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Our Party People
Courtney Folkerts
Matron of Honor
First met Emilie in 6th grade. Thrived as Emilie's roommate for 5 years in college; a true testament against being told to never live with your best friend. Natural-born redhead. Owner of a bright green tandem bike. Lover of Luke/Finn Folkerts, beer, and cheese dips. Will have you laughing within 2 minutes of meeting her.
Sean Terpstra
Best Man
Nathan's favorite brother. Has always dreamed Emilie would become his sister someday. Looks as if he could've been in a 90's boy band in another lifetime. Fluent in Spanish. Can drink an impressive amount of Crown & Sprite. Eats sushi with a fork. Will continue to laugh silently to himself at his own jokes.
Laura Kenat
Maid of Honor
First met and bonded with Emilie over lots of gossip in 6th grade. Resides in Chicago. Jameson & Diet Coke enthusiast. Won "Best Smile" in high school. Loves coffee, Golden Retrievers (specifically her own, Liam), and rooftop bars. Has the most contagious laugh. Will always be the best host to Court & Emilie whenever they visit Chicago.
Benjamin Edewaard
Groomsman
First met Nathan in elementary school. Was also friends with Emilie before her & Nathan met. Has a thigh tattoo of his self-created family crest. Won't admit how much he paid for the bison canvas in his living room. Loves quarters, supporting Chelsea Football Club, and meowing at cats. Will be the last person you'll ever see eating clams.
Malea Wright
Bridesmaid
First met Emilie in 7th grade math class; became instant friends when partnering for an assignment. Once shouted out "Wrong!" after a substitute teacher was taking attendance and called out "Malea Wright?". Most likely to take a bite of your food if you leave it unattended. Still Emilie's go-to lunch date; will always be down for sushi or Boatwerks Cobb Salads.
Cody Zoerhof
Groomsman
First met Nathan in high school. Was Nathan's roommate for most of college. Would hide Emilie's shoes inside of his shoes whenever she visited. Puts on an impeccable solo dance performance to "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea. Puts ketchup on his tacos. Will be the loudest laugh you hear during a comedy show.
Mary Miller
Bridesmaid
Girlfriend of the Best Man and coincidentally went to the same high school as Emilie. Bonded quickly with Emilie over many years of family trips, a mutual love of guacamole, and dancing to Beyoncé. Can be found serving brews at Our Brewing Co. on the weekends. Will make you take a shot of tequila, even if you only have a strawberry to chase with.
Mitchel Palomo
Groomsman
Most commonly known as "Pablo" but wants to be referred to as "Mitchel" now. First met Nathan summer before high school. Got kicked out of his own birthday party for being covered head-to-toe in boxed wine. Has fallen asleep more than once while waiting for a Menna's delivery. Will dance all night as long as he's wearing his cowboy boots.