Josiah & Bailey
Wedding Party
Lauren Larson
Matron of Honor
From playing dress-up at age eight, to standing in each other's weddings, Lauren is Bailey's day-one bestie. Compassion, loyalty, and steadfast friendship don’t even begin to encapsulate the journey La and Bailey have been on. Lauren had a big hand in Josiah and Bailey getting together, so it is only fitting that she gets to stand next to them on their big day!
Jonah Breiter
Best Man
Jonah and Josiah do just about everything together. They would spend their summers at the park playing baseball, they spent their college years at the same university, and even got the same degrees. Jonah was obviously a great choice to be the best man because he's just a younger skinnier version of the groom.
Gabrielle Fihn
Maid of Honor
Loving, adventurous, and authentic. This bestie to the bride brings light to everyone's life. Josiah is a lucky guy that Gabi is willing to share her soul-sister with him! There are many things to love about Gabi; whether it be her fearlessly-caring heart, carpool karaoke skills, or her empathic love for her friends and family. Gabi Girl is the perfect gal that Bailey is lucky enough to go through life with.
Eli Germo
Groomsman
The award for tallest in the wedding party goes to Eli. Not only has he accomplished a lot height wise, he is also a fourth year medical student at the U of M. Start a conversation with him at your own risk, he is known for being a great conversationalist and would love nothing more than to chat you up at the wedding. And with any luck we'll get to see his patented "Germo" dance moves.
Jessica Biesanz
Bridesmaid
Not sure if there is a branch already on a family free labeled “cousin-but-more-like-sister,” but for Jessica, there sure is! Growing up with three brothers, Jessica was the sister Bailey always wanted. Bailey and her "California Cousins" have had so much fun from their yearly Winona summer trips growing up to spending long weekends in San Fransico as "adults". For this special day, it’s suiting that the chocolate to Bailey’s strawberry is there to be by her side.
Ben Larson
Groomsman
What can be said about one of the groom's oldest friends that hasn't already been said. The two have done so much together, thanks to their years together in college. He is fiercely loyal and always ready to have a good time, just as long as he's had some Busch Lights.
Danielle Biesanz
Bridesmaid
The Neapolitan Girls could not be complete without their vanilla. Enter, Danielle! Cousin to Bailey, sister to Jessica, Dani is someone Bailey always aspired to be like. The sweet vanilla, to compliment the other two, has brought such light, love, and guidance throughout Bailey’s life.
Max Gardner
Groomsman
As the oldest of the Gardner boys, Maximilian's steadiness and fun-loving nature makes him the best brother. I mean, God knew He had to give Bailey at least one brother who agreed to always answer the phone when Bailey has a car question and will talk to Jos about sports when he wants (which is a lot more than you'd think possible).
Annie Nawrocki
Bridesmaid
Everyone needs an Ann in their life. Annie burst into Bailey's life a few years ago after working together at Celebrate Me Week and provided such a special friendship that Bailey didn't even know she needed. They went from kinda-friends to roommates fast, and the rest is history. Ann's dependability, love, and dance moves make her a best friend to both Bailey and Josiah (Well, mostly Bailey, but she's been working really hard at being labeled as a "friend of the couple". We'll see).
Charlie Gardner
Groomsman
Even Charlie will probably introduce himself to you as the “sweet” one. Chaz is the true calm in the Gardner boy trio. His creativity and fearlessness are qualities that Bailey admires and no matter how much Bailey wishes being the oldest makes her the coolest, she knows full well Charlie earned that title a long time ago.
Izzy Breiter
Bridesmaid
Izzy is the best sister Josiah could ever be lucky enough to have and that Bailey prayed to ever gain. What a protector, encourager, and supporter, to us both throughout the years. Getting to call “Iz” a sister means a lifetime of her infectious laugh, adventurous spirit, and learning from her empathetic heart. Lucky doesn’t even begin to describe the role of a sister – let alone the one person we know will get the party started after we say “I do!”
Jackson Gardner
Groomsman
Her whole life, Bailey prayed and prayed for a sister, and then she got Jack. Jack has the best friend quality she was looking for but a much bigger heart than she could have ever imagined. Bailey admires his adventurous spirit and appreciates that he is always only a Facetime away while living his best life in California!
Madeline Johnson
Attendant
Bailey ought to give a big "thank you" to the random roommate generator at DePaul University for placing Mady into her life. Mady was Bailey's freshman roommate at DePaul, but didn't take long to earn the title "best friend." She is a loyal friend, amazing listener, and inspires all of us with her adventurous spirit. Mady is flying all the way from her home in Australia to celebrate this day with us, thank goodness, too - cause she's bringing the party!
Jay Sohre
Usher
It's unclear if Jay is closer to the bride or the groom but either way, he is a great friend to the couple. From helping Bailey with her decor projects or to living with Josiah for the past two years. Jay will make his presence known with his cheerful and enthusiastic personality. P.S. don't ask him about any stories living with Josiah, they mostly just involve drinking in the living room and playing Call of Duty.
Andrea Schneider
Attendant
What two things bring friends closest together? Bud Light and the Green Bay Packers. Although Andie and Bailey met freshman year, it was a done deal sophomore year when she showed up at Bailey's (and soon to be Andie's) apartment with a case of Bud Light to watch a Packer game. Romantic, right? What started with a bond over football and Aaron Rodgers has become a lifelong friendship. Candiez always brings the fun and is just the person Bailey needs with her on her wedding day.
Garret FitzSimmons
Usher
G is also an old friend of the groom. They have been great friends since they started 5th grade and have done so much together. Whether it was spending New Year's Eve together in High School, travel the U.S. visiting baseball stadiums, or going to concerts in the Twin Cities. Whenever the two get together there is always a story to tell, hopefully, at the wedding, it's a positive one!
Lucas Keller
Usher
Last, but certainly not least is one of Josiah's oldest friends. The two did a lot together growing up, whether it was beating their brothers in basketball, or in video games, or just beating them up. The two enjoyed beating up their youngest siblings and that's the only thing you need to know about their relationship. Just kidding, Lucas has many passions in life, his work, his family and friends, but most importantly his dog Nessie. He is kindhearted, loving, outgoing, and energetic (yes I am describing both Lucas and his dog).