Hello! I am Aleshia. I met Tyneshia back in 1997 when I moved to Andover and it was a day I will never forget! I also met Matt the same year when I started 7th grade at a new school. Tyneshia has been my rock, my best friend for 26+ years and I could not imagine my life without her. Matt and I have grown very close through the years that him and Tyneshia started dating and I couldn’t imagine a better human for her. I love you both beyond words and I can NOT wait to celebrate with everyone!

Hi,I'm Rick Swanson and I'm excited to be Matt and Tyneshia's Best Man! Matt and I met for the first time in an adult hockey league back in 2013. The second Matt and I started talking, it was as if we had been friends our whole lives. We immediately started hanging out and over the course of the next 10 years our lives became intertwined. I'm very happy my best friend found someone as great as Tyneshia and I look forward to the celebration! (Can I deer hunt your property yet?)

Hello, everyone! I’m Maura and I get the honor of having known Tyneshia my whole life! We are cousins, but she is also one of my best friends. I couldn’t be more lucky to know her. From the moment she first spoke of Matt, to the day I officially met him, I knew he was the one. It has been so amazing seeing them take on life together and I cannot wait for the big day to celebrate their love!

Names Thomas, Son of Tami, Brother of Matt,Not the best man, but the better man. I’ve known Matt my whole life. I’ve never had a problem using Matt as a guide of who I want to be. I couldn’t ask for a better role model. I will admit most of his groundings were of my choosing. “Perks of being the little brother” But I won’t take all the credit for making him the stand up man he is, anymore. That goes to Tyneshia. Hanging out with you two has always been a good time, And for that reason I’m all in. Love you both. Best regards - Tommy

Hi! I am Jessica and I met this amazing girl Tyneshia back in 2008 when I started working at Cvs. We have had a lot of fun, crazy times together since then☺️I truly never knew I would meet someone that has the same love and passion for animals that I do💕 She is one of the most incredible humans that I have ever met and I am so very lucky to have her as a forever friend💕  And I only met Matt recently at my Birthday party but when he left to go take care of their dogs and then come all the way back to be with Tyneshia I knew right away that she was with her soulmate💕I am so excited to be a part of their perfect day and to celebrate with everyone!

Hi, my name is Nick and I'm Tyneshia's brother and lucky to be Matt's future brother in law. I couldn't be more excited for their wedding day and to be able to officially welcome Matt into the family (not that he hasn't already been). In the time I've known Matt we've had too many great laughs and memories to count. Whether it be going out for a boat day or just hanging out at their place having some beers, I always know it will be a great time. I am super happy my sister is marrying someone like Matt and am excited to see where life takes them!

Hello! I am Cassi. Tyneshia and I met in the fall of 2005 at our University of Minnesota freshman orientation. We met fast and moved fast into an amazing, long-lasting friendship that has spanned multiple stages of our lives.  I’m so happy that Tyneshia and Matt found each other. Matt, I’ve not yet had the opportunity to get to know you but I have LOTS of animals that Tyneshia will/wants to squeeze, so I guess you’re stuck with me too!It’s an honor to be able to continue going through the “grown up” stages with you, Tyneshia, and I am so thankful and excited that Matt will be joining you (and me!) in the next stages of life. Congratulations!

It all started with a couple of brilliant teenagers in high school who just got their licenses, who had a drill, and Matt’s truck. You see we may have went to different schools but the ability to drive now gave us the ability to connect. That’s when Matt and I decided it was a great idea to drill holes in the muffler of his Dodge Dakota to make it sound cool and impress the ladies around town. For some reason the idea didn’t work, but luckily, umpteen years later he impressed and found the right lady, thankfully! We may have drove in different directions but for the last 23+ years we’ve remained good friends, and have some seriously cool memories together; there’s even a band in there called the Darkness, but that’s a story for another time. Matt, play song #4 or #9 from the CD, I want to hear that at your wedding.

Hi! I'm Maria and I met Tyneshia about 18 years ago at cvs where we worked together. All it took is having dinner together in the break room and her having to show me how to use the salt properly to break the ice and become friends. Through the years we have had so many memories together, I always say we could write a book on our adventures. In all this time knowing her I have never seen her so happy. I know that she has found her perfect person. I could not be more excited for her and Matt and am so honored to be part of their special day and I can't wait to celebrate them!

Hey, I'm Jared. Matt and I have been working together now for almost 15 years, along with playing a lot of hockey and golf over that time... and drinking beers... we've become great friends. I couldn't be happier he's found a great person to share his life with in Tyneshia, and look forward to making more memories with these two. Love you guys!