Wedding Party
Jensen Pearson
Maid of Honor
Jensen is Auden's older sister and best friend, with a sharp wit and a talent for making every situation funnier. She's been Auden’s guide through life, hard decisions, and every single Barbie movie era. They basically speak in their own language and laugh uncontrollably until tears are streaming, which is why their parents officially banned them from sitting together in church. Add in car rides full of musical soundtracks and inside jokes, you’ve got a sisterhood built on chaos and love.
Israel Mitchell
Best Man
Israel, better known as Izzy, or best known as Dane's honorary older brother. Dane and Izzy have been friends for 5 years but have enough good memories to cover a lifetime. This man has enough coffee mugs to service a small community and would be who Dane calls when he needs to be bailed out of jail. By the way, Izzy secretly has a really good singing voice.....but you didn't hear that from us.
McKenzie Martin
Bridesmaid
Kenzie and Auden have been best friends since the 5th grade. Kenzie is her ride-or-die and Auden's safe space. From band nerds to professional chit-chatters, they have done it all...including hammocking in the middle of a disc golf course - that went about as well as you think it would. You will probably find McKenzie and Auden yapping until they get kicked out of the wedding venue. And if you need blackmail photos of middle school Auden, you know who to go to.
Aidan Hafner
Groomsman
Aidan hates fishing. Just kidding, Dane and Aidan have been sitting on boats or playing on the football field together since high school. Aidan could make a brick wall laugh (he is that funny. Wait until he hits you with one of his one-liners) and he is a super genuine person. He lives like Luke Bryan tells us to - hunting, fishing & loving everyday!
Ashley Samuta
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Auden can probably be found on Concordia's tennis court or watching alarming amounts of reality TV together. We thank the heavens Ashley decided to transfer to Concordia University. It is without a doubt that Ashley is always on Auden's side and has her back. Her and Auden are each other's twins, always ironically dressing the same.......We had to tell them they are wearing two different dresses on the wedding night (it didn't go over well).
Isaac Zahrt
Groomsman
Isaac and Dane became friends on Concordia's track but their friendship spans across many environments - like in Target, looking for power tools (yeah, we don't know why they didn't pick Ace Hardware either) - it's clear both are always down for anything. Truly one of the kindest people. Dane asks that you please don't bring up fantasy football to him, otherwise he will probably be late to the wedding party activities.
Aimee Phillip
Bridesmaid
Auden met Aimee while they were both suffering, I mean, enjoying nursing school. Aimee always offers the best advice and Auden is so lucky to have found her in college. Auden would be lost without their long walks and “good for the soul” conversations. Aimee is also the sweetest person...unless you block her walkway to the dance floor, then step aside. If you're looking for a dance partner, you found your girl!
Seb Noskowiak
Groomsman
Seb and Dane met playing Gameboy....at the library...at 5 years old (we wish it was a cooler story too but, you get what you get). Seb is one of Dane's longest friendships and truest friends. Dane is lucky to have a friend who will support him in anything, unless they are playing sports, then they will happily beat each other to shreds.
Rachel Kilgas
Bridesmaid
Rachel also endured the joy of nursing school with Auden. Auden would've been lost without her kind heart and scary accurate memory of lecture notes. Rachel is super uplifting, always looking at the glass half full, unless it's her coffee cup, then it's probably empty (that girl looooves her caffiene). Auden is happy to know her future is filled with many laughs and coffee shop visits with Rachel.
Easton Becker
Groomsman
Easton first met Dane while he was running laps around Dane (he ran long distance in track while Dane was busy doing sprints). Please ask him about the time him and Dane threw boomerangs, if you want a good laugh. While he loves a good competition, at the end of the day, he is a super compassionate guy and looks out for everyone. If you are in need of a spreadsheet, Easton is your guy (it will be color-coded and all).
Noelle Tischendorf
Bridesmaid
Noelle is Auden's (future) sister-in-law, the family cook and will do anything for the people she loves. Auden is so lucky to be gaining another sister as wonderful as Noelle, and is looking forward to her delicious dishes for all the holidays to come! Noelle loves to shop and find a good sale, please give her your receipts - those are points toward gift cards people!!!!
Alex Garvaglia
Groomsman
Dane and Alex met amongst the stress of PT school. Alex often misses lecture notes because he is busy searching Milwaukee Tool sets on Amazon. He is a great friend and always goes out of his way to ensure everyone is having a good time. We wouldn't be surprised if he showed up to the wedding venue at 4am, Alex is always the first to the party.
Makayla Tischendorf
Bridesmaid
Makayla is Auden's other (future) sister-in-law and Auden's first text when she buys another Jelly Cat (for those that don't know what that is, ask either Makayla or Auden, and be ready to be shown 37 photos). Makayla loves a good adventure and Auden couldn't be happier to be gaining the younger sister she never had! She also can't wait to visit Makayla in Arizona someday!
AJ Komorowski
Groomsman
AJ and Dane bonded over their use of sarcasm as their coping mechanisms throughout PT school. AJ has the biggest heart... and strongest thumbs from playing video games. He is always up for a good debate, especially if you have strong opinions on what the wedding venue thermostat should be set at. Give this man a beer on the wedding night, trust us.