Wedding Party
Bryanna Watts
Maid of Honor
Shelby's Best Friend from Bridgewater State in Massachusetts. Bryanna is Single and Ready to mingle! Bryanna is a mom to four, 3 dogs and a bunny. Though a single mother she is killing it and getting her degree in nutrition! Guaranteed to be the first one to the bar and the last to leave.
Tyson McQuerry
Best Man
Nate's best friend since 4th grade. Tyson is an avid Cubs fan (sadly) and made sure to rub it in Nate's face when they won the World Series in 2016. He has been Nate's closest friend and partner in crime when getting into trouble back on their old stomping grounds of Crown Flair Drive. Ask him about his favorite NASCAR driver and why it's the wrong choice.
Madeline Hixenbaugh
Bridesmaid
Shelby's childhood best friend. Madeline is very okay at board games but often looses to Shelby. Madeline is owner of the world loveliest cat Sir Thomas of Polk City. Madeline is the most kind and funny person and loves deep conversations about how the moon landing is fake. Challenge Maddy to a game of UNO or beer pong!
Adam Wright
Groomsman
The eldest of the Wright boys and former semi-professional Scottish college basketball player. Happily taught Nate how to play video games growing up, which led to Nate's current obsession of gaming with his bro's. Adam is a proprietor of vintage baseball cards (to his wife's dismay) and part caretaker of baby Maddie. Shelby and Nate love to come visit them in the amazing State of Washington and Adam is an above average economist. Ask him about the state of our economy.
Rachel Reinke
Bridesmaid
Shelby's best friend of many years! Rachel Reinke is a BADDIE and queen of the selfie. She is Shelby's official lawyer and says we will not be answering any questions at this time. Rachel is one of the most ambitious women Shelby has ever met, voted most likely in the friend group to become a millionaire. (she's single...allegedly)
Ben Wright
Groomsman
What can I say that has not been said about the best of the Wright boys? Ben is a sports fanatic with an unreal knowledge of sports facts, stats, and trivia. He is also an avid animal lover and Seattle sports fan. He is the #1 uncle to baby Maddie and Peppermint. Ask Ben any college football question, and I can guarantee you that has the answer. In his free time, Ben likes watching movies and browse shows on Netflix.
Brittany Geiken
Bridesmaid
Shelby met Brittany through Nate's friend Kody. Yes her hair is naturally that beautiful we are all jealous. Brittany is the kindest, most awkward and funny person we know. Brittany is a #BossBitch who strives to own her own Chick Fil-A! She also reads tarot cards and always has a pack of playing cards in her purse! Challenge here to any card drinking game and you'll be sorry.
Kody Peterson
Groomsman
Nate met Kody at Iowa State through mutual friends. Kody is easily the most Chicago person we know. Thankfully, he is NOT a Cubs fan.... but rocks Bears and Bulls gear whenever he can. Kody works at the DOT, so if you ever get stuck in traffic due to construction, blame him. He will happily take on any challengers at beer pong or Irish poker, so long as you make sure to call him "Big Red".
Rachel Carpenter
Bridesmaid
Shelby met "Carp" through Madeline at UNI. Rachel is the EASIEST person to have a conversation with she's basically part golden retriever. Rachel is go with the flow and good vibes all around! She will definitely be going the hardest on the dancefloor and take anyone shot for shot if you dare.
Theron Edwards
Groomsman
Once upon a time at a semi-okay university in Illinois, two out-of-staters ended up becoming the best of friends. Theron is originally from Baltimore (BOOOO RAVENS) and now resides in Dallas. Theron is a prominent Jordan Peele fan and loves it when you talk to him about the show "Key and Peele". He also the most down bad DJ this side of the Mississippi. Theron and Nate are basically Turk and JD from the show "Scrubs".
Kayla Holden
Bridesmaid
Kayla is cousins with Shelby on her mother's side. Kayla is a volleyball coach for her local high school. Kayla love traveling almost much as she loves getting tattoo's. Kayla is the closest thing to a sister Shelby has had. You can definitely tell the family resemblance between the two and they also share many familial quirks the "Holden" girls all seem to share.
Josh Stanley
Groomsman
Josh is a down right freak on the dance floor. Easily the best dancer out of our friend group and is not afraid to show it. Josh resides in Boston, which prompts Shelby to constantly bug Nate to go visit. Nate and Josh have been friends since elementary school and fellow wingmen when they use to go out to the bars in Ames. Josh is the best video game player out of all the friend group and loves to talk about TikTok. #DownToClown
Lindsey Edgeton
Bridesmaid
Lindsey was introduced to Shelby through Nates friend Blake. Shelby and Lindsey bonded over wedding planning and their love for taste testing wine. Lindsey is a literal wine expert and is an amazing friend. Lindsey works as HR but don't let that fool you, she definitely isn't a Toby from the Office. Always down for a good time anywhere there's wine. Ask her about her newest family member, Pinot!!
Blake Edgeton
Groomsman
What do you get when you mix a truck, a Subaru, and a DVD of "Fun with Dick and Jane'? You get Blake. Blake and Nate have been friends ever since they horribly decided to sign up for cross country, freshman year of high school. Even though they both were slow, they had many shared interests that were discussed over a nice, cold Arnold Palmer. Blake is the man when it comes to talking about guns or cars, but knows absolutely nothing about what proper knee stability is.
Jon Brown
Usher
Jon was the first person that Nate met when he ended up in the foreign land of Illinois for college. Jon and Nate instantly clicked over their shared love of the most amazing show ever, "South Park". Jon is a pilot based of Chicago, so please direct any complaints or questions about your past airline experiences to him. In his free time, he likes to go shooting, play video games with the boys, or walk his dog Snoopy. Jon and Nate also almost died in Chinatown thanks to unfortunate events that transpired with other guests. (cough cough JON)
Madeline Wright
Flower Girl
Madeline Wright was born just last year in late January! She is the best niece Shelby and Nate have had to date. She's 18 months old and is still currently unemployed. Her hobby's included opening baseball cards with her dad, trying new baby foods and napping. She's the nap queen. Maddie loves long walks on the Seattle coast line with her best dog friend Charizard.
Peppermint
Ring Bearer
Peppermint is Shelby and Nates baby girl. She is 7 years old and was rescued from the Kansas City Pet Rescue in March of 2022. She is the goodest girl in the suntan worlds. "Woof Woof Woof" said peppermint about her excitement of being apart of her humans big day!