Katelin & Christopher
Our Wedding Party
Megan Erb
Maid of Honor
Megan and I first met when I moved to St. Paul, MN to attend the University of St. Thomas. We were randomly selected to be dorm mates on the south side of the campus (aka the nerdy side). We quickly became close friends and while we had our differences (my pastime was 3 hour naps - hers was watching West Wing) she has always stuck by my side as we continued to morph into adults. Or at least I think we are at that point now? Most memorable memory: Both of us had jet-black hair and Jersey Shore tans when Megan turned 21. We found out that pickle shots also worked with cheap tequila. That night was not long lived for me... Also - this is basically our spirit animal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdpKwwomO_A
Alesha Patnode
Bridesmaid
Alesha and I met the first couple of weeks of college. She lived in the same dorm just down the hall, and we were introduced by another couple of girls in the dorm. The first night we were introduced, we basically became best friends. I remember us having the same hair style that night - handmade scrunchy curls with way too much hairspray and gel. We ventured to a U of M frat house (my first and only time going to a frat) and basically ignored everyone and had fun ourselves. I would find myself at her dorm, or her in mine, nearly every day during the week. Most memorable memory: Alesha and I going to ASU for St. Patricks day. That's all I can say ;)
Lydia Gleiser
Bridesmaid
Lydia and I have been sisters since I was 6 years old. Growing up, I wanted to be her - from the music she listened to, the movies she loved, the clothes she wore, and the way she did her makeup. I was her "little diggler" (inside joke) and she let me follow her everywhere. I remember copying her big donut bangs in 3rd grade and to the horror of my step mom - also doing my eyeliner like hers when I was probably 11 or 12. We share so many memories ... but I think my first memorable memory is when we shared a room in the house by the river in Burbank, SD and stayed up listening to Crystal Method, Bush, Live, Fiona Apple, Korn, and A Perfect Circle late into the night.
Hanna Sitting Crow
Bridesmaid
Hanna and I have also been sisters since I was 6 years old. Like Lydia, I totally wanted to be Hanna and hang out with her all the time. She had cool tattoos, loved wearing bandanas, and whipped through country roads in her red Escort. I also recall the time before she had my nephew Trystan - asking me if I would help her pick out "kitty names" - but none of the cutesie ones I chose she actually liked. Little did I know it was for a human :) We have tons of memories together, but the one I remember most that doesn't embarrass either of us is when we were in Yankton the summer after I graduated and drove around singing Adele. We had champagne in the hot tub to feel classy and she helped me prep for interviews. I didn't get any of those jobs - but no one can compete with her sales skills
Kelly Fromuth
Bridesmaid
Kelly is Chris' younger sister and my future sister in law! I've known Kelly for about 2 years and love when we all get together. I remember when Chris and I first met, I thought I was starting to really like him - until I saw him texting someone named "Boo <3." Surprised - and letting my ego get the best of me, I was going to write him off. Fast forward to later in the evening- and I find out that Kelly's nickname has always been Boo because she was born on Halloween! Whew ;) My most memorable memory so far is either us eating at her favorite Thai place which was in a little shack by her house (the food was making us cry it was so hot) OR when she took me down my first black diamond ski run so that her brother could set up the proposal. Definitely more skiing in our future!
Tori Mazon
Bridesmaid
Tori and I met 2nd semester of my freshman year at college. Tori literally makes me laugh more than anyone. She has always been super stylish and I'd ask to borrow her clothes all the time. She played volleyball in college with Alesha and we definitely got into some trouble together ;) I recall making bloody mary's during the week with her and visiting her future husband across the street often. I'm really glad that she moved to Colorado before me so I could visit and scope out Denver - and I could say I had at least one friend here when we first moved. My most memorable memory of Tori was sophomore year when she cried because she was so hungry. She ordered Jimmy Johns then fell asleep and got banned from their delivery service. Sorry Tori - I had to!
Erin Stenhaug
Bridesmaid
Erin, aka "Miss Erin" and I have been friends since sophomore year. We would go to parties together and constantly quote Jersey Shore. When I need advice, I go to Erin to help give me perspective - I can always count on her. Erin has run like a million marathons too - she always surprises me with what she can do. I might be slightly jealous of her athletic talents :) My most memorable memory is Chicago for St. Patrick's day 2012. I still remember searching for her when we were on our way home and finding her in the house next door making herself at home with strangers. The next morning we got some good pictures of her acting "strong" and picking up reality signs that she may or may not have knocked over the previous night. Meatballs for life!
