Maid of Honor
Brooke is my fun loving friend who is just as afraid of birds as I am. We met day 1 of pharmacy school when we were in the same Welcome Week group. Our first real conversation revolved around being ready to get back into the swing of school and having a routine in place. She is my mom away from home and I can always count on her for a night in watching random TV shows, drinking wine, and finishing off the night with Culver's ice cream. Brooke's spirit animal is not an animal at all, its a vacuum. Although our friendship didn't start until pharmacy school, it feels like Brooke and I have been friends for a lifetime. Brooke is planning to become a retail pharmacist and hopes to get a job with Hy-Vee. Her lifetime dream is to be the pharmacist who's picture is on the Hy-Vee truck.
Best Man
Marty is Cole's sports loving, adventurous, and sarcastic best friend. Marty has been on countless trips with Cole and I and we love having him as our automatic third wheel. Cole and Marty are constantly saying the same thing at the same time, which I think they do just to annoy me. He is currently finishing his degree at the PGA Golf Academy School and is living in the wonderful sunny Arizona. He and Cole have been friends since before they can remember. They spend basically all of their time together, playing video games, watching sports, or attending sporting events. Marty is apart of the "family" and we can't imagine spending our big day without him.
Bridesmaid
Sara is my quiet and witty lifelong friend. We met when we were....okay I don't remember when we met because we were little, but we will just go with we met a long time ago. We had countless slumber parties where we watched the same movie over and over again. Air buddies was an all time favorite. One of the funniest memories I have with Sara is trying to capture a leprechaun on St. Patty's day. If you want to know more, ask us about it. In high school our idea of fun was playing board games until the middle of the next morning and then we would crash in my basement and call dibs on not having the "crick in the neck couch". We still enjoy playing board games basically every weekend I am home from college, except now we don't usually make it past 10 pm.
Groomsman
Tyler is Cole's competitive, dog loving brother. Tyler is currently finishing his two years at Iowa Lakes and plans to go to South Dakota State University next fall. From Cole's perspective, Tyler is his little brother and they have shared many memories together. From my perspective, Tyler is my sweet, sensitive, soon to be brother in law. I have a big brother, whom I love with all my heart, but it sure is fun to have a little brother to pick on every once in a while. Tyler takes this all in stride and picks on me right back. He is always there to welcome Cole and I with a big hug... okay he only gives me hugs... and loves to chat about life with me. He also enjoys going to the gym in his free time, playing soccer, and playing video games. I am very excited to have a new brother in law!
Bridesmaid
Allison is my always up for a good time, always laughing, and always been around friend. Allison and I met at none other then the famous Marty's house, where we shared a million memories. Marty was our babysitter and her son, Tanner, Allison, and I enjoyed every minute together. We made videos, mixed together a "special drink", and listened to "she thinks my tractor's sexy" almost every day together. As we grew out of being babysat, we continued to do basically everything together. As we parted our ways for college, Allison just finished at UNI and is going to be a teacher, we continued to call, skype, and see each other as often as possible. They say if a friendship lasts longer then 7 years that friendship will remain forever-- I think we have that covered!
Groomsman
Kyle is my everything sports, social butterfly, and laid back big brother. Kyle has always picked on me because I'm his little sister, but at the end of the day we love being around each other. Kyle's favorite saying is "family first" and his dedication to put his family over everything else has inspired me to be just like him. For as long as I can remember, Kyle has always been playing a sport. He currently lives in Arizona and is attending the PGA Golf Academy. He loves to be around the game. Kyle is always there for me to talk to and I know he is the same way for his friends. Cole is excited to add another "brother" to his family.
Bridesmaid
Jennessa and I met through her husband Leif. Leif is in pharmacy school with me and basically became one of my best friends in pharmacy school. One day a group of us decided we should grab dinner and Leif brought his wife along. That's when I met Jennessa. Ever since then Jennessa and I have enjoyed having double date nights and a few date nights where I crashed the date as Cole wasn't around to come with us. Jennessa is finishing up her student teaching and wants to become a biology teacher. Her and Leif would like to end up in Minnesota close to family, but I'm going to continue to try to convince them to live close to Cole and I. We enjoy playing Catan, Ticket to Ride, and basically any other strategic board game together.
