Kaylene & Kenneth
Wedding Party
Kaylene Howe
Bride
Kaylene is the BRIDE! She currently lives in Saint Paul with Kenny. She works in Prior Lake as a nanny to 3 amazing little girs, as well as a Gamemaster at Trapped Puzzle Rooms. She enjoys baking, watching Disney movies and listening to podcasts.
Kenneth Olson
Groom
Kenny is the GROOM! He currently lives in Downtown Saint Paul with Kaylene and works for the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. He completed his degree of English Education Major/German Education Minor from University Wisconsin, Eau Claire. He enjoys playing D&D, reading books and playing board games.
Ellie Howe
Maid of Honor
Ellie is the brides favorite sister. She lives in New Jersey (usually) and currently attends Seton Hall University as a pre-med student as well as working as a nanny in Eagan, MN. She enjoys reading, running and spending time with friends.
Tim Hanson
Best Man
Tim is the best friend of the groom (but also the bride). He currently works as a welder and lives in Rosemount, MN. He loves playing games and rolling dice as well as spending time with his family and friends.
Hannah Barthman
Bridesmaid
Hannah is the sister of the groom. She currently works as a registered nurse in Utah. She lives in Saint George, Utah with her boyfriend, Pat and their dog, Charlotte. She enjoys rock climbing, listening to podcasts and running.
David Bishop
Groomsman
David is one of the best friends of the groom. He works for Northern Star Scouting (The Boy Scout Council in the Twin Cities) in the Customer Service and Reservations Department. He has recently moved to Prior Lake with his wife, Amanda. He enjoys playing board games and video games as well as drinking beer. Fun Fact about David: When Kenny was a Cub Scout, David happened to be a Camp Counselor at the camp.
Leesa Burkel
Bridesmaid
Leesa is a cousin of the bride. She currently works for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Incoming Service Center Specialist and lives in Farmington with her husband, Josh and their dog, Jax. She enjoys spending time with her family, hanging out at the lake, waterskiing, and attending Gopher football games with her husband. Fun Fact: Out of everyone in the bridal party, Leesa has known Kaylene the longest.
Jay Howe
Groomsman
Jay is a brother of the bride. He works in the warehouse at IPC Eagle and lives in Eagan. He enjoys playing softball, playing cards, and going downtown with friends.
Kate Dye
Bridesmaid
Kate is a cousin of the Bride. She currently works as a Store Communication Specialist in Brooklyn Park, MN. She lives in Eden Prairie with her fiancé, Alex and their cat, Penny. She loves to practice Yoga, read books and dance.
Will Howe
Groomsman
Will is the brother of the bride. He recently graduated from Eagan High School and works at Arby’s. He has deferred his application to University of Nebraska, Lincoln (temporarily) and he will be attending classes at Normandale Community college in the fall. He enjoys playing video games, downhill skiing and spending time with his girlfriend, Angel.
Tenley Dornseif
Flower Girl
Tenley is the cousin of the bride. She currently is in second grade and is homeschooled. She lives in Elko New Market with her parents, her sister, Sydney and their dog, Levai. She enjoys playing in her room, coloring pictures and playing with her Barbies.
Lincoln Howe
Ring Bearer
Lincoln is the cousin and Godson of the bride. He is a second grader at Cyprus Classical Academy and lives in Burnsville with his parents, brother, Dominic and sisters, Gisele and Stella. He loves to wrestle, swim, play Pacman and eat food. He also loves rolling dice with Kaylene and Kenny.
Alex Mentzos
Usher
Alex is one of the bride and grooms best friends from high school. He currently lives in Eagan with his girlfriend, Mindy and works as a security administrator. He enjoys playing D&D and video games with friends and cooking.
Steven Witzeling
Usher
Steven is one of the grooms best friends. He was his second roommate in college and they even decided to be roomies again their last year. He graduated from UW Eau Claire with a bachelors degree in Music Composition and lives in Wauwatosa, WI. He enjoys reading, running and making music. His other hobbies include getting sad about politics and caring about the environment.
Zach Eicher
Usher
Zach is one of the grooms best friends. He currently works as the Assistant Brewer at La Dona Cerveceria and lives in Minneapolis with his girlfriend, Anna. He enjoys playing video games, playing soccer, going to breweries, reading and playing D&D. He states "I'd like to say that I am very fortunate to have met Kaylene and Kenny in Eau Claire. I cherish the memories that we have made together and I am excited to make more."