molly & markus
Wedding Party
Kristen Dexter
Mother of the Bride
đź“ŤEau Claire, WI
Anne Allen
Mother of the Groom
đź“ŤAltoona, WI
Donn Dexter
Father of the Bride
đź“ŤEau Claire, WI
Jon Sherman
Father of the Groom
đź“ŤBlack River Falls, WI/Fort Meyers, FL
Tori Dexter
Matron of Honor
📍Madison, WI Molly’s big sister & first friend! It took a couple years for Tori to warm up to having a sister, but ever since she accepted the addition, they have been best friends. They share a love of musical theater, dumb humor/big laughs, good food, drag, being neurotic dog moms, and unintentionally always saying the same thing at the same time with the same inflection. Tori lives with her husband Louis (officiant) and their dog, Rosa.
Ben Sherman
Best Man
📍Telluride, CO Markus’ younger brother, Ben and Markus are simultaneously very different and very similar people. Growing up, they enjoyed playing video games, skateboarding, and snowboarding together. After traveling the world, Ben moved to Telluride, Colorado where he still snowboards, runs his own business, and enjoys his life.
Corrin Gillie
Maid of Honor
📍Portland, OR Molly’s older cousin & second ever friend! Molly, Tori, and Corrin grew up as a trio with wild imaginations and an endless roster of made-up games. These days Molly and Corrin enjoy sharing bottomless brunches, perfecting new crafts, and competing over who lives in the better city/trying to convince each other to move so they can finally live together. Corrin lives with her fiancé Viktor (groomsman) and their two kitties, Morty and Mira.
DeDric Hohman
Best Man
đź“ŤRidgewood Queens, NY Markus and DeDric met after Markus moved from Black River Falls, WI to Altoona, WI his sophomore year of high school. They were fast friends, bonding over music, skateboarding, and fashion. Molly, Markus, and DeDric have always been a close knit trio; in 2018, DeDric moved in with Molly, Markus, and Annabelle in their apartment in New York, where they have happily lived together for nearly 8 years.
Julia Krystofiak
Bridesmaid
📍Portland, OR Molly’s younger cousin; growing up, Molly, Tori, and Corrin enjoyed making up increasingly elaborate games to entertain Julia. Somewhere along the way they became adults and bonded as not just cousins, but best friends. Julia has always been the smartest and coolest person in any room, brimming with hidden talents and the sweetest soul.
Viktor Paraskov
Groomsman
📍Portland, OR Markus and Viktor first met in 2018, becoming immediate friends after discovering their mutual love of music and ridiculously hard video games. Though living on the opposite side of the country, they still make time to play golf terribly and drink whiskey liberally. Viktor is the fiancé of Molly’s cousin/bridesmaid Corrin.
Amy Salisbury
Bridesmaid
📍Eau Claire, WI When Molly and Amy first met 8 years ago they drank margaritas and played bingo and it was love at first hangout. Amy is the most thoughtful friend/sister and best wedding hype-woman anyone could ever ask for. Amy lives with her partner/Molly’s brother Evan (groomsman) and their new kitten, Minka.
Evan Dexter
Groomsman
📍Eau Claire, WI Markus and Evan met when they were just 16 and 12. Evan and Markus’ brother Ben became friends, and Markus has always seen Evan as a younger brother as well. Markus and Evan both love making strange jokes and sending each other very odd memes that nobody else would understand. Evan lives in Eau Claire, WI with his partner/Molly’s bridesmaid, Amy.
Lindsay VanKampen
Bridesmaid
📍Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY Lindsay and Molly have been best friends since they were 8 years old. Growing up, they were able to walk to each others’ houses, and now live just a short 15 minute train ride apart! They used to perform “tree operas” (aka climbing large trees and singing made-up songs at the top of their lungs) and now enjoy seeing Broadway shows together. Lindsay was one of Annabelle’s favorite people in the world - Annie memorized the route from the train to Lindsay’s apartment after one visit!
Spencer Joles
Groomsman
📍Minneapolis, MN Markus and Spencer first met at a rap show where they were both performing in 2015. After a Christmas tree was set on fire outside of the venue, they had to clear the show and lost touch until being reconnected through one of Molly’s friends in 2021. Upon meeting again they became close friends, and Markus began producing music for Spencer and Nazeem’s rap group BLOOD $MOKE BODY. In addition to collaborating on music, Markus and Spencer enjoy playing elaborate video games together. Spencer currently lives in Minneapolis, MN where they make music and coach Muay Thai.
