Sarina & Beth have been friends for 11 years, dating back to the high school days in tennis and hockey. Since high school, they've been through life's big changes together, both attending Bethel University for undergraduate degrees, followed by pursuing graduate degrees in the Twin Cities.

Sara is Matt's sister, and new friend to the bride. Both Beth & Sara are the only daughters in their families, and have been bonding over wedding planning and life after college. Sara is getting married to her fiancé Theo this fall; Matt & Beth look forward to living in the same area as Sara and Theo.

Tiana and Beth met at welcome week of college at Bethel University. Since graduating from Bethel, Tiana and her husband Wade have become couple friends with Matt & Beth. Matt & Beth are soon to be puppy parents this fall- and their puppy will be cousins with Tiana & Wade's dog Yukon!

Mara & Beth attended Bethel University together, and have enjoyed getting to know each other more the last year. Mara and her husband Austin recently bought a home near Matt & Beth's new place.

Betsy & Beth were Biokinetics buddies at Bethel University, and did everything from studying to spring break trips together. Betsy now lives in Milwaukee, but her and Beth have enjoyed traveling to visit each other and connecting via phone to chat about life and their careers in healthcare.

Grace & Beth were inseparable in high school. They were in everything together and did everything together: from tennis, hockey, and golf, to choir, bible camp, and getting ready for school dances. Beth & Grace still enjoy connecting and catching up on each other's lives.

December is a dear aunt to Beth, and to all of her nieces and nephews. Beth has fond memories of time spent with her aunt and uncle on various travels, and is grateful for December's presence in her life.

Mike is Matt's brother and best friend. They grew up competing with and against each other in multiple sports and activities, and have grown closer as they've gotten older. Matt has lived with Mike and his wife Erin in Apple Valley during graduate school and has loved getting to be an uncle to their children Christopher & Sydney.

Mike is Beth's older brother, and is the same age as Matt. Matt & Beth have been enjoying getting to spend time with Mike, his wife Steph, and their son Erik, through a shared love of pond hockey, the state high school hockey tournament, and visits to their home in Roseau.

Luke is Beth's brother; he shares his sister's adventure bug, and is attending Michigan Tech for engineering. Luke and Matt bond over a love for football and the outdoors. Beth and Matt look forward to seeing where Luke's studies bring him and hope to visit him this coming year in Michigan.

Andrew is one of Matt's closest friends. Matt and Andrew met freshmen year at Bethel University. Living next door to Matt they quickly became friends over a mutual love for sports, music and other study break shenanigan's. Since graduation Andrew attended the University of Arizona to study and complete a PhD in optical sciences, which provided multiple opportunities for Matt to visit and escape the cold Minnesota winter. Andrew has since moved back to the twin cities, is recently engaged and enjoying his new home in Eden Prairie.

Nick is one of Matt's closest friends. Matt and Nick met freshman year at Bethel University. Nick also lived next door to Matt and shared a similar interest in a career in healthcare. Remaining close friends through undergrad and beyond they both eventually became Physician Assistant's. Nick currently works with Mayo Clinic's in Owatonna, is happily married and is expecting his first child this summer.

John is Beth's brother, and is also getting married this August, to his fiance Ivy. Matt & Beth have enjoyed visits with John & Ivy in their new home, and look forward to starting married life at the same time!

Josh is Beth's youngest brother. He will be a senior next year at Roseau High School and is very active in the school band and baseball. His team recently participated in the Minnesota state baseball tournament, making it all the way to the state final at Target field.