Rachel & Braedon
Wedding Party
Danica Van Ningen
Maid of Honor
Danica is Rachel's sister and one of her closest friends. She is a sophomore in high school and loves playing softball. Danica met Braedon when she was in 5th grade, he was a student mentor for her class.
Blayne Wallenstein
Best Man
Blayne is Braedon's brother and one of his closest friends. The two have played football together in high school and enjoy hunting together. Blayne graduated from STI with a degree in diesel technology and works at Titan Machinery.
Makinleigh Wallenstein
Bridesmaid
Makinleigh is Braedon's sister along with being a friend of Rachel's. She is a junior in high school and enjoys playing softball. Makinleigh is currently on a college search to pursue an interior design degree.
Chris Kropuenske
Groomsman
Chris and Braedon have been friends since grade school, but became closer when they were college roommates. Chris graduated from DSU with a degree in business and is working in his hometown of Beresford.
Sophia Harris
Bridesmaid
Sophia and Rachel met their freshman year in college when they both had a class together. They stayed in touch because of classes but did not become close until Rachel joined Chi Omega. Sophia is at SDSU for nursing and will graduate with Rachel.
Cole McCarty
Groomsman
Cole and Braedon met each other in college when they played football together. They have many memories on the field together through the years. Cole graduated from DSU and moved back to his home in California where is is coaching football.
Chastin Mohr
Bridesmaid
Chastin and Rachel were matched to be roommates freshman year but they both chose other girls. Their second semester of nursing school they reunited when they were put into the same clinical group. They have been friends ever since. Chastin will graduate with Rachel in the spring.
Mason Meyer
Groomsman
Mason and Braedon have been friends since they were little. They played multiple sports together while in high school along with being best friends! Mason is going to school at SDSU for teaching and will graduate in the spring.
Maggie Van Ningen
Bridesmaid
Maggie is Rachel's sister in law. Rachel and Maggie met when Derrick brought Maggie home to meet our family. Maggie teaches second grade in Sioux Falls and married Rachel's brother in October!
Derrick Van Ningen
Groomsman
Derrick is Rachel's brother and recently married Maggie in the fall. Him and Braedon played baseball together in high school where they got to know each other. Derrick currently works at Karls as a delivery and appliance installer.