Allie & Dillon
Wedding Party
Elizabeth McBrayer
Maid of Honor
Elizabeth has been Allie's friend for 9 years. Elizabeth and Allie met in college while living in the same dorm at South Dakota State University. They bonded over studying and eventually graduating with degrees in Medical Laboratory Science. Allie was Elizabeth's maid of honor and is very excited to have Elizabeth be hers. Elizabeth, her husband Reed, and their two dogs live in Sioux Falls, SD.
Emily Johnston
Bridesmaid
Emily and Allie met working at Memorial Blood Center. They bonded over dungeons and dragons and even starting a podcast together (Drink and Argue). Emily, her husband Scott and their dog Zuko reside in Stillwater, MN.
Lauren Fugate
Bridesmaid
Lauren has been Allie's sister for 26 years. The middle sibling of the Fugate sisters, Allie and her played hours of video games together. They recently took a road trip to Tennessee for Lauren's job, and both of them lived through the adventure. She currently works as a Surgical First. Lauren, her husband Sam and their cat, Gypsy live in Rochester, MN.
Ashleigh Wempe
Bridesmaid
Ashleigh has been Allie's sister for 26 years. The oldest of the Fugate sisters. They grew up baking in the kitchen, where some amazing treats have been produced and even some unspeakable cakes, but they always had fun. Recently Ashleigh, her husband Ryan, their daughters; Sophia and Oliva, and their cat Jasmine moved from San Antonio, Tx to Rochester, MN to be closer to family.
Sophia Wempe
Flower Girl
Sophia has been Allie's niece for 5 years. When we told Sophie we were getting married I think she was more excited then we were. She excited exclaimed "I know exactly what I am wearing!", while that dress has changed multiple times her excitement has never died down and her smile will be shinning the brightest on the wedding day. Sophia is Ashleigh and Ryan Whempe's daughter.
Shane Pedersen
Best Man
Shane has been Dillon's brother for 27 years. As a fellow St. Paul resident, Shane and Dillon love to get together to go rock climbing, watch Vikings games, and visit local breweries. Shane is an avid runner. In 2020 he ran a marathon distance every month, in 2022 he is running a half marathon distance every week.
Travis Pedersen
Groomsman
Travis has been Dillon's brother for 27 years. Travis and Dillon share a love of board and video games and will often get together to conquer General Graardor, become the King of Tokyo, or build a mighty civilization. Travis, his wife Katie, and their spoiled pocket beagle, Winnie, live and work in Worthington, Minnesota.
Parker Sandhurst
Groomsman
Parker and Dillon have been good friends ever since their high school days. Together we have gone to 3 different Warped Tours, 2 Reel Big Fish concerts, and one trip to the Wisconsin Dells. Parker and his wife, Emma, are living and working in Winona, Minnesota.
AJ Hayenga
Groomsman
AJ and Dillon have been good friends since 11th grade, when Dillon foolishly set out on an endeavor to try to be better at math than AJ. We have shared a love of statistical modeling and determining probabilities ever since. Recently, AJ has caught the rock climbing bug from Dillon and is endeavoring to build a rock climbing wall at his family farm near Sibley, Iowa.
Cody Ziemer
Usher
Cody and Dillon became friends in their junior year of college when they were assigned to work together on a project in Measurements and Instrumentations. The pair quickly became friends and share of love of Dungeons and Dragons. Cody, a three time state champion, has been showing Dillon how to shoot sporting clays on the weekends.
Ian Stewart
Usher
Ian and Dillon first met in 4th grade at Prairie Elementary in Worthington, Minnesota. The two were always up for shenanigans like carving nefarious pumpkins, shooting bow and arrows Robin Hood style, and decorating our high school bathroom for Christmas. The pair can frequently be found cheering on the Gophers hockey team. Ian lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota