Karly & Drew
Wedding Party
Jillian Podobinski
Maid of Honor
Jill and I became best friends and roommates during our first year of college at NDSU. I like to say that Jill is the person responsible for introducing Drew and I. They spent a lot of time helping each other out with their homework and if it wasn't for that, Drew and I may not have become friends or even started dating! I'm so incredibly thankful for our friendship, Jill has always been there for me no matter what and I can always count on her to help me with anything. I cannot wait to celebrate our wedding with her and happy to have her by my side.
Colie Winsor
Maid of Honor
Colie and I met in Math class our freshman year. We bonded right away over how much we hated Math and have been best friends ever since. Through the years we've been college roommates, worked for the same company (Evereve), and enrolled in the same major at NDSU (Retail Merchandising & Business). We've had so many great memories through these years. One of my favorite memories was traveling abroad together for four months. Colie is like my big sister and pushes me outside my comfort zone all the time. I'm truly excited to have her be apart of our wedding.
Nina Schmitzberger
Bridesmaid
Nina came to Minnesota from Austria as our foreign exchange student. As months went on we became closer and to the end of her five months in the states she became my sister. For my seventeenth birthday I got the opportunity to go back home with her to Salzburg, Austria for two weeks. We had a blast, caused some trouble, and from then on we've kept in close contact. Nina is the sweetest and always up for a challenge. She's a part of our family.
Rae Frame
Bridesmaid
Rae is Drew's big sister and oldest sibling. Rae has been a big part of our special day. She was the first person to know when Drew was proposing and was even there to take the first photos after it happened. We can't thank her enough for that and are honored to have her be apart of our wedding day. I cannot wait to gain Rae as my big sister.
Haley Nelson
Bridesmaid
Haley is Drew's little sister and youngest sibling. Haley shares my love for makeup and fashion. She is such a sweetheart and has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. I think of Haley as my little sister and am happy she'll be up at the alter with me.
Aliza Doherty
Bridesmaid
Aliza and I grew up in St. Peter one house away from each other. We were always together growing up. We held cooking classes, watched movies, played with Bratz Dolls, sang karaoke and so much more. Aliza has been there for me for so many years and we've shared lots of memories together. She has such a sweet soul and am happy she's still apart of my life today.
Courtney Roach
Bridesmaid
Courtney also grew up in the same neighborhood as Aliza and I. Courtney and I first met through our brothers. We went to basketball tournaments together and were at every team party. We would crush on all our brothers friends and pretend to be older then we actually were. We developed a true friendship from these experiences and have been close ever since. Courtney sure knows how to make people laugh, especially me. I am happy she'll be there on my special day.
Josiah Nelson
Best Man
Eighteen years ago I met my best friend and brother Josiah. Growing up he made sure we did everything together. Even when I wanted to do something without him, he made sure we did it together. Although he is four years younger than me, we always competed against each other. From skateboarding competitions to every single sport we played, he always managed to do better than I did, and I felt so proud watching him do it. Leaving for college was the first time I had ever managed to do something without him, and I immediately wished he could be there with me. He has always been someone I look up to, and I am blessed to have him as my best man.
Ben Coleman
Groomsman
Ben and I became friends in seventh grade. He lived just up the street from me and we spent everyday after school together. We rode the bench in basketball together, played baseball together, and still unsuccessfully hunt together. I am happy to have him with me at my wedding.
Pace Maier
Groomsman
Pace is Karly's big brother, and the person she looked up to while growing up. He was the first person that I had to convince to like me when Karly and I began dating. He was also the first person to make me feel welcomed into their family. Over the last four years the two of us have managed to cause trouble in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arizona. I look forward to having Pace as a brother.
Tanner Langley
Groomsman
I became friends with Tanner during my freshman year at NDSU, and for some reason he decided to be my roommate until graduation. Through deep conversations, several trips to the emergency room, and a spontaneous trip to Canada in the middle of the night, Tanner became the person that I trusted and relied on. I am so happy to have him there to support me at my wedding.
Marquez Johnson
Groomsman
Marquez and I bonded over our mutual interest in R&B and all things sports related. We lived together for two years, worked out together, and made plenty of bad decisions together. Although I beat him in the fantasy football championships he decided to remain my friend. I am excited to celebrate my wedding with him.
Jake Dunham ("Sharky")
Groomsman
Sharky (no one actually calls him Jake) became my friend in college. He forced me to start playing hockey, and I forced him to do deadlifts. We both worked construction during college and spent a considerable amount of time venting to each other about our experiences. We have been to several Fray concerts together, and still looking for the next one. I am thankful for his friendship, and I am excited to have him in my wedding.
Sawyer Barglof
Groomsman
Last, but certainly not least, my friend Sawyer. Sawyer and I became friends freshman year at NDSU. Sawyer is one of the most giving people I have ever met. In college he gave me ridiculous Christmas presents every year, even though I don't think I ever gave him one in return. We have made a lot of good memories together over the years and I am honored to have him as one of my groomsmen.