Having met way back in middle school, Linsey and Lauren have experienced a lot of life together. From cracking inside jokes in geography class, cheering for the Eagles in high school, having countless sleepovers and flying off of innertubes on lake days, to taking cute/silly prom pics, doing eccentric dances, talking in funny accents and singing strange songs, the list goes on. Enduring the awkward stage of life called puberty, endless heart-to-heart conversations were had throughout those years. The two have always been there for one another and have witnessed each other's major life accomplishments/milestones. Lauren is one of the funniest and most loyal friends you could ever meet, and regardless of how many months or years have gone by, she is the kind of friend you can just pick things right back up with. Linsey is so excited to have Lauren by her side on her special day!
Clara Bragg - Bridesmaid
Linsey and Clara go way back! From living right around the corner from one another, cheering on the Eagles in high school, to reconnecting in college and tackling nursing school together, Clara and Linsey have supported each other since day one. Linsey convinced Clara to join her sorority, Phi Mu, and the rest was history- Clara became Linsey's Little. Their friendship grew even more when they decided to become roommates for basically three years. The two have been there for each other through some of life's biggest milestones, and have experienced a ton of laughs and shenanigans along the way! Clara is one of the most down-to-earth people you can meet and is one of Linsey's closest friends- she absolutely can't wait to have Clara by her side on her big day!
Katelyn Tester - Bridesmaid
Katelyn and Linsey met at the U of A and immediately bonded over a very random, but hilarious meme-video of Dora The Explorer. After that, the rest was history. Katelyn and Linsey ended up becoming sorority sisters in Phi Mu and were pretty much joined at the hip- you could always find them laughing at the dumbest things and hear them from a mile away. Eventually, they were roommates for 2 years and it was pure chaos but oh so fun. Dance parties in the kitchen were their specialty. They also have helped each other endure more serious things together- Katelyn has always been there for Linsey, and vice-versa, through thick-and-thin, and is one of Linsey's ride-or-dies. Linsey couldn't imagine not having Katelyn by her side for such a big life event, and is so blessed to have such a great friend!
Caroline King - Bridesmaid
Feeling a little spontaneous, Caroline decided to hit up her freshman class sorority's GroupMe to see if someone wanted to hang at Crystal Bridges Museum for the day, and guess who took her up on that offer? Linsey and Caroline have been day-1's since Freshman year of college, where their friendship took off and never looked back. You could always find them hanging out in Walton together or getting into some sort of shenanigans that would leave them laughing for hours. Caroline has always been such an incredible and true friend who is always there for you. Linsey and Caroline have been there for each other through all of college's ups-and-downs and have experienced so many adventures together. Linsey is so excited to have Caroline stand next to her for her biggest adventure yet!
Braiden Chamberlain - Bridesmaid
Both new-grad nursing interns together in NICU/Nursery, Braiden and Linsey were just your average co-workers- that is, until that fateful new-grad group picture where Braiden insisted everyone do the, "Sorority Squat" and, "throw what you know" while proceeding to throw up her Phi Mu hand sign. The rest was history. Realizing they were sorority sisters, Braiden and Linsey became very close- they loved going out bar-hopping together, hanging out pool-side, dancing the night away at EDM concerts, and just getting into the funniest shenanigans. Braiden is definitely someone who can leave you laughing until your lungs hurt and knows how to have a good time! She is such a loyal friend who is there for you through thick-and-thin, and someone who you can always pick life right back up with. Braiden is definitely one of Linsey's ride-or-dies, and Linsey is so excited to have Braiden by her side, as her wedding wouldn't be complete without, "Bra(y/i)den Squared!" ;)
Brett Berglund - Best Man
Brett and I have been best buds since day one (literally), and he truly is the greatest brother I could have ever asked for. A seven-and-a-half year age gap didn't hinder how close we would get, and both being kids at heart always made that bond easy. I like to think of Brett as the upgraded version that comes out a few years after the first model- it takes a while to work out all of the bugs. Watching my brother grow and progress in life has been nothing short of amazing. I am so glad to have Brett as my best man and will always cherish being at each others' side forever and always!
Cole Fedorczyk - Groomsman
Cole is my future brother-in-law, who I've had the pleasure of getting to know and become close to in the last few years. It's amazing how easy-going Cole is- you can truly talk to him about anything and make it an interesting conversation. I have gotten to enjoy connecting over our many similar passions, and it excites me to know we have so many fun times ahead of us. I know how siblings can be towards each other (yes I've seen those old family videos haha), but I have no doubt the relationship he has had with Linsey growing up has had such a positive impact on her life. Grateful to have Cole as a groomsman.
Justin Vanderpoel - Groomsman
On the first day of Kindergarten, this kid asked if I wanted to be friends, and of course I agreed- crayons in hand and everything. Almost 25 years later, here we are, all grown up- although maybe slightly smarter than we were in Kindergarten, we have managed to stay as close all these years. I won't forget all our memories of architectural fort building and endless hours outside skateboarding and biking. Without a doubt, all of those moments growing up have sculpted me into the person I am today. I am so excited to have Justin by my side as a groomsman!
Dante Nuñez - Groomsman
Since the first day we had met as roommates, I knew we were in for a good time! It was truly fate that we would meet when we did and it's been amazing ever since. From so many extraordinary concerts and adventures, to gaming up until undisclosed hours of the night, it has always been a blast experiencing life together. Dante has always been there for Linsey and I, and I'm so glad he gets to be a part of our wedding. I know there will be many more amazing memories to be had!
Judson Baines - Groomsman
What do you get when you take a musician and a computer scientist, and put them together as roommates living in one room? You end up with two absolute dorks, but in the best way. With Jud being one of my first roommates in college, I didn't know what to expect with us rooming, but we ending up being such amazing friends. To hysterically laughing and playing random instruments into the wee hours of the night, to going off-road camping in the Miata, we know how to have fun out of any experience. This guy- most noted for the best Gollum impersonation of all time, but being a groomsman is a plus as well.