Samantha & David
Wedding Party
Samantha Ortiz
Bride
Sam's biggest and happiest surprise was Dave joining her life. He's stuck with her forever now, like a fungus on a tree. He's a tree fungus now, and Sam will not let him be anything else. A little bit about the bride, she is addicted to McDonald's, constantly tries to get her future hubby to adopt ALL the puppies, and will always want to rap battle. This is her day.
David Christiansen
Groom
Dave has waited his whole life to find a girl like Sam, she challenges him and makes him happier than he ever thought he could be. Finally, Dave found someone who can keep up with him! Let's be honest if you're here, you know who Dave is.
Abbie Whitney
Maid of Honor
Sam and Abbie bonded over kamikaze Spanish gnats while they were studying abroad in Spain. They have bonded over many shared jokes, a love of dancing, Drake, and eating all the food! While she is off learning how to save all the people - the bride is more than happy to pretend her Maid of Honor's achievements are her own.
Mark Van Wie
Best Man
Freshman year acquaintances turned into a friendship for the ages! Living together for long enough Mark told people they were common-law married, he has been there for Dave through thick and thin and always been an amazing friend! Don't believe any stories Mark tells you about Dave, they are probably all made up!
Krysta Mohs
Bridesmaid
Freshman roomies to coworkers, Krysta also has an addiction to McDonald's and has just enabled the bride in her addiction to Big Macs. Sam and Krysta have so many shared memories of embarrassing moments and quirky sense of humor.
Tom Haroldson
Groomsman
Tommy Boy, not the movie. But the doctor. Tom and Dave met on a freshman trip to the Boundary Waters. Known for his cowboy hat and entertaining personality, they became quick lifelong friends. From barrel rolling to kicking water, nothing has kept these two from having legendary times!
Sarah Korenchen
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Sam have been friends for over a decade, and they will for the rest of their lives. The bride so decrees it. Through all the different car rides to nowhere and spontaneous trips to random spots. Sam wouldn't want to adventure to some unknown destination with anyone else!
Dan Haroldson
Groomsman
Dan and Dave bonded over many many hockey games and Xcel Energy Center shenanigans. Meeting through Dave's other groomsman, his brother, Tom. They have had many adventures nothing short of amazing from TJ wanting some fries and strangers talking about a chocolate covered banana!
Katie Kelly
Bridesmaid
The bride was lucky enough to have Katie for a roommate for 3 wonderful years. From her love of Taylor Swift and all things The Bachelor. Katie once told the bride she was her emergency contact during college. Sam had never been more honored in her whole life, even when she touched Ludacris' hand that one time. THE SWEETEST, NICEST PERSON YOU WILL EVER MEET. I <3 U 5 EVER KT.
Allan Lamb
Groomsman
Same name is the Asian Allan Lamb, but he's white. Dave met Allan walking down the streets of Duluth where he was still known as "Tsu" carrying his growler of beer, you knew a friendship would develop from there. A great friend who always brings his best jokes to the party, you know Allan is not afraid to ask the random Hawaiian shirt, straw hat-wearing Canadian at the bar to say: "Welcome to Jurrasic Park!"
Cate Christiansen
Bridesmaid
As Dave's sister, Sam is more than happy to change it to Sam's sister that she has always dreamed of! Sweet and thoughtful, Sam and Cate have bonded over classic Disney shows and British accents. The bride could not be more honored to have her future (and only -so far- ) sister by her side as she tackles living together with Dave.
Clayton Ortiz
Groomsman
The bride's baby brother - so what if he almost a foot taller than her?! Clay and Dave have had a good time talking football and sports while bonding over a hunting trip. Hunting buddies for the first time this year, Clay may have gotten the bigger deer this time, but many more years for Dave to catch up!
Krista Frankenberg
Personal Attendent
The only person that the Bride trusts with her hair and makeup. Except for that one time they did each other's makeup and made each other look like a clown. Sam has known Krista since the first day of college, where Sam was intimidated by how pretty and witty Krista was. She's so lucky to have her by her side on Sam's special day.
Emily Olson
Personal Attendent
She used to watch her dad shoot beavers execution-style, she can handle anything a wedding might throw at her. With their shared sense of dark humor, tv shows, and tanned skin; Emily and Sam have been able to get away with saying that they are sisters. The bride wouldn't trust anyone else with the security or the vodka lemonades