Wedding Party
Alex Westman
Maid of Honor
Alex and Melinda met freshman year in concert band and have remained friends despite Alex living in LA for several years. Alex was the first person Melinda called when she found Austin on Hinge, and is the reason she had the courage to message him!
David Brewer
Best Man
David and Austin met in Nelson dorm freshman year at Bethel. They shared classes, interests, and a love of emo hair. They remained close friends after college even while Austin lived in LA and would fly to see each other regularly. Austin was the best man in David’s wedding in 2018. Even broken bones can’t break their bond of friendship.
Emma Hughes
Bridesmaid
Emma and Melinda went to school together from Kindergarten until the end of college and became close friends in high school. They lived the same freshman door in college and shared many friends. Melinda was one of two bridesmaids in Emma's wedding and although Emma is currently living in Iowa, they are always able to pick up right where they left off!
Taylor Boyce
Groomsman
Taylor and Austin became friends when Taylor transferred to Bethel in 2015. They shared similar classes and friends and became close quickly due to their love of Zumiez and skateboarding. Austin was the best man in Taylor’s wedding in 2018. Their favorite activity is watching Nacho Libre in bed with a bowl of popcorn.
Cassie Tarbox
Bridesmaid
Cassie was Melinda's best friend in high school. She moved to Washington state for the last few years of high school and Melinda visited her several times and Cassie came back for junior and senior prom. They have remained friends despite Cassie moving to several other states, and now France over the years!
Stephen Chang
Groomsman
Stephen took Austin under his wing when Austin was in student senate his freshman year. Through their work in BSG together they became very close. They have supported each other through career changes and encouraged each other for success. Austin recently visited Stephen in his new home state of Texas and can’t wait to go back.
Molly Magnuson
Bridesmaid
Molly and Melinda also met in band freshman year of college. They also formed a close friend group with other band members after graduating college and she was among the first of Melinda's friends to meet Austin! Molly and Melinda have been roommates since March of 2020!
Connor Barr
Groomsman
Connor is Austin’s older brother and became part of Austin’s friend group in 2016. They love to watch cartoons and anime together while chowing on Pizza Luce. Connor Austin and Melinda spent many fun cabin days together in 2020 and Connor is single-handedly improving their skin and hair health with Aveda products.
Shayna Magnuson
Bridesmaid
Shayna and Melinda lived on the same freshman floor together and were roommates their first year after college. They endured studying for the NCLEX, their first year of nursing, and many other struggles together. Shayna and her husband Dylan used to be Melinda's favorite couple to third wheel with but now they get to double date!
Dan Curtis
Groomsman
Dan and Austin lived together for two years at Bethel and went on many road trips together with friends. They worked snow crew together at Bethel and their late night homework sessions were legendary and made procrastination fun. Dan can fix anything and is always down to get his hands dirty.