Gracie & Brock
Wedding Party
Gracie Bigler
Bride
Her likes include training to win a blue ribbon at the fair with her strawberry rhubarb pie, forcing her cat Birdie to cuddle, picking up new hobbies, and sewing outfits out of her vintage fabric collection.
Brock Grafstrom
Groom
His likes include training to take Gracie's spot as best artist in the house in drawing class every Monday night, running endless miles on any trail he can find, and learning new songs on the guitar and piano.
Mary Novak
Matron of Honor
Mary is Gracie's older sister and go to person for every possible situation (seriously she calls her at least five times a day). She lives in Arizona with her husband, Cole, and soon to be baby boy!! She is extraordinarily friendly and a problem solver at her core. Her likes include being the keeper of all the family passwords, planning extravagant days for her niece and nephew, and knowing all the best restaurants in Phoenix.
Lindsey Grafstrom
Best Woman
Lindsey is Brock's younger sister and has spent her entire lifetime roasting Brock. She lives in Minneapolis and is currently attending grad school at the University of Minnesota. She is deeply funny and ridiculously athletic. Her likes include knowing random geography facts, training to be the next Eric Heiden at the Roseville speed skating rink, and baking tasty treats for us to enjoy.
Ella Thibodeau
Maid of Honor
Ella was Gracie's suitemate at SCAD freshman year and their love for maximalist design, jazz music and very long chats quickly made them the best of friends. Ella is a bicoastal gal, she lives in Los Angeles but frequently finds herself on the five and a half hour flight home to New Jersey. Gracie and Ella both love using their credit card points on flights that let them meet up every chance they get throughout the year. Ella is exceptionally creative and always down for an adventure. Her likes include rescuing vintage furniture off the street to redo, being really good at going to the park (seriously, she is a prepared queen), and listening to local dad bands.
Ryan Berglund
Best Man
Ryan and Brock met the summer before starting sixth grade where they became immediate friends (probably because it is hard to choose which one enjoys talking more). Over the years, Brock spent countless hours helping Ryan tinker in his family's garage machine shop and going on bike rides throughout Rochester; a hobby that Ryan has taken to a new level by competing in multiple 100 mile mountain bike races. As a serious outdoorsman, Ryan loves to explore new countries and national parks.
Sophia Leopold
Bridesmaid
Sophia and Gracie met freshman year in the SCAD cafeteria after obsessing over each other's instagrams. It's fitting because their shared love of baking and fashion leads them to send each other dreamy instagram posts back and forth all day every day. On one occasion, their fondness of cardamom buns and all things Scandi style sent them on a trip to Copenhagen for fashion week. Sophia currently lives in Bordeaux, France with her fiance Jaimie and their pup Cleo. She is highly witty and a terrifically clever writer. Her likes include researching the chicest interior design, cooking gorgeous meals, and traveling the world to find inspiration.
Chamberlain Gregg
Groomsman
Chamberlain and Brock both played trumpet in marching band at the University of Minnesota where they also happened to take a Greek and Roman Mythology elective together. *If you need proof, just ask him what a thyrsus is. Chamberlain also went on to become the Drum Major for the University of Minnesota Marching Band, which is just one example of his incredible ability as a performer. You can now find him performing acrobatic basketball stunts as part of the "MN Slam Squad" for the Timberwolves. A loyal friend, whose always quick with a joke, Chamberlain knows how to bring the party, so you can be sure to catch him busting out some spectacular moves on the dance floor.
Maria Englehart
Bridesmaid
Maria and Gracie were roommates in the cutest house in all of German Village the first two years Gracie lived in Columbus. They enjoyed decorating their house to be extra cozy for each season, their nightly routine making dinner and watching reality tv with her cat Cricket after a long day of designing, and sweating a little too much on Wednesday nights at hot yoga. She is a multifaceted creative and the most thoughtful sounding board. Her likes include taking her pup Meyer on walks through the cobblestone streets of German Village, traveling with her fiance Keegan, and finding all the best deals on facebook marketplace.
Robert Kent
Groomsman
Robert and Brock met in graduate school at The Ohio State University. Although they were in different research groups, their offices were only two doors apart so they spent numerous hours analyzing everything from Brian Herbert's "Dune" series to quantum computing. Rob is an incredibly humble person, who gives 100% in everything he sets out to accomplish. He knows all things cars, is secretly a phenomenal artist, and is always up for a new challenge.
Emily Watkins
Bridesmaid
Emily and Gracie met in Columbus just before they started working at Abercrombie. They immediately clicked and spent every weekend at a different flea market around Columbus until Emily moved to Dallas with her boyfriend Cabe. She has a magnetic, bubbly personality (that type that makes friends while in line for the bathroom on a girls night out) and is the biggest hype woman around. Her likes include making the most delicious matcha, volunteering at her local animal shelter and cheering on Penn State.
Kalven Bonin
Groomsman
Kalven and Brock met through shared physics classes at the University of Minnesota. By chance, they both happened to start graduate school at The Ohio State University where they shared a Columbus apartment for three years. Kalven is an incredibly kind, hard working individual who is always full of surprises. Whether it's training in jiu-jitsu, busting out perfectly fluent spanish, or performing an incredible physics-based rap, Kalven is a man of many talents.
