Brenda Petersen - Matron of Honor
Brenda is Wendy’s one and only sister! Brenda has been there for Wendy no matter what. She is married and has 2 children plus several furry children. Brenda enjoys volunteering and spending time with family. She works at Mayo Clinic in one of the labs.
Alan Booth - Best Man
Steven has known Alan since time began. Well, at least since time began for the two of them. Their families have been friends longer than anyone can remember. Steven's mom used to babysit Alan's mom. The two of them have helped each other through the ups and downs of the school years, College, adult life, Alan getting married, raising Lochlann, and through more bamboo trees than anyone could ever imagine. Alan is more than just one of Steven's oldest and best friends, he is his brother through thick and thin. Alan works for Crosby P.D. and is the best brother a man could have ever picked for himself.
Marne Matysek - Bridesmaid
Wendy and Marne met in 2016 through the dance studio that they both started dancing at the same week! Marne and Wendy even went to Chicago in June 2021 to compete at a dance competition. Marne is the reason why Wendy ever tried the dating app that she eventually met Steven on. Marne is getting married in 2022 as well to the man she met on the dating app. Marne works at Mayo Clinic as a Child Life Specialist.
Nick Sharp - Groomsman
Steven met Nick at NDSU when fate conspired to make them roommates. When Steven received the letter from NDSU about housing and saw that his new roommate was from North Dakota visions of the stereotypical student from North Dakota that he had met on campus began to dance through his head. He imagined a redneck farm boy who didn't so much speak English as he chewed on it and spit it out on the ground much like the tobacco he most likely spent most of his time masticating. He also envisioned conversations about farm equipment and having to hear accursed sounds blaring from speakers (Country). Soon the day came upon which Steven would meet this mystery man. He came into their shared dorm room (201 Stockbridge, best room on campus) and saw not a hick farm boy, but a nerd like himself, as evidenced by the anime box sets on his bookshelf and other such nerdery in the room, and thus, one of the greatest friendships mankind has ever seen was born.
Molly Buchtman - Bridesmaid
Molly and Wendy met in 2013 when Wendy moved back to Minnesota. Molly was in a small group for young adults through a local church and that is how they met. Molly and Wendy have traveled to Georgia, Colorado, and Arizona together since then. Molly enjoys traveling when she isn’t working. Molly works at Mayo Clinic as a House Supervisor.
Kevin Mortensen - Groomsman
Steven met Kevin one fateful day at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN. Steven's father had decided that Steven would no longer be raised in an ELCA church and brought him to start Confirmation at Zion. Kevin the first person his own age that Steven met and the two became fast friends, bonding over the kinds of things that kids did back then like Pokémon and candy. Kevin has always been someone that Steven could turn to when things got rough, particularly when Steven's dad was being ridiculous about something. As evidenced by the above picture Steven and Kevin enjoy getting up to shenanigans.
Sarah Townsend - Bridesmaid
Sarah and Wendy met at Oak Hills Christian College where they both attended college. Wendy and Sarah became quick friends and Wendy enjoyed setting up some fun decor such as big foot visiting Sarah’s dorm room. During Wendy’s last semester they were roommates as well. Sarah is married and has 2 boys. She lives near Green Bay, WI and is a boss babe in her home based business.
John Juracek - Groomsman
Steven met John very shortly after his daring escape from the womb where he feigned death so that the guards would give him an opportunity to obtain his freedom. Steven doesn't remember this day particularly well, but is certain that he likely took in sustenance. John is one of Steven's cousins and is also very much like a brother to him. No matter what, Steven has John's back and John has Steven's. Steven has been an Uncle to John's kids and John will be an uncle to Steven's kids when they eventually decide to grace us with their presence. Steven refused to even think about picking out a date for this crazy shindig until he knew John was safely home from Kuwait.
Kaitlyn Himlie - Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn is Wendy’s niece. She is also Wendy’s goddaughter. She attends Kasson Mantorville Public Schools. She works at Subway and makes amazing sandwiches.
Mike Heim - Groomsman
Steven met Mike, Agent Heim or Heim working at Best Buy in Eden Prairie. Steven first realized that Heim was the kind of person he could call, "Friend," while Heim was working AP and would always end his closing shifts by playing "The Final Countdown" by Europe at just the right time so that it would end exactly when the store closed and "Closing Time" by Semisonic would start. It always capped off the day gloriously. Steve would gradually get to know more about Heim until one day Heim joined Geek Squad as well. Their friendship grew much more quickly after that as they now had ample opportunity to make puns, play pranks and get into other workplace shenanigans. There isn't another person that Steven would rather be in the workplace trenches with. Even if Heim sometimes gets on his nerves, Steven knows it is always in good fun.
Everest Taylor - Ring Security
Everest is Wendy’s youngest nephew. He loves playing soccer, drawing pictures, and sharing his Pokémon knowledge.
Lochlann Booth - Flower Distribution Engineer
Lochlann is Steven's Goddaughter and Alan's daughter. She takes after her mother in the looks department (thank goodness) but she definitely has her father's attitude. Steven's mother gave her the moniker "Little Fart." She loves all things Disney and getting into trouble with "Uncle" Steven.