Wedding Party

Colleen Lakota

Maid of Honor

Amanda and Colleen first met professionally when Colleen interviewed Amanda for one of her first roles as a Clinical Dietitian. What started as a coworker relationship quickly turned into a lasting friendship, even after Amanda pursued a position elsewhere. Since then, they’ve continued to travel together, search for the best coffee spots, and enjoy a glass — or a few — of wine along the way.

Tommy Larson

Best Man

He's been stuck with me my entire life. We've shared everything from childhood adventures and sibling rivalries to some of life's biggest milestones. He knows me better than almost anyone, which makes him the perfect person for the job—and also the person most likely to tell embarrassing stories during his speech. I'm proud to call him my brother and honored to have him standing beside me on our special day.

Erin Ortiz

Matron of Honor

Amanda and Erin first met sitting beside each other in class freshman year at Dominican University (Organic Chemistry? disgusting), and after sharing the same major and nearly every class afterward, it only feels right they’re now standing beside each other at the altar.

Wayne Ivarson

Groomsman

Wayne has been Dan’s best friend for 15 years, and in that time he's been a trusted friend, a terrible influence, and an expert at reminding me of every embarrassing thing I've ever done. Somehow, despite all the evidence against me, he's stuck around. We've shared countless adventures, bad ideas, and stories that absolutely cannot be repeated in a wedding speech. Through it all, he's been one of the most loyal, dependable, and genuinely great people in my life. I'm grateful to have him standing by my side on this day—mainly because after 15 years, he knows too much to be left unsupervised in the audience

Heather Fox

Bridesmaid

They started as coworkers and quickly realized they apparently weren’t spending enough time together, so they became roommates too. Somewhere between work breakdowns and shared groceries, a lifelong friendship was formed. This lady has seen the bride and groom's relationship form from the very beginning!

Garrett Peterson

Groomsman

Garbanzo Bean

Ring Bearer

He needs no introduction — as the beloved fur child of the bride and groom, he’s been preparing for this role his entire life.

Peter Angelopoulos

Officiant

When choosing an officiant, we wanted someone who has known the bride longer than anyone else and isn’t afraid to roast her publicly. Enter: the older brother