Wedding Party
Kyley Taubenheim
Matron of Honor
Sister of the Bride. Kyley is Haley’s built-in best friend and younger sister. Kyley is the yin to Haley’s yang - they are polar opposites but that’s what makes them so close, they balance one another in every way, and support one another at every opportunity. She and Haley have been talking about being each other’s maid of honor forever - since they were old enough to understand what a wedding was. In 2022, Haley had the honor of being Kyley’s when she married her college sweetheart Reid, and Haley is thrilled to have Kyley by her side as her main woman on her wedding day.
Maggie Larson
Best Woman
Maggie & Will are siblings & best friends. They’ve always been there for each other; from growing up on the farm, driving to and from school, to their involvement in FFA & showing livestock. They have a great brother/sister relationship and have depended on each other all their lives. It’s always been Will’s plan to have Maggie as his “Best (Wo)man” - when he asked her, he said, “You don’t have to wear a tux!” Maggie works for John Deere as a Product & System Specialist, traveling all over the midwest. She loves her Black Angus beef cows, country music, and her cat Spaz.
Reid Taubenheim
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of the Bride. Reid met the Foster family way back in 2015 when he began dating Kyley in college. He was thrown into the deep end pretty quickly; his first time meeting the family, Haley peer pressured him into playing Cards Against Humanity (because how else do you really get to know someone?). Then they went on a family road trip to Big Sky & Yellowstone. They all got to know each other over card games, a white water rafting mishap, and 30+ hours trapped in a Yukon together. Somehow Kyley found the one human on earth who is as talkative as Haley 😂. Reid met Will in 2020 at Haley’s Roaring 20’s party for her 25th birthday. They’ve bonded over craft beer, sports betting, bonfires, and several family gatherings over the years. He’s Haley’s favorite sous chef on family vacations, and he spends his free time geeking out with Will over fantasy sports & football.
Ethan Rapp
Groomsman
Ethan & Will are fraternity brothers (AGR) and good friends. Ethan works in agriculture & farms on his family’s farm in West Central Wisconsin. Ethan is very dependable and reliable for just about anything - he’s generous, kind and offers advice when you need it. Ethan & Will once towed Will’s Camry from River Falls to Hudson using the backroads, a tow strap, and plenty of patience. When the mechanic failed to do the job, Ethan & Will took a trip to O’Reilly’s, got the part they needed, and spent the evening in the garage back at AGR tearing the car apart, enjoying some Mountain Dews, and all-around brotherhood. Ethan loves snowmobiling, working in and around his farm, and spending time with his dog.
Amy Spivey
Bridesmaid
Haley’s college best friend/roommate. Haley & Amy met through mutual friends at MSU-Moorhead. We were both in college at age 17 participating in the school’s PSEO program. We bonded over being the youngest on campus and got even closer as the years progressed. We were roommates during our senior year and have been inseparable ever since! Amy and Haley have been on plenty of spontaneous adventures. From haunted hayrides, to hundreds of movie dates and many concerts; she is one of Haley’s favorite people and biggest supporters. Amy is one of the kindest, most supportive people on the planet and Haley is forever grateful for their time in Fargo-Moorhead and everything that brought them into each other's lives.
Trey Spivey
Groomsman
Haley and Trey met in 2019 when he started dating Amy. He quickly passed the best friend test and is an honorary member of Haley’s dream team for any and all trivia competitions. Trey & Amy’s daughter Brie is Haley’s Spooky Season partner-in-crime, together they love all things Halloween. When Haley began dating Will, he quickly bonded with Trey, Amy and Brie. Trey is an awesome guy who gives great advice and is one of those people whose kindness and patience makes him one in a million. They’ve since gone on several double dates, to a Twins game, Halloween festivities, and even tried their hands at D&D - Trey has been an ever patient ‘dungeon master,’ and an even better friend.
