Emily & Chad
Our Party People
Delayne Glassgow
Maid of Honor
Delayne and Emily met during my sophomore year of college when Delayne was searching for a new roommate and Emily was desperate for a place to live for junior year. Countless nights and days these two spent on the couches in that apartment chatting about life and getting to know each other. Delayne is an all around fun time and an amazing person to be around and is sure to make anyone laugh. Now that Emily and Delayne are miles apart and not roommates, they still find the time to see each other and catch up. Some of their favorite memories include early morning cycling class, Starbucks runs, and study dates at the library. Conversation Topics - her Colorado trips, pharmacy school and how to make the best cup of coffee
Jordan Helle
Best Man
Chad and Jordan have no idea of how they met. The one thing they do know is it was after Chad and Emily were dating. They will both tell you that one day they were friends and things haven't changed. Jordan has been there for Chad more times than he can count. Whether that be helping on the farm, calling to chat about life or to double date somewhere. Conversation Topics - farming, toy tractors and farming some more
Megan Palmersheim
Maid of Honor
If these two had a dime for every time someone thought they were twins, neither of them would have any debt. EVER. Thankfully for Emily, this meant once Megan turned 21, so did Emily ;) You could say Megan met Emily first as she is the older sister by 2.5 years. These two grew up the best of friends or the worst of enemies. It just depended on the day. Although they look identical, their personalities are polar opposites. These two enjoy good coffee and chats together when they are able to align schedules. Conversations Topics - working from home, doing hair and any childhood memories of the bride you want to know
Wyatt Ronnebaum
Groomsman
Chad and Wyatt met sometime during their school days. They rode the bus together until Chad got his license and could drive, then only Wyatt rode the bus. You can normally find these two catching up at a friend get together bringing up memories of the dumb things they've done over the years and laughing hysterically about it. Chad appreciates Wyatt's sense of humor even if it is directed at him most times. Conversation Topics - hauling rock, his trip to Mexico and his bachelor pad
Hailey Marbach
Bridesmaid
TECHNICALLY - Emily met Hailey through her sister Megan, but Hailey also happened to be part of Chad's friend group from high school. Hailey and Emily have gotten to know each other over the countless get togethers the group has. One of Hailey's attributes Emily loves most is her selflessness. She always thinks about others and tries to accommodate everyone. Hailey is always down for a good time no matter what it entails. These two finally enjoyed their first double date when Hailey brought her man back to Iowa this last time and Emily knows there will be more to come. Conversation Topics - Her new puppy Rosco, living in Oregon, nursing
Matt Vaske
Groomsman
Matt and Chad also met sometime during their school years. Matt is easy going and can always bring humor to any conversation. Conversation Topics - driving semi and his trip to Cancun
Alexa Holtz
Bridesmaid
Alexa was a part of Chad's friend group which Emily was brought into through Chad. Emily and Alexa didn't really talk at all during the first year or two of Chad and Emily dating. Eventually they realized how fun and alike they are and knew they had to be friends. They also realized they were CNAs at the same facility. Alexa and Emily have had countless girls nights out, dinner dates, and Busch Lights together. They definitely fuel each other with positivity, crazy ideas and friendship. Some of their favorite memories together include drinks at breweries, going out in Iowa City, and kayaking, Conversation Topics - her sassy cat Bella, nursing, and her definition of church
Austin Hansel
Groomsman
Chat met Hansel through a mutual friend at a restaurant in town around 5 years ago. Chad then invited Hansel to some of the friend group get togethers and Hansel eventually became a part of the group. Hansel is always up for some beer and a good time even if that means just sitting around drinking beer. Hansel has always been there to lend a hand whether that be taking down trees, covering the bunker at the farm or helping load and unload a fridge onto Chad's truck. Conversation Topics - hunting and drinking beer
Reilly Bertram
Bridesmaid
College brings some of the best friends - even if it brings them in your last semester. Don't ask the four of the 436 roomies how they all worked out so well because they haven't figured that out. Delayne and Abbie started their roommate situation off, but it was hard not to become besties with each other when they saw the similarities. Reilly and Emily both know how to enjoy mornings, working out, and making meals. These two enjoyed their mornings together watching the news while drinking coffee. Conversation Topics - physical therapy, the bachelor, and soccer
Nathan Gudenkauf
Groomsman
Nathan and Chad met sometime during school. Nathan also grew up near Chad's grandparents. These two have used to share their interest of snowmobiling before Chad got out of it and now they mainly talk farming. Conversation Topics - farming, snowmobiling, and his dog Charlie
Abbie McKernan
Bridesmaid
The first time Abbie and Emily spoke was when Abbie had sent Emily a text after she found out Emily was bringing a puppy to live with them and Abbie wasn't confident in the situation. Emily didn't know if she was going to be able to get along with her. Emily was wrong because the two soon became friends and Abbie love Ivy. One of Emily's favorite qualities about Abbie is her ability to tell anyone her opinion with valid reasoning. Their favorite memories include sitting and chatting at the island in their apartment. Conversation Topics - medical school, dog mom life, barre
