Marissa & Dustin
Wedding Party
Kelci Fraser
Maid of Honor
Bride's big sister! Kelci has always been the perfect big sister. She let me borrow (steal) her clothes, ganged up on our little brother with me, talked to me about boys, taught me everything she wished she knew before college, and is always there to listen and give great advice! I couldn't imagine anyone better to be my maid of honor on our special day! If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: all things MN, hockey, Spokane, every detail of the wedding décor, her upcoming wedding, and her bulldog Ralphie pooping on our floor!
Jessica Weiler
Bridesmaid
Jess and Marissa met in middle school and played sports together. We were friends in high school, but became best friends in college while spending all nighters in the padded room eating cookie dough and putting on comedy shows when we should have been studying! Jess has been through thick and thin with me and is someone I always count on to be in my corner. She is to blame for all the crazy things I have ever done. Her sons, Bryce and Blake, are also the Ring Bearer. Conversation topics could include: Volleyball, all trashy reality TV, her cute sons (the ring bearers), and every embarrassing story ever about the bride...
Katlyn McCormick
Bridesmaid
Katlyn and I met in high school playing volleyball together. She quickly became one of my best friends because she has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known. When she joined Jess and I in Eau Claire for college sophomore year, the three of us became inseparable. 215 for life! Despite Katlyn moving to South Carolina after college, we have remained best friends through our weekly phone calls. She is a fantastic listener and the best person to bake and eat popcorn with! Conversation topics could include: volleyball (sand, grass, court), developing a southern accent, Clemson Tigers, cornfields, being too nice to strangers, and Jordy Nelson.
Valerie Honeck
Bridesmaid
Val is Dustin's big sister. She and I have gotten to know each other very well over weekends at the family cabin, playing pool, games, sitting around the campfire, and drinking White Claws. She is the sweetest person along with the rest of her family. I am very excited to gain another sister! Conversation topics could include: nursing, her love for all animals, eating anything made of sugar (like me!), her dog Millie, any dog, do you have a dog? do you want a dog?
Maria Kube
Bridesmaid
Maria and I met in high school playing basketball together. We have bonded over our love of One Tree Hill, concerts, trashy reality tv, and a complete obsession with Jana Kramer. Maria is the most self-less person you will ever meet and is one of the best people I know. I feel so lucky to have her by my side today. Conversation topics could include: basketball, Duke, Kip Moore, One Tree Hill, St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish, and ask her to play shake of the day
Cassie Quam
Bridesmaid
Cassie and I met in middle school playing softball together. We have become increasing close over the years enjoying time together rollerblading, napping on the couch, day drinking, and watching Jana Kramer's lifetime movies. Cassie has the best sense of humor and can always make me laugh. The inside jokes are endless! She is also one of the most caring people in the world. Conversation topics could include: sticking needles in people, beer darts, dizzy bat, her recent wedding, and vacations to Mexico, but don't chew/cough too loudly near her.
Anna Mally
Bridesmaid
Anna and I met when she moved in across the street when we were 5 years old. Anna and I did everything together growing up from learning how to ride bikes, running barefoot around the neighborhood, being tormented by her brothers in the backyard football league, and playing basekickball, basketball, and softball together. Although life has torn us in different directions at times, we can always pick up where we left off. Anna is a true lifelong best friend. Conversation topics could include: softball, margaritas, cheese, made up childhood games like basekickball, and being tortured by her brothers in our backyard football league as kids.
Amanda Pedretti
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I first met in 2nd grade where we wrote a beautiful story together called Candy Land. That should have been very telling of our shared future candy addictions! Amanda is definitely the care taker of our group. She looks out for everyone and always has a solution to any problem you may have. And she knows a lot about beer :) Conversation topics could include: BEER, craft beer, breweries, all things Milwaukee, the Philadelphia Eagles, mixing ketchup and Mayo together, and how we got her addicted to the Bachelor.
