several years post-college through mutual friends. As years went on, their friendship began to flourish which led to Yaisha joining a Shuffle Board league with her and Andrea (another bridesbabe). Not only did Yaisha get to experience Brittan's unassumingly competitive nature on the court, she also learned of Brittan's passion for arts & crafts, her delicious baking skills, her cool life hacks and her kind heart. As their friendship grew, they had no idea they'd one day become family. After Yaisha's brother, Travis, set eyes on Brittan, he asked her on a date and they soon fell in love and got married. Now, Yaisha has a friend turned sister-in-law and she couldn't be happier to have Brittan by her side on her wedding day.
Kelly Pattee
Bridesbabe
> Friend of the Bride < Kelly and Yaisha met in college on the U of M campus right outside of Frontier Hall. Kelly walked up to Yaisha and said, "Hey, do you want to be friends?" They exchanged numbers and never looked back. A few years later, they moved into a house together near campus and developed an even deeper friendship. Kelly always brings the fun and laughter where ever she goes. Yaisha can always count on Kelly to listen, to laugh with, to have no filter, and to start impromptu dance parties featuring only old-school hip-hop/R&B music. With 20 years of friendship and counting, these two ladies are without a doubt, friends forever. Yaisha is honored to have Kelly stand by her side. She truly couldn't imagine this day any other way.
Corinne Hennen
Bridesbabe
> Friend of the Bride < Corinne is a truly loyal person that will defend her friends to the fullest and always keeps it real. She's as sweet as ever, but also has this endearing toughness that Yaisha has always admired. Kelly (another bridesmaid) introduced Yaisha to Corinne back in college. It took no time before these two hit it off. So many memories dancing together whether it be at the bars/clubs in downtown Minneapolis, on a boat on Big Island (Lake Minnetonka) or random bars during their annual Girls Getaway trips. Corinne is an amazing friend and incredible listener that Yaisha holds very dear to her heart. Yaisha is honored to have her as an official Bridesbabe.
Elizabeth “Berg” Csallany
BridesBabe
> Friend of the Bride < Elizabeth “Berg” and Yaisha met 6 years ago ‘up in the club’ in downtown Minneapolis. After two random run-ins and a pool party, the pair became instant besties. Both are known for sick moves on the dance floor and dancing so hard their knees fall apart. When the music dies down, these two still enjoy a quiet evening in. Yaisha and Berg, as well as Alex and Adam (Berg’s husband), have become close friends spending countless weekends together getting into as much trouble as possible. Yaisha and Alex are also the self-proclaimed godparents of Berg and Adam’s fur-baby, Henry. Berg has been an important part of Yaisha’s life since the word “go” (that, or the words “yeah guys”) so as her dance partner in crime, she absolutely had to be a babe by her side.
Andrea Boord
Bridesbabe
> Friend of the Bride < Yaisha and Andrea met while attending the U of M, but their relationship developed more toward the end of college. Some great times they've shared together include all of their annual GG (Girls Getaway) trips, great balcony conversations when they lived together, Andrea teaching Yaisha various card games, Yaisha learning to love mushrooms per Andrea's cooking skills, visiting Chicago for Yaisha's Birthday, playing on a shuffle board league together and Andrea's amazing liquid courage-induced dance moves. Andrea also planned one of THE best and most memorable celebrations for Yaisha's 30th birthday. Andrea's cool-girl vibe, positive energy and easy-going, fun personality are infectious. Yaisha is so excited and honored to have Andrea as her Bridesbabe.
Mandie Arland
Bridesbabe
> Friend of the Bride < Yaisha and Mandie both attended the U of M where they first met. As their friendship developed, they slowly formed a unique bond that's always kept their friendship so connected. They've shared a lot of laughs on GG road trips, girls nights out and nights in with too much wine. They understand one another and always encourage/support each other. Yaisha has always appreciated Mandie's gentle, loving, and giving nature so it's no surprise she'd have Mandie as one of her Bridesbabes.
Kevin Hovde
Best Man
> Brother of the Groom < It would seem obvious that Alex would choose his only brother to be his Best Man, but the bond between these two share makes Kevin more than worthy of the Best Man status regardless of their biological relationship. They grew up sharing interest in sports, video games, and general mischief. Kevin is Alex's younger brother by 3 years and has known Alex for as long as he can remember (hehe!). They grew up camping, going to the lake, playing sports, and spent too many evenings trying to master Call of Duty. Kevin now lives in Nashville, TN where he attended school. Kevin will be attending the wedding with his girlfriend and Bridesbabe, Morgan Springer.
Brad Hanson
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Brad and Alex met sometime in middle school after fellow groomsman, Kris Balraj, made a bet that he and Alex could get a better grade than Brad and his teammate on a social studies project. You read that right. In high school, Brad and Alex sang in choir and were folding buddies while employed at Hollister. Did Brad wear his hair with frosted tips back then? The answer is a resounding yes. After serving in the Marine Corps and graduating from the University of Minnesota, Brad and Alex moved in together with Kris and fellow groomsman, Drew Bowlsby. Brad now lives with his wife, Ashlee Hanson, and is traveling from Wausau, WI to attend the wedding.
