AJ and Rachel
Wedding Party
Drew Mullenbach
Best Man
Drew and I met in Gilbert in 7th grade, and ever since we have been able to finish each-others sentences. We were catch partners in baseball, technical partners in basketball, and he even convinced me to take Animal Science and Horticulture Senior year. We have a goal of seeing every Major league stadium together (28 to go) and I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather accomplish that feat with.
Lindsey Draeger
Maid of Honor
Lindsey is like a sister to me. Our families have been friends since before we were born; we grew up together, went on vacations together, and spent countless weekends together with our families. I am so thankful for our lifelong friendship and couldn't imagine this day without her.
Jacob Enevold-Jensen
Groomsman
Jacob and I met at Drake playing basketball. We were roommates and co-parents to a Syrian Bear hamster, aptly named Bear-Cow, for a matter of hours before Rachel made us return him/her to the pet store. We had great times living together playing retro video games and inventing the game "knife darts."
Josie Juneau
Bridesmaid
Josie and I met through basketball- we were on the traveling team together in middle school and became even closer through AAU basketball. We made so many great memories traveling the country, sharing a hotel room for months at a time, long car rides with our dads, and eating Panda Express. I am so grateful basketball brought us together and helped us make so many amazing memories together.
Mitchell Goettl
Groomsman
He's Rachel's brother so he got the automatic bid into the wedding party. Just kidding, he earned his spot by being an awesome young guy (single too ladies). When we first met I was taller, now it is vastly the opposite... so hopefully Rachel has that gene somewhere too.
Jessica Blasczyk
Bridesmaid
Jessica and I met when she moved to St. Joseph School during middle school. Our shared love of volleyball and math made us the perfect pair- and the rest was history. I am so thankful for Jessica's kind heart and friendship over the years!
Reed Timmer
Groomsman
I first met Reed on his visit to Drake. We played HORSE and he made a 40' shot from the stands that only someone left-handed could shoot to end the game. Reed and I lived together and accomplished the grandiose task of beating DK64, along with many hours of TV shows (Big Brother, The Office, Impractical Jokers), Bucks games, and campus golf. I also spent time watching Reed and Rachel study through pharmacy school.
Megan Zimmer
Bridesmaid
Megan and I have been surviving pharmacy school together. We met on the weekend before pharmacy school... our last names are so similar, we sat next to each other at our White Coat Ceremony. We have spent hours in class together and studying together, and I'm not sure I could have made it through pharmacy school without such a great friend.
Graham Woodward
Groomsman
Graham and I met at Drake playing basketball. Our relationship formed over our mutual interest of Brett Favre’s time with the Vikings and continues with our nightly 'Rocket League' sessions. We lived together along with Reed in the majestic "GOAT House." Our bedrooms had a shared wall and I can tell you this, Graham likes his TV loud, and stays up well past my bedtime. Double dates with Rachel and Nicole have included pumpkin carving, the Oregon Trail (died of dysentery), and sub-par baking. Rumor has it a cross-country RV trip is in the works for the group, so stay tuned.
Nicole Miller
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met at Drake... through AJ & Graham's friendship. It has been so fun to have another couple to bond with. The 4 of us have made some unforgettable memories building a 26-story Jenga tower, baking & decorating Christmas cookies, ice cream dates, 4th of July grill-outs, and visiting the Omaha zoo. I am so lucky to have such a fun-loving & genuine friend.
Aaron Brummel
Groomsman
Aaron and I met when we were matched up as trumpet partners in Cedar Falls in 5th grade. Ever since then we have been like brothers. We bonded over our love of sports and board games and had many heated sporting events in the Brummel backyard. Aaron's large family showed me what it was like to have older brothers and that the competitiveness over a game of Risk can never be underestimated.
Connor Leonard
Groomsman
Connor and I are cousins. We were born only a few months apart and have been like brothers since. Kickball games, building forts, exploring the woods and having bonfires in Arcadia filled our early years. Connor would always make a week long trip in the summer to wherever my family was living at the time. I always looked forward to that week! We have also spent many hours on lakes and rivers fishing and boating. We made some great memories in Chetek with the rest of the family.