Wedding Party
Stephanie van Oppen
Maid of Honor
Stephanie and I have known each other since we were barely a year old. This qualifies us to basically be sisters, so I refer to her as my Not-Sister. Living on the same street for 18 years meant our families spent many summers together and celebrated countless important moments. Although she lives so far away working in NYC, I can always count on Steph to be real and supportive until the end of time.
Zackary Marcyes
Best Man
Zack is a great friend of mine and a roommate for five years. We went to NDSU together and spent time in Chi Alpha together. He has helped me so much over those years and it is an honor to have him standing for the wedding.
Shannon Griffith
Bridesmaid
Shannon is my boss, my sensei. In the nearly 6 years we've known each other, she's always had a position above me. We joke that I'm the younger sister she never had, except I'm 5 years older than her. I've learned a lot about how to do my job well from her, and I appreciate that we can be friends as well as professionals.
Mason Eisenzimmer
Groomsman
Mason and I met in Chi Alpha and we got along very well. From hosting a small group for him to helping co-lead a group, he's been a great friend ever since. We even spent a year as roommates at NDSU. It's a blessing to know him.
Gretta Beinhorn
Bridesmaid
Gretta and I were randomly assigned to be roommates freshman year at NDSU. From the first shy meeting at Mexican Village, to the sweaty hot move-in day, who would have known that 12 years later we would be in each other's weddings? Gretta was the only one I enjoyed going out to bars with in college, she has such a fun spirit. She is such a supportive friend, praising appearances and accomplishments as well as being concerned about my well-being.
Aaren Schmid
Groomsman
I met Aaren on the golf course and we became great friends after a few rounds. I managed to help him get a job at Applebee's and he was a great coworker. He's always a fun person to be around.
Nic van Oppen
Usher
Elizabeth's Not-Brother (see MOH description)
Jonathan Shebesta
Usher
Chris's younger brother
Evan Haakenson
Ring Security
Elizabeth's friend from college
Bennett Shebesta
Usher
Chris's youngest brother
Angelica Pfremmer
Flower Girl
Chris's co-worker
Sydney Tweten
Flower Girl
Chris's co-worker
Leah Jensen
Honor Attendant
Elizabeth's best friend from high school
