Sister of the Bride. Karen & Chelsea met when Chelsea was born. They love to puzzle together, play games together, laugh together, and travel together. Karen has always been the greatest role model, friend, and sister. AND she is getting married this year, too. How special is that! She is also caring, kind, and the exact opposite of the 'Karen' stereotype. :)

Bestie of the Bride. Chelsea & Sam met freshman year of college in Spanish class. They were able to travel to Costa Rica together and that is where their friendship took off. They were roommates while they were both working on their Master's and they love to do paint-by-numbers, read, and watch trash TV together. Sam is energetic, FUN, genuine, kind, and silly!

Sister-in-Law of the Bride. Shanna & Chelsea met when Chelsea was 6 and Shanna was 13. Shanna is one of the most creative people who loves to travel, play games, and be with her friends and family. Chelsea and Shanna have traveled all over together from Colorado to Maine to Italy. They love to have quality family time while also experiencing new places.

Friend of the Bride. Megan & Chelsea met when Chelsea started watching Eleanor, Megan's daughter, when Eleanor was a few months old. Eleanor is now 6! Chelsea quickly became a part of the Tensen family and lived with them for a few months while finishing up grad school. Megan is kind, genuine, creative, and one of the most thoughtful people. Megan and Chelsea love to watch the Bachelor, eat popcorn, and play with the girls together!

Friend of the Bride. Calli & Chelsea met while they were both Junior Counselors at Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp. They became fast friends and continued to stay close during college, and lived together for a number of years. Calli and Chelsea love to watch shows together, play Fortnite (Chels mostly watches :)), eat good food together, and LAUGH together! Calli is creative, dependable, loyal, and the most loving person.

Friend of the Bride. Ally & Chelsea met their freshman years of college. Their friend circles continued to overlap, as they were both a part of BASIC. Chelsea and Ally lived together with Sam and Calli and they were the best roomie quad of all time. Ally is creative, organized, kind, and loving. She is also using her talents to help Chels and Josh plan this wedding! Ally and Chelsea love to spend time together with their friends, they love to eat good food, play games, and puzzle!

Friend of the Bride. Jessie & Chelsea met in grad school at UNI. They endured the highs and the lows that come along with being a part of a Master's program. Jessie is loyal, caring, and the biggest cheerleader a girl could ever have! Jessie and Chelsea love BOGO Tuesdays and Thursdays at Amigo's. They also love to just spend time together and talk (could you believe that?) and LAUGH together.

Friend of the Bride. Hannah & Chelsea met in grad school at UNI. They were partners for a semester-long project one of the first semesters and they struggled together through that class! Hannah is FUN, caring, and is always there to make you laugh. Chelsea would not have thrived during grad school without the help from Hannah, Jessie, and Anna. Chelsea and Hannah love to drink coffee together, go on walks, and laugh together!

Brother of the Groom. Michael and Josh have always been best buds. While Michael was always winning in the front yard basketball games, once the Sun went down, Josh always took the W in the video games. Michael is silly, genius, and loving big brother, husband, and father. The best role model anyone could ask for.

Friend of the Groom. Kit and Josh met within the first days of freshmen year of college at Northwestern. Initially bonding over math and Smash Bros, they became more than just fellow nerds, but best friends. They roomed together for three years and were the hosts of the party. Kit is smartest, funniest, and most charismatic nerd you will ever meet.

Friend of the Groom. Hadyn and Josh met when Hadyn moved in a few rooms down in Hospers Hall. They bonded over many late night conversations about girls, video games, and the latest hot campus goss. Hadyn is a great friend who is there through thick and thin.

Friend of the Groom. Christian and Josh lived down the hall, and then across the hall from each other throughout college. Christian is a dependable friend who will always be there, whether you need a rocket league teammate or a friend to listen.

Sister of the Groom. Sarah and Josh bonded by being the two youngest of the five Fischer kids. When they were the last two left living at home, they stayed up playing Call of Duty together and talking about life. Sarah is the best friend, sister, and role model anyone could ask for. She is the smartest, strongest, and best feminist there is.

Friend of the Groom. Rex and Josh met when Rex moved in next door in Hospers Hall. Rex was always down for fun and whatever adventure we decided to create that day. Rex is a funny, adventurous, and caring friend who you always want in your corner.

Friend of the Groom. Although Tim didn't live in the same building as Josh during their first year in college, they still became the best of friends. They were both from cities, pastors kids, and great at basketball. Okay maybe that is just Tim who is good at basketball. Tim is the most loving human you will ever meet who never fails to make the world a better place.

Friend of the groom. Landon and Josh met when Landon moved in next door in Hospers Hall. Landon and Josh bonded through late night conversations about any topic you could think of. Landon is a wise and goofy geek who is sure to teach you something new every day.

Eleanor & Chelsea met when Eleanor was only a few months old and Chelsea started watching her. Chelsea has continued to spend a lot of time with the Tensen family and thinks of them as family. Eleanor and Chelsea love to play games, read books, color, swim, jump on the trampoline, and go on adventures together! Eleanor is smart, caring, thoughtful, and JOYFUL! Chelsea could not love her more!

Winnie & Chelsea met when Winnie was only a couple of days old. Winnie and Chelsea spent a lot of time just the two of them when Eleanor started preschool and they got to go on all sorts of adventures together! Chelsea will cherish that one-on-one time with Winnie forever! They love to play hide & seek, read together, play with dolls, jump on the trampoline, and play tag. Winnie is sweet, loving, independent, and such a fun girl!

The tiniest new friend! Mabel is sweet and snuggly and we can't wait to see who she becomes! Eleanor and Winnie are the best big sisters to this cutie!

Nephew of the Couple. Zion is 4 years old and loves all things Spiderman, sports, and family. He loves playing with his Titis and Tio and we could not love him more. Zion is very energetic and is always ready to make people laugh.

Nephew of the Couple. Micah is the youngest nephew. He is sweet and cuddly and loves to try to keep up with his big brother Zion. We love to go on golf cart rides and play outside!

Friend of the Bride. Bambi & Chelsea met when Bambi and her family moved to Grimes when Chelsea was in 8th grade. Chelsea started babysitting for her kids and they got to spend lots of time together after school and during the summers. Bambi has always been the biggest role model to Chelsea. She is fierce in her love for all, she stands up for what she believes in and is not afraid to speak her mind or have hard conversations. Chelsea and Bambi love to be outside together, play games with the kids, and eat good food!

Friend of the Bride. Kadin & Chelsea met when Kadin was about 18 months old and her family moved to Grimes. Chelsea started babysitting Kadin and her brothers and has watched her grow up into a smart, caring, joyful, and confident girl! Kadin & Chelsea love to play volleyball and basketball together, play the switch, and watch football (Chelsea mostly likes to be around her favorite people during this time :)).

Brother of the Bride. Devin & Chelsea met when Chelsea was born and they have been up to no good together ever since. Devin loves adventure and nerdy things, which has made Josh and Devin fast friends. We love to play games together, eat good food together, and travel together! Devin is witty, caring, and always up for anything!

Friend of the Couple. Chelsea & Grady met when Grady was only 6 weeks old and his family moved to Grimes. Chelsea has loved watching Grady grow into a smart, caring, and competitive guy. Grady, Chelsea, & Josh love to play any type of game together, play basketball, play the switch, and watch football together!

Friend of the Couple. Ashton & Chelsea met the day he was born the summer before her senior year of high school. Chelsea has loved watching Ashton grow into a funny, caring, and loving kid. Ashton, Chelsea, and Josh love to play games together, eat pizza together, play the switch, and watch football.