Wedding Party
Hannah Holets
Maid of Honor
Hannah and I met in Grand Rapids, MN (my hometown) back in like 2013 when she met me for coffee to buy my used nursing school books. I remember being awed by her confidence and fearlessness at this coffee date. Flash forward many years we have gone through so many ups and downs together and Hannah is the person I can ALWAYS count on to pick up the phone when I need to talk, cry, vent, laugh, or just catch up with. When we are together we pick up where we left off even if it has been many months. Friends like Hannah are rare. What I love about Hannah is her kindness, compassion, calmness, and free spirited attitude. I can't wait to have her be my maid of honor.
Caitlin Jung Campbell
Bridesmaid
Caitlin and I met working together at the hospital. We are both spicy Virgos that will say it how it is. We clicked right from the start and have been good friends ever since we met. I love Caitlin's confidence, intelligence, and sense of humor. We send videos and memes to each other constantly. We can always find time to have deep conversations about life but also chat about the day to day. We became close friends from day one. Her help wedding planning has been so appreciated. She was even there when I said yes to the dress! I'm so excited to have her be a part of our wedding.
Kelsey McMurtry
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and I met in 2020 during the pandemic on a zoom hangout. We continued to hangout since then going on hikes together and enjoying scary movie nights. Kelsey made me the sweetest card in Jan 2022 stating that in "22' I would meet my boo" and she was right, I did and we are getting married! Kelsey is a very kind friend who checks in on you and always knows how to make you laugh. She is very thoughtful. But I would also describe her as the life of the party and her silliness is contagious. I love her positive attitude and ability to always find something to laugh at. I can't wait for her to hit the dance floor at our wedding.
Mercedes Stein
Bridesmaid
Merc and I also met on a zoom hang out session during the pandemic in 2020 (same one Kelsey was on). I loved Merc's sassy attitude with the best comebacks you have ever heard. She is stylish, throws the best parties, brings the best snacks, and is a friend that is just fun to hang out with. Merc is creative, a good listener, and laid back. Merc is the kind of friend that will have your back. Fun fact: she also loves cats just as much as I do. I can't wait for her to be a part of our special day!
Kathleen Tierney
Bridesmaid
Kathleen and I met a family Christmas. She is Owen's sister. Kathleen is funny, sarcastic, friendly, smart, enthusiastic, and just fun to be around. I really enjoyed Kathleen's fun-loving personality from day one. She welcomed me right into the family. I'm very excited to have her be a part of our wedding day!
Brad Palmer
Best Man
Brad and I met in 4th grade at Discovery Elementary and bonded over the award winning, tour-de-force Apple desktop game "Bugdom." Thus started our friendship where I antagonize Brad over Apple products and he points out that I am a troglodyte. I lived with Brad for year in St. Paul and was also was a part of his wedding party, where I got to know his wife Emily. Since then I've had the privilege of seeing Brad grow in his career and family into the remarkable and confident person he is today. Through high school, college, and beyond, Brad has remained steadfastly loyal and present in my life despite my constant moving for school and residency and me being a mediocre friend on the most generous of days. I chose him as my best man not only for those qualities, but also because he makes a mean spread sheet and no one with an iPhone will add me to their groupchats so he makes a handy mediator as well.
Collin Tierney
Groomsman
Collin and I met when I was born. I don't remember what I thought of him at the time as I was a baby. However, since then you could say he's my brother because that is exactly what he is. Some people say he and I are identical while others say we are complete opposites. We both love nerdy things like sci-fi, videogames, and arguing. Collin took this to the next level by not only becoming a world-class public defender but also writes a pretty amazing novel in his free time. He can be shy, but once you get to know him he may choose to tell you a little bit about that and show what a hardworking and compassionate person he is. I am honored to have him in my wedding not only because I got to be part of his ceremony--"GENTLEMAN'S CHEER!"--but also because I have always admired his quiet dedication to the people and principles that he loves. Speaking of which, shout out to his wife and my sister-in-law, Caitlin, who is both an amazing person and somehow tolerates our combined foolishness. I love you both.
Victor Valentine
Groomsman
Victor and I met in middle school and hated each other immediately. Why? Because middle school. But I favor playing the long game, so I stuck it out and proved I wasn't going anywhere no matter what affectionate nicknames we had for each other. And it paid off. Whether it's Boundary Waters trips or visiting over 100s of miles just to go on a nice walk where I blab about my job for hours, Victor has likewise stuck it out and remained a constant in my life. I got to be one of the last handful of people to see him before he left to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail. Not only did I get to see him when he came back, but I also got to be present during his wedding to his wife Becky earlier this year. I am so happy to see him thrive in his unique and very storied life even if just by him existing I am reminded I will never be in as good of shape as he is.
Alex Swart
Groomsman
Alex and I have known each other since 6th grade, but most people know us for having lived together for six years... which one would think qualifies for common law marriage in Minnesota or at the very least a punch card. One of the first things you may learn about Alex is that he is one of the most generous and principled individuals you could meet. Though separated by years and geography, Alex and I can still strike up a conversation any given day and it feels just like hanging out in our apartment having the most goofy or academic discussions one could imagine while trying to fix the air conditioning. I am so happy to have him in my wedding party and I am still very sorry for Thanksgiving 2010.
Brendan Brophy
Groomsman
Brendan, or as he is affectionately known by friends and labeled in my phone as just "Brophy," was one of the few things that kept me sane during my time on the swim team. This mostly occurred by both of us having what some would call "unique" and wicked or simply "obnoxious" senses of humor. That friendship and humor continued on into college and the years--oh god, years!--afterward. We would sit there for hours into the early morning, discussing life, relationships, and giggling away like fools while shirking responsibility. Brophy has been there through many milestones in my life and I am so proud to have him with me through this one as well.