Maid of Honor
Emma and her older sister, Samantha, did everything together growing up, from creating imagined worlds in their backyard, to swimming in the ocean for hours in Ocean City, MD, to playing volleyball together in high school. As adults, they have bonded over their love of travel and food! Samantha lives in Atlanta, GA, with her boyfriend David, and their cat, Pumpkin!
Best Man
Michael and Kyle became friends through Hope Lutheran Church, years of playing hockey together, and attending summer camp together (where they caused lots of chaos)! Kyle lives in Rochester with his girlfriend, Mackenzie.
Bridesmaid
Karla lives in Washington, DC with her boyfriend Drew, and their dog Maximus. Emma and Karla became friends in Jr. High, after bonding over being bad at math in geometry class :) They have been best friends for over 10 years!
Groomsman
Michael and Kurt became friends in middle school choir, and after sitting on the friendship bench in theatre. Kurt lives in Rochester with Michael and Josh.
Bridesmaid
Emma and Maggie became instant friends their freshman year of college (2019). They went on to join the same sorority and live together in Xi House (where they were suite-mates with Ceci). Maggie lives on Long Island with her fiancé, Sam, and their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Evelyn.
Groomsman
Michael and Josh became friends after spending lots of time together in middle school and high school theatre. Josh lives in Rochester with Michael and Kurt.
Bridesmaid
Michael and Christine, Michael's younger sister, grew up very close, despite being five years apart. They spent their time playing Minecraft and soccer together. As adults, they have bonded over their shared interests in engineering, climbing, and food. Christine is a rising senior at Purdue University, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Groomsman
Michael and Max met in preschool at Hope Lutheran Church. They have been close friends for over 23 years! Max lives in Arlington, VA, with his girlfriend, Jessica.
Bridesmaid
Emma and Cecilia (Ceci) became friends in 2020 after Ceci joined Alpha Xi Delta, and they bonded over attending Girl's State. They went on to become Big/Little and even lived together in their first off-campus apartment in Rochester. Ceci lives in Great Falls, MT, with her boyfriend, Paddy, and their dog, Moose.
Groomsman
Michael and Andrew, Michael's cousin, mostly grew up together, spending hours playing at their grandparents' house, making silly videos together, and eating their body weights in Taco Bell. Andrew showed Michael around South Korea when he finally got to visit in 2023. Andrew lives in Seoul, South Korea, with his family.
Groomsman
Michael and Dan became friends their freshman year of college when they joined Sigma Chi together. They would go on to live together at White House (a fraternity house). Dan lives in Seattle, WA.