Wedding Party
Samantha House
Maid of Honor
How long have you known the bride? I cannot even believe this but 30 years! We met when we were 3 years old! How did you meet the bride? We were next door neighbors growing up! In my free time I like to.. When I am not chasing my two kiddos around, I love running and spending time with my friends and family. My favorite memory with the bride is... Honestly, how do I choose one when I have 30 years of memories! There are so so many, but nothing beats having my best friend and second sister right next door. We had plenty of fun adventures throwing fashion shows & weddings with/for our younger siblings, camping in the yard, coming up with our own cookie dough recipe, Black Friday shopping trips, getting locked out of the house, sharing closets and SO many more...but being able to run over to each other's houses when we needed to talk and needed a friend - the simple moments - are the times I will forever cherish. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Never stop dating each other! We received advice that I encourage you to start right away and do your best to continue even as your family grows - try make time for three things: 1. A weekly date - this doesn't necessarily need to be out somewhere, it could be something simple at home. Just take time each week to connect. 2. A quarterly retreat - this is a small overnight getaway. 3. An annual escape - here is where you can go a bit bigger. This is your vacation to reconnect and relax together.
Marit Hansen
Bridesmaid
How long have you known the bride? I was 2.5 she was 3 the rest is history! Been lucky enough to be in Meredith's life for 28 years filled with silly times and fun adventures! How did you meet the bride? Our parents are besties and helped us create lifelong bonds! In my free time I like to...Spend lots of time with my kids, family and friends! Cook, read and be outside boating, hiking or enjoying the sunshine My favorite memory with the bride is...Our Jonas Brothers concerts especially when we sat 2nd row. We waited in line for hours for those tickets (shout out to Sue!) and it was amazing and hilarious! I have so many wonderful travel memories with Meredith from cabin trips, choir trips to church trips. All filled to the brim with laughter and memories I will cherish! A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Marriage is the most wonderful thing and the best thing you two can be is a team! Always have each others backs and support each others dreams and goals, can’t wait to celebrate!
Hannah Germundson
Bridesmaid
How long have you known the bride? I have known Meredith for 30 years, she was literally my first friend! How did you meet the bride? We met because our parents were in a faith group together at Immanuel Lutheran Church and our families became fast friends. In my free time I like to...be outside reading, kayaking, snowboarding, and just enjoying nature. My favorite memory with the bride is...Meredith and I have so many fun memories together! From family trips up to the cabin, car rides to dance, hot tub shenanigans at Sue and Kevin’s house, and many a Jonas Brothers concert! Meredith has always brought so much fun, laughter, and friendship to my life! A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Never stop dating each other and always find time for a new adventure to explore together!
Cara Zierke Schuster
Bridesmaid
How long have you known the bride? My whole life. :) How did you meet the bride? Cousins! In my free time I like to...check out a new restaurant or fun activity with friends and/or a good binge watch of a great tv show. My favorite memory with the bride is...oh too many to count! One that comes to mind is surprising our parents with a homemade Christmas/birthday present while we were in Coco Beach, FL (our fav family vacation spot for many years). Long story short, there was a craft project that went wrong, and we may or may not have stained the carpet in our hotel room with paint. One of the many fun/ ridiculous memories we have together. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Never stop communicating. As long as you keep sharing your thoughts, successes, mistakes, dreams, and fears with each other, everything else will fall into place.
Mari Germundson
Bridesmaid
How long have you known the bride? I’ve known the bride for 28 years How did you meet the bride? Our parents became good friends at church and we’ve been family ever since! In my free time I like to... Hang out with my family and friends, spend time outside, and photography. My favorite memory with the bride is...All of our time spent together at the cabin, for sure! Also, when I was making decisions on where to go to college, I reached out to Meredith for advice and she really helped me get through some of the nerves I had and was so supportive of me. I’ll always be so grateful for that support! A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: My advice would be to always communicate with one another and to make time for adventure!
Ellie Kaufman
Bridesmaid
How long have you known the bride? 24 wonderful years! How did you meet the bride? Years ago when I first moved to Minnesota, I was initiated into the gang with my cousin Hannah, Marit, Miranda aka the "EP girls." They took me under their wing even though I went to a different school and made them chew pencils and howl at the moon. In my free time I like to...Spend time in the mountains! Snowboarding, hiking, camping, rock collecting, birdwatching, you name it. I also enjoy throwing on the ol' rollerblades and cruising some flatter trails. My favorite memory with the bride is...Werewolves, free butterflies, transformative experiences at the Jonas Brothers (2nd row baby!!), countless sleepovers, dance parties, staying out late, getting into trouble ;) A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Keep up the wrestling matches and make each other laugh every day.
Justin Underhill
Best Man
How long have you known the groom? 26 years How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? Hogan is my older brother. In my free time I like to...cook and eat great food with friends and family, and try new foods throughout my travels. My favorite memory with the groom is...playing any competitive game or sport together. Sibling rivalry is a great motivator! A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: You can find a new adventure on any day. Enjoy every second!
Preston Underhill
Best Man
How long have you known the groom? My whole life. How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? He is my oldest brother. In my free time I like to...workout and play sports. My favorite memory with the groom is...kicking his ass in pool. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing, moderation is for cowards.
Connor Johnson
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? I have known Hogan for a couple of years. How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? I met Hogan when he began dating my wonderful sister Meredith. He is my future brother in law…wow that feels weird to say. In my free time I like to...golf, explore new parts of NYC, and obsess over all Minnesota sports (blessing and a curse). My favorite memory with the groom is...our family holidays and making some cash at the Canterbury blackjack tables. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Never go to bed angry and always make time for just the two of you, no matter how crazy life gets!
Charlie Crist
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? I have known Hogan since Elementary School on our Youth Hockey Team How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? We meet in youth hockey, and my relation is a childhood friend. In my free time I like to...Golf, watch sports, stay active, be outside, and enjoy time with friends and family. My favorite memory with the groom is...hanging out out in our college living room on Sundays, watching football and recapping the weekend. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Always remember, “Yes, Dear” is a magical phrase that solves most disagreements. And never go to bed angry… just stay up and win the argument!
Ryan Germscheid
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? 20ish years How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? Through the hockey boys. In my free time I like to...gym and golf My favorite memory with the groom is...calling in sick pretending to be our dads, and getting on the bus for the German class school trip to the zoo A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: True love isn’t found, it’s built. One day. One kiss. One conversation at a time.
Alex Burggraaff
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? 20ish years, I think we became friends when we were like 7 or 8? How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? Hogan and I met through hockey back when we were squirts, and our dads coached together. You could say we have been lifelong friends. In my free time I like to...crush Hogan at golf. My favorite memory with the groom is...living at Barb and Todd's house growing up constantly rearranging their entire basement into a huge knee hockey arena. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Support each other through all of the high and lows. Make sure Hogan eats his Vegetables.
Matt Storm
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? 20 years How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? Met playing hockey and in school. In my free time I like to...Watch birds My favorite memory with the groom is...knee hockey games in Hogan's basement. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Continue to date each other!
Jake Ekness
Groomsman
How long have you known the groom? Since 2016 (9 Years) How did you meet, or what is your relation to the groom? We met through some of the other Prior Lake boys in college our Sophomore year in Duluth. In my free time I like to... Workout, Grab Food/Drinks with Friends, and spend time with my wife Mason and Dog Daisy. My favorite memory with the groom is... All of the times we have spent building our skills in basement games playing pool, ping pong, and darts together. A word of advice or encouragement for Meredith & Hogan: Always continue to have fun, make each other laugh, and go on new dates and adventures.