Jensen & Chris
Wedding Party
Kallyn Meyer
Maid of Honor
Jensen and Kallyn met when Jensen was a precocious 2 year old and excited to be a big sister. Despite being convinced that Kallyn was a boy, their bond has forever been close. Jensen couldn't ask for a better Maid of Honor.
Branden Stilwell
Best Man
Chris met Branden on the day of his birth, giving Chris his family nickname, Pooh. Branden has served as role model, guiding presence, and friend to Chris throughout his life. Also they have an uncanny ability to be on the same wavelength at all times about everything always. Their personal accolades include winning the Super Bowl 57 times (in the backyard), inventing Death Ball, and coining the term 'Dub-step'.
Courtney Deines
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Jensen met in the Bearcat Marching Band their freshman year at Northwest Missouri State University. Both being education majors, they spent time together in and out of the classroom. In August of 2019, they traveled to teach in Costa Rica, and have been bonded ever since!
Alex Hoopes
Groomsman
Chris and Alex met on 3 North of Missouri Hall at Truman State University their freshman year. They quickly bonded over video games, comics, movies, tv shows, bands, board games, blanket tastes, food, dark humor, and many other things. Jensen refers to Alex as Chris' husband, neither of which have ever denied it. Their personal accolades include creating their own tabletop RPG and founding PDB Games.
Rebekah Best
Bridesmaid
Bekah and Jensen met in high school at Northtown, but did not grow close until college, where they both attended Northwest Missouri State University. Rebekah and Jensen went on to be roommates for 2 years, and haven't left each other's side since!
Nate Pyles
Groomsman
Chris met Nate in the stairwell of Missouri Hall their freshman year at Truman State University. A friendship willed into existence simply by pointing and saying, 'that guy's my best friend' to an almost total stranger. It proved to be true and they have remained friends beyond school. Their personal accolades include losing several discs to the Truman State Campus Disc Golf course.
Christie Fangman
Bridesmaid
Jensen and Christie met later in life, but became fast friends. They met through Chris and Josh, their fiances. They bond over their love of fried pickles, goofy videos, and crafting!
Josh Folken
Groomsman
Chris and Josh met in freshman year Spanish class. All it took was a weird pronunciation of Josh's name to forge a lifelong friendship. Joshuva and Chris always made it a point to see each other throughout college despite going to different schools. Their personal accolades include finishing entire Little Caesar's pizzas in one afternoon before dinner several times.
Nikki Batinick
Bridesmaid
Nikki and Jensen met through Chris at Truman State University! Nikki was a force to be reckoned with and Jensen immediately gravitated towards her. While their lives traveled in many different directions, the ladies still chat all the time. It helps that our husbands are husbands :)
Dustin Roan
Groomsman
Chris and Dustin met on 3 North of Missouri Hall at Truman State University their freshman year. The pair go together well because Chris likes to test limits and Dustin apparently has none. Their personal accolades include the continued pursuit of finding the other's limit on adult beverage consumption.
Amber Heard
Bridesmaid
Amber and Jensen met in 6th grade, and haven't separated since. Through moves, college transitions, and jobs, they remained close! Jensen has been present in the lives of all three of Amber's children!
Caleb McQuerry
Groomsman
Chris and Caleb met in 6th grade. Inseparable throughout middle school and high school. When they finally did separate in college, the bond did not. Their personal accolades include winning cutest couple their senior year of high school.