Leah & David
Wedding Party
Jenna Foth
Matron of Honor
Jenna is truly the ultimate older sister and the one person who knows me better than I know myself! There aren't many people in the world quite like Jenna. She is hands down one of the most caring, loyal, trustworthy, and giving people I've ever met. Jenna has always been the person I turn to for EVERYTHING (probably too much at times). I can always count on Jenna to cheer me up and to make me laugh, for comfort in the hard times, to be my biggest cheerleader the good times, or just being there to listen when I need to vent. Although I didn't appreciate our relationship growing up (I think I made it a goal sometimes to see how much I could annoy you, sorry about that), you're my very best friend now. I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you as my older sister, but I would not trade you for the world.
Mike Pizzuto
Best Man
I first met Mike in 2016 during a game of pickup basketball in Johnson City TN. We later ran into each other one night at a bar which started with a conversation and led to the idea of becoming roommates. Fast forward a few years and I never thought that encounter would lead to finding my best friend and the one I get to call my best man. Mike and I have shared countless memories, some of which that should be forgotten and not brought up in a best man speech on my wedding night... right Mike?
Katelyn Bollant
Bridesmaid
I met Katelyn in 2012 during the very first week of college at Winona State! It didn't take long for Katelyn and I to become inseparable. We became roommates our sophomore year and spent most of our days hunkered down in the library where I think we spent more time chatting with/texting each other than we did studying. The amount of memories we've created over the years is truly priceless (most of which I wont mention here...you're welcome Katelyn). Katelyn has always been there to celebrate all of my accomplishments. After college, Katelyn and I stayed in touch so closely that she convinced me to move to the cities and apply for a job at the hospital she worked at, so obviously I did just that. Now, not only do we live less than 5 miles apart, we also work directly across from each other at the hospital. I even had the privilege to be her nurse as her and her husband welcomed their baby boy into the world!
Nick Bojalad
Groomsman
Nick is what you think of, when you think of an older brother. Not just someone who is bigger than you, stronger than you, and more athletic than you; but someone you can look up to and someone who can give you advice. Age and distance has always separated us but that has never stopped Nick from being there for me when I needed to lean on him the most. It wouldn't be my special day without being able to have my big brother by my side.
Rosie Manthey
Bridesmaid
I first met Rosie when I started working at the mother baby center in 2017. I'll be honest, I was terrified of the girl when we first met, she seemed way too cool for me. Shortly after I finished my orientation Rosie sat me down and told me we needed to be friends and proceeded to type an email to our manager saying I wanted to switch to her work weekend (I went along with it because, like I said, she scared me... a lot). We now laugh at the fact that I once thought she was scary because Rosie is one of the most loving people I've ever met. Rosie is someone I take comfort in and that I feel like I've known my whole life. Rosie lights up every room and lifts up every single person she's around. Rosie is the friend that always has my best interest at heart and will be there at the drop of a hat no questions asked! There's typically not a day that goes by that I don't hear from Rosie, even just a quick hello (while we are at work I can expect AT LEAST 15 phone calls from her.... every hour).
Tommy Bojalad
Groomsman
Most people don't get to look up to their little brother, but I do. I am proud of the individual that Tommy has grown into, where everything has always been earned and never given. From practicing baseball in the backyard, to shoveling your own discus circle in the winter, to becoming a Penn State Athlete and becoming a college coach. Even though age and miles separate us today, our friendship remains the same and will continue to grow stronger every day.
Leah Peterson
Bridesmaid
I also met Leah when I started at The Mother Baby Center in 2017. I was instantly drawn to her care free, fun and loving attitude. Leah's "go with the flow" frame of mind is the perfect balance for my type A personality. If I ever get worried about anything I can most definitely count on Leah to simply tell me "it'll be fine", and for some reason I always believe it. Leah actually convinced me to go to a country music festival in Cancun, Mexico. When one of the four girls canceled last minute and time was running out, Leah suggested I ask David even though we had just met a few months prior. I was opposed but she proceeded to take matters into her own hands and ask David anyways! Of course David said yes! Leah always keeps me laughing and is the friend who is truly down for anything! Leah doesn't take life too seriously which is something I admire so much about her. The only thing we cant seem to agree on is our football teams (GO PACK GO!) Leah and her husband, Ryan have easily become two of our favorite people to be around!
