Wedding Party
Emy
Maid of Honor
Emy is my soul-sister, and has been for over 20 years of my life. We also have around 70 years of history between our two families, so you could say our friendship runs deep. Our fathers were best friends since they were very little, so Emy and I followed suit. We've been there through all of the different stages of each others lives, and I've always known it would be her standing by my side on my wedding day.
Zach
Best Man
Zach is my best friend of 27 years. Our friendship has weathered just about everything and came out stronger on the other side. Choosing Zach as my best man was the simplest of choices. I see his family as my family. I see his parents as my parents. That will never change. My one reservation in choosing Zach is I did not pull any punches in my speech when I was his best man. I suppose my chickens have come home to roost. I can only hope my intelligent, funny, handsome and merciful best friend takes it easy on me...
Sara
Maid of Honor
Sara is not only my older sister, she's also my best friend. She's one of my biggest supporters, and she's always there when I need her. She's always known to be the life of the party, and she rarely turns down a good time. Her fun-loving spirit is one of my favorite things about her. She's the friend I didn't get to choose, but if given the choice, I would choose her every time.
Jarin
Groomsman
Jarin is my cousin and has been one of my closest friends as long as I can remember. I have looked up to him my entire life. They say "You can't pick your family." Well, God dealt me an ace with Jarin. He is one of the most kind and selfless people I know. I am proud that he accepted the invitation to be my groomsman because I know there is a lake in Minnesota he would otherwise be pulling walleyes out of on September 20th.
Stevie
Bridesmaid
Stevie is my older sister, and one of the strongest women I know. Along with forever being told how similar we look, we also have the same sense of humor, and the same crack in our hearts. She's come so far in the last 6 years, and now she uses her experiences -- and her huge heart -- to literally reach into the darkest corners of people lives, and save them. We've been through so much together, and I'll be so happy to see her all dressed up and beautiful standing next to me.
Luke
Groomsman
Luke is many things to me. He is first and foremost the little brother I never had. He is also my frontman. He and I have travelled across this country playing music for a lot of people over the past ten years which many of you know. What you don't know is that Luke was instrumental (like what I did there?) in Erin and I getting together. I was in a rough patch in my life and it was a conversation with him that opened my eyes to what I had in front of me in Erin. He said, "Dude, you need to date this girl." I took his advice. The rest is history.
Mollie
Bridesmaid
Mollie is my cousin, and she was my very first Best Friend. She's like a sister that I chose. When she's not working away being the coolest, most understanding NP on earth, she's spending quality time with her two children, rock-climbing or mountain-biking with her husband, and just being an all around family-woman. She's known me throughout every awkward stage, every up and down, and she's always been a constant in love and support.
Jordan
Groomsman
Jordan is one of my closest friends and the husband of my un-biological sister Muriel. We met in 2016 shortly after they started dating. He and I instantly bonded over music, whiskey and making fun of Muriel (occasionally). I can't say I've ever met a more pure soul than Jordan. Watching him become a husband and then a father has been such a joy to witness first hand. Not to mention he is the loyal protector of one of my best friends. His advice and guidance is not something I take lightly. He is the truest of friends.
Muriel
Bridesmaid
Muriel is one of Seth's best friends, and in the few years I've known her, has grown to be one of mine, too. She just so happens to be a woman, which means I've lucked out, because she gets to stand with me! She's a Groomswoman, a Bridesmaid, the Mother of the Flower Twins, and a comedic relief all built into one. Her and her little family of 5 have become family to us, and we love them all so much.
Wes
Groomsman
I met Wes and his wife Tabatha at a Boothill Ridge show in 2010. Since then the two of them have become great friends of mine. Wes has taken on the "big brother" role in my life. He is someone that is not afraid to tell you what he thinks; it's one of my favorite things about him. Since he first met Erin, each time we're together he has made a point to pull me aside and ask me why I haven't married her yet. I'm excited to shut him up for good in September, but I'm even more excited he will be standing up there with me.
Amanda
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I immediately hit it off when her husband, Zach, and Seth introduced us. Our friendship came easily, and we always have fun when we're together. She's known to be the life of the party, and is always there to lend a hand, or a Jell-O Shot.
Terry
Honorary Groomsman
Although my list of Groomsmen leaves little to be desired, I couldn't help but feel something was missing. We needed some charm integrated into this wily group. After a short conversation with Erin, I decided to add my Dad as an Honorary Groomsman. Not only does he know me arguably better than anyone, but he is also my best friend. Watching he and my Mom navigate the ups and downs of this life has been incredibly inspiring. These lessons he has taught me in his role as a husband and father, I will hit the ground running with in this next chapter of my life.