Our People!
Tom Fischer
Escort of The Bride
Uncle Tom is Ashley's uncle, married to Cindy (see above!), and has been an integral part of Ashley's life the past 18 years. Like Auntie has been my surrogate mom, Uncle Tom has been surrogate dad. He's been my go to for advice on almost everything, from jobs and finances, to buying a home. There was no one else I wanted to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day.
Cindy Fischer
Officiant
Cindy is Ashley's Aunt whom she is very close with. Ashley moved in with Cindy "Auntie", her husband, Tom (you'll meet him next!) and their son, Mitchell, for a few years. Auntie and I have grown so close. Auntie has been there for me through so much and has been kind of surrogate mom to me. We are SO honored to have her marry us!!!
Kayla Swanson
Maid of Honor
Kayla has been Ashley's BFF for almost 2 decade's now. Kayla and I met her first day at Cold Stone Creamery in Coon Rapids. I trained her in and we've been inseparable ever since. Kayla has been there for me through soooo much. She's my perfect Maid of Honor.
Erica McKnite
Best Woman
Erica has been Adam's best friend for over 20 years. We met when we both worked at Sportmart. She would come and help reorganize the shoes at closing time because we had a padded rolling chair she could sit in while working. And I talked to everyone I was around at all times, and we have been best friends ever since! And I was her man of honor in her wedding and now she gets to be my best woman in mine!
Shannon Jump
Bridesmaid
Shannon and Ashley have been best friends since 2011. We met in a boring Economics class, the one and ONLY time I appreciated a stupid ice breaker game. Shannon has always been a rock for me and I can always count on her to be there when I need her.
Jaime Churchill
Groomswoman
Jaime has been a close friend for almost 20 years. We met when I joined the Minnesota Vixen as a coach and Jaime returned to the team as a player. Our first true moment of friendship had to have begun when we both got to sit next to an "A-list" celebrity on an airplane back from Texas. We discovered we much in common, including our passion for NFL franchises that ruin our Sundays in the fall!
Brooke Heck
Bridesmaid
Brooke is Ashley's sister-in-law, married to Rob (you'll meet him later!) From the day Brooke and I met, we were fast friends! We have a lot in common-- both nurses, both love my brother, and at our first meeting, we ordered the same meal without discussing it!
Brandon Pelinka
Groomsman
Brandon and Adam met in high school. We became even stronger friends when we both found a shared love for coaching football. Between having the same classes in school, playing high school football, coaching youth and semi-pro football, and discovering the joy of Dungeons and Dragons well into adulthood, the two of us have been through it all! So if you see us talking, it could be what offense is best against a zone defense, or it could be if a wizard and a paladin could beat a beholder!
Trisha Heck
Bridesmaid
Trisha is Ashley's other sister-in-law, married to Jake. Trisha fit right in with our family immediately. She has the biggest heart and cares so much. She's so fun to be with and probably one of the funniest people I know! (don't tell Jake I said that!)
Anthony 'Ant' Freeman
Groomsman
Adam met Ant through a mutual friend because of a love for board games. We then both discovered we had very similar humor, interests, and personalities. We quickly became very good friends and in no time had bonded with a bunch of inside jokes and our love for the board game, Fury of Dracula!
Jake Heck
Bridesman
Jake is one of Ashley's twin brothers (yes, they're twins!!) Also, husband to bridesmaid Trisha! Obviously I've know Jake since he was born. We have gotten close as adults and I'm so proud of the man he's become. He hasn't always been on the straight and narrow, but has really turned his life around and is an amazing dad to my first niece!
Jascha Lease
Groomsman
Jascha is married to Adam's oldest sister Tracy. Jascha and I instantly got along as we both basically finally got a brother. Jascha has been welcomed into the family since the day we met him and he has been such an amazing brother-in-law! Bonding over video games and a passion for cooking along with very similar humor, I am so happy to have Jascha join me on this day!
Rob Heck
Bridesman
Rob is Ashley's other brother-- twin to Jake! And husband to bridesmaid Brooke! I think it's obvious, but I've also known Rob since birth. Rob hasn't always liked me, like most younger brothers with their older sisters! But as we got older, he learned he could trust me and has come to me for help. We are very close now and I wouldn't want it any other way! He's the best dad to my nephews (the most adorable little ring bearers!) and it's been so fun being able to watch him grow in that role.
Scott Brose
Groomsman
Scott is engaged to Adam's sister sister Sarah, although they will be married in early September this year! Scott has fit in with our family so easily and is one of the best person you could ever meet! A shared love of sports, games, and just overall personality let Scott and Adam bond real quickly. And while we may not agree with who to cheer for on Sundays (Scott's a Packers fan), we both can agree on who to cheer for when it comes to women's football! Go Vixen!
Eliott Heck
Ring Bearer
Eliott is Ashley's nephew. And first born son to bridesmaid Brooke and bridesman Rob! Oh my Eliott, my first niefling, how I am so happy I get to watch you grow into yourself and your personality. You are definitely a Heck little dude. CoCo and Adam love you so much!!
Scotty Angus
Junior Groomsman
Scotty is the son of close friends of Adam, Scott and Alex. Adam has lived with Scott and Alex for a number of years and was around Scotty for most of his life. Scotty is also the older brother of the flower girls, Andie and Isla. Scotty is the sweetest boy who loves video games and playing sports. And while he growing up so fast, he will always be that little boy sitting in his high chair, singling along to the Moana soundtrack in my mind!
Emerson Heck
Ring Bearer
Emerson is Ashley's 2nd nephew. Also son to Brook and Rob-- yup! The whole fam is in the wedding! Good thing they love us!! Emerson-- you wild little threenager.... CoCo and Adam love you so much and we are so happy you want to be a part of our day!
Andie Angus
Flower Girl
Andie is the daughter of Adam's close friends, Scott and Alex. She is also the sister to Scotty and Isla. Like Scotty, Andie grew up around Adam her whole life and always wanted to share her stories and projects she was working on with Adam. She loves coloring and would always ask for coloring pages from Adam. She also loves gymnastics and dancing and will want to show everyone her moves when she gets the chance!
TBD
Personal Attendant
Isla Angus
Flower Girl
Isla is the youngest child of Scott and Alex and the younger sister to Scotty and Andie. Like her older siblings, has sent much of her life around Adam and would love sharing her stories with Adam! She loves playing and coloring with her older brother and sister as well as watching her favorite Youtube videos, even if she sits too close to the screen. And while she may come off shy at first, once she warms up she will be too eager to tell you about everything exciting going on!