Maid of Honor
Carlie and Kaitlyn have known each other for about 5.5-6 years. They were roommates freshman year of college and have become really good friends since. They were able to bond over working with Monster/Coke and having our fathers working within Coca-Cola.
Best Man
James is Ryan's older brother. James and Ryan have bonded over their love over sports, especially the Minnesota Wild. They also nerd out over their enjoyment over history and the great outdoors. Like the career fields that they work in, the connection between these two is stronger than concrete.
Bridesmaid
Erin and Kaitlyn have known each other since the 3rd grade. They played basketball together since 3rd grade up until 8th grade. Erin and Kaitlyn were always seen together during middle school and high school, especially at lunch.
Groomsman
Jaid and Ryan have known each other for about 4-4.5 years. They met at Menards (common theme) and bonded over "bullshit." Ryan and Jaid stay connected playing video games most nights.
Bridesmaid
Josie and Kaitlyn have known each other since freshman year of college. They worked together doing stats for the various sports at St. Scholastica. Over their freshman year, Kaitlyn and Josie's friendship began to grow and have been friends ever since. They have had a long distance friendship, barely seeing each other, but text every day to stay connected.
Groomsman
Ryan has known Ian for 4-4.5 years. They met at Menards as well ( again common theme) and have been able to bond over their college experiences in the NDT program. Ryan and Ian have a very special bond.... making Kaitlyn the third wheel when visiting Ian at Menards.
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and Emily met freshman year through one of Kaitlyn's roommates. As the year progressed, they began to hang out more due to working at hockey games together. They lived together their junior year and "trauma bonded" over the roommates that had. After moving out junior year to move home, Kaitlyn would visit Emily almost monthly.
Groomsman
Ryan has known Chris since middle school. They bonded over soccer, playing together in middle school into high school. They have also bonded over their jobs working with concrete over the last year.
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and Hailey have known each other forever because of being family. Hailey is Kaitlyn's cousin and is like a little sister. They share the same birthday month of October and have been able to celebrate their birthdays together for as long as possible! Kaitlyn and Hailey have bonded over their likeness in sports they enjoy playing and other activities they like to do.
Groomsman
Jaden is Kaitlyn's brother. Kaitlyn had asked Ryan to incorporate a majority of her bothers into the wedding pasty and Ryan felt it would be the best fit to have Jaden as his groomsman. Despite the lack of conversations, they have similar interests in hunting and fishing.
Flower Girl
Gwen is Kaitlyn youngest cousin on her step-mom's side. When asked if she would like to be apart of the wedding party, the text response was a "yes" without a hesitation!
Junior Bridesmaid
Hazel is Kaitlyn's other cousin on her step-mom's side. Hazel and Kaitlyn have gotten to know each other over the years and Hazel was also excited to be part of the wedding party as the junior bridesmaid.
Usher
Darrin is Kaitlyn's brother. Darrin and Kaitlyn get along at times, but they have special bond. There was countless times where Kaitlyn and Darrin would drive to Hutch to go waste time at Menards to bother Torre or to go get food. Ryan and Darrin have similar interests in hunting and fishing.
Usher
Torre is Kaitlyn's step-brother. Kaitlyn and Torre worked together at Menards and would be been talking when they worked together. Torre and Ryan also worked together at Menards and would have the occasional conversations when they saw each other.
Usher
Evan is Kaitlyn step-brother. He is currently stationed in Hawaii and will try to make it back for the wedding. Evan and Kaitlyn do not have a close relationship, but they have had many car rides together for his sports practices, missing the bus, or needing to be picked up from practices.
Ring Bearer
Christian is Kaitlyn's youngest brother. He has been able to get to know Ryan very well over the last few years. Christian and Ryan have had days where they play Mario Kart and use a Teams meeting to talk. Christian and Kaitlyn have also had those days where they play Mario Kart or they will play a game that Kaitlyn bought him for his birthday when she visits. Christian loves Ryan more than Kaitlyn so Ryan always gets to hang out with Christian when visiting home