Wedding Party

Roger Bowie

Father of the Bride

Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Roger at the wedding, include - Bengals football, Nebraska sports, old cars, Hawaiian shirts, and Cardinals baseball!

LaVeryl Van Ningen

Father of the Groom

Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet LaVeryl at the wedding, include - Oklahoma sports, old cars, smoked meat, jean shorts, and tractor pulls!

Lisa Bowie

Mother of the Bride

Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Lisa at the wedding, include - Cubs baseball, beer, their cat Zeus, hospitals, and shoes!

Mary Van Ningen

Mother of the Groom

Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Mary at the wedding, include - Friends the TV show, Will Ferrell, any Disney movie, and Hawaii!

Ashley Day

Matron of Honor

Ashley and Maggie met their senior year of high school and have been friends ever since. Ashley is currently living in Volga with her husband Nathan as she attends grad school at SDSU. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Ashley at the wedding, include - craft beer, 80s music, her cat Goose, mental health awareness, and expired Cheeto puffs!

TJ Harrington

Best Man

TJ is Derrick's cousin. He is currently living in Downtown Sioux Falls with his girlfriend Katie and their sweet dog Dottie while working at Marmen Energy and going to school! Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet TJ at the wedding, include - Vikings football, his dog Dottie, his girlfriend Katie, the army, and living downtown Sioux Falls!

Ellie Oltmanns

Matron of Honor

Ellie is Maggie's cousin and one of her best friends. She is currently living in Lennox with her husband Chris and her daughter McKenna. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Ellie at the wedding, include - softball, her daughter McKenna, her dogs Lily and Acorn, crying at the Thomas Rhett concert, farming, and Titos!

Jordon Harrington

Groomsman

Jordon is Derrick's cousin. He is currently a Wildland Firefighter out in Rapid City where he lives with his wife Ciera and their daughter Raylynn. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Jordon at the wedding, include - his wife Cierra, his daughters, Cubs baseball, Chicago football, and fighting fires!

Jill Bowie

Bridesmaid

Jill is Maggie's sister and Derrick's soon-to-be sister-in-law. She is currently taking a year off and will be attending SD School of Mines in the fall of 2021. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Jill at the wedding, include - makeup, her parent's cat Zeus, nursing homes, and White Chicks the movie!

Ben Wolf

Groomsman

Obi and Derrick have been friends since their junior year of high school. Obi is currently working for Esurance and lives in Sioux Falls. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Obi at the wedding, include - Miami football, Michigan sports, his dog Walter, Luplin Brewery, and video games!

Rachel Van Ningen

Bridesmaid

Rachel is one of Derrick's sisters and a soon-to-be sister-in-law of Maggie. She is currently attending SDSU's nursing program and is getting married to her fiance Braedon in 2022. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Rachel at the wedding, include - Nursing school, apartment living vs townhome living, the Nunda bar, and butter!

Braedon Wallenstein

Groomsman

Braedon is Derrick's soon-to-be brother-in-law. Braedon is currently playing football at DSU while pursuing a physical education major. He and Rachel are getting married in 2022. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Braedon at the wedding, include - Dakota State University football, Nebraska sports, teaching, and Detroit football!

Danica Van Ningen

Bridesmaid

Danica is Derrick's youngest sister and is a soon-to-be sister-in-law of Maggie. She is a sophomore at Lennox High School and is involved in softball. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Danica at the wedding, include - Dr. Pepper, softball, puzzles, ice cream, and Oprah!

Lane Smit

Groomsman

Lane has been one of Derrick's best friends since they were little. Lane is currently living in Sioux Falls with his wife Haley. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Lane at the wedding, include - his wife Haley, basketball, video games, and his new job!

Kolby Reinke

Usher

Derrick and Kolby have been friends since they were younger. Kolby is currently living in Lennox. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Kolby at the wedding, include - the band Rush, playing the guitar, Miller High Life, and his dog!

Brody Nelson

Usher

Brody and Derrick are cousins. Brody lives with his fiance Caitlyn in Sioux Falls and they are getting married at the end of October. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Brody at the wedding, include - tequila shots, golfing, his fiance Caitlyn, and his dog Winnie!

Brooke Berry

Honor Attendant

Maggie met Brooke when she worked at LSS during the summer. They quickly became friends and still laugh about the memories they have from that summer. Brooke is currently living in Sioux Falls with her boyfriend Keith and is graduating from DSU in December with an Elementary Education/SPED degree. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Brooke at the wedding, include - bats, student teaching, craft beer, her boyfriend Keith, and buffalo wild wings!

Katie Urban

Honor Attendant

Katie is Maggie's cousin. She is currently living in Sioux Falls with her husband Tyler and is working for the Parks and Rec department in Sioux Falls. Some conversation starters, if you happen to meet Katie at the wedding, include - SDSU football, cattle, Titos especially with lemonade, and days at the lake!

Mark Groen

Officiant

Ethan Bowie

Honorary Groomsman