Wedding Party
Amanda Carlson
Matron of Honor
Emma and Amanda have been best friends since elementary school and have shared so many of life’s biggest moments together. Emma was Amanda’s maid of honor last October, and now Amanda is so excited to return the favor.
Jaycee Gruhn
Bridesmaid
Emma and JayCee have been friends since high school, creating years of laughter, adventures, and unforgettable memories together. She’s the friend you can always count on to bring the fun, filling every moment with her bright smile and contagious laughter.
Maggie Brekke
Bridesmaid
Loving sister and lifelong supporter of all of Cooper’s adventures, Maggie has always had his back, as any good big sister would. She and Emma have been in sync from the beginning, sharing laughs, organizing friendly competitions on family vacations, and having nonstop fun along the way. Their card game nights are always competitive, full of fun, and a highlight of the time they spend together.
Kendall Brekke
Bridesmaid
Kendall is Coopers loving younger sister. She’s the ideal “hype-man”, making sure everyone remembers how great they are, and is never short on compliments and positivity. Known for her energetic voice and loud laughs, Kendall always brings the party, no matter the occasion. Cooper and Emma can’t wait to celebrate the special day with her!
Josh Bush
Best Man
Cooper and Josh have been life long friends going back to little league baseball when they were 7 years old. To this day they are still best friends, bonding over their love of golf, video games, and craft beer, specifically Josh’s family owned craft brewery, B5, in benson.
Jack Gatzemeyer
Groomsman
Jackson is Coopers younger brother. The two have been through everything together, sharing an unbreakable, brotherly bond. Jack is known for his creativity and love of art and sculptures. He is known for his passion and attention to detail for all things in life, as well as his love for singing karaoke whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Trevor Knoedler
Groomsman
Trevor is Cooper’s older brother, who has resided in Colorado, for most of Coopers life. Trevor was once referred to as “Mr. Personality” and the server from Casa Bonita couldn’t have been more correct. Known for his friendliness and ability to light up any room, Trevor is kind, funny and full of love.
Cole Young
Groomsman
Cole is Emma’s younger brother and Cooper’s soon-to-be bonus brother. He’s been supportive of the couple since day one and in true brotherly fashion, jokes, “Emma really hit the lottery with Cooper. He puts up with her like no one else can!” Despite the typical brother-sister tiffs growing up, Cole and Emma have always shared a strong and unbreakable bond. Cole and Cooper have grown close as well, bonding over their shared love of hitting the golf course whenever they can.
Cale Palensky
Groomsman
Cale is lifelong friend of Cooper, and his brother Jackson. He grew up in the house next door and is as close to a brother as you can get while having different parents. Cale has always been along for the ride and always supported Cooper, even if that meant destroying his own toys as a child to bring amusement to the trio of ‘brothers’. Cale is now a proud husband and father and sets a great example for any young man in this world.
Jake LaNoue
Groomsman
Jake has been a best friend of Cooper dating back to 6th grade. Jake is on his way to becoming a teacher and is an exemplary youth basketball coach. Just last year, Cooper was the best man in Jake’s wedding, and we are happy he can be apart of our special day.
Johnny Albers
Groomsman
John and Cooper have been friends since their days at Westside middle school. John is known for his straightforward attitude and willingness to give the truth of the matter even if that truth is hard to hear. John is reliable and dependable and is as great of a friend as you can ask for.
Patryk Bogdanski
Groomsman
Patryk is a long time friend of Cooper’s from high school. He is known for his good manners and even better sense of humor. Cooper was a groomsman in his wedding and is so excited to be able to return the favor and have him be part of the special day.
