Wedding Party

Sarah Stark

Maid of Honor

Amanda has known Sarah her entire life – they grew up together and went to the same school. Amanda’s favorite memory with Sarah? How do you decide?! Between breaking curfew to go to the race track back in high school, driving cross-country over spring break, or the first time they saw Garth Brooks together, it's not easy to just pick one. After the Garth concert, they looked at each other and said, "Let's do that again!” and proceeded to buy tickets on the spot for his second show that same night. Sarah is always down for a good time, no matter how far they have to travel – especially if it involves live music. Sarah is most likely to get injured on the dance floor.

Gabe Pagaent

Best Man

Gabe and Dexton first met at tech school. They worked together on class projects and got along really well. One of the memorable experiences with Gabe would be having to drive out to Cedar Lake Speedway to bring a generator and a trailer out to Amanda and Samara. Amanda's car broke down and they couldn't get the A/C to work in the camper, it was definitely a road trip to remember. Gabe is most likely to talk to everyone at the wedding.

Samara Lafrentz

Bridesmaid

Samara and Amanda met when she started working at Tip Tip Tux. They quickly became known as the tornado when they worked together. Amanda’s favorite memory with Samara would be "girls weekend" at Cedarlake for USA Nationals. They asked the boys to have the camper "camping ready." Little did they know what they were in for; car problems, no air conditioning, an off-level camper filled with ants, and living out of coolers for the weekend. They expected to spend the weekend relaxing and drinking but actually spent the weekend fixing every problem in the book. Samara is always down for an adventure, as long as she can find a babysitter and be in bed by 10 pm. Samara is most likely to pass out first.

Jake Koch

Groomsman

Jake and Dexton are cousins and were always around each other growing up. One of Dexton’s favorite memories with Jake would be the fishing trip up to Red Lake and almost getting snowed in on the lake. Jake is most likely to make sure I never have a warm beer in my hand.

Lauren Ekert

Bridesmaid

Lauren was Amandas manager at Savvi. Once Lauren and Amanda noticed they had the same work ethic they were an unstoppable team. Amanda's favorite memory with Lauren was going to a bar downtown after a bridal show. Lauren's manager, Zack, ended up having a bit too much to drink. Amanda was the only one who knew how to drive with a trailer, so back to Savvi headquarters they went. It took them nearly an hour trying to get the trailer backed into the tight door. This was mainly due to the amount of alcohol they all had consumed but at the end of the day, it was a good laugh for them all. Lauren is most likely to appear on a reality show.

Derek Olson

Groomsman

Derek and Dexton first met through racing. Dexton had Derek do some shocks for our car when he first started. One of the memorable experiences with Derek would be going to Fox Shox in Brainerd and going through shocks at his house, the stories we would tell and the ideas we would come up with. Derek is most likely to be the peacemaker at the wedding – if there are any conflicts, he will be there to solve them.

Taylor Wickberg

Bridesmaid

Taylor and Amanda played together on the Rebels. They were the only girls who didn't have someone else from the same school on the team. Since their parents got along well they grew very close and would spend breaks between games together. Amanda's favorite memory with Taylor is going to her first dirt track race at Ogilvie. Amanda had never been there and neither had Taylor. They didn't know anyone but made a good time out of it anyway. Taylor is most likely to dance on the tables.

Zach Allen

Groomsman

Zach and Dexton met through hunting with Troy and Pat growing up. There have been a lot of memorable experiences with Zach between going to the hunting shack, fishing, and racing. Zach is most likely to start singing karaoke even though there won't be any at the wedding.

Tara Kaeter

Bridesmaid

Tara and Amanda met through racing. Her son, Tyler, parked next to Amanda and Dexton at Granite City and they instantly became friends. Tara is a ray of sunshine and will do anything for anyone. Amanda's favorite memory with Tara would have to be the entire trip to Arizona this January. Amanda truly couldn't pick out one memory from the trip. Over the last few months, they have grown so close. Tara is most likely to drop her phone in the toilet after drinking way too much.

Jake Becker

Groomsman

Jake and Dexton met when working together in Elk River. They were co-workers, but had a lot in common. Jake started helping on the racecar in the summer of 2021 and has been a big help. One of the favorite experiences with Jake would have to be visiting victory lane. When he's with, he always knows how to celebrate–with a cold beer after. We have also had some great road trips and put on lots of miles traveling from race track to race track, telling stories, and visiting bars after. Jake is always positive and looks at the good things. He will be the one that is on time for the wedding, but will eat the most sweets out of the wedding party. He will be most likely be on the dance floor square dancing.

Kim Tolman

Amanda's Personal Attendant

Andy Eggersgluss

Flower/Beer Guy

Amanda and Andy have known each other since they were born. They grew up together going to nearly all Orono sports functions together. Friday nights in the fall, you'd find Amanda in the stands with Andy's 66 football jersey on no matter how long the drive. In the winter, Amanda supported Andy's swimming passion when it didn't conflict with basketball. Andy did the same for Amanda with basketball and softball. In high school, Amanda was the "little sister" that Andy never wanted. It wasn't until after Andy graduated that he accepted the "older brother" role. Amanda's favorite memory with Andy would be their Texas trip. They spent hours walking around the zoo – not to look at the animals but to find the exit. Andy is most likely to bust out the "dad" dance moves.

Tina Peterson

Mother of the Bride

Kim Koch

Mother of the Groom

Kelly Peterson

Father of the Bride

Pat Koch

Father of the Groom

Jordyn Kaeter

Usher

Jordyn and Amanda met at Granite City when they were pitted next to her brother, Tyler. Amanda has had the pleasure of watching Jordyn mature into a feisty young lady for the last 5 years. Amanda's favorite memory with her would also be the Arizona Trip in January. Jordyn is most likely to get a cute boy's phone number and never text them back.

Jaeden "JJ" Batdorf

Usher

Amanda and JJ are cousins. It has been a joy watching JJ grow up and really start to spread her wings. JJ's passion for sports and cars (especially demo derbying) is one in a million. Amanda's favorite memory with JJ would be every family event they're both at. JJ is most likely to have a wardrobe malfunction and fix it with a zip tie or any other tool you could find in a toolbox.

Tami Jo

Officiant