Emily & Robert
Wedding Party
Rachel Hopwood
Maid of Honor
Emily and Rachel met in middle school when their older brothers became friends and Emily was *forced* to invite her to her birthday party. She was the only one who shared a love for the "thumb franchise". She, Amanda and Emily have remained best friends ever since. She's also the official taste-tester for all of Emily's baked goods.
Joe Hegedus
Best Man
Josef’s and Robert’s moms were childhood friends so they were like built in BFFs when Robert moved back to the states. Within the first 10 minutes of meeting each other, they were downstairs wrestling and putting each others heads through the walls. Not an exaggeration. From that moment on, the 3 have been inseparable (and were forced to play outside).
Amanda Sullivan
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Emily met back in preschool and have been friends ever since. How many people can say they've had a friend for 20 years?! They went from playing Club Penguin, to making slideshows about their favorite Jonas Brothers to unfortunately dying their own hair. Amanda followed her passions to Colorado, but they will always stay in touch.
Louis Pei
Groomsman
Meeting in college, Louis and Robert instantly found a connection through their passion for photography and video work. Even though Louis followed his passion to LA, where he does what he loves doing and is closer to his family, they still Facetime all the time to play Game Beasts and try to shoot together when he is in town.
Anne Tangren
Bridesmaid
Through a series of strange events, Emily and Anne met (and roomed together) at a Youth in Government Convention.They quickly became friends through their mutual love for Ed Sheeran and One Direction. Their love for dumb TikToks and spending too much money on concerts keeps them together.
Joe Leeves
Groomsman
Robert and Joe have been friends for 25 years, because they are brothers.
Elaina Vig
Bridesmaid
Emily and Elaina were roommates at Winona State and they were the one that put the idea of social work into Emily's head. They ended up both being in the same social work cohort and completing their degrees together! They both really love helping people, dogs and unnecessary shopping trips.
Jack Kompelien
Groomsman
From: work, school and hobbies, Jack and Robert always find a good time in hiking, photography and sushi. After moving across the county, Jack has now found himself back in Minnesota close to friends and a place that offers lots in the natural landscape department. Search ‘Man in Wild Parody’ on YouTube.
Jemm & Jordynn
Flower Girls
Jemm & Jordynn are daughters of one of Emily's cousins, Jennifer. Emily was the flower girl in her wedding, so it came full circle!
Erik & Ryan Stolle
Ushers
Emily's brothers!