Wedding Party
Kiernan Bartlett
Bride
Sam Mast
Groom
Mairead Bartlett
Kiernan's ~best woman~
Mairead is my older sister. She is a fantastic sibling, with loads of wisdom to share, and has a love of her cats that overshadows even mine. Always on my side but always honest with me about my own ridiculousness, she's an incredible sister and best woman!
Sophie Mast
Sam's Party Leader
Sophie is my younger sister. Don't let her unassuming demeanor fool you. As a two time Wisconsin Debate Champion, her commitment and tenacity is unmatched. She currently works as a scout for the Green Bay Packers and loves the field of sport data. Her calm analysis, insightful criticism, and hilarious jokes make her an amazing younger sister. She's the better version of me in every way and I am so incredibly proud to have her in my wedding party.
Eamon Bartlett
Kiernan's wedding party
Eamon is Kiernan's younger brother. He is closest in age to Kiernan, and closest in distance as well! They both enjoy exploring the Twin Cities' sports, outdoors, food, and music scenes. You can catch them playing video games together or making faces across the family dinner table.
Leah Larson
Sam's wedding party
Leah and I met in high school at a debate recruitment meeting. We would be partners that year and compete well but our coach (not without a heavy dose of sexism) decided another guy would be a better partner sophomore year. RIP Appleton East LM. Leah has been a constant in my adult life, as constant and genuine of a friend that you could ask for. Her ability to consume media is unrivaled and I am genuinely envious by her knowledge of shows and books. Today, she lives in Madison with her partner Bijan.
Ronan Bartlett
Kiernan's wedding party
Ronan is Kiernan's older brother. He is an incredibly caring sibling and shares Kiernan's love of movies, animals, and cocktails. His sense of humor is golden- his one-liners over dinner with the family are some of Kiernan's favorites.
Brigitte Rein
Sam's wedding party
Brigitte is perhaps the most unique, amazing person I know. Her ability to make me laugh is only rivaled by Kiernan. Brigitte and I met in a modern dance class at St Olaf (we will love Anthony forever) and that's basically been the tone of our friendship. She's constant, honest, authentic, and an amazing friend to share a neighborhood with.
Darla Seehusen-Besky
Kiernan's wedding party
Darla and Kiernan met in college as roommates their first year, and they've stuck with each other since then! Darla is a hilarious human and is incredibly supportive and loving. Kiernan was Darla's maid of honor. Darla lives in the Seattle area and does a variety of environmental work.
Christian Pitsch
Sam's wedding party
Christian and I met in elementary school (go Richmond Rockets) but our friendship wouldn't really begin until high school. We shared some classes and debate but really bonded after playing D&D together. We even won a regional financial bowl trivia contest with Leah and Coleman. He dreams big, pushes those around him to be themselves, and chases his dreams. Today he works in Chicago as an improv comic and is known for intellectual property theft of Warner Brothers.
Grace Leckey
Kiernan's wedding party
Grace and Kiernan grew up together going to church. Never going to the same school, their friendship thrived in Sunday afternoons spent together playing music, performing in musicals together, and laughing. Grace lives in New York and is an incredible musician and sound engineer!
Lauren Williams
Officiant
Lauren is a close friend of both Kiernan and Sam. All of us met at St. Olaf- she was a music education major which introduced her to Sam, and she lived across the hall from Kiernan their first year. A wonderful person, intelligent and funny and loving, we knew she was the one who should marry us!