Amanda & Michael
Wedding Party
Jackson Paul
Best Man
Michael and Jack met through mutual friends and bonded through their common passion cheesemaking. Jack is prepared to answer all questions cheese related.
Jamie Burke
Maid of Honor
Amanda's genius little sister and maid of honor who she knows will roast her at the wedding.
Alexander Desanctis
Groomsman
Michael and Al met at the NTA's national taxidermists convention, competition, and trade show hosted at the Best Western in Sioux Falls, SD. They became co-taxidermists of the year and friends in one fell swoop.
Meghan Paul
Bridesmaid
One of Amanda's new sisters who will be the one keeping her sane throughout this whole wedding process.
Andrew Haugen
Groomsman
Michael met Andrew while birdwatching in Cape May, N.J. Andrew's scrupulous knowledge on the Red-Legged Honeycreeper's migration patterns spurred their friendship.
Lauren Paul
Bridesmaid
Another new sister! Lauren is as real as it gets.
Drake Foresyth
Groomsman
Drake and Michael met on a guided tour at The Center for Puppetry in Atlanta, GA. Their mutual opinion that Heinrich von Kleist is the true godfather of modern puppetry bonded them for life.
Elle Thomas
Bridesmaid
Amanda's little sis from Zeta who has become like family.
Charlie Handevidt
Groomsman
Michael and Charlie met as competitors in the fast paced street magic scene in Branson, MO. While neither became the next Kirby Van Burch, they were able to make their rivalry disappear.
Brittni Tucker
Bridesmaid
One of Amanda's oldest best friends who continues has been there through thick and thin.
Tanner Toussaint
Groomsman
Michael and Tanner met in Peotone, IL while apprentices to the famed duck herder Joyce Norris. They have been friends and amateur champion duck herders since.
Megan Roeder
Bridesmaid
Amanda's big sis from Zeta who quickly grew to become someone she could always depend on.
Garret Lent
Groomsman
Garret and Michael met when they both arrived at the same geocaching point in Hocking Hills, OH. Their passion for cachin and this fortuitous happenstance turned into a friendship from there forth.
Hayley Patterson
Bridesmaid
One of Amanda's closest friends both on and off the soccer field.
Patrick Daly IV
Groomsman
Patrick and Michael met at a Macramé class at the community center in Scooba, MS. The two became friends after realizing they both preferred Spiral Knots over all others.