Breanne & Joe
Wedding Party
Andrea Benson
Maid of Honor
"I met Breanne the day she was born when I became her big sister. Although I didn’t know it yet, Breanne was the best little sister I could ask for. She wanted to play with me all the time, hang out with my friends, and always brought out the best in everyone. Fast-forward to 2016, she traveled around the world to visit me. Again she easily made friends with my friends and continued to find the light in others. When she texted me to say “I met this guy!” I couldn’t wait to meet him. I promptly scheduled a 6-hour car ride with them! Joe was perfect for her and they laughed so much together. To this day Breanne is one of the best people I know. I love spending time with her wherever we may be and I always leave her company as a better person. Cheers to the best people and their love!"-Andrea
Trever Tolliver
Best Man
"The first time I met Joe he was wearing a flat bill and Vans. A lot has changed since then but we have still remained best friends through all of the adventures we have been on. We usually find a way to have a good time whenever we are together, whether that's tailgating, ice fishing, playing video games, or just drinking beer!" -Trever
Erin Feldott
Maid of Honor
"Breanne and I lived together our last year of college, but we first met at Alyssa's apartment (pregaming, of course!) That turned out to be the best pregame ever because I was meeting my best friend! We haven't lived in the same state since, but that doesn't stop us from celebrating birthdays together, traveling together, or finding the newest patio/rooftop our cities' restaurants have to offer! I cannot wait to stand by my long distance bestie's side on her special day!" - Erin
John Reynolds
Groomsman
"I met Joe in college through our fraternity, Beta. We became close friends while taking a Philosophy class freshman year, where he would regularly perform worse on papers and tests than I. We'd spend the hour before class playing games and talking about whatever topic would come up. Eventually, we became roommates in Ames for a year and I ended up stealing his cat from him, who lives with me to this day. Today, having been close friends for more than 10 years, Joe is someone I talk to every day and is the person I can go to about anything and everything, from serious to incredibly stupid topics, for example, the other day I asked him what kind of flakes he would feed me if I was a goldfish, and he assured me I'd be fed the finest fish flakes because that's the kind of person Joe is."-John
Alyssa Morris
Bridesmaid
"I met Breanne in college where we made some of the most epic memories of my life. 7 years later and I still haven't been able to shake her! My favorite quality time spent with Breanne is going to happy hour, taking vacations together, weekly soup nights, and taking long walks in our favorite Des Moines neighborhoods. I've also been privileged to know Joe since high school. So, needless to say, I strongly believe this will be the most special wedding!" -Alyssa
Jared Schaben
Groomsman
"Joe and I met at work. We started the same day right out of college and sat right next to each other at work! Something fun is I lived with him for almost 3 years and we didn't end up hating each other haha! I essentially hung out with him every day for years. Joe is one of my best friends. He is always up for anything and I think there was a point in time where we had seen every movie on Netflix. He got a motorcycle with me, saved me kayaking, and tried teaching me how to pick up girls." - Jared
Sam Bitz
Bridesmaid
"Where to start? Breanne has been blessing my life since the day I met her in 2017. We have shared so many memories, life events, happy and sad moments together in these 4 short years that it could make up a lifetime. I've never had a sister but Breanne has already been so much like a sister to me that it just makes sense for her to marry my brother. Being official sisters has always been our master plan so of course I had to introduce her to my brother and seal the deal. Thank goodness they actually ended up liking each other. In all seriousness, Breanne is truly the most amazing, genuine, loving, caring soul I've ever met. Not only has she been blessing my life since 2017, by my whole family's. It's such an honor to be able to stand next to her when she officially becomes a Bitz." - Sam
Alex Duque
Groomsman
"The first time I met Joe, I and a bunch of guys living at Beta were playing football, and the guy who recruited us all invited Joe and his roommate. It was a really fun time and one of the first things a lot of us did together. Joe and I bonded a lot over video games. A fun memory I have is Joe and I hanging out in his room while he played Outlast, a horror video game. We both were freaking out together while he tried to get through it." - Alex
Mollie Petz
Bridesmaid
"I met Breanne in 2011 when we lived on the same dorm floor at UNI. I was rooming with Morgan, her now sister-in-law, and the three of us were together all of the time! We had SO much fun. Breanne ended up transferring, but we always remained close and were sure to visit each other. Whenever we get together it is like nothing has changed, and I can always count on her. Whether it's driving 3 hours in the wrong direction on a road trip, playing board games, or just getting dinner to catch up, I always know I am going to laugh and have a good time with Breanne! I am lucky to call her one of my best friends!" - Mollie
Sean Hickey
Groomsman
"First time I met Joe was freshman year of college at the Lead soccer fields as pledges for a pickup game. I remember he had cool shoes on and I thought 'this guy seems cool!' Something fun is that joe is the other half of the Snaps Team and we have been snapping names telepathically at parties and bars since college!" - Sean
Morgan Benson
Bridesmaid
"Breanne and I met in high school through mutual friends as we went to different schools. We became friends quickly as Breanne is so easy to get along with! I also have her to thank for setting me up with her brother, my now husband! Between Breanne and myself, she is the more soft spoken one and I am the louder, more opinionated one so she knows I’ll always be there for her and let her know exactly what I’m thinking, especially when it comes to guys! When she first introduced Joe, I knew right away he was going to be a keeper! Breanne is not only my sister-in-law but one of my best friends, so it is great to see her so happy & continue life’s journey with her soulmate! " -Morgan
Derek Jahn
Groomsman
"Joe and I met in high school and we always played video games together! I have always found Joe's laugh to be contagious!" - Derek