Since the day I was born, my older sister Jenna has been by my side. (Seriously, she did not leave me alone for the first few years). Jenna was a role model to me, so much that I followed her to college and even got to sub in for her on the volleyball court. We have been best friends forever and been by each other’s sides through everything, so it only makes sense to have Jenna right by my side on the big day.
Payton and I became best friends when we were kids. We played softball together for years, and our friendship grew each day. From besties to roommates, Payton has been with me through it all.
Katelin and I first met at an open gym for volleyball before our first year at BCU. We went from strangers to roommates to best friends in what seemed like a day’s time. We have been inseparable since the day we met, so it’s only fitting that Katelin is a part of my special day.
Thankfully the groom is bringing in another sister for me! Paige and I have grown closer with time, and I am lucky to be gaining another great sister.
From teammates on the BCU volleyball team to best friends, our friendship is an important one. Ruthie’s caring, loving and funny personality make for a friend that I could not live without.
Bri and I were neighbors our first year of college and quickly grew closer our three years together on the volleyball team. Bri is another friend that I could not imagine my life without.
Melissa and I started as two strangers on the volleyball court. We then became roommates in our final years of college and developed an everlasting friendship.
Besties since the beginning! Gabby and I have been best friends since kindergarten. We have been through so much together; I could not imagine the big day without Gabby there.
Softball is the reason we are so close. Playing this sport made Taylor and I develop a friendship that has lasted for years. Since we have made so many memories together, it is only fitting that Taylor joins me on my wedding day.
Another softball bestie! Elin and I grew up playing softball together and then continued to stay close when we both went to Sioux City for college. Our friendship is one that can pick up wherever it last left off, and I am forever grateful for her.
I have taken care of Blaine for the last 20 years so now it only makes sense that he takes care of me for one day. Growing up as the younger brother Blaine was always near by whether I liked it or not. Thankfully, Blaine has been the best brother someone could ask for and I can’t wait for him to share the big day as my Best Man.
Andrew and I met my freshman year of college at Briar Cliff. We quickly became close friends throughout our first year together as teammates on the baseball team. Ever since that season we have become great friends.
Keaton and I have been friends ever since we started going to school together in fourth grade. We shared some incredible memories throughout high school and during our summers off from college. Keaton is a great guy to sit down and have a barley pop with.
Tyler and I were roommates all throughout college. He was a great roommate and an even better handyman/personal nurse during our time living together from the dorms to the pad on Myrtle.
Houston and I first met playing legion baseball together during high school. Little did we know, we’d get to spend two years together in college playing baseball. Houston is a heck of a guy and will tear up the dance floor.
Jacob and I have known each other since we were little kids playing tennis ball at the softball fields in Remsen. Jacob and I both went to Briar Cliff where we played baseball together for three years. Jacob is an awesome friend to have in my corner growing up.
Peyton and I played baseball for Briar Cliff, and we grew closer by creating the BRAND (IYKYK). We ended up living together for a year at Myrtle where we bonded over our love for sports and barley pops.
Colin and I have been lifelong friends. Growing up we played many sports together and have remained close to this day. We continue to share our love of sports through coaching and lifting. Colin is an awesome guy and an even better lifting partner in the morning.
Zach and I first met in college but our relationship really started to blossom once he moved to Des Moines and lived in the same apartment complex as Katie. A short time later he had so much fun with me, we decided to be roommates. Zach has been a great roommate and even played a large role in the engagement plans.
I first met Chris once Katie and I started dating. We became closer the longer Katie and I were together. Having Chris around is like having an older brother.