Mads has been one of Cate's very best friends since middle school. After years of dancing together, co-captaining, and spending nearly all of their time together, it's no wonder people say they seem like twins. Maddy just about reads Cate's mind and they practically finish each other's sentences. Maddy has always been with Cate through the ups and downs of life and will forever be her twin.
Moriah Block - Matron of Honor
Mo has been a ride or die friend of Cate's for forever. She is always there when you need her for a good belly laugh or a piece of advice. Mo has always been so supportive and spreads sunshine wherever she goes. From dancing together in preschool, to student council board members and dance team captains, Mo has really been through it all with Cate. Mo is a forever friend in every sense of the word!
Mya Matzke - Maid of Honor
Mya was introduced to Cate a few years ago by her Mom. Mya was her "crazy assistant" who she knew Cate would love, and she was spot on. Mya is crazy fun, loving, and strong willed. She fights hard for those she cares about and always shows up for Cate in the most meaningful ways. From strangers to each other's maid of honor, they are both so thankful for their relationship everyday! Andrew also got a bestie and groomsman out of the deal as well with Mya's fiancé Jon. Quite the package deal!
Kennedy Kamish - Bridesmaid
Kennedy was Cate's freshman year roommate at Saint Ben's. They were thick as thieves in college and their friendship has continued to grow throughout the years. They always joked in college that this was a "bridesmaid type of friendship" and that has reigned true as Cate was also Kennedy's bridesmaid in 2022. Kennedy is always there when you need her, especially if where you need her has a checkered dance floor.
Alyssa Vankeulen - Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Cate met in college on the dance team. From roommates to co-captains, they spent lots of time together. Alyssa is a loyal, thoughtful friend who Cate also got to be a bridesmaid for in 2022. Though Alyssa hasn't lived close by for years, they can always pick it right back up where they left it. Alyssa is the type of friend you always want in your corner and Cate is so grateful for her everyday!
Kaitlyn Wetherell - Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn has always been like an older sister to Cate. Since she is the actual older sister to Maddy, they all spent lots of time together. Kait was always there with advice and a fun car jam session. From many trips to Fort Meyers Beach to being a bridesmaid in Kaitlyn's 2022 wedding, they have been through many walks of life together. Though Cate never had a biological sister, Kaitlyn has always stepped in and is the best honorary big sister!
Jeff McCarthy - Best Man
Jeff is Andrew’s second oldest brother and Best Man. From middle school enemies to spending full weekends playing Forza on Xbox together, they've been through it all. They eventually got older and had to trade Mountain Dew and Mario Kart in for Beer and a newer version of Mario Kart.
Daniel McCarthy - Groomsman
Dan is Andrew’s oldest brother. A fellow lover of baseball and a partner in crime for every Twins home opening game – a proud tradition they both look forward to every April. Daniel is the perfect example of an eldest brother and Andrew has looked up to him in every way since childhood.
Chris Bell - Groomsman
Andrew and Chris met in middle school, but didn't become close until they were roommates at Bemidji State University. Andrew likes to say that Chris followed him from Bemidji to the University of North Dakota, but Chris denies it to this day. They've been friends ever since.
Zach Hruby - Groomsman
Zach is one of Andrew’s best friends from the University of North Dakota and a frequent golf partner. They rushed their fraternity at the same time and hung out every Tuesday for game night for the better part of 2 semesters. One of their best memories is their spur of the moment decision to go see Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes in the 2019 AFC Championship.
Jon Pytlak - Groomsman
Jon is the soon-to-be husband of Mya and one of Andrew’s closest friends (also his barber). They met because of their significant others and hit it off immediately. When schedules allow, they can be found on a golf course with a Kona Big Wave in hand.
Ruben Vasquez - Groomsman
Ruben is one of Andrew's best friends from High School. For several years, they hung out almost every day after school, if only just to drive to the Maple Grove Best Buy just to play the FIFA demo on Xbox. Now they get together as much as they can for a beer or a Rolling Stones concert.