Wedding Party
Madeline Kuta
Matron of Honor
The Bride’s younger sister. They are 18 months apart. She also attended UND while the bride was attending. She and her husband Levi got married in September 2022 and they recently bought a house in Crystal, where they live with their dog Brew and cat Binx.
Andrew Buxel
Best Man
The groom’s friend from college, they lived together in Duluth. Currently living in Zimmerman, MN.
Brooke Joseph
Matron of Honor
One of the bride’s best friends from the Army. “Leu” and Alex became really close after many missions together. It’s kinda hard not to get close when your trapped in a track vehicle together for 3 weeks and one of you needs IV fluids to make it through the convoys without passing out… Now out of the army she is one of the main people Alex calls for everything and probably wouldn’t survive without her still, even though now it’s not just IVs, it’s everything else. She and her husband Kammeron Joesph live in Coon Rapids with their dog Stout.
Colin Davis
Groomsman
Grooms friend from college, they were also roommates in Duluth. And the bride also worked with him at Takeda. Within the last few years he got married to his wife Sarah.
Caitlyn Jeffries
Bridesmaid
One of the bride’s best friends from the Army. Caty and Alex were friends, but what pushed them closer was when they both ended up going on the same vacation to San Diego unknowingly until they ran into each other in the airport, then spending the whole trip together. She is married to Jaden Jeffries, Alex was a bridesmaid on their big day. And in May 2023 they welcomed their baby boy Justin.
Kammeron Joseph
Groomsman
Friend of the bride and groom, husband of the Matron of Honor Brooke Joseph, they celebrated their marriage in September 2022 in a small ceremony in Florida, and then renewed their vows with everyone the next year in 2023. Kam is one of the most genuine people in the world, but be careful he can’t go to a bar and not order tequila shots for the table.
Aprille Lopac
Bridesmaid
One of the bride’s best friends from the Army, after deploying together they have spent a lot of time going through the hard times and the best times together. She would do anything for the people she loves, and can also throw a killer engagement party. She’s engaged to Sam Mulvaney and they will be married on August 2nd, 2024. So excited to share a wedding year with them!
Christian Tuchtenhagen
Groomsman
Grooms friend from the Army. They were both in the same unit and worked on electronics together, where they also deployed together. Now that he’s out of the Army he rocks a wild hairstyle and beard.
Caitlin Jons
Bridesmaid
Bride’s roommate of 3 years at UND. They met while waiting for General Chemistry lab, and the one and only time Caitlin showed up early for anything they started talking, decided to be lab partners, and by the end of the semester were moving in together. Caitlin has always been the biggest supporter and most free spirit in the room. She always made sure Alex was out having fun and not taking life too seriously. Caitlin now lives in Texas with her boyfriend Billy Rott.
Alexander Smith
Groomsman
Grooms friend from college, he also lived in the house together in Duluth. He currently lives near Rochester MN with his wife Emma.
Shelby Johnson
Honor Attendant
The bride’s cousin, the two of them were born a week apart from each other so obviously that made them really close. Shelby also attended UND, and while there her and Alex would study together in the union, write way too many papers over bloody mary’s at Joe Blacks, and became more like best friends than cousins. She currently lives in San Diego with her boyfriend Quinn and their dog Snipps.
Gabi Crain
Honor Attendant
Groom’s sister. She currently lives in Nashville Tennessee with her boyfriend Max, where she’s working at the Nashville Public Library.
Matthew Anfang
Officiant
The bride’s uncle, Matthew has always been a huge support to everything in her life. He’s been there for every graduation, so many sporting events, church events, and she couldn’t imagine anyone else officiating at her wedding. He definitely has many funny stories, there’s no one I could picture more than him to officiate our wedding!