Erin Hallen - Maid of Honer
Erin is Emily’s little sister. A friend not only by choice but by blood. Erin has been an amazing sister providing support, love, laughs. and sometimes headaches. Emily says “I wouldn’t of chose anyone else to grow up and experience our crazy childhood with”. Erin is a shy girl but once u get to know her she’s like no other, a spit fire. The age gap between the siblings is 4 years making Erin 18 years-old. Graduated high school this last June 2025 and her hobbies include drawing, reading, organizing, video games, watching 80s films or animated films favorite quote: " You're not one person, and you're not two people. You are a whole experience".
Kera Yanke - Bridesmaid
Kera and Emily have been friends all throughout school. The two usually can be seen together at party’s, making stupid videos, or just making a fool out of eachother lol. Kera is 20 years-old and currently lives in Hudson Bay, Sk. Growing up she was a dancer and a rodeo queen. but since graduating her main love is for her horses and the rodeo. Favourite quote - “courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”
Lakeesha Genaille - Bridesmaid
Lakeesha is a old friend of Emilys, grew up together and later graduated highschool together. She’s always been by Emilys side and is someone who you can trust. Lakeesha is 22 years-old and lives in Hudson Bay. Her hobbies include quading, going out with friends, and making memories.
Thea Katchmar - Bridesmaid
Thea and Emily met during college, The two having so much in common, they became friends within the first day. It felt like they had been friends for years! Thea is 21 years-old and is currently working in the Funeral profession. She grew up in Saskatoon, Sk and her hobbies include, colouring, puzzles, and hangout with her cats.
Rachel Schindel - Bridesmaid
Rachel is 23 years old and currently lives in Hudson Bay. Her hobbies include reading, hanging with friends, and music. Rachel and Emily have been friends for years. They went to school together, and in their teen years they were known to be a bit of troublemakers. They loved hanging out but didn't mind causing some trouble while doing it! Rachels favorite memory with Emily is when they would get Lynns food and go have picnics at the hill. Favorite quote: "You deserve someone who understands how rare you are".
Jesse Espenant - Best Man
Jesse is Nathan’s life long friend, some may even say best friend. Jesse is 28 and married to Mackenna Espenant. together they have 4 children. Galahad, Roland, Willamina, and Winifred. Jesses favourite story includes when they were kids, maybe around 12 or 13 yrs old. Nathan had come out to jesses family farm for the day. They both decided that they wanted to build a fort... But of course they couldn't build it around the yard. So they popped 3 bags of popcorn stuck them in a backpack, grabbed some water. They grabbed the red wagon and filled it with a a tarp and the backpack. They set off for a half mile hike across the wheat field aiming for a bluff of trees they spied from the yard. Once arrived, they realized they didn't really have a plan, so they found a clearing.. Ate the popcorn and decided to walk back across the field.... This wouldn't be the first or the last time Jesse and Nathan took strolls like this. Fast forward they were 17yrs old and going on a beaver hunt. Again packed their bags and set off across a different field this time. When they got to the spot, there were no beavers; so we enjoyed target practice using most of the ammo we brought, and enjoyed 2 boxes of oreo cookies. Some things never change. Jesses hobbies include, Hiking! Camping, shooting, a multitude of Nerdy games.
Wyatt Martin - Groomsman
Wyatt met Nathan in grade 7 after his family moved to melfort. The two have been friends ever since. Wyatt is 28 yrs old and lives in Gronlid, Sk where he currently works on a farm. Wyatt’s favourite memory with Nathan is a road trip to Vancouver island. The summer of 2017, where they enjoyed partying at sunfest on the island. Wyatt’s hobbies include hunting, snowmobiling in the mountains and riding his motorcycle.
Hunter Ukrainetz - Groomsman
Hunter is currently living that bachelor life with his cat Jack (Aka Jake the Snake) Hunter went to school with the Bride and were good friends all through out school. Hunter always knew of Nathan for he was a friend of his older brothers. As years passed, and Nathan met Emily. That's when Hunter and Nathans friendship really started. Lots of good visits and strong drinks. Hunters hobbies include hunting, fishing, and sledding.
Groovy Venter - Groomsman
Groovy met Nathan at the Best mans house (Jesse Espenant) playing DnD. Their friendship grew through volunteering on fire department and bonding over Afrikaans music at Weyerhaeuser. Groovy is 32 yrs old and married to Maritza. Groovy and Maritza have 2 children together; daughter, Sursha and son, Bjorn. Groovys favourite memory with the groom is when Nathan introduced HIM to Afrikaans songs during cleanup at work, (songs that Nathan cannot understand) songs that groovy has never heard before! Groovys hobbies include Cricket, gaming, and golf.
Connor Kazema - Groomsman
Conner Kezema was born in and raised in Hudson Bay but now lives in Calgary working as a teacher, at the Alberta Children's Hospital. He is 28 years old, and enjoys the outdoors. Things like, camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, skiing and walking his dog. Connor met Nathan in kindergarten when the teacher asked him to be his buddy. Connor had anxiety being away from home and he cried a lot. They’ve been friends ever since. Despite this, many of Connor’s best memories with Nathan is after he moved back to Hudson Bay and the two hung out in the summers during Connor’s young adult life. Perhaps his favourite memory is an even more recent one from when the two loaded up our kayaks two summers ago and attempted to kayak down the entire length of the red deer river from Hudson Bay to Manitoba. Having some drinks and gliding down the river together will always be a great memory.