Wedding Party

Nicholas James Ward

Groom

Nicholas grew up in Owatonna, MN. He has two beautiful little girls, Ava (11) and Aurora (7).

Rochelle Lea (Hanson) Hazelett

Bride

Rochelle grew up in Milford, IA and moved to Owatonna in 2021. (Maiden name: Hanson).

Whitney Hachfeld

Maid of Honor

The Bride and Whitney have been friends since 2025

Shawn Yackly

Best Man

Best Friend of the Groom since 2009

Kristine Yackly

Bridesmaid

Kristine is both friends of the Bride and Groom & is married to the Best Man, Shawn

Marcos Zapata

Groomsman

Close friend of the Groom

Nolan Ward

Groomsman

Brother of the Groom

Nate Ward

Officiant

Brother of the Groom

Brianna Ward

Bridesmaid

The Grooms Sister-in-law, married to our Officiant Nate Ward. ❤️ Brianna is also our Wedding Planner/Organizer.

Brent Edwards

Uncle of the Bride

Rochelle's Uncle, married to her aunt Brenda. Brent will be walking the Bride down the aisle.

Linda Hanson

Mother of the Bride

Melissa Ward

Mother of the Groom

James Ward

Father of the Groom

Ava Marie Ward

Junior Bridesmaid

The Grooms Eldest Daughter

Aurora Rose Ward

Flower Girl

The Grooms youngest Daughter

Rilee Mae Ward

Flower Girl

Rilee Mae is Bri and Nate’s Daughter ❤️

Francine Yackly

Flower Girl

Francine is Kristine and Shawn’s Daughter ❤️

Brittney Lea Winter

Sister of the Bride

Brittney is 6 years older than the Bride and has 3 great kids, Hayden (20), Blaise (19) and Lidia (15).

Brenda Lea Edwards

Aunt of the Bride

Shenanigans Facilitator/ Auntie