Mercades & Cole
Wedding Party
Megan Rieken
Maid of Honor
Mercades met and became BFF's with this lovely lady from work. Megan and Mercades have stayed up many of nights together talking about god knows what and seeing even more! Megan and Mercades got very close with one another on their morning dates to Mullets... who knew mimosa's could bring two people so close together and the fact that they are two dog mamas! Mercades could not imagine spending her day with anyone else standing by her side.
Chris Thompson
Bridesmaid
Mercades met Chris at work and they became very close and started hanging out outside of work doing crafty things with one another. Chris has been Mercades go to gal when it comes to confiding in someone and getting advice. Chris is like another mom to Mercades. Mercades does not know what she would do without her by her side, especially on such a big day.
Ella Brantley
Bridesmaid
Ella is Mercades beautiful little sister. Ella and Mercades enjoy having their girls days together. Mercades is so lucky to be able to have such a sweet little sister and would not miss having her in the wedding party.
Summer Sobotka
Bridesmaid
Summer is a one of a kind gal that Mercades was lucky to meet at work. Summer is a partier who has one of the biggest hearts you'll ever meet. Summer and Mercades have had many late night talks on the night shift. Summer always know how to make Mercades laugh and enjoy work. Mercades can't wait to have Summer be apart of such a special day.
Julie Harmsen
Bridesmaid
Julie is another bonus buddy Mercades got lucky enough to meet thanks to Coles friend, Julie’s husband, Ryan. Julie has had a lot of heart to heart talks, game nights, and too many shots of Malibu to remember with Mercades. Mercades is beyond excited to have her apart of the big day!
Kendra Spencer
Bridesmaid
Kendra and Mercades met through one of Cole's bestfriends (her husband). Mercades consider Kendra a bonus buddy she gets from meeting Cole. Kendra and Mercades have shared a lot of fun nights with one another and Mercades cant wait to share her wedding day with Kendra standing up with her.
Rachel Havens
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Mercades share a lot of history that goes way back. Rachel and Mercades were bestfriends growing up and shared all the awkward tween phases together. There were so many sleepovers, dance parties, and rock band nights that we've lost track. Mercades is honored to have such a longtime friend be in her wedding party.
Cody Smith
Best Man
Ole' Choder boy, where to begin...Cole has known Cody since he was a little kid, but never really hung out with him until high school. Thats when his life really took a wild turn. Anyone who has hung out with Cody for long periods of time can relate and know that you're more than likely in for a ride when Cody is driving the bus. He has been a long time friend who you can always count on. Whether its to confide in, get advice from, help with a project, or just to party with, he has always been by Cole's side. All of Cole's friends have a special place in his life, but Cody has been very real and a better friend that one could ask for.
Spencer Brown
Groomsman
Spencer and Cole go way back. They met for the first time in pre-school but their friendship didnt really form until highscool. They were practically inseperable from highschool through college. They have done a lot together through the years from cruising around in the old Dodge Dakota, going on spring break trips to trying to take the casinos for all their worth in Las Vegas. Spencer has been a big influence on Cole's life and it only makes sense that he is standing up there during this day.
Jared Asmus
Groomsman
Jared is Cole's oldest friend. Since day one, actually. Jared definitely used to whip Cole into shape until he couldn't any longer. They used to fight quite a bit, but thats what brothers do and their relationship has definitely developed into a strong bond over the years.
Travis Rinner
Groomsman
Travis and Cole became good friends during college at Iowa State. Since college, Travis has been one of Coles closest friends. Travis is well, Travis. He and Cole have bond very similar to a brothers bond. From snowboarding in Colorado to hunting and having late night talks sipping on some Moscow Mules, Travis and Cole have done a lot together. Travis has been a good friend Cole over the years and it was kind of must that he had to put Travis up on his side.
Ryan Phillips
Groomsman
Cole and Ryan go way back. All the way to when they were in diapers basically. Their relationship really took off when Cole was in college and Ryan just graduated high school. Cole and Ryan's bond is solidified with the experiences they have shared and experienced with each other from vacations to Las Vegas, Lake Havasu and trips to the local tavern with a lot of gravel dust and miles in between. Cole is very much excited to have Ryan standing up with him and seeing what moves he can bring to the dance floor.
Colton Rowley
Groomsman
Colton and Cole have been friends for quite some time. Their friendship started in high school and they have remained really close since then. Colton is definitely one you can go to for anything and he'll be there if you need him. Whether it's just to drink a case or two of beer with or trying to burn down a city, he'll be there. Cole is excited to have Collton stand up with him
Richard Spencer
Groomsman
Richard and Cole's friendship started in the early years of elementary school on the playground. Richard was the tallest one in the class and Cole was the most husky. Boom! Bond created. Richard and Cole spent a lot of time together from staying at each others house a lot, to Cole going on family vacations with them, and to Table Rock Lake in the summers. They were practically brothers growing up and it wouldn't quite be the same if Richard wasn't standing up there with Cole on this day.