Brandon and I met several years ago at a barbecue on Collin’s rooftop. Brandon was a friend of a friend of my brother, and after a few beers and finding similar interests, we instantaneously became friends. Brandon is actually the catalyst that introduced Jenny and I four years ago. We were all at the Minnesota Wild’s home opener and met after the game at the Jack Daniel’s bar after the game. Like many of the other men in the wedding party, Brandon and I still try to get together as often as we can, on the golf course or an occasional night of libations. Brandon is one of the most kind, caring and genuine people I know. I am beyond-happy to have him as part of our wedding day, and I look forward to our lifetime of friendship.
Kristofer and I met in college, during my years as the groupie for the baseball team. Everyone knows him as Eddy, so we’re sticking with that from here on out. I was ecstatic during the winter of my junior year of college when I was asked to move into the house with Ed and four others. Ed is much-older than the rest of us, and I have always looked at him as the older brother I never had. Over the years, he and I have had many adventures involving debauchery, libations and pyrotechnics. Ed is one of my favorite golfing partners and best friends. He will always have our best interests at heart, and look forward to beating him on the golf course for years to come.
Ryan and I lived two doors from each other our Freshman year of college. He was part of the core-group of lifelong friends I gained from the sixth floor of Brady Hall. Ryan always had a smile on his face, literally, he couldn’t shake the nickname “Giggles” for a few years. We shared a two-bedroom apartment our Sophomore year, and spent many nights riding bicycles along the river, playing pick-up hockey games during the winter and hosting the occasional potluck with our friend Tim. Through the years, Ryan and I have played thousands of ping-pong games against each other, spent summer nights around a grill and enjoyed a few brew-ha-ha’s together. Ryan is one of the nicest, most-kind hearted and easiest people to talk to I have ever met. I am honored to have him as part of our big day.
I would be hard-pressed to find someone else who I would rather listen to Dropkick Murphy’s and sip adult beverages with. Teddy and I met when he visited Rob and I's apartment after college. That night he was mixing up the names of prominent college athletes, but I knew right then that he and I would be friends. Fast forward however many years it's been, and we've traveled all over the midwest together. In between all of that, we've had countless late nights during his time in Minneapolis. I'm sad that he's moved back to his homeland of Milwaukee, but thanks for technology, we can still spend time together. Teddy is smart, caring and great friend to have. Jenny and I are excited to share our big day with The Big Ginger.
Adam is a close friend, great golf partner and a heck of a musician. He and I have performed several duets in front of two or three people under the lights of a front porch. He has several original songs that Jenny and I look forward to hearing at the wedding.