Katie Lintelmann
Bridesmaid
Haley’s childhood best friend. Haley met Katie in first grade at Northern Elementary School in Bemidji, MN. They bonded over their love of dolls, crafting, and all things involving creativity. When Haley moved away in 5th grade, they stayed in touch by writing letters when they were little, then social media. Over the years, they would meet up over summer break or whenever their schools were competing in various sports. When college began, they resorted back to their elementary ways and became pen pals. Sending one another regular letter or post cards for four years. After graduation, they reunited in the Twin Cities, FINALLY living in the same area, and even the same house for a while as roommates!
Dan Gerlach
Groomsman
Dan & Will are fraternity brothers (AGR) and classmates. Dan works in agriculture & farms on his family’s farm in Southern Minnesota. Dan & Will both had Poultry Science in their final semester at college, both a part of a feed trial research project using different volumes of dried distiller’s grains. Fun fact about Dan, at one time in his life, Dan had 100 chicks on his lap for about an hour and a half (cornish cross chickens for their feed trial research project as Will & Dan came back to college from Golden Plump’s Hatchery).
Kristina Bloomdahl
Bridesmaid
Haley and Kristina met in 2018, when they both began working at a Church in Elk River. They started a young adults bible study together - and for a long while, the group was made up of just the two of them. They bonded over the bible, exploring local restaurants, and having new experiences together. Kristina soon became Haley’s “Work Wife” and they’ve been friends ever since! Haley always says she will "go where the vibes take her" and Kristina is always game to go with the flow - which has led them on plenty of unpredictable adventures. They have spontaneously road tripped to Kansas City (because their trip to Spain was canceled during lock down), unexpectedly had to stay in Hannibal, MO because of a severe wind storm, and saw the largest frying pan in Iowa along the way. Though you never know what kind of shenanigans they will get into together, you always know there will be a story and lots of laughs.
Nate Overby
Groomsman
Nate & Will are fraternity brothers (AGR), former coworkers, roommates, and good friends. Nate helped Will get into the IT field from their days at UW-River Falls. Nate & Will also are both into meteorology and are both Skywarn Storm Spotter volunteers in their areas, respectively. Nate lives in Northwest Wisconsin and spends his free time taking trips to the North Shore, doing some hiking and camping, and is a huge fan of Minnesota Wild Hockey.
Lindsey Geyer
Personal Attendant
If it wasn’t for Lindsey, Will & Haley might not have met! Lindsey and Haley met in 2019 while working at Metro Transit. They became fast friends, bonding during the slow periods of the night shift and mandatory train/bus rides all around the Twin Cities metro during training. It was during one of those shifts that Lindsey convinced Haley to join dating apps. She helped Haley sort through dozens of profiles, giving advice and plenty of teasing. When Will and Haley matched, Lindsey’s initial reaction was, “Oh my goodness, you just met your future husband.” And four years later and here we are!
Matt Larson
Usher
Matt is Will’s Uncle. He & his family live in Southern Minnesota. Matt is very passionate about his family and motorcycles. Matt has been a very important fixture in Will’s life and someone Will looks up to, both as a family man and as a human being. Matt will give you the shirt off his back to help you out in any situation.
Shea Maisonneuve
Personal Attendant
Haley’s childhood best friend. Haley met Shea in fifth grade when she moved to Detroit Lakes. Unfortunately, they weren’t in the same class, so they only saw each other at recess or in passing. But that all changed in 6th grade choir. Shea was a budding (insanely talented) theater kid, while Haley was still the new kid. They met and bonded over music, musicals, movies, their goofy sense of humor, and getting in trouble for reading books instead of paying attention in science class.
Dennis Wilkinson
Usher
Dennis is a family friend of Will’s. Will's dad Rich was Dennis' Ag teacher in high school. Will has known Dennis most of his life. Dennis and his family live in West Central Wisconsin. He owns/operates a heavy truck service & repair shop. Any phone call between Dennis & Will is filled with conversations about canning, gardening, or all kinds of hobby farming. He’s been a very good friend of Will’s family for many years.