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LaurenLauren
Bride
Lauren is the blushing bride who can’t wait to say “I do!” She lives with her fabulous fiancé and wonderful pup in West Fargo, ND. Her passions include science, traveling, artsy things, and spending time outdoors. She is so excited to celebrate this special day with everyone!
ChristianChristian
Groom
Christian is the honored groom and is excited to start a new chapter of his life with his soon-to-be wife and furry dog-ter. He works as a GIS specialist for a rural internet provider. His passions include traveling, photography, playing video games, and history. He is so excited to celebrate this unforgettable day with friends and family.
MaddieMaddie
Maid of Honor
Maddie is Lauren’s sister and is currently living in Madison, WI. Her and her boyfriend Cooper love to travel and Maddie enjoys staying active with volleyball and ultimate frisbee as well as spending time with friends.
AlAl
Best Man
Al is Christian’s older brother. He is a math teacher, coaches football and wrestling. He has been a part of Christian’s many milestones from sharing a wrestling mat in their parent’s basement to now standing by his side for the big day.
LauraLaura
Bridesmaid
Laura and Lauren met when they became roommates in junior year of college along with their friend Tracy. The three of them became fast friends and remained roommates for the remainder of college. Since then, they’ve been on many adventures including to Colorado and Vietnam to visit Tracy.
MitchMitch
Groomsman
Christian and Mitch have been friends since elementary school, sharing passions for video games and sports. Sharing many adventures such as taking the journey to Warroad, MN to witness T.J. Oshie present and parade the Stanley Cup through the town.
AshleyAshley
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Lauren met in freshman year of college at a high ropes course for a group they were both in. They then realized they lived in the same dorm three doors down from each other and became fast friends. Even after Ashley returned to Arizona for sophomore year, they stayed in touch. Ashley recently earned her veterinarian degree, a dream she’s had since she was a kid.
NickNick
Groomsman
Nick and Christian got to be great friends in high school, sharing many boisterous moments that involved four wheeling, hunting, and outdoor hockey, and playing videos games like Battlefield.
AlyssaAlyssa
Bridesmaid
Alyssa had the great opportunity to have Lauren as her Big in ESA, and eventually a great friend in college. Since then, they’ve shared countless memories, trips, and even the same exact birthday.
GarrettGarrett
Groomsman
Garrett and Christian have been friends since the 1st grade, doing what most great friends do at a young age, played video games until the following morning, playing sports, riding bikes, having epic airsoft battles, cracking jokes whether it was a bad joke or a good one.
MillieMillie
Bridesmaid
Millie and Lauren met when Lauren moved to Fargo and was looking to make friends in the area. They started doing all sorts of things together and Millie introduced Lauren to a lot more people in the area, expanding her friend group. Millie and her husband, Walker, now live in Minnesota with their two kids.
WalkerWalker
Groomsman
Christian met Walker through Lauren and Millie, to whom he’s married, and shared many fun moments whether it was hitting up downtown Fargo, or at a get together for a house party.
HallieHallie
Bridesmaid
Hallie is currently dating Al, Christian’s brother, and has been a part of many family events. She is a speech therapist at Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and being the lake.
DominickDominick
Groomsman
Dominick and Christian have been long time friends since sharing a flag football field at Lincoln Elementary, hanging with other friends when it came to playing outdoor hockey, or shooting guns at the Johnson cabin.
AurumAurum
Flower Pup
While Aurum won’t be a part of the wedding, she is honored in absentia as her parent’s Flower Pup. As she can’t be trusted near water without trying to make a beeline for it, being a part of a ceremony right on the water probably isn’t the best idea. Even so, she does still deserve to be recognized.
KyleKyle
Groomsman
Christian and Kyle became friends in elementary school and enjoyed talking about sports and playing video games with the friend group.
DarrellDarrell
Father of the Groom
Darrell is the father of Christian, Darrell along with his 2 boys shared many moments and memories along the way such as deer hunting, fishing, Christian volunteering to help his dad at job sites for DL Electric. Darrell is looking forward to being part of another big moment with his boy.
SandySandy
Mother of the Bride
Sandy is the Mother of the Bride and is so glad to see her daughter’s big day. She taught her daughters to believe in themselves and to pursue their dreams. She also may have had a contribution in giving them their sass and sarcasm…
ChrisChris
Father of the Bride
Chris is the Father of the Bride and is looking forward to being a part of his daughter’s big day. He taught his daughters to work hard for what they want and to love the outdoors. He also taught them the most important game: cribbage.
LisaLisa
Mother of the Groom
Lisa is the mother of Christian and is excited for her youngest son’s big day, Lisa took the teachings she learned from Grandma Nina Austin and shared those teachings to her 2 boys to remain resilient when life gets overwhelming and never give up.