Mary & Alan
Wedding Party
Sarah Sharp
Maid of Honor
Sarah is Mary's only sister and the oldest sibling (there are 7 total!). Sarah has been one of Mary's closest friends since she could talk. If you see Sarah, conversations may include: - Star Wars / Pirates of the Caribbean - Orlando Bloom - Her special car / how strong are car windshields?
Anna Buschmeyer
Bridesmaid
Anna has known Mary for 9 years! They worked together at Ace Stables in St. Louis, MO and have kept in contact nearly every day since. If you see Anna, conversations may include: - leather business - her horse Malibu or dog Benny - "We're going down!"
Breanna Evans
Bridesmaid
Breanna is Mary's longest - standing friend (right after her sister of course). They met in 5th grade and have been inseparable since then. Mary loves how easy Breanna is to talk to and how hilarious she can be. If you see Breanna, conversations may include: - a balanced diet - her cat - what inspired her to join choir
Victoria Schaljo
Bridesmaid
(last named pronounced Sal-joe). Tori was Mary's college freshman year roommate. They bonded mostly over how toxic people can be and stayed friends throughout their college careers. Tori helped Mary pick out her wedding dress, get in shape for the wedding, and kept her sane most days. If you see Tori, conversations may include: - the Army, Mary's ex, and the gas chamber - her lack of a ring (please see Tyler J. for complaints) - her favorite camping spots
Olav Imsdahl
Groomsman
Through 4 years at Cornell and the Cornell Lightweight Rowing Team, Olav was Alan's friend, roommate, and stroke seat. Always the mind of a mechanical engineer, Olav and Alan bonded over experiences combing through old yearbooks, requisitioning bicycles, or just hanging out in between rowing practices. Olav rowed Alan over the finish line for almost all of his races, and Alan drove Olav to all 3 of his driving license tests. If you meet Olav, conversations may include; - Growing up in Germany - How to spend a lifetime without actually having to buy anything new - Robots
Charles Mencke
Groomsman
From the beginning, Charles and Alan were kindred spirits. From political views, to a love of history, to life as a whole their values seem to be cut from the same cloth. Charles helped Alan enjoy his senior year at college and Alan helped Charles write several essays for school. If you meet Charles, conversations may include; - The Dallas Cowboys - A Clockwork Orange - The Anglo-Zanzibar War
Jared Olson
Groomsman
Alan first met Jared in 5th Grade through the Boy Scouts and from Tenderfoot through Eagle and beyond, they have remained good friends. Through high school, documentary making, model rocketry, winter hikes, 3-day canoe trips, and board-game nights, their adventures represent the idyllic idea of boyhood growing up in a small town. If you meet Jared, conversations may include; - Cornelius Vanderbilt - Mongolian throat singing - Government secrets that he can't actually talk about