Amy Gross
Bridesmaid
Amy, aka "Miss Amy" - (don't ask, its a Lake City thing) has been my friend since sophomore year of college. She is definitely the quiet one of our group ... until she is in her element. I would do her makeup before going out a lot and would go back to Lake City with her whenever I could. There is not a sweeter person in the world than her mom Jody. Amy was the first of the friend group to have a baby too - and she takes after her mother for sure. My most memorable memory was celebrating my 21st in our house before we were supposed to go bar hopping. We likely woke up the neighbors with how loud we were blasting Beyonce. Unfortunately - Amy had a little too much fun and never made it out. I certainly had a memorable story of my own that night too - but lets save that for another time :)
Patrick Fromuth
Best Man
I first became aware of my brother when I realized he would be a threat to my GI Joe/He-man resources when we lived in New Hampshire, but we learned to get along when he joined as the 4th player during our Bond video game battles years later. He is a huge resource for any of my musical/creative/philanthropic endeavors and positively pushes me like only a brother can. I couldn’t be more honored to have him by my side on Sept 22nd. Most memorable memories of him was his “Varsity Play” performance as a Freshman in High School and the countless times he has coached and hyped others.
Neil Wagner
Groomsman
Neil is Katelin’s brother and I have grown to know him by his association with Professional Wrestling and more specifically Ric Flair and multiple championship belts. He works in South Dakota in the tourism department and can quote Austin Powers verbatim. Most memorable memory thus far is Katelin and I getting ready to meet up with him at a Rockies game last summer and not seeing him yet, but hearing Ric Flair’s signature “WOOOO!” in the distance. He and his buddy were easy to find and all this makes sense once you meet him.
Ryan Lynch
Groomsman
Lynch moved to Pennsylvania the year after I did and we attended 8 years of school together. Our friendship started when we had similar bright colored, fresh British Knights in middle school and we shared a love for PlayStation NBA ’95. Most memorable memory is moving to a brand new High School in Wilmington, DE under duress (My parents have a letter to prove this) and finding out that Lynch was going as well. He provided the right amount of familiarity and will be a life-long friend largely because of that.
Mark Thomson
Groomsman
I met Mark officially when we were 9, but our grandparents were buddies so I guess it could have been longer? We played a lot of youth baseball/basketball together, attended Villanova, are fraternity brothers and were roommates as well. We stay connected when Nova basketball is playing well – which *cough *cough has been a bunch lately. Most memorable memory is when he came to Minnesota to fish with a few other buddies and we under dressed because we figured September would be maybe fall and not winter. But we forgot that it was Minnesota. The guide was trying to bail on us because it was so cold and windy, but we persisted as a group and caught just enough Walleye to feed us the next 2 days.
Matt Culhane
Groomsman
When I first met Katelin I warned her that Villanova was in the Final Four so she probably wouldn’t appreciate my rabid fan tendencies that day. She brushed that off because her brother (Liverpool fan) and father (Vikings fan) could compete. Needless to say, I am glad we both share an irrational love of sport – Katelin is well trained and hilarious too. Most memorable memory is when I requested to play H-O-R-S-E to show him that I had played in the past and he should start to like me. Not only did he shut me out in the 3 games we played, but he didn’t bother to put on sneakers. I got the flip flop loss, while he was grilling dinner. Don’t worry I’m not bitter, but next time we will be at a neutral site.
Steve Szaroleta
Groomsman
3 yr. college roommates at Nova. We watched a lot of dumb TV and laughed at stupid jokes during these years, while we “grew up.” We recently connected at the Notre Dame vs. Georgia game and it took us 30 seconds to get back into our sarcastic pattern, which can border on another language. Most memorable memory was watching FEAR with him, which was a cheesy MTV show and laughing hysterically. I respect you.
Frank Wagner
Groomsman
Frank is Katelin's other brother. We met in Minneapolis and shared the best wings I have ever had before a Vikings game. We also played the longest game of “Heads Up” during a Thanksgiving festivity. I look forward to visiting him in KC where he will be studying the next several years. Most memorable memory is being there for his first tattoo. I had no prior experience or advice, but I like to think my moral support was needed.
Jay Bolinski
Groomsman
We won state in Delaware in baseball in 2001 and just recently won the old-man city softball championship in Denver in 2016. He moved to Denver years ago and kept it nice and warm for Katelin and I to join. He randomly had pet ferrets in high school and I don’t think I ever beat him at the NFL Blitz video game. Most memorable memory was when I accidently told his Grandmother to “shut-up.” In my defense, I was half-asleep on his couch recovering from the 2nd session of 3-a-day practices at the beginning of the baseball season. She was making us lunch and I promise I apologized profusely.