Vivian & Ryan
Wedding Party
Kirsten Krahn
Maid of Honor
I have found my counter part who literally understands RIDE OR DIE. I met Kirsten through a close friend and we bonded over time to a friendship that will never break. Mother of two beautiful red-headed girls.
Amanda Blessing
Matron of Honor
Amanda shares not only my love for party planning but being crazy. She'll tell it to you straight and then make you laugh. I met Amanda when we opened Wild Bills in Woodbury. Mother of two, wife to a giant.
Nikky Chandler
Bridesmaid
Nikky and I have a telepathic connection. However, it only works to inappropriately judge people in the most politically incorrect ways. She just gets me. Nikky and I met when we opened Wild Bills in Woodbury. (For those playing at home, yes with Amanda!)
Katie (MF) Jolly
Bridesmaid
Katie (MF) Jolly! This girl can make anyone smile. She is the most amazing chef and baker and once made the cut to be on Food Network's Chopped, but humbly declined to pursue further training. Katie (MF) Jolly and I are each other's longest friendship! I was in 2nd grade at 8 years old. MATH = 23 years.
Jill Huff
Bridesmaid
My sister! I'm so thankful she rocks, some people don't get as lucky as we did to have an amazing sister-in-law. Your wisdom will always be an inspiration to me. I have lots of friends that I could have chosen to stand next to me, but none will be closer than my sister.
Shannon Pesta
Bridesmaid
Shannon has a hard exterior but a heart of gold. She is knowledgable in many aspects of life and always helps me gravitate toward the higher level of life. Shannon and I worked at The Wild Onion in St. Paul back in 2010.
Tyler James
Best Man
It all started with G.I.Joes. Boom! Friends! In high school we were hanging out and doing really dumb stuff almost every weekend. We had a tight group of friends all centered around the Core Four: Tyler, Alisha (Tyler's now wife), Josh, and myself. Its difficult to think of a good memory from high school and beyond without Tyler being in it. We are very different people but we've remained great friends. I wouldn't want anyone else to be beside me when I marry the woman of my dreams.
Sarah Epperson
Groomswoman
Growing up I had A LOT of cousins. Some lived local, others lived in Utah. When I was 13 some of my cousins from Utah came to stay with us for a week. My Aunt, Uncle, and their SEVEN kids. To be honest I had no idea who they were or even their names. All my cousins were well mannered and kind, they're Mormons after all. But Sarah had this wit and edginess to her that set her apart, way apart. We clicked instantly, we were inseparable and still are. Our relationship is based on brutal honesty, sarcasm, a shared twisted sense of humor, and love.
Dallas
Groomsman
Dallas and I met while working Loss Prevention together. Despite his hipster, germaphobic nature we quickly became good friends. Even though I had more experience in the field I ended up learning a lot more from Dallas than I could have ever taught him. Dallas has remained one of my closest friends and has become a mentor. I'm proud to have met him, and proud to call him a brother in blue. I'm thankful to have him stand with me at my wedding.
Joe Scott
Groomsman
Joe is another cousin that chooses to be associated with me for some reason. Joe and I have always been friends, but we became brothers when he chose to step behind the wall and work for the Department of Corrections with me. Although our time working together was brief a bond was formed. Joe has become a fixture in my life and I consider him a brother. Joe is also the popular one in our family because he's "so nice", no wonder I hitch myself to his wagon.
Thomas Corniea
Groomsman
Thomas AKA The Love Child. I know what it means but that's what I call him. He's the baby in the family. We're only one year, one month, one day apart, so we shared a lot of the same experiences. Thomas is another one of those "nice guys", however, he has no choice but to be associated with me, we're blood. Thomas is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. I don't know how we're related. Through childhood into adulthood he's been the best brother anyone could ask for. He's a lot of things I wish I could be and he makes me grateful that I had such a cool friend to grow up with. He's bitten and scratched me, I've knocked out a tooth or two of his. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Josh Kryzer
Groomsman
Yoshi, one of the Core Four. Josh and I have been friends for a long time. He's one of those guys I did dumb stuff with, and boy did we. But, Josh is one of the most common sense, hard working, figure-it-out-and-get-it-done, people I know. Josh has shown amazing resolve in his career, being versatile and being a jack of all trades. On the softball field he was the real manager, and everywhere else you could learn something from him. I'm so proud to have Josh stand with me in my wedding! Let's do more dumb stuff!
Matt Cash
Groomsman
Although Cash and I were not born brothers we became brothers behind the wall at Minnesota Correctional Facility- Oak Park Heights. Cash and I have stood side by side many times facing the worst of the worst. He always had my back, and I did my best to cover his. I am proud to have him stand with me once again.
Tim Gerten
Usher
Tim is my second oldest brother and a long time member of the Big Sticks Softball Club. Im happy to have him be a part of our big day.
Brad Gerten
Usher
Brad is my oldest brother. He is quick with a joke, but not always funny. We are happy to have him be a part of our big day.
Alex Huff
Usher
Vivian's younger brother Alex. She calls him BUBBA. An abundance of knowledge and Family Guy one-liners. "I'm proud of the man you've grown up to be Bubba." -Vivian
Jill Gerten
Usher
Jill is the only sister in a family of four other boys. Needless to say she often stands out. We are happy to have her be a part of our big day.
Jackie Hite
Program Greeter
She loves all animals, music and all things colorful. She loves singing, cooking, crafting and snuggling with her three little brothers. This well behaved child steels my heart every time I am with her.
Jenna Gerten
Program Greeter
Ryan's oldest Niece/Nefew at 16 years old plays softball and dances. She's in band and plays the clarinet. She wants to become a Veterinarian when she grows up.
Kamryn Gerten
Program Greeter
Kamryn loves to dance. When she dances she really gets into it never closing her mouth and dancing with her entire heart. She is in band and plays the flute.