Jessica & Matthew
Wedding Party
Jane Bramstedt
Mother of the Bride
I have been dragging my feet on filling out this description, because what can I say about my mom? She has been my best friend, my rock, my mom, my everything! I never would have survived college with out her care packages. I never would have survived starting my medical practice if she had not sacrificed her sanity by being my business partner and sole employee. She is truly the best Mother in the World!
Rick Bramstedt
Father of the Bride
Another description that has been so difficult for me to put into words how much my dad means to me. He has taught me that life may be hard, but that if you put your mind to it and learn how to think around corners than everything will always work out. He set the bar extremely high for what the definition of a True Man is and how he treats a lady and how he raises a family. I am happy to fall into the cliche that women look to marry someone like their father, because Rick is the best father a girl could ask for, and Matt is the best man I could have ever dreamed of.
Carol Wright
Mother of the Groom
What is there to say about my momma? She's amazing, she goes out of her way for everyone and never expects anything in return, she has taught me a lot and even shared her cookie recipe with me but they don't taste the same, sadly I will never make them but Jessica makes them and they are good. My mom's awesome, she loves Jess and that's all that matters to me and yes, I'm a proud momma's boy.
Norman Bramstedt
Officiant
Even before Jess and Kyle, Norm was my big brother and best friend growing up. With all the moving that we did as kids we always had each other to count on. He has grown into an amazing man and father, who is constantly pushing himself to do and be better. Matt and I are extremely honored to have him officiate our wedding. And Matt couldn't be happier to have him as his new brother-in-law, someone else to talk about knives and guns with!
Jessica Dunlap
Matron of Honor
Jess and I have been confused for sisters for years! How many years? Who wants to do that math? I met Jess on her first day of 7th grade at Deerfield Community School. And with one minor incident with rock throwing, we have been friends ever since! Even with us going to two different high school's and me moving away for college we never stopped being best friends. Jess has been my rock, my role model and my girl soul mate. She has been waiting a looooong time for me to ask her to be my Maid of Honor and I'm blessed that she never gave up hope that I would find the love of my life, so that she can stand beside me at the altar, as she has always stood beside me in my daily life!
Kyle Bronson-Groen
Man of Honor
I never in a million years would have guessed that when I walked into UsBank almost 11 years ago that I would walk out not only with a small business loan, but also a life long friend. Our late night roommate shenanigans and week long cruise extravaganzas are the stuff of legends! Kyle has been there for me through thick and thin, through failed dates and finally finding my soul mate. I could not imagine my wedding day without him by my side!
Barry Oxley
Best Man
Barry is one of the most honest, genuine, down to earth human beings I have ever met. I have known Barry since around August of 2013, met through a charity group but started talking about food. We have gone on bourbon trails, hiked Mt. Hood, explored Ramona Falls and yes, Jessica and I even witnessed he himself getting married to an amazing woman named Shelby. This day is priceless because of the amazing people we have in our lives, and there is not anyone better than Barry to have my back, in case I faint!
Jason Bronson-Groen
Best Man
I met Jason through Jessica. She said that if I don't like her two friends whom mean the world to her, we cannot date. Well one, I'm not a jerk and mostly get along with everyone, and two, how in the world could you not love Jason? He's an amazing guy who loves his family, beats challenges everyday that most people could not face and he doesn't use or take advantage of the woman I love, which makes him great in my book. I went hiking once with Jason when Jessica was out of town, and man, he was offlike a gazelle, while I'm breathing like a woman in labor just trying to make it up the hill let alone keep up. Other than that, I am more than honored to have Jason stand up with us on our day and for our life together.
Kaiden Bronson-Groen
Ring Bearer
Kaiden is a giant ball of energy with a very inquisitive mind. He seems to have a question for everything. He LOVES trains and tractors. If he challanges you to play cars 3 look out, he will beat you! I feel proud to have been a part of his adoption and seeing him grow from a chunky monkey to the boy he is today.
Ruby Bramstedt
Flower Girl
Ruby is my first niece and one of the smartest girls I have ever met in my life. She loves ballet, learning to read (just like her aunt) and drawing. One of the things that we love to do together is to learn how to bake. So far she has learned how to make potato bread, pretzels, pineapple upside down cake, and sugar cookies!
Timothy Bronson-Groen
Flower Child
Timmy has the sweetest soul and the most infectious laugh around. He has truly completed the Bronson-Groen family. He loves to read, play games and sit around the campfire with the adults, talking about the stars.
Lucy Bramstedt
Flower Child
Lucy is my second niece and the funniest girl around! She loves gymnastics, coloring and her dog Cash. When she and I get together watch out for a lot of goofy faces and big laughs. She loves to go to the playground and hang upside down on the monkey bars. She is a little shy but when she gets going watch out she is a total dynamo and is going to take over the world one day.