Allison & Jake
Wedding Party
Taylor Venegas
Matron of Honor
Taylor and I have been best friends since middle school! She is the most caring, supportive and loving girl I know. Along with being best friends, I was the maid of honor in Taylor's wedding and am the self-proclaimed favorite aunt of her BEAUTIFUL baby boy Rowen. If you're ever looking for her, check your local Target and you'll probably find her there. Tay is my biggest hype-woman and the best friend I could ever ask for!
Jack Niedringhaus
Best Man
Jack is my younger brother by 3 1/2 years. Like myself, Jack is an avid hunter, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman. We've done just about everything together over the last 21 years and I think he has begrudgingly surpassed my knowledge and skill in a lot of our shared outdoor activities. Don't worry, he still can't beat me up. Jack will be a Junior at SDSU studying Wildlife and Fisheries. He also works a Salmon fishing guide in Alaska during the summers.
Graci Roberts
Maid of Honor
Graci is my little sister and the sassiest girl on the planet. Even though Graci is 9 years younger than me, you would never know it by how close we are. We share anything and everything with each other, no wonder she acts so much older than her age ;) Graci is an amazing dancer and you'll probably find her practicing in the living room, the grocery aisle or in the classroom, it never stops. Graci has always been my biggest cheerleader and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known!
Joe Niedringhaus
Best Man
Joe is my other right hand man and brother of fifteen years. He's probably the nicest and most genuine kid I've ever been around. He's growing into a BEAST, and I'm pretty sure he's gone up like 10 shoe sizes in the last year. Like my brother Jack, he thinks he's pretty tough but still can't beat me up. Joe will be a Sophomore at O'Gorman High School in 2020 where he plays football and baseball, with the occasional studying.
Abby Hatch
Bridesmaid
Abby and I became friends our freshman year of college at Augustana! If you know Abby, you know that she has a contagious personality and it's hard not to befriend her. She is so talented, generous and always makes people feel special. She was my roommate for a year, but with the amount of DQ blizzards we talked each other into on the daily, it's probably a good thing we don't live together anymore ;) I'm also in Abby's wedding this October and I can't wait to celebrate this exciting time together!
Ben Rogers
Groomsman
Ben has been one of my closest friends since Kindergarten at St. Mary Elementary. Ben is an all around amazing dude and would do anything for anyone, anytime. Ben was the friend with a pool while we were growing up, so naturally some of my best memories were created in his backyard. Ben is currently living in Omaha, NE and graduated from Creighton in 2018.
Hannah Krauter
Bridesmaid
Hannah and I have been friends all through college and beyond! We were roommates for 3 years and endured the awful semesters of nursing school together. Hannah is the first person to call if you're looking for a good time, she is the life of the party! There's no one else I would've rather spent an entire month in a tiny Norwegian town with. She has such a giving heart and will always make you feel listened to and cared for!
Mason Roberts
Groomsman
Mason is Allie's baby brother. I've gotten to know Mason over the past few years and he is an awesome guy. He is extremely kind and reserved like myself. That's probably why I like him so much. Mason is currently a Marine stationed out of San Diego, CA area.
Josie Niedringhaus
Bridesmaid
Josie is Jake's sister and my soon to be sister-in-law :) Josie is incredibly smart, sweet and can achieve anything she sets her mind to! Jake and Josie are super close and I can always count on Josie to give Jake the best advice when he needs it most ;) I'm so excited to have another sister!
Tommy Entwistle
Groomsman
Tommy and is another friend dating back to our days at St. Mary Elementary. Some of my best memories with Tommy include the hundreds of Augustana basketball and football games we attended together. Tommy has been like a brother to me and is an all around great guy. Tommy currently lives in Minneapolis, MN, works for Deloitte, and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN in 2018.
Emily Rindone
Bridesmaid
Emily is technically my cousin, but has always been more like a sister to me! She is my go-to girl when I need advice, to vent or if I just need someone to sit around and do nothing with. She is extremely out-going, kind, and has the type of personality that make you feel like you're the only one in the room when she talks to you. From preforming choreographed water aerobic dances to getting matching tattoos, Emily is my soul sister.
Chris Sharpe
Groomsman
Chris has been my right hand man since we met at O'Gorman High School summer strength and conditioning before 7th grade. We were inseparable from middle school, through College at Augustana. Chris and I have been through thick and thin and I would consider him as a brother. I think I may have spent more time at his house in High School than my own. Chris is currently at Law School at St.Thomas in Minneapolis, MN, and graduated from Augustana with me in 2018.
Kara Schroeder
Bridesmaid
Kara was one of the first friends I made at Augustana! I left my water bottle in her dorm room the first week of classes and she's been stuck with me ever since ;) Kara is ambitious, hilarious and has an energy that draws people to her. Kara was one of the first people I told about Jake at the very beginning of our relationship, I couldn't imagine not having her with me when I say "I do."
Luke Wanous
Groomsman
Luke and I met during our official football visit to Augsustana when we were seniors in High School. Luke and I both chose to play football at Augustana and were roommates all four years there. Luke and I have some amazing memories from our time as roommates together and grew closer than I could've imagined. I think the moment we knew we were brothers was when we both knew that we were going to bomb our freshman year chemistry final, but were proud we bombed it together. Luke graduated from Augustnana with me and then graduated with a Master's Degree from the University of Sioux Falls. He currently lives and works in Watertown, SD.
Jaden Holzer
Usher
Jaden has been one of my closest friends since we started playing baseball together in 5th grade. Jaden and I have been though the ringer with Minnesota sports teams. For some reason, we both have way too much hope at the start of every Vikings and Twins season. Jaden has been one of the best friends of Allie and I over the past few years, and I am thankful for that. Jaden graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2018 and currently lives and works in Sioux Falls, SD for Cortrust Bank.
Max Boyum
Usher
Max and I have been good buddies since middle school. Hands down, Max is the nicest dude I've ever had the pleasure to know. Max could also double as a comedian in his spare time (Chris will be jealous of this). Max graduated from O'Gorman High School and Augustana with me. Max currently lives and works in Sioux Falls, SD.
Cinco
Ring Bearer
The best boy around! Cinco is our 1 1/2 year old Black Lab and the light of our lives. We couldn't not include him in our big day! He may be almost 14 in dog years but don't let that fool you, he still acts like a toddler. He can't wait to meet everyone! :)