McKenzie & Robert
Wedding Party
Tara Helfrich
Maid of Honor
Tara and I met in Mrs. Lang's kindergarten class and we have been inseparable ever since. Our adolescent years were filled with sleep overs, river days, and most importantly Say Yes To The Dress. We had a standing tradition of watching Bride Day Friday on TLC every week at Tara's house. Now that my wedding day has arrived I couldn't imagine anyone else by my side on the day that we say I Do.
Matt Hunt
Best Man
Matts my brother, and we had fun together. Not wanting to say no to each other, and ruin the fun every day was a new adventure. One of our greatest moments was when our dad painted our house, it was this brand new beautiful white coat, naturally Matt and I grabbed some black sharpies and drew until the marker dried out. Matt is not just my best man, but a guy who believed in me even when the ideas were a little out there.
Nicole Lyren
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met at CSE freshman orientation and our friendship has grown exponentially since that day. We've survived freshman year physics, spring break shenanigans, rooming with 5 other girls, and our first two years in the real world. I couldn't think of a better person to help me survive anything that may come my way on my wedding day.
Nick Baca
Groomsman
Every good operation has it's brain. Ours was Nick, this man just had a plan for everything. When things were getting a little out of hand we would check with Nick. Don't let that fool you though, I have seen Nick get down on the dance floor on more than one occasion. Child hood friends, college roommates, best friends.
Emily Groshens
Bridesmaid
Emily and I have always been the grandmas of our friend group. We preferred to spend our evenings at home eating popcorn with some wine and too many episodes of One Tree Hill than out at the bars with our roommates. Over the last few years we've been roomies, workout buddies, coffee addicts, and best friends. I am so happy to have you standing by my side on our big day.
Dave Foley
Groomsman
Foley would just not stop coming around, he started with asking for homework help in high school. His loss my gain as Foley and I would go on to be average students, but best friends. When Nick and I transferred back to the U, Foley had just returned to Minneapolis as well. We started spending most weekends together, and though the GPAs remained the same as high school the memories were better.
Abby Hunt
Bridesmaid
Abby and I met shortly after Rob and I first started dating, since then we have shared many Saturday nights at bingo and Sunday mornings getting our nails done. I am so excited to be gaining a sister and life long bingo partner! Rob and I are so happy to have you stand with us on our big day.
AJ Hunt
Groomsman
AJ is the fourth of my four siblings, and the runt of the litter. Matt and I grew up wrestling and AJ was no different. The problem was AJ is eight years younger than us, and used to be much smaller. As AJ has grown into the young man he is today I like to think that I had a big part in toughening him up throughout the years. I am happy to have him standing by my side on my wedding day.