Jaboidia McIntyre
Bridesmaid
📍Minneapolis, MN Jaboidia and Molly have been best friends since they were in fourth grade. Growing up just a short bike ride away from each other, they spent nearly every day at each others’ houses, mostly playing outside. In fifth grade, they performed a truly inspired dance to “Get Right” by J.Lo in front of their entire school. Later adventures have included spring break in Chicago and a lovely escapade in the Bahamas.
Sam Gehrke
Groomsman
đź“ŤRidgewood Queens, NY Sam and Markus first met during college in Milwaukee, living 3 blocks away from each other. They reconnected and became close friends after both coincidentally ending up in the same neighborhood (also 3 blocks away) in New York. They enjoy getting sushi lunches together and collaborating on music.
Kelah Hatcher
Bridesmaid
📍Milwaukee, WI Kelah was Molly’s first college friend and first roommate. Kelah and Molly met on their first day of orientation for the honors program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. They later shared a house in Riverwest, Milwaukee with a very cool and creepy attic. Kelah’s pug, Pearl, and Annabelle share a birthday - they were born exactly 10 years apart to the day! They immediately took after their mothers, becoming the closest of friends.
Nazeem Cunningham
Groomsman
📍The Bronx, NY Markus also first met Nazeem at the aforementioned rap show in 2015. Seven years later, Markus visited Nazeem in Minneapolis and after making a few songs together they became good friends and collaborators. Recently, Nazeem moved to New York, where the two continue to make music at Markus’ studio, watch basketball, and go to rap shows.
Lex Weaver
Bridesmaid
đź“ŤPortland, OR Lex and Molly have been best friends since they were 11 years old. They grew up making music videos, being Mario Kart champions, and watching their favorite comedies and musicals on repeat to the point of memorization. In their college years, they went on a cross country road trip, visiting 5 national parks. They thankfully still share the same taste, and despite living on opposite coasts, still consistently bond over their favorite tv shows.
Mike Firkins
Groomsman
đź“ŤQueens, NY Mike and Markus have been best friends since they were babies in Black River Falls, WI. Throughout their lives they bonded over their love for comedy and music. As kids, they loved trading CDs and going to as many concerts as possible. In 2023, Mike moved to Queens where he met his now wife, Olga - the two recently welcomed a baby boy, Ollie, to their family.
Louis Menchaca
Officiant
📍Madison, WI Louis is Molly and Markus’ brother in law (Tori’s husband), and they could not imagine anyone better equipped to officiate their wedding. From the moment they met Louis over 10 years ago, they knew he would be in their lives forever. Louis is a dedicated teacher, musician, the best dad to his dog Rosa/uncle to Annie, and a wonderful, thoughtful friend and family member to all who know him. Louis and Markus enjoy nerding out over video games and obscure music, and Louis and Molly enjoy making each other laugh over the dumbest things possible. Markus and Molly feel very lucky to have Louis standing with them on this incredibly special day.
Annabelle Dexter
Flower Girl in Spirit
📍Heaven Molly and Markus’ beloved dog. Annie began her life as Molly’s family dog in Eau Claire, where she lived for 10 wonderful years. She loved family boat rides, snowshoeing with mom/grandma Kristen, having full reign of her woods, playing in the river, and sunbathing in the grass. At 10 years old, she made the big move to New York City with Molly and Markus. She immediately took to city life, learning the layout of her new neighborhood (and the whole city!) very quickly and becoming obsessed with pulling her parents to nearby bars and local stores where she knew she would be able to procure treats. She loved going to work with Molly and going to Markus’ studio to watch him make beats (and pull him to the nearby bar to get a beer on their walk home). She went everywhere with her people and was never alone, bored, or not being smothered in kisses. She lived in NYC with Molly and Markus for 7 amazing, cuddly, adventure-filled years. Annabelle passed away at the age of 17 in June of 2024. She is missed dearly every day, and her family and friends still enjoy talking about her and keeping her memory alive. Molly always dreamed of having Annie as the flower girl at her wedding, and we know she will be with us in spirit on this day and always.