Maid of Honor
Callie and Kirsten met in preschool. However, they became best friends in high school. Callie has been a constant supporter of Kirsten and Bradey (mainly Bradey) in their relationship. Callie lives in Rapid City, SD with her boyfriend, Sutton.
Best Man
Mitch and Bradey met in elementary school and have been friends ever since. Between playing baseball, hunting, fishing, and other activities, Mitch and Bradey are always having a great time. They also share a great sense of humor. Mitch lives with his girlfriend, Keri, and two dogs, Mia and Kona in Steam Boat Springs, CO.
Matron of Honor
Madeleine is married to Kirsten's brother, Thad. Maddie and Kirsten met when Maddie was interviewing for an admission counselor position at Augustana and Kirsten was a student on the interview team. Since then, they have enjoyed many sunny days at Lake Kampeska and family events together. Maddie and Thad live in Sioux Falls, SD with their beagle, Pepper.
Best Man
Alex and Bradey met each other in elementary school. They have enjoyed growing up together playing baseball, fishing, and hunting. Alex and his wife, Jess, live in Lakeland, FL with their dog, Addie.
Bridesmaid
Christine is Kirsten's cousin. Growing up, Kirsten always wanted to be like Christine. Kirsten and Bradey enjoy spending time with Christine's family both in Minnesota and at the lake. Christine lives in Rochester, MN with her husband, Drew, and their two children.
Groomsman
Thad is Kirsten's brother. They still bicker like siblings but are also consistent for each other during the highs and lows of life. Kirsten and Bradey enjoy spending time with Thad and Maddie either in Sioux Falls or in Watertown. Thad lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Maddie, and their sweet Beagle, Pepper.
Bridesmaid
Melissa is Kirsten's cousin. Melissa and Kirsten grew up together but became close friends in adulthood. Kirsten and Bradey enjoy spending time with Melissa and her family both in Minnesota and at the lake with family. Melissa lives in Rochester, MN with her husband, Troy, and their two boys.
Groomsman
Will and Bradey have been friends since middle school. They have enjoyed playing golf, cheering on Minnesota sports teams (except for the Vikings), and playing fantasy sports together. Will is a Physical Therapist and resides in Chandler, AZ.
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Kirsten met while they were freshmen at Augustana. They were roommates during their sophomore, junior, and senior years of college. Kelsey and Kirsten share a passion for education and a strange sense humor. Kelsey lives and teaches in Pipestone, MN.
Groomsman
Tye and Bradey have been friends since middle school. They both enjoy playing and watching sports together. Tye and Bradey were roommates for three years while attending the University of South Dakota. Tye currently lives in Sioux Falls, SD.
Bridesmaid
Casie and Kirsten met during their first year of teaching at Mellette Elementary. At times, they joked that they should co-write a book about the crazy experiences of being educators. Casie was also Kirsten and Bradey's favorite third wheel at the beginning of their relationship! Casie currently lives and teaches in Harrisburg, SD with her cat, Stevie.
Groomsman
Bradey and Alex have been friends since middle school. They have enjoyed watching and playing sports together. Bradey and Alex had a lot of good times and laughs in college, at the University of South Dakota. Alex lives with his girlfriend, Stephanie, and dog, Nelly in Chandler, AZ.
Bridesmaid
Camryn is Bradey's sister. Bradey and Kirsten enjoy playing board games/trivia with Camryn and her boyfriend Corbin. She will graduate from South Dakota State University in the spring of 2022 and start dental school at Creighton University in the fall.
Groomsman
Nick and Bradey have been friends since middle school. They both enjoy playing and watching sports together. Attending college at the University of South Dakota provided a lot of memorable times for Nick and Bradey. Nick lives in Sioux Falls, SD with his fiancée, Sam, and golden retriever, Hank.
Bridesmaid
Regan is Bradey's sister. Kirsten and Bradey enjoying spending time and playing games with Regan and her boyfriend, Taten. Regan will graduate from South Dakota State University in the spring of 2022.
Groomsman
Adam and Bradey have been friends since elementary school. They grew up playing multiple sports together, Randomly, Adam and Kirsten actually lived together while attending grad school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Adam lives with his fiancée, Ashton, and dog, Tenner.
Officiant
Josh and Kirsten met when they were infants. Between family vacations and school events, they were raised more like cousins. Josh graduated from high school with both Kirsten and Bradey. Josh is currently an MD/PhD student at Stanford University.
Personal Attendant
Sarah and Kirsten have been friends since they were infants because their dads are best friends. In high school, they always joked that they would be each others' personal attendant. Sarah will graduate from University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2022. Sarah's husband, Jacob, is stationed in Winnipeg as a part of the United States Air Force.
Usher
Nathan and Bradey have been friends since elementary school. Nathan and Bradey grew up playing several sports together and have recently played a lot of golf. Nathan lives in Watertown.
Usher
Jared and Bradey have been friends since elementary school. They both grew up playing a variety of sports together. Jared lives in Sioux Falls, SD
Personal Attendant
Keri and Kirsten met in elementary school. Keri (and kind of Mitch) was mainly responsible for setting Kirsten and Bradey up! Keri lives in Steamboat Springs, CO with Mitch and their two furbabies (Mia and Kona)
Usher
Steve and Bradey met in Vermillion as college students at the University of South Dakota. Steve and Bradey share similar interests with music and sports. Steve lived with Bradey for two years in college. Steve and his girlfriend, Jess, live in Duluth, MN with their dog Blue.
Usher
Jakob is Kirsten's cousin's son and Bradey's buddy. Jakob and Bradey enjoy talking big game hunting, sports, and video games. Bradey and Kirsten enjoy visiting Rochester, MN to hang out with Jakob and his family. Jakob will enter 4th grade soon after the wedding.
Usher
Jacob and Kirsten grew up together. Jacob and Thad were the "big kids" and Kirsten and Jacob's brother, Josh, were the "little kids". Jacob lives in Omaha, NE with his German Shepard, Sadie.
Flower Girl
Grace is Kirsten's cousin's daughter. Grace enjoys playing "Pretty Pretty Princess" with Kirsten and teasing Bradey. She will be about to start 1st grade at the wedding.
Flower Girl
Naomi is Kirsten's cousin's daughter. She will be five at the wedding.
Ring Bearer
Emerson is Kirsten's cousin's son. He will be five at the wedding.
Ring Bearer
Henrik is Kirsten's cousin's son. Henry keeps Kirsten and Bradey entertained both in person and via FaceTime calls. He will almost be four at the wedding.
Flower Girl
Isla is Kirsten's cousin's daughter. She will be three at the wedding.
Flower Girl
Ainsley is Bradey's cousin's daughter. She will be two at our wedding.
Ring Bearer
Max is Kirsten's cousin's son. He will be two at the wedding.