Wedding Party

Carissa Dachel

Maid of Honor

We have known each other since we could play T-Ball out at Hallie Ball Park. We have shared the happiest, and saddest moments of our lives together. We were living together as roommates when Ryan and I started dating. You were always honest with me, and you have been there every step of the way " third" wheeling it (haha) with Ryan and I. We have shared countless sleepovers, late nights laughing, random road trips, being roommates and through all of it we have become family. If anyone knows Ryan and I as a couple, as individuals the best is this girl. We cherish the friendship we have and are happy to have you help us celebrate the start of the rest of our lives.

Jamie Lavelle

Bridesmaid

Where do we even start...You have seen me at my worst, best, and more. We grew up together from the moment you moved in next door to my grandparents. Our friendship has been going strong for 20 plus years ...The summers we spent laughing to the point we cried, adventuring the outside world together, being there for broken hearts, graduating high school together, and learn how to navigate our friendships outside of the world of our hometown are simply memories we will cherish forever. The day would not be the same without you by my side!

Brittany Tomlinson

Bridesmaid

Stout Proud...you always create that one college friendship ..that changes your life and begins a beautiful life long friendship. We met meeting up to live in a random house with three other girls..mostly because the rent was cheap and we didn't want to be homeless for the next year. We did not know that 5 years later we would be living our adult lives, sharing the same ups and downs. We went from strangers to roommates, to best friends in a blink of an eye. "When in dought go to Stout.." has been the best decision I could have ever made...You were the one I called when I need a ride home from a night out drinking... who knew that was the night that changed my world forever. Ryan and I cannot wait to celebrate and share our day with you!

Cassie Urbs

Bridesmaid

It is crazy to think ...we have only known each other for two years. You were my first true friendship when I moved to Minnesota. We have bonded over things like, "That is a weapon." ( sped teachers will understand this one), long phone calls after bad days at work, picking each other up after terrible days, laugh so hard we cry, supporting each other through school, learning how to navigate being teachers through COVID, and being each other's cheerleaders through it all. It has honestly felt like we have known each other our entire lives. This is why it was so fitting to have you by my side during one of the most important moments in my life! We cannot wait to celebrate our big day with you.

Yulia Knutson

Bridesmaid

My Brother is to thank for creating this friendship as the years have gone by. We met when my brother asked me to babysit your daughter when she was just a year old. Since then you have joined the family and brought two handsome more children into the mix. We can talk about anything, you have accept the crazy of myself and our family, and truly are one of my best friends. We have become sisters, and as time keeps passing by I am so thankful that my brother brought you into my life. You have been there for the worst and best moments of my life. Ryan and I are so excited to have you standing up next to us on our big day!

Tess Moehrke

Bridesmaid

"Couple Goals* Is what I like to call our friendship. Ryan's good friend Connor started dating this Gem of a Girl about 6 months into Ryan and I dating. We have grown together experiencing some the same ups and downs at the same time. You and Connor became our couple that we always hung out with, and related to. Now our friendship has bloomed into something great. You have watch Ryan and I work together to grow our relationship and have helped us through some of toughest moments as a couple. Ryan and I are honored to have you, and Connor be apart of our big day!

Alex Swann

Best Man

Nathan Janc

Groomsman

Well everyone this is my brother(Kasey).There is no denying we are related if you look at us and our parents. There isn’t a day that goes by that Ryan and I aren’t thankful to be able to share our lives with you. As children you were stuck with me, and my sassy attitude. Sorry, not Sorry. I remember playing king of the hill on the dirt hills at the first property our parents ever bought. Riding bikes down to the local store and coming back with pockets full of candy. Sharing our love for music together has always been a gift I have cherished. I always have looked up to you, we been there for each other during our worst of days and celebrated each other’s success. Our relationship isn’t always perfect, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. We cannot wait to share our special day with you.

Connor York

Groomsman

We went to High School Together. However, it was not until Going to Stout and becoming College Roommate's that our friendship really took off. I began dating Kasey right as we began getting to know each other again. You have been through some of our biggest moments of my life through college. We have grown our friendships through living together going to Stout. Who would have thought we both would have found the Love of our Lives at Stout. I am proud to call you one of my good friends and have you stand by my side at my wedding.

Jeremy Gjelhaug

Groomsman

We have been friends since before we both could drive. I remember the first impression you had on my dad was showing up with no shirt on, on your bike. I swear I thought his eyes went to the back of his head. Little did he realize we were truly really only friends! You have always been there to pick me up, showing up with random flowers, picking up the phone in the middle of the night, and having that real conversation with me even when I didn’t want to hear the truth. Once Ryan enter my life you gave me the, what are you doing conversation look at his age, but as time has gone on you notice how goofy he was and how much he was perfectly Imperfect in my life. Now I am not sure who has a closure friendship these days. It is an honor that we get to share our big day with you.

Nathan Hietpas

Groomsman

Nate is my oldest friend and maybe one of my oldest memories. I remember our parents having a party and we sat in the basement and played with toy monster trucks when we were toddlers. Nate and I had lots of time together participating in sports, playing video games, and going on vacations. I wish we could hang out as much as we use to. Nate always had a place in my wedding and I'm happy to call you a best friend.

Chris Vedoy

Groomsman

Chris and I have been friends since I was in third grade. We spent so much time playing with legos, building forts, and playing video games. The only reason we didn't hang out 7 days a week is because of our parents. Some of the best memories I have with Chris are the bike rides to the gas station to load up on snacks with newspaper route money and long conversation about life while sitting on the dirtbikes in the garage. I am grateful to have Chris as a friend and excited for him to be by my side.

Cole Berglung

Usher

Cole, there aren't enough vibrant words out there to describe the type of friendship we have. We met in the Stout band many years ago. We moved away from each other when I moved to MN, however it wasn't long before I asked you to move in and be our roommate. Now a day does not go by that you do not make our days brighter being around and we could not be more grateful having you back in our lives again.

Melody

Flower Girl

This little girl stole my heart at just 6 months old and made me an aunt. We have shared many memories together and will continue to make them. She has a spunky personality with a big heart and we cannot wait to watch her grow as she enters her pre-teen age. She is a bright light in our lives and we love spending every moment we can with her. We are excited to watch her be our little princess as she walks down the aisle as our flower girl. We love you, Melody Grace.

Aiden

Ring Bearer

This boy stole the show from the moment he was born. He is the spitting image of his dad, his grandfather, and his great-grandfather papa joe. Ryan and I cherish every moment we get to spend with him. He has a big heart and cares a lot about others. He sure cannot wait to look Handsome in his suit walking down the aisle at our wedding as "ring security" with his brother. We are very lucky to have this little man in our lives. We love you, Aiden David.

Oliver

Ring Bearer

Here is our Ollie Pollie the baby of our family. He has a smile that can light up a room. Ollie and Ryan are buddies every time they are together. Oliver has a very curious mind and will follow you around anywhere you go because he wants to learn what you are doing and how you are doing it. This little boy is very helpful and has a very kind spirit. He is very excited to walk down the aisle as " ring security." We love you, Oliver Lee.