Wedding Party
Lacey Feist
Matron of Honor
North Dakota native, Lacey resides in Washburn, ND with her husband and doggo. Emily & Lacey met in the fall of 2018 at cross country practice, as both ran for the University of Mary. United by humor and grueling workouts, they quickly became friends. Now, of course, their dogs "Flynn" and "Finn" are besties as well.
Josh Boyer
Best Man
Josh resides just outside of Minneapolis with his wife, sweet son, Nico, and two doggos. Oldest of the three brothers Josh was always the watchful eye, but a fun guy. The two brothers share a passion for the outdoors and endurance sports.
Ellie Tjemeland
Bridesmaid
Illinois native, Ellie resides just outside of Chicago. Emily and Ellie met at the University of Southern Indiana where they both ran cross country and track and were roommates. Quickly becoming friends, they supported one another through injuries and in health.
Jake Boyer
Groomsman
As Nate's second oldest brother, together Nate and Jake were the most rambunctious two of the family. Jake resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and two cats; "Piper" and "Clove." They share a passion for obscure cars, running, and Pittsburgh sports and venacular.
Sara Stein
Bridesmaid
Minnesota girl through-and-through, Sara resides in Duluth, MN with her boyfriend, dog "Chula", and shares time with his three kiddos and dog "Dolly." Emily and Sara both work together in the field of occupational therapy, sharing a passion for mental health and lymphedema therapy.
Levi Roberts
Groomsman
Younger brother of the bride, Levi resides in Georgia with his weiner dog, "Jack." Levi and Nate met in 2016 well before Emily and Nate began dating. The two reunited once Emily and Nate started dating, bonding over their many shared interests.
Sarah Spitz
Bridesmaid
Sarah, originally an Ohio native, resides in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with her husband, *the most adorable* son, and pets; "Tucker", "Opal", and "Poppy." Emily and Sarah first knew each other as competitors and when she transferred to Frederictown, they became the best of friends and teammates.
Drew Currier
Groomsman
*Most likely the person responsible for Emily & Nate meeting.* From Fredericktown, OH, resides in NYC with his stanky cat "Pete." Drew and Emily have been close friends since grade school and eventually became roommates in Canton during a clinical fieldwork. Nate met Drew in 2014 when Drew joined the Malone Cross Country team. They became fast friends, teammates, and roommates after college.
Bekah Haip
Bridesmaid
Born and raised in Frederictown, OH, Bekah has made a career for herself in the big apple, residing in nearby New Jersey with her husband and two kitties. First united in grade school by their love of cats, and then further united by their love of running after Bekah convinced Emily to join the middle school cross country team.
Jake Bohrer
Groomsman
From Atwater, OH, Jake remains in Ohio and now has a son, Barrett. Nate and Jake met their freshman year at Malone University as roommates bonding over our hatred for algebra. The two remained good friends throughout college and after.
Molly Shoewalter
Bridesmaid
An Ohio native, Molly now resides in Wisconsin with her boyfriend and two doggos. Molly and Emily lived near one another and have been friends since grade school. Both girls united by their love of animals, both enjoyed many of the same activities; 4-H, FFA, and basketball.
Dan Price
Groomsman
Former teammate and longtime friend, Dan resides in Chardon, OH with his wife, Beth. Nate and Dan met at Malone University as both were incoming cross country freshmen. They bonded over their love of cars, the outdoors, and surviving a hot summer in a 250 square foot apartment.
Jess Lincoln
Bridesmaid
Originally from Illinois, Jess now braves the heat in Arizona with her fiancé. Emily and Jess met in 2014 as teammates running for the University of Southern Indiana. They later became roommates and friends, remaining close even as they parted paths attending different graduate schools.
Griff Claypool
Groomsman
East Liverpool native, Griff now resides in Williamsburg, VA. Griff and Nate met in 2006 at middle school cross country practice. Although the two went different directions after graduating high school, they remained friends throughout college and after. Both identify as being dedicated Pittsburgh sports fans and Seinfeld fanatics.