Charlie & Kyle
Wedding Party
Kyle James
Groom
Kyle is a jack of many trades...tattoo artist, woodworker, blacksmith, painter, leather worker and his newest hobby sewing! Not to mention an outdoor enthusiast, who loves camping, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and bow hunting. As well as being a major animal lover from his spoiled springers to the chickens! It’s safe to safe he doesn’t have much free time at the end of the day...
Charlie Hardwig
Bride
In the past 2 years Charlie has been establishing herself as a tattoo artist. She is an outdoor enthusiast and animal lover right along side Kyle.
Keighley James
Best Woman
Older sister of Kyle, middle child and only daughter of Pat & Mark. Mother of Axyl (flower girl). She is a creative, running her business Against the Current creating unique, hand painted necklaces, keychains, ornaments, etc. She also loves the outdoors, tackling some major solo hikes!
Lani Hardwig
Maid of Honor
Younger sister of Charlie, middle child of Amy Hardwig and Jim Eberspacher. She is a model, making a name for herself in the MN industry. As well as an activist, standing up for others rights.
Brian Black
Groomsman
Friend of Kyle & Charlie. Married to Marie Thole. Fun fact: we lived in a camper on their land for a summer! Brian is a firefighter and chief on the Duluth fire department. He is also an avid traveler, hiker, skier, biker...basically anything active outdoors!
Ryan Hardwig-Eberspacher
Maid of Honor
Youngest sister of Charlie and youngest daughter of Amy Hardwig and Jim Eberspacher. She is an aspiring makeup and hair artist. As well as an activist and caregiver to her community.
Marcie Thole
Groomswoman
Friend of Kyle & Charlie. Married to Brian Black. Fun fact: Kyle and Keighley met Marcie while staying at a campsite right next to each other. Marcie is a firefighter on the Duluth fire department. As well as a massage therapist running her own business Northwoods Bodywork. She is also constantly outdoors in all seasons, hiking, biking, skiing, etc.
Laura Tanji
Bridesmaid
Friend of Charlie’s since high school, even living with Laura and her parents, Patty & Todd, for a while. Will probably try to make Charlie sing some emo song from high school during the reception...
Josh Crotty
Groomsman
Friend, coworker and tattoo mentor of Kyle. Also has an adorable pug named Stanley.
Baylee Dahlgren
Bridesmaid
Friend of Charlie since 7th grade and somehow still tolerates her ridiculousness after all these years.
Kyle Cook
Groomsman
Friend of Kyle & Charlie. Also known as farmer Kyle or brewer Kyle, formally Coast Guard Kyle. They were also all roommates for a bit in the Lakeside area of Duluth.
Katherine (Burke) Dye
Bridesmaid
Friend of Charlie’s since 7th grade. They were in dance, cheer, and Eagan theater productions as well as choreographing together in UMD's Attitudes Dance Club.
Pat James
Mother of the Groom
Mother of Kyle, Keighley and Josh
Amy Hardwig
Mother of the Bride
Mother of Charlie, Lani and Ryan
Mark James
Father of the Groom
Father of Kyle, Keighley and Josh
Jim Eberspacher
Father of the Bride
Father of Charlie, Lani and Ryan
Jeremy Souders
Officiant
Friend and coworker of Kyle and Charlie. Makes a mean BBQ roast.
Axyl Rowell
Flower Girl
Daughter of Keighley James, niece of Kyle & Charlie. Will be turning 11 in November and is attending 5th grade this year.
Neeka
Ring Bearer
You may refer to this floof as the “ring bear”
Jasper & Archie
Usher
It’d be impossible to put Jasper & Archie on leashes and make them walk nicely down the isle. But we figured they’d be great at ushering you all around!