Amanda Pardi
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Gracie met freshman year of high school and they quickly bonded over their love for all things beautiful in the world. They participated in a few charity fashion shows throughout high school, Amanda as the model wearing whatever weird things Gracie could dream up (yes this even included wearing flower petals as eyelashes). Amanda lives in Minneapolis and spends her time as a photographer capturing the most beautiful moments. She has the most infectious laugh and courageously follows her heart, wherever in the world it may lead. Her likes include playing with her cat Zorro, practicing yoga, and writing inspiring words to accompany her photography.
Luke Bigler
Groomsman
Luke is Gracie's younger brother and by far the funniest member of the Bigler family. He is studying business at the University of Iowa. Luke is always down for a good time and is a fiercely loyal and thoughtful friend. His likes include cheering on the Hawkeye football team, teaching people how to surf off the back of the boat, and pheasant hunting with our family dogs.
Laura Bigler
Bridesmaid
Gracie was in middle school when Laura started dating her brother John. She has always been like a big sister to Gracie, so she feels lucky that John and Laura made it official in October of 2025. They bond over being the introverts in the Bigler family, their love of Dancing with the Stars, and reading. She is athletic, meticulously clean and the most thoughtful gift giver. Her likes include playing with her perfect dog Maggie, curling up with a good book, and winning anything against John.
John Bigler
Groomsman
Gracie's brother John is the oldest of the Bigler siblings. He lives in Rochester, Minnesota with his wife Laura and their Great Bernese, Maggie. John frequently visited Gracie while she was still in school in Savannah and he was stationed at Fort Bragg serving in the military. He has a talent for bringing people together, making sure everyone feels included and is an all around great hype man. His likes include snowboarding, exploring breweries all around the world (ask him about his sticker collection), and annoying his sisters by constantly pretending to play sports indoors.
Marnie Bigler
Mother of the Bride
Gracie's mom Marnie is her best friend and the queen of hosting a great party. She is passionate about building community, always making sure that everyone feels loved and included. She spends her time outside of work volunteering for the Rochester Catholic Schools and recently finished her stint as President of the Raps Road Association. Not only is she the most giving person, she is also the life of the party. Her likes include stargazing and northern lights chasing on Lake Vermilion, taking a morning sauna (please read that in the correct Finnish pronunciation) with her friends, and answering endless phone calls from her kids.
Jeff Bigler
Father of the Bride
Gracie's dad Jeff has never been one to sit still. He instilled the love of a long list of projects in Gracie and taught her how to be a jack of all trades. They share a love of horses, musicals, and making delicious food. Gracie is constantly calling him for advice on how to perfectly can summer produce and the best way to make jam with all the fruit she picks up from the farmers market (he is the master of all things canning, if you're ever in the Bigler house you must visit the pantry). His likes include playing albums on vinyl, never missing an Iowa football game (go Hawks), cooking with food from his garden, and pheasant hunting with his labradors.
Kari Grafstrom
Mother of the Groom
Brock's mom Kari is an incredible example on how use your competitive drive for good. She is always her genuine self, never one to shy away from standing up and sharing her thoughts. Fiercely determined, she is unquestionably the best travel planner you will ever meet, as she loves nothing more than scoring the best campsite at a national park, or planning the perfect itinerary. Like the rest of the Grafstrom family, she enjoys staying active through playing tennis, volleyball, and hiking through national parks. And although the Minnesota Vikings have traumatized her countless times over the years, she still shows up to support all teams Minnesota (especially the Minnesota Wild).
Bart Grafstrom
Father of the Groom
Brock's dad Bart has always been a role model on how to simultaneously work hard without taking life too seriously. As a high-school science teacher, he has spent a lifetime sharing with others how nature operates and promoting a sense of curiosity. As a recent retiree, he has now taken up beekeeping (ask about a Bart's Bees shirt if your interested), gardening, and fostering horses with Kari. He also loves camping, as he has visited the BWCA for nearly thirty consecutive years helping high-school students experience the great outdoors.
Ben Krueger
Usher
Ben and Gracie met on move in day at SCAD thanks to Ben's childhood friend and Gracie's suitemate, Ella. They became close friends while studying (and surviving a category 5 super typhoon) in Hong Kong together. Ben lives in New Jersey and owns the best film lab around, Gelatin Labs. Outside of being an extremely talented photographer, Ben is a foodie, has the best sense of humor, and is Gracie's all time favorite person to collaborate with on creative projects. His likes include trading pins in Disney parks around the world, capturing unique moments on one of his many film cameras, and finding the best restaurants in every city he visits.
Jacob Piller
Usher
Jacob and Gracie met on the first day of school and survived a few art history classes together. He is currently living and making movies in Los Angeles with his fiance Caileigh. As the only one with a car, he was their friend group's chauffeur freshman year and kept everyone sane with trips to the grocery store and the movies. If you've ever seen one of Gracie's silly vlogs, you have Jacob to thank for teaching her to edit. His likes include traveling with his Super 8 camera (check it out on his instagram, you won't regret it!), playing the piano and harmonica at the same time, and living by the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away".
Jacob Hirsch
Usher
Jacob and Gracie met on the first day of school in line to get tacos at one of the SCAD food trucks. Jacob works at an advertising firm in New York City. He is the funniest person Gracie has ever met, he never shies away from a good bit. Jacob is known for hosting Bachelor Monday's every night in college and cooking the best brussels sprouts known to mankind in his airfryer. He is the type of friend who will make you soup when you're sick and pick you up from the airport in a suit. His likes include passing out Altoids, knowing the entire Beatles catalogue, and reviewing films.