Tara & Mike
Wedding Party
Carlee Snider
Maid of Honor
We spent 12 days traveling Europe together & only got asked if we were sisters 289 times! Carlee lived with my parents for 6 weeks during a clinical rotation and she was instantly accepted as their second daughter.
Alex Pappas
Best Man
At the ages of 8, 10, and 12, a pact was made between 3 brothers/best friends to ensure that no one would be left without a best man. The pact was written out that Alex would be the best man of Mike, Mike of Anthony, and Anthony of Alex. This weirdly mature oath from a group of adolescents held to be true after 17 years, which speaks volumes of the tight brotherhood. Alex is one of the most creative and kind hearted people that I know, look for him to bring smiles and laughter during the speeches at dinner.
Kara Berlin
Bridesmaid
Fate brought us together as random hallmates in our freshman dorm at Gonzaga- the endless laughter & love in our friendship has kept us together 10 years later!
Anthony Serra
Groomsman
This relationship goes back to '92 when Mike first met his big bro Anthony. Although he didn't make the cut in the brothers pact for Mike's best Man, Anthony has always been Mike's number 1 role model. He's always been accepting of letting Mike copy his clothing styles, haircuts, and showing him the ropes throughout life.
McKenzie Mauss
Bridesmaid
Another act of fate freshman year at Gonzaga! Despite McKenzie giving me a personalized book "Go Home, Tara!" this friendship has been indestructible through moves to Minnesota & Bahrain!
Colin Zinnecker
Groomsman
Yes Tara and Mike are a serendipitously amazing match on their own, but talk about a two-for-one special with a bonus brother in Colin. Colin and Mike instantly bonded over their love for mountain sports, IPAs, and lots of board games.
Hayley Moore
Bridesmaid
This friendship was off to a solid start when the first words exchanged were about my blonde eyebrows! Things only improved once Hayley met my trusty stuffed companion Piggy.
Jake Klym
Groomsman
As the fiance to Mike's sister Courtney, Jake will be yet another brother addition to Mike's pool of bro's. If you haven't learned anything from these descriptions, Mike loves his bros. Jake is the broest of bro's and is always there for some solid advice, a good story, and one more beer.
Samantha Delander
Bridesmaid
We coined the term "sister cousin" and have been known as offbrand Mesenbrink's. Even though she didn't care for me at first- we quickly formed an inseparable bond.
Dave Johnson
Groomsman
Dave and Mike met while nerding out in engineering school at the University of Minnesota. He is our funniest friend and has a unique capability of making an entire room smile. Dave is proof of Mike's honor and commitment as they have a lifetime partnership..... at their annual golf tournament. GO FRINGE KINGS
Courtney Serra
Bridesmaid
She's stuck with me forever!!! But really- I am grateful to be gaining a fun & adventurous great friend as a sister!
Josh Delander
Groomsman
Although not related by blood, Mike holds a tight bond with his "step" cousin Josh. These two are always caught diving into a late night deep talk and learning from each other. Josh and Sammi are Mike and Tara's go-to double date couple and have been very helpful with passing on their old married couple knowledge.
Liz Leonard
Bridesmaid
I'm convinced Liz is some form of a saint for living/putting up with my brother! Hands down my go-to gal for fashion advice & always down for fun!
Brendan Halleron
Groomsman
Brendan and Mike have been pals since 1st grade where they were on the same 3-on-3 basketball team. Although these little hoopsters never lived out their dreams to make the NBA, they maintain the same alley-oopin chemistry with their friendship. Look out for their "secret" handshake at the ceremony.
Will Dennehy
Groomsman
Will was Mike's random roommate in his freshman year of college. Will (AKA "THE DOCTOR", AKA "DJ SkWillex", AKA "Willbro Beggins") and mike were a dynamic duo as they battled through learning how to become adults together on their first year away from home