Katie & Tanner
Wedding Party
Kristen Johnson
Matron of Honor
Kristen has been my best friend since we were paired as a high school tennis duo in doubles! We truly have been through all the ups and downs life has to offer in the last 10 years of our friendship, and I'm so honored to have her standing by me on my wedding day. She is a nurse in the medical ICU at the U of M, and lives in St. Paul with her husband, Mitchell and their cat "Frisky".
Ben Carlson
Best Man
Ben and I have known each other since the 6th grade. We grew up on farms down the road from each other, went to college together, and shared the infamous apartment - Sparta! Ben is our resident Christmas Tree Expert, father of Royce, husband of Halie, and watch aficionado.
Meghan Pegel
Bridesmaid
Meghan has been my closest college friend since freshman year. All of my crazy college shenanigans (and by shenanigans I mean intense late night study sessions) happened with this lady right here. Some fun facts about Meghan: she spent a year teaching English as a foreign language in Japan, she has a degree in criminal justice, and she was once voted "woman of the year" in Fargo, ND! She currently resides in Fargo, but I'm hoping with a little convincing she will move to the cities!
Derek Barnhouse
Groomsman
I met D at Wartburg Theological Seminary when he was just a little guy, and we've been friends ever since. Derek comes on long road trips (like to Alaska), climbs every rock ever, and is the best second grade teacher in the world.
Kayla Kemp
Bridesmaid
Kayla and I worked at Luther Crest Bible Camp together for a few summers during our college years. Every time Kayla and I plan a trip (or really anything together) something crazy and hilarious happens. We have the absolute best stories! I am so grateful for her friendship! She lives in Mound, MN with her husband Tyler and their two adorable dachshunds Tulip and Twig!
Dan Auel
Groomsman
I met Dan at Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp and we've been buddies ever since. From epic road trips to brewing beer, sampling gin, playing guitar (kinda), and taking all the pretty pictures of awesome places, Dan has been a constant. Dan is married to Jess and will be sporting the classiest beard in the wedding party.
Hannah Geerts
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Tanner's sister, and going to be my new sister-in-law (yay!) I don't have any sisters, so I am STOKED to finally get one! Hannah lives with her husband Glen and their daughter Harper (our sweet flower girl!) in New Hampton, Iowa.
Joe Basiago
Groomsman
If his last name didn't give it away, Joe is the Older Brother of the Bride (by a couple minutes) and future awesome brother-in-law!