Wedding Party

Tara Nigon

Maid of Honor | Cousin

Tara and Jess are cousins, three months apart, and since little girls have been inseparable. Being one year apart in school, they found themselves playing each other in sports, attending sporting camps or even living together in college. They are polar opposites but share many similar interests and have always been the sister each other never had. There mother's were each other's maid of honors and, 20 years later Tara asked Jess to be her maid of honor. Therefore, it was only natural to keep tradition alive and have Tara as Jess' maid of honor. They support each other on their best and worst days and will continue to until time ends.

Jake Borchardt

Best Man | Friend

Jake was a family friend, later becoming Cory’s right hand man. The two love hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. They keep in touch daily and get together whenever possibly, more so during the fall. It’s time Jake gets promoted from wing man to best man.

Megan Peissig

Bridesmaid | Friend

Megan and Jess have been friends since the sandbox. They met before kindergarten during their brother's flag football tournaments. Since then, they have been through it all with each other; sports, proms, colleges, and planning weddings together! Megan is marrying her high school sweetheart Fall 2021, just a few short months from the Plinck wedding. They are two peas in a pod and have enjoyed shopping, laughing, and planning a double wedding together. It's no surprise Meg will be standing next to Jess on her big day (and vise versa!).

Ryan Hartman

Groomsman | Friend

Meeting in Eau Claire, Cory was immediately taken under Ryan’s wing, showing him the ropes of college life. They stayed in touch after college and now both live in Rochester, MN. When they aren’t at Mayo Clinic working, you can usually find them planting food plots, scouting for the upcoming season, or enjoying a cold beer.

Kristen Hesgard

Bridesmaid | Cousin

Kristen and Jess are cousins by blood, sisters by heart. Growing up, Kristen babysat Jess and acted as a big sister Jess needed. As they grew older the trouble they got into stayed the same, but their relationship blossomed into a true friendship. They are very different but share the same love for one another. From different towns, cities and states they have always been there for each other and will continue to for eternity. There was no shock that Kristen would stand by Jess' side on her big day.

Matt Grunewald

Groomsman | Friend

Cory and Matt met while working together in college. They quickly became friends after sharing their love for hunting. Later on they became roommates and great friends. The two still get together over a beer, enjoy hunting adventures and never turn down a good time; it’s no shock Matt was chosen to stand next to Cory on his big day.

Paige Lawrence

Bridesmaid | Cousin

Paige and Jess are the youngest of the Brandt cousins. They have been close, but really grew up together during high school. They shared their love of running being on the cross country and track teams and, from there, quickly bonded on so much more. They travel often, Paige more than Jess, and have been to Colorado, Vancouver, Punta Cana and San Diego together. Two of the same, it only made sense to have Paige stand up for Jess on her big day. Prepare your dancing shoes, because these two are not scared to cut a rug.

Phil Ivacic

Groomsman | Friend

Cory and Phil we’re college roommates at Eau Claire. Connecting right away, they remain good friends today. They share similar life stages together, talking finance, pets, new homes and now getting married. Cory asked Phil to stand up in his wedding just a few short months after Phil asked Cory to stand up in his.

Shelby Rombach

Bridesmaid | Friend

Shelby and Jess met the summer of 2017 while Interning in Colorado. The two clicked right away and instantly became one of the same. When they are not styling one another, they enjoy hiking, all things wilderness, and are hippies at heart. Shelby resides in Colorado but the distance doesn't stop their friendship one bit. Jess has been bantering Shelby to come to Minnesota and found the perfect way, asking her to be a bridesmaid. These two have completely different backgrounds, but it was inevitable that they would be best friends.

Tyler Empey

Groomsman | Brother of Bride

Tyler and Cory met at the famous 308 Chippewa Street house. They spent many late nights at the Pickle, watching sports and playing darts. After a couple of years living together they ended up also working together. Though the greatest gift Tyler gave Cory was his little sister, Jess.

Danny Plinck

Usher | Brother of Groom

Garrett Plinck

Usher | Brother of Groom

Joey Plinck

Usher | Brother of Groom

Jack Giles

Usher | Brother of Groom