Kendra & Colin
Wedding Party
Bailey Miller
Maid of Honor
Bailey and Kendra were freshman roommates at Morris where they both played basketball and had science majors. They lived together during their time at Morris and made countless memories including late night slushy and study snack runs, a trip to California, and getting dogs with basically the same name (Kendra's dog is Rey and Bailey's dog is Raya)! Bailey, Elli, Mauren, and Kendra all have matching tattoos :)
Jordan Miller
Best Man
Colin and Jordan met during their freshman year at Morris playing football. They lived together for 3 years in Morris. They created many memories together including working out together freshman year, playing on a town basketball league numerous years, Colin teaching Jordan Physics many nights one semester and many games of 1 on 1 basketball through their time in Morris.
Elli Stevenson
Bridesmaid
Elli and Kendra met through basketball at Morris. They lived together for 3 years and enjoyed Saturday coffees while studying, playing lawn darts (even if just the two of them haha), and dancing the night away at the Met! Elli, Mauren, Bailey, and Kendra all have matching tattoos :)
Casey Everson
Groomsman
Casey is Colin's older brother. Growing up together they played basketball out by the garage, floor hockey in the kitchen, and various other activities. Colin enjoyed watching Casey and Cody play sports growing up and often was able to tag along and play with them.
Mauren Theisen
Bridesmaid
Mauren and Kendra also met through basketball at Morris and lived together for 2 years. They coached an AAU basketball team together, got lots of Dairy Queen blizzards, and both liked wearing odd shoes when they went out (Maur had a pair of shoes that looked like bowling shoes and Kendra wore her UMM slippers) haha Mauren, Elli, Bailey, and Kendra all have matching tattoos :)
Cody Everson
Groomsman
Cody is Colin's older brother. Growing up together they played basketball out by the garage, rode bikes around the yard, fished up at the cabin, and various other activities. Colin enjoyed watching Casey and Cody play sports growing up and often was able to tag along and play with them.
Sydney Schulte
Bridesmaid
Sydney is Kendra's brother's girlfriend. Sydney and Kendra both love getting coffee (Starbucks, Caribou, Scooters). They like to go shopping and scout out all the good deals. Before Kendra got Rey, Sydney would send Kendra potential dogs to adopt as they both love dogs.
Trevor Raths
Groomsman
Trevor is Kendra's younger brother. They grew playing basketball on the driveway, taking walks to A&W for rootbeer floats, and Kendra driving Trevor to school once she got her license. They have a close relationship and enjoy spending time together when they are both home.
Kaitlyn Streachek
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and Kendra met in optometry school in Memphis. During their first year, Kendra sat behind Kaitlyn and overheard her mention Duluth Minnesota and Kendra immediately asked if she was from Minnesota. They chatted about Minnesota, started studying together, and hanging out outside of school for wine nights. Kaitlyn and Kendra cannot wait to be back up North together!
Jeremy Sloneker
Groomsman
Jeremy and Colin met in Morris during freshman year of football. They lived together for 3 years and enjoyed playing NHL on Xbox, playing card games, and watching stand up comedy.
Elizabeth Richardson
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth and Kendra met at optometry school in Memphis. Elizabeth's roommate Karrie went to undergrad with Kendra's roommate Laurel so they all started hanging out. Elizabeth and Kendra started studying together, having wine nights, and indulged in some yummy pizza!
Austin Richard
Groomsman
Rich and Colin met at Morris during freshman year of football. They were in the same position group for football so they got to know each other well. They lived together for 3 years during college. Rich and Colin enjoyed working out together, the occasional game of golf and other games and frequent trips to Casey's for late night snacks (usually pizza)!
Abby VanKempen
Personal Attendant
Abby and Kendra met playing basketball at Morris. Abby and Kendra lived together Kendra's senior year - Abby was known to jump on Kendra's bed WAAAYY to early on the weekends. They were typically on opposite teams for practice so they had many inside jokes while guarding each other.
Austin Steege
Usher
Colin and Austin met during Colin's freshman year in Morris. They first met at a local street dance and quickly became friends. They enjoyed playing basketball together in the Morris town league and getting together to play card games with friends.
Becca Holland
Personal Attendant
Becca and Kendra met playing basketball at Morris. Becca and Kendra discovered they are distant cousins after talking with their parents. They enjoyed early morning cartoons on the weekends (also with Abby). Becca makes some killer chicken and rice tacos that Kendra always indulged in.
Ryan Schefers
Usher
Ryan is one of Kendra's older cousins. Ryan and Kendra grew up practically as siblings only living 5 minutes away. Kendra rode the bus with Ryan and Tracy (Kendra's cousin, Ryans sister) and got dropped off at their house after school. They would play with the farm cats, ride the four wheeler, and play in the snow. Most weekends they would have a movie night with pizza and get brunch after church on Sundays.
Emma Atkinson
Personal Attendant
Emma and Kendra met when they were on an AAU basketball team together in 2013. Flash forward to 2016 when Emma was a freshman at Morris and Kendra was a sophomore and they got to play basketball together again! They lived together Kendra's senior year and enjoyed Wine Wednesdays together!
Harper Wilczek
Flower Girl
Harper is one of Kendra's younger cousins. Kendra and Harper enjoy boat rides at the lake. Harper was little Miss Nisswa this past summer and got to be in parades! Harper wears glasses and Kendra cannot wait to be Harper's eye doctor one day!
Weston Wilczek
Ring Bearer
Weston is one of Kendra's younger cousins. Kendra and Weston enjoy playing games outside including volleyball and badminton at uncle Neil's house.