Tess & Mack
Wedding Party
Kaylee Drea
Matron of Honor
Tess & Kaylee met in the 6th grade when they both joined an *exclusive* club called Monopoly Night. In the almost 17 years since then, they’ve grown up side by side. Kaylee is truly loyal, considerate, and always there for serious conversations as well as fashion counsel.
Megan Pagenkopf
Matron of Honor
Megan & Tess met in their freshman year as dance majors at Illinois State. Their friendship was cemented when they moved in together and spent the rest of undergrad within 3 feet of each other at all times. Megan is a dance/movement therapist whose clients and friends are blessed to know her kind, genuine, & always honest heart.
Emily Apple
Maid of Honor
Emily was the first friend Tess made after moving to New Orleans all alone - and she made it feel like home right away! They spent the last five years dancing, eating spring rolls, and being mistaken for sisters everywhere they go. Emily is patient, giving, and empathetic beyond imagination.
Lauren Marturano
Bridesmaid
Tess was introduced to Lauren through Emily two years ago (thanks Em!!) and they have been fast friends ever since. This beauty is one-in-a-million. Lauren is always incredibly generous with her time and her heart.
Mike Miner
Best Man
Mike and Mack met when Mike begrudgingly handed over the title of the baby of the family. Over the course of their lives, Mike and Mack have often competed in sports and taken many memorable road trips together. With boxing as the focal point of their relationship, they have enjoyed trips to Las Vegas to attend fights and stalk professional boxers throughout the Vegas Strip. Mack would like to apologize for smashing Mike with the closet door as well as the baseball bat incident...and looks forward to many years of watching other people beat each other up together. Mike is the sunshine of the family with his caring and friendly personality and wit to match.
Zach Miner
Best Man
Mack and Zach met when Zach was 7 years old and Mack was the newest addition to the family. Over the course of his life, Zach has introduced Mack to a plethora of books, movies, and interests. In addition to teaching him about bands, in high school Zach would frequently let Mack tag along to his friends overnight video game parties. Zach is a role model as a father of six and as the oldest has always had words of advice for Mack as he goes through each stage of life.
Dan "Nibbs" Nibbelin
Groomsman
Mack and Nibbs have known each other for more than 20 years. As classmates from kindergarten to college Nibbs and Mack still haven’t gotten sick of each other. Nibbs and Mack grew their friendship throughout high school when they had an after school group that had a weekly schedule for post-class dining. Mack regularly got an adrenaline rush as Nibbs drove sporadically in his prized possession, a 1998 Buick Lesabre “Bessie” that happened to lack shocks. From garage barber shops, dodgeball teams, couch pulling, and mattress rafting Nibbs and Mack have experienced very unique memories. Their friendship can best be explained by their gaming usernames - Snoopy and Woodstock. It’s rare to know people that have a positive impact over decades but Nibbs, just like “Snoopy”, has done just that.
Ryan "Red" Ehredt
Groomsman
Mack and Ryan met during Mack’s freshman year in high school when Ryan played baseball with several of Mack’s friends and were introduced through mutual friends. Throughout the year’s Ryan and Mack have shared two jobs together, watched countless hours of sports and frequently celebrated Mardi Gras together. Ryan has always been a great friend to Mack and is as loyal as they come. Ryan has never failed to help others or provide a laugh when needed.
Kyle "KG" Gallagher
Groomsman
Mack and Kyle “KG” met in freshman year during 1st period science class. They played along side each other as teammates on the basketball team and forged a friendship that centered around sarcasm and pop culture. Throughout the years Kyle and Mack have always remained close and frequented any new restaurants that popped up around town.
Zoey Miner
Dog of Honor
Mack & Zoey fell in love at first sight.