Austin Hoeflich
Groomsman
I met Austin in the fall of 2011 at college football camp. Austin is the type of man that you always strive to be; an honest, hardworking man, a great father and husband, and an even better friend. I never thought I would have a friend by my side on my wedding day that didn't know my name the first few months of our friendship. Austin always referred to me as "Punter" until he figured out my real name. I can always count on Austin to give me a call every few weeks to starting off each conversation with "Hey Tater" and letting me know how bad I am at keeping in touch.
Marissa Kautz
Bridesmaid
Marissa, or as most people know, my wifey! One of the sweetest humans I've ever met. I met Marissa in college through mutual friends! Shortly after meeting her we took a spring break trip with a big group to Panama City Beach where I got so excited to see her that I tackled her into the sand and gave her a bloody nose. I was obviously mortified but she told me how funny/cool it was and I knew from that moment on we'd be friends. We later became roommates when we moved to Rochester for nursing school junior and senior year! We give each other credit for staying somewhat sane during those crazy two years. We share a love for bloodies, popcorn, and long conversations that start with "isn't it weird that...". Mar is always there when I need her!
Mitchel Hokavar
Groomsman
I met Mitch, aka QB1, in in the fall of 2011 at college football camp. Mitch was a local guy and commuted to college every day. It was our Junior year when Mitch moved into my apartment, but somehow Mitch managed to stay under the radar with the college and never pay for room and board. Speaking of that, you still owe me. My venmo is @dbojalad. Mitch has always been a great friend and the life of the party. I will always cherish the memories we made. Miles separate us, but we keep in touch today through Xbox Live where Toastygoose07 is always someone you want on your team.
Emily Ladewig
Bridesmaid
Emily and I have been friends ever since I can remember! We went to the same daycare as kids as well as kindergarten through high school graduation. We used to dress up as brides/bridesmaids in day care and most of our early days were spent in matching outfits! Emily and I played volleyball, basketball and softball together and our parents only lived a mile apart! In fact we used to ride scooters to each others houses to hang out. After college I moved to La Crosse and lived with Emily for a year before moving to the cities! I've never laughed harder than when I am with Emily! We've seen each other at our worst and our best! She has continued to be a constant all my life despite the miles between us and I'm so thankful for that! When we get together we always pick up right where we left off. Fun fact, we both asked each other to be bridesmaids at the same time for our weddings as we are getting married only 8 months a part!
Mitch West
Groomsman
When I moved to Tennessee in 2016, I was looking for a slow pitch softball team and made a post on a Facebook group in search of one. I not only found a team, but I also found one of my best friends in my teammate Mitch. Because Mitch was a late addition to our friend group, he wasn't included in our Halloween costume planning where 4 of us wore Top Gun Flight Suits, and mitch dressed as one of Santa's elves. Mitch has always been a drop everything, no questions asked and he will be there for you kind of friend.
Kristin Giddens
Bridesmaid
Kristin and I also met when I started working at The Mother Baby Center in 2017! Although she's small she is quite a spitfire and I quickly learned to adore that about her. Kristin is the most bubbly person and always keeps me laughing (except when she gets hungry- that's a very serious matter). Kristin is such a bright light in my life. She's the kind of friend that puts you in a good mood by simply being in her presence. Kristin and I share a love of Starbucks runs before work, random facetime calls, pedicures, facials, shopping and basically anything that involves pampering ourselves! Kristin is a friend who can communicate with me based on looks alone and always knows how I'm feeling/what I need before I do.
Jake Olsonoski
Groomsman
Jake and I met in Minnesota when I joined "Row The Boat" softball team in Bloomington. Jake went to college with Leah at Winona State, and I am convinced he must have been paid off by Leah because he has never once shared one bad thing about her from her college days. I am not sure what made our friendship so attractive and strong to this day.. It definitely has nothing to do with our love for slow pitch softball, video games, card breaks, fantasy football, pull tabs, or gambling habits... Jake is a friend you can easily convince to do anything, and someone you can expect a "just because" long phone call from while driving on to/from a work trip.