Aaron Neiderhiser
Groomsman
> Brother of the Bride < Aaron is the model older brother, being particularly particular about his younger sister's love interests. In spite of Aaron's high expectations, he took to Alex quickly. Aaron and Alex took their relationship to the next level when they went golfing with Alex's dad and fellow groomsman, Jake Vaness. After one of the worst golf games they've ever played (just ask), they headed back to Alex's place for drinks. That evening, the cops were called to the apartment for a noise complaint where they found Aaron rapping to "Biggie Smalls" while sporting a sombrero. Since that moment, Alex and Aaron's relationship has never been stronger. Aaron comes from New Prague, MN where he left 3 kids to attend the wedding with his wife / Babe of Honor, Liz Neiderhiser.
Travis Neiderhiser
Groomsman
> Brother of the Bride < Travis, Yaisha's younger brother, and Alex are very close in age and took no time in becoming best friends and doing karate in the garage. By karate in the garage, we really mean gaming, coding, singing karaoke, and engaging in goofy banter. To give you an example of their relationship, Travis once hosted "Nerd Night" where Aaron (fellow groomsman and Yaisha's older brother), Alex, and a few other "nerds" stayed up all night drinking "Mountain Dew" and playing Fortnite. Cheers to Travis' speedy internet connection. Travis comes from Maple Grove, MN where he left 3 children to attend the wedding with his wife / Bridesbabe, Brittan Neiderhiser.
Drew Bowlsby
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Drew and Alex met in the 3rd grade when Drew invited all the members of the Goosebumps Club to his birthday party. When 8-year-old Alex discovered that Drew had a trampoline AND a Nintendo 64, he stalked Drew until Drew could no longer decipher the line between creep and best friend. It was Alex and Drew against the world until they added fellow groomsmen, Brad Hanson and Kris Balraj to the wolfpack. These four eventually all lived together in St. Paul, MN. Drew and Alex are still homies 25 years after that birthday party and still see each other whenever possible. Drew is now living his best life in Denver, CO.
Kris Balraj
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Kris and Alex met sometime in middle school when Kris demanded that Alex be his partner on a science project. They got an 'A' which caused Kris to get cocky and make a social studies project side bet with fellow groomsman, Brad Hanson (see Brad's bio). Needless to say, it all worked out. Kris and Alex share a passion for music and made their groupies melt when they performed a cover of their favorite pop-punk song in the high school talent show. After serving in the Marine Corps, Kris lived with Alex, Brad, and other fellow groomsman, Drew Bowlsby, in St. Paul, MN. After moving out of that house, Kris and Alex lived together again in Eagan, MN. Kris now lives with his wife, Elaina Balraj, and is traveling from Woodbury, MN to attend the wedding.
Jake Vaness
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Jake and Alex met in college through mutual friend and fellow groomsman, Brad Hanson. Jake and Alex's relationship really took off after college when, week-after-week, Alex would come home from work on Friday afternoon to find Jake napping on the living room couch. Jake would spend the weekend on that couch playing video games with Alex and fellow groomsmen, Brad Hanson, Drew Bowlsby, and Kris Balraj, only breaking to pee, sleep, or fetch Chipotle. This is one of the reasons Jake is now referred to, in their inner circle, as 'Layabout'. Jake and Alex are now practically neighbors living in St. Louis Park, MN. Some weeks, Alex will still come home on Friday afternoon to find Jake napping on his couch.
Sean Paulson
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Sean and Alex met in college while Alex and fellow groomsman, Thiago Scolari, were trying to recruit new students to the join the soccer club. Alex accidentally sent a ball skipping in Sean's direction. Luck should have it, Sean trapped the ball like a pro and passed it back as quickly as it had come. Alex was able to turn his misdirected pass into a lifelong friendship when he convinced Sean to join the team. Sean and Alex became best friends and lived together with Thiago in River Falls, WI, where the three of them became 'Los Tres Hermanos'. Both fancying themselves sportsmen, Sean and Alex have played on many sports teams together including broomball, softball, and still play on a soccer team today. Sean comes from Minneapolis, MN to attend the wedding.
Thiago Scolari
Groomsman
> Friend of the Groom < Thiago (aka Chadwick) and Alex met while playing soccer in college and quickly became friends after realizing they shared a dorm hall. Thiago's family was relocated from Brazil, so Thiago taught Alex a little Portuguese and Alex taught Thiago American slang. One summer, Alex was fortunate enough to travel with Thiago and his family to their hometown, Campiñas, BR, where they played pickup soccer, tried short-board surfing, and enjoyed many churrascos with family and friends. Thiago and Alex lived together with fellow groomsman, Sean Paulson (aka McGreggerson) in River Falls, WI, where the three of them became 'Los Tres Hermanos'. Thiago is now married to his wife, Giovanna, and living in Brazil.