Wedding Party
Allie Norgord
Bridesperson
(they/them) Kirsten met Allie when they were randomly assigned roommates their freshman year at UW - La Crosse. They quickly became best friends and dragged Cole into living with them, sharing meals and silly stories for the rest of their time in college.
Rachel Slaby
Maid of Honor
(she/her) There was really no debate when Tessa was choosing a maid of honor. Rachel, Tessa's older sister, has been there for her literally since day one, and she is honored to have her built-in-best friend stand behind her on one of the happiest days of her life.
Cole Chappell
Bridesman
(he/him) Kirsten and Cole became friends as coworkers in their dorm freshman year of college. Bonding over their love of Dungeons and Dragons and fantasy stories, Cole, Kirsten, and Allie became somewhat of a trio and none could be found without the other two nearby.
Veronica Sannes
Bridesmaid
(she/her) Tessa coincidentally met Veronica at a theater party in college the day before they started working in a microplastics lab together. They bonded over dissecting and digesting fish intestines and have been friends ever since!
Page Garza
Bridesmaid
(she/her) Kirsten and Page met at recess in kindergarten when Kirsten asked her if she wanted to play finding nemo. Through phases both horse and emo, they have a friendship that spans nearly 20 years.
Em Archambo
Bridesperson
(they/them) Tessa met Em in the soprano section of their high school choir. They became fast friends in the many early mornings when Em's car wouldn't start and they needed a ride to show choir rehearsals. Although after high school their physical distance keeps them from seeing each other often, they stay in touch through phone calls and pen pal letters.