Wedding Party

Shelby Kinard

Maid of Honor

Ladies and gentleman, If you don't know this woman, you're missing out. She lights up a room. She can bring you to tears with her singing, make your stomach ache from laughter, and you just wait till she gets on that dance floor. She is full of passion, strength, wit, and zest for life. Thank you for fighting to be here Shelby Lynn. How lucky I am to call you my seestar.

Sean Fowler

Best Man

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Sean "Bruddah Man" Fowler, the best brother a person could ask for. Sean and I have been pulling shenanigans and navigating life together since as long as either of us can remember. He is a rock of a human and has always been the person to count on for support when I need it most. His patience, kindness and great sense of humor support and infuse all those around him. I love you brother and I can't wait to celebrate this with you.

Lauren Doorlag

Matron of Honor

Words will never adequately describe this woman. I don't know who I would be in life without her. She is a constant light, has the greenest thumb around, makes my crazy feel sane, and she shows more love to this world than anyone I have ever known. Beauty, strength, grace, joy, loyalty, and honor. You are all of this and more. I carry your heart. Oh! And those two awesome red headed ring bearers are pretty lucky to call her mom.

Robbie Janda

Best Man

The man, the myth, the legend, ladies and gentlemen we are proud to introduce the one and only Rooobbiie Jaaay. My best friend since the Bushes were in the white house the first time Robbie is all you could ask for and more in a best friend. Loyal, fun, caring, optimistic, goofy, passionate and just plain fun to be around. Through thick and thin he's been there with me and I can't wait to have him at my side at the beginning of this next adventure.

Shelby Smith

Bridesmaid

I am pleased to introduce one of the smartest, kindest, hard working, and loyal women I know. She's the friend that everyone needs. She raises chameleons, is a beast on the pickleball court, and remembers dates better than anyone I know. Shitterz days (Britterz and Shelberz) were dubbed over countless laughs, tears, and LMN movies while splitting whole pizzas on her parent’s dock on Gull Lake. I love you Shelberz, I wouldn’t be who I am without you.

Chris Eldred

Groomsman

He is a man of many names: chris, criggity, criggums, cirggity criggity kreezmop, elderwater, tina, cricket, beard guy and the list goes on. But if you know him you know that no one name would be enough to describe the awesome force that is Chris Eldred. Smarter than anyone I know and probably anyone you've ever met Chris tempers his awesome intellect with his down to earth laid back demeanor, kind and loyal character and love for good beer, mountain biking and dirty dirty dubstep. I love you man and couldn’t think of doing life without you.

Abbie Koert

Bridesmaid

We might be cousins by blood, but I would choose her as my friend any day. She is full of wisdom, is a leader to her core, can absolutely kick your butt (for sure mine) at most sports, has an infectious laugh, and tears up a dance floor. I have always looked up to the way she brings people together. When I think of someone who will always have a crowded table, it’s her. She brings joy to every room she steps foot in. She has been with me all my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jimmy Miner

Groomsman

James Earle Miner the Second, it sounds like a title befitting royalty something the King of England or the Archduke of Austria would have used. And if you know Jimmy you know that he would have served any of these positions exceptionally because Jimmy is a boss of a human being. He is hard working, honest, smart, motivated and intelligent while at the same time being loyal, kind, caring, thoughtful and genuinely interested in making life and the world around him better. He has always been the leader our friend group needed even when we didn't know it. I love you man and am proud to have you at my side for this.

Anne Rasmussen

Bridesmaid

My Dane. I adore this woman. She has amazing style, a huge heart for people, a secret beautiful singing voice, and she won’t let you get away with much. We shared a room while living in Australia and it sparked a friendship that I will carry with me forever. To know her is to have a more full life. She calls Copenhagen, Denmark her home and you won’t miss it with that beautiful accent. I admire all that you are, Anne Katrine.

Fahad Khan

Groomsman

If people had a soundtrack that played when they walk into a room Fahad’s would definitely be "Here I am, da na da da, rock you like a Hurricane." So full of life and vigor that it often comes exploding out of him, Fahad is the life of any party he's at. Which is a lot. Because he likes to party. A lot. Fahad, however, balances this boisterous and wild exterior with a core of kindness, loyalty and true love of his friends and family. I love you man and can't wait to see what comes next.

Kait DeGroot

Bridesmaid

Wise and mature beyond her years, I have learned so much from my Kait. She is a rock of a human that you know will never waver. More times than I can count, she has shown up to help me walk through life. Her constant support, kindness, and love infuse all those who are lucky enough to call her friend. Those blues eyes make heads turn and her laugh will bring you instant joy. Loyalty, compassion, honor, and truth are a part of this woman to her core. She is one of the most amazing moms I have ever met and I look forward to being like her when I grow up. How lucky am I to call you my friend. I am honored to have you stand by my side.

Austin Kinard

Groomsman

Austin the brother from another mother. Aus and I actually met on brit and my first date. It was at a children's bounce hall. I remember I tried to impress him and Brit by showing off my trampoline skills at the place. The back flips must have worked because immediately afterwards he drove us to their parents house to meet the family. Ever since then we have been family. But more than just family we became friends. Since then we've had countless adventures adventures together and many heated spikeball games. I'm proud to call you brother now and stoked to make it official in September!!

