Maid of Honor
Kendra is my sister, and I truly couldn't imagine having anyone else as my Maid of Honor on my day. Even though I had to break the news that her cats are not ring bearers, I know she is so excited to stand next to me. We have been close throughout all the seasons of life, and it's been so fun to share adult-life with each other now.
Bridesmaid
Olivia is Christian's sister, but almost more importantly, one of my dearest friends! We met at the same garden center where Christian and I met, and clicked from our first conversation, well before Christian and I started dating. We have been best friends ever since, and I cannot believe we're officially going to be sisters.
Bridesmaid
Liva and I met at daycare when we were literal babies, and have been friends ever since. Liva moved to St. Cloud when we were in elementary school, but we always set up playdates and sleepovers to stay in touch. This long distance friendship has stood the test of time, and she is someone who I always knew would be a bridesmaid in my wedding ever since I was a kid!
Bridesmaid
Katie and I were freshman roommates who met on the Facebook page, and thankfully, it worked out for us! We were friends as soon as we met, and have lived together each year since. From North Shore adventures to late night bunkbed chats, she is exactly the friend I prayed to find at college, and now she's standing by me on my wedding day!
Bridesmaid
Mary and I met at the University of Minnesota Duluth shortly after she transferred to Duluth in the middle of freshman year. We became friends almost immediately, and soon were quite the trio with our friend, Katie. We are now roommates, and I truly could not imagine my life without her. I am so excited to have her with me on the big day!
Best Man
Cole is my cousin. But more than that, he's one of my best friends. Separated by seven months at birth, neither time nor the distance of living several states away could cause us to drift apart. From his character, to his Faith, and now serving in our armed forces, there are few people I have admired in my life more than Cole. I am incredibly blessed to call him family, and now, one of my Best Men.
Best Man
Josh is my oldest friend. When I say oldest, I mean we've known each other since we were two years old. We've been through every phase of life together from daycare to adulthood and everything in between, staying very close the whole way. Best friends from the start, and he's one of finest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. It was a no-brainer to ask Josh to be one of my two Best Men, and I am very honored that he will be standing with me on my wedding day.
Groomsman
Brad and I met each other working at Untiedt's Garden Center. He has gone by the titles of coworker and manager, but really, he is my best good friend. From our mutual love of professional football and movies, to all aspects of faith and being, my friendship with Brad is one that I'm certain will be lifelong. You would be hard-pressed to find a better exemplar of a devoted husband and a truly loyal friend. I'm very blessed to have Brad be a part of our wedding day.
Groomsman
Devin is my cousin, and I have had the privilege of knowing him his entire life. I remember in the third grade, I brought pictures of a newborn Devin to show my class. Now, fifteen years later he will stand with me on my biggest day. I've watched him grow from a spirited and energetic little kid, to a very caring, thoughtful, and kind young man. Devin is the younger brother that I didn't have, and I am thrilled that he's going to be in our wedding.
Groomsman
John is my cousin, and one of my very favorite people. A man of few words, intelligent and tremendously sincere, his pursuit of God in all that he does is truly inspiring. Among other endeavors, he spent this last year guiding college students to the Church, and getting married himself; the sort of priorities that exemplify what I admire about John. I am incredibly grateful to have him in my life, and honored that he will be a member of this wedding party.