Wedding Party

Ashley Fremder

Maid of Honor

Ashley and Alyssa met during dance when they were growing up. Alyssa has always looked up to Ashley as an older sister. Ashley is a strong, selfless and definitely a quirky person. One of the best memories Alyssa has with Ashley is the time they traveled to Miami. On a whim, they decided to fly to Miami to audition for a cruise line. Although they did not book the cruise line, they created so many memories that they will never forget. Through high school, college and now adulting, they have an incredible bond that will never break.

Alex Lamker

Maid of Honor

Alex and Alyssa met during their sophomore year of high school. Throughout high school, they shared classes and kept fairly close. It wasn’t until Alyssa was looking for a roommate, that they became best friends. They lived together for a year and had made so many memories that will last a lifetime. Alex has become like a sister to Alyssa. She’s the kind of friend that will drop anything for anyone. Alyssa feels like she will never be able to pay Alex back for all she has done for her, but will always keep trying.

Amber Hull

Bridesmaid

Amber and Alyssa met during their first job. They both worked at the Rivers in Burnsville, MN. They hung out during work and started to become friends. After high school, they continued to stay friends and became closer each time they hung out. Amber is the kind of person that lights up a room. Her kind and sweet nature is something Alyssa has always admired. Alyssa’s favorite memories with Amber include the time they decided to take a road trip to California in a blizzard. They became very close driving a far distance in a small car. The other time is when Amber came on a family trip to New York. Amber will Always be Alyssa’s favorite adventure buddy (Well next to Jake at least).

Emily Parsons

Bridesmaid

Emily and Alyssa have been friends since Alyssa was in 7th grade. They became fast friends in dance and have stayed close since. Although Emily and Alyssa went to different high schools and Emily went to college out of state, they have a friendship bond that has never wavered. Alyssa loves catching up with Emily and they always have a good time together. Emily is the type of person that is the life of the party and yet, the most down to earth person. Alyssa loves how much Emily cares for other people- and animals!!

Taylor Smith

Bridesmaid

Taylor and Alyssa met at a party at Taylor’s House. They went to the same high school, but never hung around in the same crowd. They met through mutual friends and have become very close. Alyssa admires how strong of a person Taylor is. She is an incredible mother (of two!) that balances a social life and her daughters. Alyssa and Taylor have had so many good times and they both share a love of cowboy jacks queso. Alyssa cherishes the bond of organization and planning that her and Taylor have and the friendship that goes along with it.

Katie Peare

Bridesmaid

Katie and Alyssa met when they were very young. Alyssa danced and Katie’s grandmother’s dance studio growing up. They stayed in the same class throughout elementary, junior high and high school. Katie is someone who has such a kind heart and a fun personality that she is friends with everybody. Alyssa believes she is the best kind of person to be friends with, because she will always be a friend to everyone and treat them all the same. Alyssa has so many memories with Katie during dance and outside of dance. Katie is one of Alyssa’s oldest friends, and she plans to keep it that way.

Samanatha Greengo

Personal attendant

Sarah Wiegand

Personal attendant

Tony Johnston

Groomsman

Tony is Jake's eldest brother and he has always been in Jake's life as a person to talk to and most of all look up to. Whether you want to know how to ice fish on Lake Minnewaska or how to build a demo derby car from scratch, Tony has such a vast knowledge for mechanics and raising a kid you can't help but love him. Ask this guy anything and he'll have an opinion.

Brett Johnston

Groomsman

Brett has always been the closest brother of Jake's, in age and in how much they've been through. Jake's been through thick and thin with Brett, whether it be their first time sneaking out of the house together or their first bike ride to another town. Even if they don't spend a lot of time together now they made enough memories together during their younger years to last a lifetime.

Riley Johnston

Groomsman

Riley is Jake's youngest brother, he's been through everything with all of us brothers, and he's the strongest we have to offer. If you can't find solace in this matter of fact statement, let me tell you, this guy can make you feel happy just looking at him and feeling the love and happiness he sends you.

Ryker Johnston

Ring Bearer

Jake's nephew and cutest of all the Johnston's (He can't help it.)

Tom Claussen

Best Man

Thomas and Jake met in 3rd grade. It all started with Jake not bringing snowpants to school and wearing a hockey hat with a ball and ball strings off the sides to school on his second day in Benson, MN. Ever since that day it had been a growing thing. His parents were mine and my mom was, his other mom, well his scary other mom. Don't worry Jake's mom is amazing and only wanted the best from both of us.

Jake Pederson

Best Man

Jake and Jake ran track together for Jake J's sophomore year and Jake P's freshman year of high school. They hit it off and have been in close confidence ever since. Ask either of them anything about each other and you'll (most likely) get the honest answer...if you want to hear it or not.

Zoe Johnston

Flower Girl

Matthew Wiegand

Groomsman