Wedding Party
Emily Kyro
Maid of Honor
Emily and Mallory met the day they moved in to the dorms freshman year. Emily will not let Mallory live it down that they met because Mallory went around the floor in need of a vacuum. Since then, the two have enjoyed traveling together, exploring coffee shops, and getting drinks together. The two of them went on to be roommates their sophomore and senior years of college. In fact, Emily was the person that introduced Tanner and Mallory to each other the first week of freshman year!
Jack Bovy
Best Man
Jack has been in Tanner’s life since kindergarten, and they’ve been like brothers ever since. From their early days in Boy Scouts earning merit badges, working at Scout camp, and taking trips to Florida, a lifetime of memories have been created. Those experiences even helped spark Tanner’s passion for aviation. Through the years, their bond has only grown stronger, supported by countless shared stories and just as many phone calls (Jack still manages to call daily, like clockwork). He’s been a constant presence and a loyal friend through every stage of life.
Eve Berg
Bridesmaid
Eve and Mallory met during their first semester of nursing school and have been best friends ever since. When they're together, you can usually find them listening to country music, attempting to learn line dances, and planning their next adventure. During their senior year, they were roommates and often visited Big Dog Sports Cafe in North Mankato for dinner or drinks. Though Eve recently moved to the warm state of Texas, the two still stay close through regular texts and FaceTime calls whenever they can.
DJ Floersch
Groomsman
DJ and Tanner met in high school and quickly became great friends after a spontaneous ice fishing trip. Their bond grew through adventures like taking long drives with music blasting, "collecting" various road signs, and even launching a foam airplane out of DJ’s bedroom window. Whether it was a last minute casino run or just hanging out with a cold drink, they’ve always shared a love for fun and spontaneity. DJ is always ready with great advice or a good laugh.
Rebecca Boynton
Bridesmaid
Rebecca and Mallory met their freshman year of college as they were in the Nursing Learning Community together. They both enjoy traveling and spent multiple Spring Breaks together in various states. One of their favorite traditions has been taking trips to Rebecca’s family camper in the summer, where they’ve made countless memories boating, catching up on life, and relaxing by the lake. As nurses, they have enjoyed their flexible lifestyles and try to see each other as much as possible!
Dawson Miller
Groomsman
Dawson and Tanner met back in high school, where their friendship sparked over a shared love of fixing things - often something broken on Tanner’s truck. Known for his mechanical mind and laid-back nature, Dawson quickly became a go-to friend for both help and a good laugh. The two bonded over trips to the gym and countless late nights playing Worms on his Xbox. Over the years, their friendship has stayed strong through adventures like ATV rides and a memorable trip to Wyoming. Dawson is the kind of friend who shows up, no matter what.
Jamie Steinmetz
Bridesmaid
Jamie is Mallory's cousin. Throughout the years they have enjoyed spending time at their grandparent's cabin while tubing, kayaking, and creating s'mores around the campfire. When they were younger they even had a "s'mores menu". The two of them were able to spend time together exploring New Hampshire last year where Jamie currently goes to college. In recent years, Mallory has also become Jamie's mentor in making jello shots for their family!
Riley Reistad
Groomsman
Riley and Tanner first met as suitemates in the dorms at MSU, Mankato while studying aviation and quickly became close friends. From studying for check rides to now working side-by-side as flight instructors, their shared love of flying has only brought them closer. Later into college, they lived together and would enjoy playing Wreckfest on Rileys PS4 while sipping on a little Ron Diaz. Tanner has recently enjoyed helping and watching Riley at his Enduro car races.
Kyle Holland
Usher
Tanner and Kyle met back in high school, and one of their first adventures together was loading up their bikes in Kyle’s sister’s car so they could go fishing. Kyle has brought Tanner duck hunting, patiently putting up with how bad he is at it, and has always been the kind of friend who’s up for anything. They’ve made great memories heading up to Kyle’s cabin, four-wheeling, and going on ice fishing trips. Even while Tanner was away at school in Mankato, Kyle frequently came to visit, and a stop at Schell’s Brewery was always part of the plan.
Kory Kyro
Usher
Tanner and Kory met in middle school. The two enjoyed riding their bikes to the Coon Rapids Dam and intense ping pong matches in their garage, often resulting in painful slap-shots for the loser. As roommates in Mankato, they shared countless memories from going on vacations, games of beer darts, and time spent relaxing in the hot tub. Summers brought fun times spent boating and enjoying Minnesota lakes. Often you can hear the two of them talking all things cruises and planning their next trip!
Kyle Kyro
Usher
Tanner and Kyle became friends early on in school, and over time, their friendship only grew stronger. Kyle was always the friend willing to lend a hand, often opening up his garage when Tanner’s truck broke down. While living together in Mankato during college, they shared countless rounds of disc golf, bonfires, and spontaneous trips to the bars downtown. Kyle even invited Tanner to join him and his twin brother in Las Vegas for their 21st birthdays. The two still enjoy hanging out whenever possible, usually with a cold one in hand!
Ryan Steinmetz
Greeter
Ryan is the brother of the bride. He is always trying to make others smile. He has a kind-heart, always has jokes to tell, is an avid soda drinker, and cheese curd enthusiast. When Mallory comes home to visit, the two of them are always looking up which custard stand has the best flavor that day. He is a huge part of both Mallory and Tanner's lives and they are so lucky to have someone like him.
Austin Luetjens
Greeter
Austin is the groom’s little brother and always brings big energy to everything he does. He’s usually the first to teach us a new game or show off something cool he’s been into lately. His excitement is contagious, and he keeps everyone smiling. We’re so happy he’s part of the celebration!
