Molly & Sam
Wedding Party
Erin (Breen) Gandrud
Matron of Honor
Erin is Molly's older sister and lifelong best friend. She was an easy choice for Matron of Honor. Molly was also Erin's Maid of Honor last summer. Erin and Molly always have fun together whether it's wine nights watching SVU or going out with friends!
Troy Kunde
Best Man
Troy is Sam's little brother and often can be the life of the party. They have always been extremely close and had similar friend groups growing up. Troy likes to claim that “he called it” referring to Sam and Molly dating.
Sarah (Dywer) Kunde
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Molly's Future Sister-in-Law, and is marrying Jake Kunde in November of 2022. Molly is also standing up in Sarah's wedding. Molly and Sarah spend lots of time double dating with Sam and Jake, often this involves golf, game nights, and dinners out.
Jake Kunde
Best Man
Jake is Sam's older brother and another best friend. These two are always laughing together and can lift anyone's spirits when they are together. Jake and Sam enjoy golfing together (at least weekly in the summer), and this can even continue in the winter as Jake has a golf simulator in his condo... now that's commitment.
Brooke Anderson
Bridesmaid
Molly and Brooke met in middle school by being locker buddies and have been best friends ever since. Brooke is probably as close as a third sister anyone could be to my family, and we had been known to have 4+ day sleepovers during Pan-O-Prog times.
Jonathan Alberts
Groomsman
Jonathan (Jono) and Sam have been best friends since high school and were neighbors growing up. Jono may be the only person more competitive than Sam, so they always have loads of fun at the golf course together (or playing any game or sport).
Haley Beck
Bridesmaid
Haley and Molly met in middle school and had an instant friendship. Though they became rivals in college (boo hawks), they managed to stay friends throughout and now both live in the Chicago suburbs.
Tyler Larson
Groomsman
Tyler was Sam's neighbor growing up, and they were always extremely close friends. Fun Fact: Molly and Tyler did not like each other when they first met #MeanMolly, but now are extremely close as well.
Maddie Tigges
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Molly met freshman year at Iowa State. They became quick friends in Econ 101 and have stuck since then. Molly was a bridesmaid in Maddie's wedding back in 2019. They remain best friends and love their weekends together.
Michael Petron
Groomsman
Michael (Peach) and Sam became good friends at Iowa State senior year. Their friendship started at the ISU bars, specifically Sips and Outlaws, and since then they have bonded through Iowa State sports and golf.
Haley Hoffman
Bridesmaid
Haley and Molly met freshman year of college and immediately bonded over a love of vodka sodas and having way too much fun. Haley spent a summer in Minneapolis and even lived with Molly and her family for a few weeks!
Peter Currie
Groomsman
Peter and Sam are now coworkers, but originally met through Molly and the FDP Program at Ecolab. Peter grew very close with both Molly and Sam when they all lived and worked in Naperville together. Now, the bride and groom often sleep on Peter's couch in Chicago for fun nights out (thanks Pete and ECL crew).
Emily Seibel
Bridesmaid
Emily and Molly met on 5th floor of Larch Hall at Iowa State. They were dorm neighbors and became fast friends. They lived within 25 feet of each other all four years of college.
Katherine Martino
Bridesmaid
Kathy was a good friend of Sam's throughout high school and post college. Molly and Kathy then became very close through COVID times and loved taking over small town bars together. They can typically be found on the dance floor.
Henry Kunde
Ring Bearer
Henry is Sam's Godson, and although he's young, we can tell he is a future Cyclone. We love spending time with Henry's parents - Ryan and Katie and his older brother Graham. Ryan is a fellow Iowa State alumni, craft beer lover, and sports fanatic like Sam. Henry will be an adorable asset for the wedding!
Future Baby Gandrud
Flower Child
Someone (cough, cough Erin) is expecting a baby in March 2023!! He or she will make a perfect flower child to be rolled down the aisle by grandma Jill!