Wedding Party
Vanessa
Maid of Honor
My dearest friend for my entire life, I would be nothing without my sister. I am so proud of everything she has accomplished. We shared a room for most of my life and I cried when she went away to college and again when she moved to NYC. She's living the best Taylor Swift 1989 life though so I try to not pressure her *too* much into moving back to MN. She inspires me daily and I am so excited to celebrate with her in my favorite place in the world.
Steve
Best Man
Ever since I moved to Lino Lakes circa 2002 Steve has been like a brother to me. Growing up together, there was rarely a night we weren't throwing the ball around until the sun was completely down, or seeing who could do the best dive into the pool, or playing 007 Nightfire all weekend long. Shortly after college we both ended up moving back with our parents for awhile, and we fell right back into that pattern without skipping a beat. As adults, I couldn't be more proud of him and excited to celebrate in the most magical place in the world.
Kailey
Bridesmaid
Kailey and I met as public health interns but we quickly bonded over our love of a good concert and Nancy Drew video games. Kailey is one of the most thoughtful and kind people I know and I am so lucky to have her as a friend!
Sam
Groomsman
I met Sam on my very first day of kindergarten. I can still remember it perfectly, I walked into the room and saw him playing with the red cardboard bricks. I went over to him, asked if I could play and he said yes which sparked a friendship that has lasted over 20 plus years. We've been through many adventures together, and I'm so proud of him and his accomplishments. I was lucky enough to celebrate his wedding in Puerto Rico, and I am super excited to celebrate with him again in Orlando.
Heather
Bridesmaid
Heather and I met during undergrad at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. All of my hardest science classes, Heather was there by my side! I am forever grateful for our friendship and the support Heather has provided me over the last decade.
Max
Groomsman
Max and I have been friends since elementry school. He's one of the few people that can say he's swam in my pool at the old house in Vadnais Heights. We've had our fair share of fun together whether it was up at the cabins, in Collegeville, or bonfire nights in North Oaks. As many of you know, Max is such a nice guy and one of the best conversationalist I know. I wouldn't be the person I am today without his friendship and support.
Teresa
Bridesmaid
Teresa and I met the first our first day in the dorms at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. We lived across the hall from each other! Teresa is one of the smartest people I know and she helped me grow into being a leader in our school's Honor Society. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for her support and encouragement.
Adam
Groomsman
Adam is another St. Odilia alumni and a life long friend of mine. We spent countless hours in his parent's basement playing fuseball, ping pong, and Super Smash Bros. Since he went to St. Thomas he was the closest of the guys during college, and I spent many weekends on his couch waking up to a freshly made breakfast. We all admit he is the nicest guy in the group and had to worry about him stealing all our girlfriends over the years. He is the most dependable and kind hearted person I know, and I'm truly lucky to have him in my life.
Erin
Bridesmaid
Erin and I met as park rangers for the National Park Service during undergrad. We share a love of nature and One Direction. One of my very best friends from college and we didn't even go to the same college!
Arman
Groomsman
Arman and I met in middle school through the North Oaks boys. He is definetly the most free-spirited of the group, and it was no suprise to anyone when he moved to California for college. We spent most of our time growing up together playing soccer, watching movies, him beating all of us at FIFA, and us waiting for him to finish his chores. He has always encourged me to expand my boundries and to be myself.
Otis
Bridesman
Otis and I shared an office at my first job after grad school. We bonded over designing infinite research studies and during MANY work trips. Otis was the first person I told that I considered Kyle my boyfriend, even before Kyle haha. No matter how much time passes between seeing each other it feels like no time at all.
Luke
Groomsman
Luke, aka White Lightning, has been my friend since high school. I remember the day we met, we were at a mutual friend's house walking along the train tracks and I say to him, "Man, I wish I could watch some Lord of the Rings right now" and he looks at me with excited eyes and says, "Me too!". I lost track of how many times we watched those movies over the years, but I'll never forget the laughs we had. Luke is truly a good-hearted person and never fails to make me laugh. I'm so proud of the achievements he's made, and couldn't be happier to celebrate with him.