Groomsman
Nick is Cole's funny, sarcastic, very outgoing friend. Nick and Cole were good friends in high school and continued to be friends throughout college. Nick and I were friends in high school and Nick was my junior year, his freshman year, prom date. Nick, Cole and Marty have running group texts that is constant. The three of them could spend hours going back and forth about a multitude of things. Nick spends his summer's at Barcco as the bar manager. Nick lives in Iowa City and goes to school at Iowa. Nick is always cracking jokes and if you need a good laugh go chat with Nick.
Personal Attendant
Emma is my fun loving, game playing, high school bestie! Emma and I met in fifth grade when she moved to Spencer. Throughout our years in Spencer we spent MANY nights playing board games until the wee hours of the morning. On a Friday night in highschool you could catch Emma, Sara, and I playing games in my parents basement. It was never a question whether they were spending the night, the only question was who was going to have to sleep on the "crick in the neck couch" and who would call dibs on the good couch. Emma has always been a great friend and I am excited to have her as my personal attendant at the wedding. Emma LOVES to dance and always has the best moves, so if you're looking for a dance partner hit her up.
Usher
Jacob is my Australian, hilarious, fun loving "brother". Jacob was Kyle's roommate in college and spent most of the holiday's at the Fitch household. Because he spent a majority of his time at our house he quickly became a member of the family. After college in the states, Jacob moved back to Australia (sad day for us) and is now successful in his career at NSA. Being around Jacob is always a good time and we wish that we could see him more often. Lucky for us, Jacob said he couldn't miss the wedding for the world and is planning to drive from LA to NY on a USA road trip with a quick stop in Iowa for the wedding. We CANNOT wait to see him again! Make sure you ask him any questions you may have about Australia he knows loads of random trivia.
Usher
Michael aka "Big Mike"-- I recently gave him that nickname when I was struggling to find words to say goodbye to one of my best guy friends from pharmacy school. We met in pharmacy school, even though we both went to Creighton for undergrad. Michael and I spent almost every day together the last few years of pharmacy school, studying, making dinners, and of course eating a LOT of junk food. Michael was ALWAYS down to get ice cream even if we had both already eaten ice cream that day. He was always my go to when I didn't do as well as I wanted on a test in school, when I needed a good laugh, or when I just wanted someone to come hang out and study with me. He is thriving as a pharmacist in St. Joe, MO and I am excited he is celebrating with Cole and I on our big day!
Usher
Leif is my extremely intelligent, sports loving, always willing to do something active pharmacy friend. You may recognize his name from a previous post as he is married to one of my bridesmaids Jennessa. Leif and I started to become friends in pharmacy school around P2 year however no one would know that with how close the four of us are. The similarities between the four of us are uncanny and the friendship really blossomed through that. Leif is always ready to try something new, go outside and be active, or hang out and play board games. I could always count on Leif after a test to reassure me that I did better then I thought and he always reminded me that school wasn't the only important thing in life, but rather friends and family trumped school every time!
Ring Bearer
Parker is my spunky, super sweet, loving second cousin. Parker is Peyton's brother and I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks with him as well in Des Moines. Parker turned 4 when I was in Des Moines and we were able to celebrate his birthday together. Parker loves all things transformers, loves throwing a ball, and enjoys playing board games together as well. At the beginning of my 5 weeks there his favorite request was to play guess who, but by the end of the 5 weeks his new favorite game was hungry hungry hippo. Parker is always telling his family that he loves them and is such a sweet and loving little dude.
Flower Girl
Peyton is my sassy, sweet, adorable second cousin. I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks in Des Moines during my fourth year of pharmacy school at a rotation and I stayed with Seth's family. Through those five weeks I got to know Peyton and we enjoyed playing guess who, hungry hungry hippo, and of course multiple different versions of chutes and ladders/candy land. We enjoyed putting together puzzles as well. This little girl is a ball full of energy and such a cute little thing! She reminds me of myself... okay what I was told I was like... as a little girl.
Flower Girl
Hana is my energetic, outgoing, adorable "best friend" and Cole's cousin. Hana and I first met at a Wednesday pizza night at Cole's grandma Ruth's house. Hana and I instantly became best friends and play all sorts of games together. My little pony is our favorite game to play together. Throughout my time getting to know Hana, I have learned that she is always ready to read a book with me, sit on my lap, or give me a hug. This sweet little girl gives the best hugs.