Joe David
Best Man
Joe and I were neighbors growing up. He is great at first impressions. When we moved into the neighborhood he said hi by mooning my family and running away. Eventually we became friends and spent our childhood playing games and causing harmless mischief. After Joe graduated from high school, he went to the air force for about six years so there was a period that I did not get to see him as much, but once he returned we picked things right back up. Joe is my oldest friend and I am honored to have him as my best man. Conversation topics could include: fishing, canoeing, the great outdoors, air force, hijinks
Justin Fraser
Groomsman
Justin and I met at the Oktoberfest parade the same day I met Marissa. He's always down for a good time and we've had some awesome times on his boat, in his basement bar, and on the golf course. Justin is a great guy and I'm looking forward to many good times ahead of us. Oh, he also whips up some awesome food, so I'm looking forward to getting to enjoy that during holidays and gatherings. Conversation topics could include: Kwik Trip, boating, football, childhood battles in Mario Kart, backyard football against the Bride and Anna (bridesmaid)
Phil Martola
Groomsman
Phil and I met back in 7th grade when I transferred to a new school. We played football and softball together until we graduated. He then went to UW-River Falls and I've got many great memories of the times I would meet up with him and his hilarious group of college friends for the "SDL Ball" and the chicken toss. He is as spontaneous as they come and I find his adventurous lifestyle very amusing. His storytelling is unmatched and keeps me hooked on every story he shares. Phil values his relationships and always puts in the effort to stay in contact. Conversation topics could include: living out of a bus, football, golf, horticulture, snowboarding, Peace Corps, Madagascar, River Falls
Kirk Emmer
Groomsman
Kirk and I met back in 7th grade when I transferred to a new school. We played football and softball together and spent many weekends up at his parent's cabin. I'll always remember going for rides in his Lincoln Navigator where he would introduce me to all the newest music and talk about random things. One thing I now look forward to every year is the annual ice fishing trip at his parent's cabin, even if the only way we get any fish is by purchasing it from the grocery store. I'm grateful that Kirk has remained someone I can talk to about anything and get great advice from. Conversation topics could include: sports, ice fishing, Milwaukee, real estate, Kanye, and Tom Brady
Mike Falck
Groomsman
Mike and I met freshman year of college and the following three years we lived together. We lived in a competitive household so we turned most things into a competition (photo taken after some intense tennis matches). In our Sophomore year of college my bedroom turned into a gaming room where we had a rolling tally of our NBA2k13 wins. Loud trash-talking was always heard by the loser. One thing I appreciate most is that he is always willing to go out of his way to help a friend. Also, if it wasn't for Mike, I wouldn't have met Marissa. He was the one that asked me to go to the Oktoberfest parade and that is where I met her and Justin. Thanks Mike! Conversation topics could include: Video games, NBA2k13, golf, skiing, Steph Curry, parkour
Brandon Do-McKenzie
Groomsman
Brandon and I met in college and I lived together for two years during and two years after college. Over the years we've had numerous wrestling bouts in our house, parking lots, and other public places (taco bell) for no reason whatsoever. We love to compete and I always like to remind him of the time he challenged me to a race and we sprinted through the middle of campus to settle the dispute. You can ask him who won. We share many common interests and we enjoy having lengthy conversations about random topics. Brandon is someone I can always count on to be there for me. He is a great friend. Keep a lookout for him on the dance floor-he's got moves. Conversation topics could include: Golf, Chicago Bulls/Bears, Joe Rogan, investing, video games, skiing, who won the race
Skyler Hying
Groomsman
Skyler and I met in college. He thinks he is the master of trash talk among many other things. As loves to proclaim, "I'm the G.O.A.T!", whenever he does something slightly better than average. One thing we share in common is our love for gaming and we've spent many late nights doing just that. I do admire his confidence and passion he puts into the things he cares about. Skyler is one funny dude and the perfect hype man. Hopefully he doesn't keep me up gaming too late the night before the wedding. Conversation topics could include: Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, video games, golf, investing, The Great Cheese Curd Toss of 2019
Kory Mason
Groomsman
Kory and I met right after college but he quickly became one of my best buds. He moved in with me and Brandon for about about a month when he was in the process of moving back to La Crosse. He acquired the largest bedroom that was formally our living room and made himself at home. It was a dangerous combo to have us three living together, but the La Crosse bars probably had their best month of sales, especially Howie's. You can always count on Kory to bring positive energy and provide a good laugh when he is around. Conversation topics could include: Video games, Big Buck Hunter, Howie's, Packers, New Glarus Moon Man (aka Moon Dudes)
Bryce and Blake Weiler
Ring Bearer
Bryce and Blake are the sons of Jessica (and Eric) Weiler. They call us Auntie Riss and Uncle Dustin and we love them so much! We spend lots of time at their house and at the parks playing with them. The boys love to have Uncle Dustin read to them and Auntie Riss go up and down the slides at the park with them! Conversation topics could include: the color red, Paw Patrol, Cars (especially Lightening McQueen), Toy Story, and playing with Auntie Riss and Uncle Dustin