Wedding Party
Chloe
Maid of Honor
A true ride or die, Ally and Chloe are two peas in a pod and oftentimes a package deal. If Ally isn't with Ryan, she's usually (out shopping) with Chloe- much to Ryan's chagrin.
Kaitlin
Bridesmaid
A best friend of Ally's, they met at the U of M when they both auditioned on saxophone and ended up playing the mellophone(?) in the marching band! Now, they continue their adventures around the cities at Zumba and other fun shenanigans they can come up with!
Shelby
Bridesmaid
The groom's twin sister! Also the mother of the beautiful flower girl! While Ryan and Shelby don't see each as much as they would like, that doesn't stop them from picking up right where they left off... fighting over the latest game of Carbles.
Gretchen
Bridesmaid
The only friend Ally has ever made at work. Ally and Gretchen's favorite day is April Fools where they can pull merciless pranks on one another and their respective students.
Emilie
Bridesmaid
Ally first met Emilie in 7th-grade track and field and the two became quick friends. Fun fact, Emilie helped teach Ally how to play the bass clarinet for concert band! They were both in marching band together throughout high school and college, Ski-U-Mah!
Braya
Flower Child
Shelby and Zach's daughter, Braya is smart, spunky, and free spirited.
Charlie
Ring Bearer
The best girl! Both Ally and Ryan love Charlie more than each other, it's an accepted and expected fact.
Jay
Best Man
The groom's best friend. Their journey started in earnest at 8-years-old, bonding over sports! A year later, they sat next to each other in their third grade class and the rest was history. Through multiple moves to different towns and states, and even a year living together, they've been inseparable. No matter what, Jay has always had Ryan's back.
Mitch
Best Man
The Other Best Friend and Best Man (because two is better than one!) Mitch and Ryan grew up next door to each other and, despite a bitter Vikings/Packers friendship rivalry, they spent countless hours in each other's basements playing xbox and, more often than not, belting 80's music. While the duets have mostly subsided, the incomparable friendship remains.
Zach
Groomsman
The brother in-law! Ryan likes to remind everyone that he actually met Zach before Shelby did. While Ryan initially thought Zach really liked him and wanted to be good friends, he soon realized the real reason for their friendship was so Zach could get closer to Shelby! Fast forward 8 years and two beautiful kids later, that seems like it was the right move.
Tim
Groomsman
Ally's younger brother! From marching band to Moon Hooch, the two have always shared a love for music. When you poll the siblings, Tim always comes out on top for the best music taste. He's always up for antiquing, late night snacks, exploring new restaurants, or a last minute adventure!
Andrew
Groomsman
Picture it... Ryan in a powder blue Twins polo and horrific stone khakis... a frantic reporter late to cover a sport he loathes. Otherwise strangers, Ryan startled Andrew by blurting out his name and they briefly bonded over their love of football. After a one minute conversation and exchange of emails, the two became fast friends over a beer at Cowboys Jacks. From strangers, to friends, to fellow groomsmen. Talk about a meet-cute for the ages!
Joey
Groomsman
Joey and Ryan grew up together, but really bonded in High School during a state championship basketball run at the end of the bench (Joey was injured, Ryan was...well... injured in another sense). Joey's stoic calm and Ryan's borderline psychotic behavior made for a good match during games! After spending 3 years of college together as his roommate and right-hand man, the two remain tight to this day throughout all the ups and downs of Minnesota Sports and Joey's golf game.