Emily's big sister, very best friend and almost twin who has been through it all with her! The reason she even moved to Charlotte in 2020 when she finally convinced her letting her live with her and her husband Nate and now continuing adventures together living not too far apart!
Kaylee Dittberner - Bridesmaid
Emily's long time close family friend who both have sister dogs! Shoutout Zara & Frankie :) Playing sports growing up to all the fun river trips to now anytime Emily comes home she makes sure to visit the Mom of 5 littles!
Jessa Wigstrom - Bridesmaid
Emily's sister-in law and a true friend! They lived together in 2019 where many fun times were had and the epic mouse incident. She married her brother Michael last fall and became an official Wigstrom sister!
Brittany Voeller - Bridesmaid
Emily met her in her 3rd grade class and been great friends ever since! From Girl Scouts, Trolls and playing soccer their entire childhood, Britt truly has a heart of gold!
Katie Bain - Bridesmaid
Emily met in college at St. Ben's and was one of her roommates both junior and senior year! So many fun times at the Dollhouse with barbies & dinosaurs :)
Hannah Graffunder - Bridesmaid
Both growing up in Mahtomedi playing soccer for the Zephyrs and then attending the same college St. Ben's becoming college roommates from sophomore to senior year many amazing memories have been made together. Hannie is the biggest sweetheart and a very loving dear friend!
Emily Cabaravdic - Bridesmaid
The Emily's met in 3rd grade girl scouts became best friends and have been making all memories ever since!
Alli Moga - Bridesmaid
Emily's cousin who she lived with in 2019 becoming very close friends! The Moga family grew up in Mahtomedi & all 4 kids are similar ages to the Wigstrom kids so always a fun group growing up and all the get togethers now :)
Jake Payne - Best Man
Jake's my younger brother, I only have a handful of memories before he was born. Growing up we shared a love of Legos, Gamecock football, and video games. Jake is one of the smartest individuals I've ever known, and as a child he managed to con me into buying every video game that we both played together for years on end so that he could amass one of the biggest Lego collections I've seen.
Dan Guerriero - Co-best man
Dan and I met the first day of freshmen orientation and became great friends while we lived together for 2 years at USC. Dan and I share a mutual love of music, dogs and Bonnarro. I owe Dan the credit for introducing me to many of my favorite musicians to this day, and introducing me to Taylor Ham and New Jersey bagels.
Jon McGill - Groomsmen
Jon and I met during freshmen year, and quickly became good friends after our time spent together serving the greater community of Columbia together freshmen year. We lived together two years at USC, including one year at the infamous Santee house; and shared the unique bond of serving on our fraternity's first executive board together.
Ben Phelps - Groomsmen
Ben and I met our first day of kindergarten, and have remained close friends ever since. Growing up Ben and I spent many a sleepovers creating Madden and 2K franchises and discussing sports. After 6th grade, the school stopped putting us in the same classes due to our constant side conversations during social studies class. Ben and I have been at each others side through all phases of our lives.
Ian Ebert - Groomsmen
Ian and I met during freshmen year of high school, and began to become close buddies after senior year. Ian and I share a love of college football, heavy bass music, tattoos, pool days, and general horseplay with the boys. Ian and I even share the same primary tattoo artist, and our love of the art has just made us closer throughout the years.
Travis Bond - Groomsmen
Travis and I met after an Econ class sophomore year at USC. Travis is one of the friendliest people I've ever met, and he . quickly became a core part of our college group. We had the pleasure of living together for a very unproductive semester before he graduated. Travis and I have taken countless trips together, and share a mutual love for Ocean Annies and all things Myrtle Beach.
Michael Wigstrom - Groomsmen
Michael is Emily's younger brother. He and I met during one of my first trips to Minnesota, and quickly hit it off. We have similar personalities, and both are a connector of people and enjoy adventures and being out in nature. Michael has shown me many of the awesome things Minnesota has to offer when we go visit, and we always make the most of family vacations.
Patrick Wigstrom - Groomsmen
Patrick is Emily's youngest brother, and we met during my first trip to Minnesota. Patrick and I quickly hit it off as we both love video games, Pokemon and all things comedy. When I get to visit, Patrick and I can often be found hanging together late into night talking about life and the newest video game he has discovered.
Nathan Shaffer - Wedding officiant
Thoughtfully chosen to marry us this fall. Brother in law of Emily (Alex soon too). Emily first met Nate when Wendy brought him to Minnesota for a family wedding. Emily lived with Nate and Wendy when she first moved to Charlotte, and their bond became even tighter during this time. The four of us have spent countless evenings together hanging out, grilling out, and spending time with their kids. Alex and Nate are both locals to the area, and they quickly hit it off with their shared passion of Panthers football, IPA's, and playing in too many fantasy leagues.
Shields Shaffer - Ring Bearer
Emily's Godson and the couples nephew is a sweet & silly 3 year old who loves Aunt Emmy and Uncle Alex or coming to visit the dogs!
Bennett Shaffer - Ring Bearer
The one year old nephew of the couple who is a ray of sunshine and the most joyous baby! Also seems to love danger and making goofy faces!
Morgan Rulevich - Personal Attendant
Morgan is friends with both Emily & Alex, her fiance Ryan was Alex's roommate for a few years so the group all became very close over the years :) There have been so many fun memories made together and we really love to get the dogs together and cook!