Wedding Party
Kenna McFarland
Matron of Honor
Kenna has been at Carly’s side since her first days. Kenna used to carry Carly around saying she was "her baby." That was all fun and games until Carly was stealing her clothes and wouldn't get out of bed for their early morning cross country practice as teenagers. However, over the years Kenna has proven to be Carly's favorite role model and very best friend. This has earned her the spot of Matron of Honor. Kenna also gave Carly the best role she's ever had, Maeven's aunt.
Michael McMahon
Best Man
He's Ryan's twin.
Mallory Heikens
Bridesmaid
Growing up in small Wadena, Carly and Mallory's friendship was almost inevitable. From running around the streets of Wadena to running around Cedar Falls together, Mallory and Carly have been at each other's side through it all.
Garrett Lappin
Groomsman
From holding hands at a homecoming parade in kindergarten to living together for four years of college and both becoming tax accountants, Ryan and Garrett have always been an excellent team. Some would call the the "Dream Team".
Meghan Orr
Bridesmaid
Meghan and Carly have been friends since childhood, even through Meghan's "horsey" phase. The pair like to say if their friendship has made it through that, they can make it through anything. They have learned to be good at a distance friendship, as they went to colleges in different cities and both bought homes in different towns in the past couple years.
Jeff Burtnett
Groomsman
Jeff and Ryan became quick friends after Jeff moved to Algona in early elementary school. Their love of the Chicago Cubs and Pokemon always triumphed over their Iowa vs Iowa State allegiances. After being a groomsman in Jeff's wedding, Ryan now has the opportunity to return the favor.
Vicki Eichenberger
Bridesmaid
As many great friendships start, Vick and Carly met on a night out in college. They instantly realized how similar their sense of humor was and became inseparable. They were roommates in college and then moved to Cedar Rapids after they both graduate to start their jobs. Although Vicki had introduced Carly to Ryan before, they couple really hit it off after spending more time around each other with the Eichenberger family in Cedar Rapids.
Brian Murphy
Groomsman
Ryan has always been envious of his cousin Brian for his ability to be taller than 5'8'' and grow respectable facial hair, but that has not stopped the Brian from being a groomsman. The two have many memories in Oelwein at their Grandma Murphy's and from a cross country road trip from Minnesota to Orlando for a Minnesota bowl game.
Mariah Johnson
Bridesmaid
Marian and Carly first met at orientation as they both started their careers in the Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care (SNICU) at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics with three other people. Carly thought Mariah was the quiet one in the group, but she soon learned that wasn't the case. What started as getting coffee together when they worked turned into regularly having plans together on the weekend. Mariah and Carly soon became best friends.
Dylan Cink
Groomsman
Dylan and Ryan spent a year going against each other everyday during high school basketball practice (which Ryan thinks Dylan was happy when it was over as Ryan no longer could steal the ball from him). The two have been close friends since their time on the court. They spent a few years as neighbors in college, as well as going on a memorable trip to the Wisconsin Dells with their significant others.
Megan Hoenig
Bridesmaid
Megan started in SNICU as a unit aid. Even though she was still underage at the time, Carly invited her to Big Grove and they have been friends ever since. Carly thinks of her as the little sister she never knew she wanted.
Jace Taylor
Groomsman
Jace and Ryan became friends after Jace transferred to Algona in high school. As Jace's love of Ryan's dog Sadie rivaled anyone's in the McMahon family, everyone knew he was a good person to have around. One of their best experience's together was a vacation to Miami for a cruise for spring break where they were able to enjoy as much food and drinks as they could handle.
Nicolette Bobolts
Bridesmaid
Nicolette's husband, Patrick, took a job in Davenport, causing the couple to move over to Iowa from Michigan. Nicolette took a job in SNICU and Mariah and Carly like to say they took her under their wing. The reality though is that Nicolette made their duo the perfect trio.
Joe Schattschneider
Groomsman
From their times at going to school together since kindergarten to VEISHA, fantasy football drafts, and alumni basketball tournaments later on in life, Joe and Ryan have many stories to tell. Joe is one of the best fantasy football commissioners around, but he is an even better friend.