Becca Janda

Bridesmaid

My sweet Becca. You're one of the best things that came along with meeting Brendan’s friends. This woman has taught me so much about life. Her drive for happiness and to experience all that life has to offer changes everyone she comes in contact with for the better. I’ve experienced many countries, cities, and gelato spots with this one and I will follow her researched plans every time. She infuses others with culture and exquisite taste. To know Becca is to have a more full life. Beauty, commitment, loyalty, strength, and purpose. You are all of this and more.

Paul DiBenedetto

Groomsman

Paul "Tarzan" DiBenedetto, where do I even begin. Paul and I were both born into a world too small for us. Be it airplane seats big enough for one arm, door frames built to scalp us, t shirts that wear like crop tops or flip flops that fit like a pair of cuttoff gloves the world has always seemed just one size too small. And when you get two people like that in the same area anarchy often ensues. This point was never was made more glaringly apparent than when we decided to be roommates in a 400 sq foot apartment with 6 foot ceilings after moving out of the dorms. Instead of trying to conform to the small confines we had chosen for ourselves we decided to try to make our surroundings conform to us. We promptly destroyed the place. I think we made it 4 months before we got evicted. But we never gave up that spirit of living large. From kiting on the waves off the coast of Mexico to wandering through the barrios of Medellin, to exploring through the alps of Slovenia we have kept we have kept having grand adventures in a small world. I love you bro and cant wait to have you by my side for this next grand adventure. Hopefully we don't break too many things.

Emma Sinden

Bridesmaid

It has been my absolute honor to watch this one grow up. She is adventurous, so incredibly smart, talented at anything she puts her mind to, and so brave. She is a force that will change the planet for generations to come. I will never forget that little blond bob that met me at her front door at 4 years old the first time I came to babysit…She starts uni this fall at University College London and I couldn’t be more proud.

Hannes Beer

Groomsman

Hannes "you only get one mango" Beer. Hannes and I have been friends ever since he denied me some mangoes on a camping trip in Australia 10 years ago. We were sitting beside our van as Hannes explained to me in perfect english that if I ate my mango now I wouldn't have a mango later. I didn't immediately understand this and promptly ate my whole mango. But the following day when I was watching everyone else eat their mangoes while I sat empty handed I began to realize that maybe this guy has some good ideas. And the next idea that he had about all of us splitting one whole hostel room instead of renting beds in different rooms I decided to trust his judgment on. And that decision turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. From that grew one of the most important friendships of my life and more fun times and adventures than I can count. I love you man and can't wait to have you there with me at the start of this next adventure.

Kelly Halt

Bridesmaid

Our Lelly. You know those people who can walk into a room and just their presence makes every head turn and smile, that’s Kelly. SO incredibly full of life, and gosh it’s contagious. Her resiliency and joy inspire me. To my Cardi B loving, drop it like it’s hot (everytime), badass ER doctor, you are a gift. By day she can save your life and by early evening she will tear up a dance floor. You won’t meet many people in your life that will come close to this beautiful being.

Dave Veurink

Groomsman

Kate Leversee

Bridesmaid

Truly one of the happiest, look on the bright side people I know. Kate is full of life and brings a party almost anywhere she goes. An instant friendship blossomed working in the ER together and I will forever be grateful for it. Kate is the friend who will laugh, dance, scream, and travel with you, really anything you would like/need shes there. Always ready to cheer you on and pick you up. She cares for and loves people in a way that challenges others. So incredibly full of life and mine is more full because of her.

John Sowada

Groomsman

Amanda Dotten

Bridesmaid

Genuinely one of the most gentle and kind people I have ever met. Amanda partners this demeanor with an amazing ability to lead and encourage others. I felt an instant connection the moment I met her and I am lucky to call her friend. She has been my go to inspiration for almost everything outdoors. She lives life in a way that challenges you to grow closer to nature and all the adventure it holds. She can hold her own on a soccer field and in a board room full of men. I am constantly inspired by all that she does! What a gift you are.

Tyler Ackerman

Groomsman

Jack Doorlag

Ring Bearer

Jack was the first little boy to ever steal my heart. Tender, gentle, lover of all small trinkets and everything nature has to offer. He is brilliant beyond his years. He will grow to teach this world more about love and acceptance of others than many I know. He is one of the coolest kids I know and we are so excited to have him be a part of our big day!

Charlie Doorlag

Ring Bearer

Not much fazes this little one. His laid-back demeanor often puts the biggest smile on my face. Adventurous, kind, lover of nature, and braver than many, Charlie is a force that will change this world. He knew right away that he wanted to carry Uncle Brendan’s ring and how honored we are that he will.

Rhya Miner

Flower Girl

I still remember one of the first photos Brendan sent me when we started dating was of him holding beautiful newborn Rhya in the hospital. She has grown up to be one of the sweetest little girls I know. She is already a voice for women and knows the importance of standing up for what she loves and believes. She will talk your ear off about her passions and I treasure those moments. We cant wait to have her be a part of our day!