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Eleanor is the eldest female cousin of the Bride. They spent many of their early years exploring the North woods of Minnesota with their other cousins; preforming terrible plays, building forts, and jumping into lake Vermilion. They now spend much of their adult years rotting their brain with trashy reality tv. Eleanor's intelligence has been known to be incomprehensible to the Bride; watching her name every capital to every country in under 5 minutes is terrifyingly impressive. 

Eleanor Grinnell

Brady is a close friend of both the Bride and Groom. He wittnessed- and takes credit for- the start of the relationship as well as being a consitent figure throughout it. He has maintained a loyal friendship, ensuring entertainment and fun for any occasion, despite his questionalble intentions with the Groom.

Brady Sebastian 

Lucia has only known the couple for just over a year; however, she has cemented herself as one of their best friends. She had put countless effort into carrying out a flawless and unsuspecting proposal that led the couple to where they are now. Lucia has been the Bride and Groom's biggest supporter as well as providing large amounts of peer-pressure to get them here (in a good way).

Lucia VanEss

Josh has been one of the Groom's best friends since he started college and the bride's greatest competition. Josh has been there for him on late nights hearing the Groom talk about his love for the Bride even before they were together. Josh has been a great spiritual encourager and confidant, walking with him through difficult moments and decisions. We love Josh.

Joshua Anderson

Lyssa is the youngest of the Bride's cousins. Lyssa is the most intelligent yet creative person she knows, bringing entertainment and laughter to the Brides early summer days. With memories of Lyssa waking the older cousins at the crack of dawn (so it felt) and jumping into freezing lake water, she has always been a symbol of strength and persistance, with a hint of crazy. But a crazy we wished to be able to replicate.

Lyssa Grinnell

Jeremiah, most commonly known as JJ, is the second born Bridger child, Josiah's first younger sibling. They grew up building legos and becoming the heros they created in their childhood. Seven years of their life was spent with each other, until the only girl in the family came around and shook things up, turning them into the greatest older brothers a girl could ask for. JJ is one of the most imaginative people the Groom knows, always reading a book or making stories of his own.

Jeremiah Bridger 

Though Jolie is unable to attend the wedding, she remains one of the most special people in the Bride's life. Meeting all the way in Norway, Jolie made an impression on the Bride as one of the strongest and most powerful people she knows. Though short in stature, Jolie is never afraid to speak her mind and call the Bride out on her stupidity. She was known as a protector, if not always physically; she was always there as comfort and stability. Jolie remains in the State of Washington, but we will still love and think about her on this day, even from over here. 

Jolie Bartel

The Groom met Ben (also known as Ging) durng his second year at college, and quickly became a close friend. They're always hanging out whether it's disc golfing or playing video games, even though the Groom out does him in every single way; except when it comes to video games. They not only support each other with their mental health, but also in entartaining themselves and others with their shenanagains.

Benjamin Piasecki

Kalen is not only the eldest of the Grinnell cousins, but is also the beloved older brother of the Bride. Kalen spent his early years with the Bride losing lightsaber battles but destroying her in video games. Kalen has always brought a sense of comfort to the bride's insanity, even though he was the cause sometimes. Their relationship has always brought uncontainable laughter and hysteria. Whether he is acting, singing, or DM-ing a DND campaign, his talents are irreplicable. The Bride is blessed to have him as a brother. 

Kalen Grinnell

The Groom met Phillip his freshmen year of college. They are in the gym every morning along with Brady and Josh,  pushing each other to be better. Phillip loves to talk, initiating many deep, thought provoking conversations with the Groom. Hopefully he can be quiet long enough to get through the ceramony. 

Phillip Graham

Leif is the second elsdest of the Grinnell cousins. He has always brought a sense of security to the Bride, making his presence peaceful and secure. Leif is one of the kindest, most gentle men in the Bride's life; when there's a moment of silence, he fills it with gentle songs from guitar strings; when there's nothing to do, he will be the first to suggest something unhinged. He has many talents; between his guitar skills, fencing ability, and canoe maneuvers; those who know him are convinced there's nothing he can't do. The Bride is honored to have him as family. 

Leif Williams Grinnell

Hannah is the only sister of the Groom, favorite sibling, and future sister-in-law to the Bride. She is a strong young woman,  and at only 12 years old she has her brothers wrapped around her finger. Hannah is an absolute athletic beast, she dominates in softball, basketball, soccer, and track, being the fastest and fiercest in everything she does.

Hannah Bridger

David Alexieff, known by some as PD, has played an important role in the Bride's life. Meeting the bride while she was still in elementary school as her children's pastor in Bozeman, Montana. Many years later he became the Montana Youth Director and later became the National BGMC Director in Missouri. PD has been a consistent mentor and supporter of the Bride, always being a spiritual encourager. He has witnessed many near-death experiences, mostly in Mexico, and always knew how to de-escalate any situation. David has known the Groom's father, Joe, since college, both preparing for their life in ministry. PD's integrity, work ethic, and wisdom are admired greatly. There is always something to be learned from David Alexieff.

Kaeana & Josiah

Kaeana & Josiah

K&J

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