Paul Olinger
Groomsman
Chad and Paul met through Facebook or Snapchat. One evening they decided to get dinner together and they were friends since. Both Paul and Chad's parents used to milk cows and both got out of it so Chad and Paul like to reminisce about those times. Most Thanksgivings you would catch Emily, Chad, Paul and Swales Black Friday shopping just for fun and getting Perkins to eat after. Conversation Topics - farming and being a bar bouncer
Taylor Rowley
Bridesmaid
Taylor is Emily's high school bestie. They went to middle school together but really became friends freshman year of high school. Taylor started dating her hubby a few months before Chad and Emily started dating and both are still with their high school sweetheart. The two drifted apart towards the end of high school but grew back together stronger than ever midway through college. Their favorite memories together are the coffee dates that end up lasting hours. Conversation Topics - her elopement in Colorado, working in long term care, and her love of candles
Mitch Ryan
Groomsman
Mitch was a friend of Wyatt and Nathan's and through the various get togethers the friend group has had other the years Chad and Mitch have gotten to be good friends. Most of these twos' conversations involve crop talk. Mitch is laid back and easy to chat with. Conversation Topics - crops, his new house and upcoming wedding
Kira Barry
Bridesmaid
Chemistry lab is where this outgoing lady and Emily got to be friends. They would pair up to do labs even if they weren't supposed to be partners. Kira also knew Delayne which made getting together easy and entertaining. They lived about 5ish minutes away from each other junior year of college and would get to see each other often. Their favorite memories are enjoying drinks and chatting for hours talking about boys friends, school and everything in between. Conversation Topics - dental school, working at Scheels, the most annoying dog toy she gave Ivy
Nathan Swales
Groomsman
Chad met Swales through Paul. Swales is a know everyone in some way and can talk about anything with anyone type of guy. Most of Chad and Swales’s time spent together is a with a drink and a conversation about farming and life. Conversation Topics - farming and how to grow a great a mullet
Isabelle Palmersheim
Junior Bridesmaid
Isabelle is the oldest of Emily's three younger sisters. These two sisters may not have the most in common but they do enjoy their time spent together. Emily has enjoyed being the big sister and watching Isabelle grow up. These two enjoy chatting about life and all the joys of high school. Emily admires how resilient Isabelle is and how much she cares for other people. Conversation Topics - bowling, graduating in 2023 and singing
Hannah Palmersheim
Junior Bridesmaid
Hannah is Emily's mini for a sister. There personalities are similar in numerous ways which makes their mom unsure of what to think somedays. Hannah is the middle sister of the three younger ones and shares a lot of the same hobbies Emily does such as crafts/DIY, snowmobiling and online shopping. Emily and Hannah are normally chatting about school, DIY projects or some new thing they found on the internet. Conversation Topics - horses, dogs and snowmobiling
Gracie Palmersheim
Junior Bridesmaid
Gracie is the youngest sibling of the Palmersheim 9 - She has the biggest heart and cares immensely for everything, especially kittens. Emily and Gracie share their love for chocolate. Gracie's favorite color is pink which was Emily's favorite color at Gracie's age. Conversation topics - kitties, school, and chocolate
Jill Maas
Personal Attendant
the oldest sister of the bunch- Jillybeans! Emily and Jill share their love for organizing and having things neat. Jill knows just about every childhood memory of Emily and was there for them all until she went off to college. Jill and Emily went from playing barbies together to getting coffee and catching up. Jill is one of Emily's favorite people to bounce ideas off or think things through with. Conversation Topics - living in a camper while traveling the US, organizing, and her boys
Courtney Merenkov
Personal Attendant
Court is Emily's sorority little! Emily met Courtney one day walking back from the gym and Emily knew instantly she wanted Court as her little. Thankfully Courtney felt the same way and wanted Emily as her big. Courtney is driven, fun and one of the best friends Emily could ask for. Emily and Court were always together during any sorority event and would spend time together outside the sorority events studying or at the bars. One of their favorite memories is the dinners they would have together at the sorority house talking about their days and planning their nights. Conversation Topics - her trip to Hawaii, majoring in education and working at a daycare
Shannon Stanton
Personal Attendant
Shanny is Emily's sorority big! Emily and Shannon weren't the best big and little pair at first but eventually they got the hang of it and developed a great friendship because of it. Shannon always finds a way to laugh about things and has a positive attitude about the most inconvenient life events. Emily would normally pick Shannon up at her apartment for dinner at the sorority house where they would meet up with Courtney. Shannon and Emily shared a lot of drinks and chips and queso at Cactus over their college years. Conversation Topics - business major, being an aunt, and having all sisters
Luke Palmersheim
Usher
Luke is the youngest brother of the family but is one of Emily's older brothers. Luke has been the brother Emily has turned to when fun is to be had or trouble is to be made. He introduced Emily to boating and tubing, as well as snowmobiling and 4-wheeling. Emily convinced Chad to drive to see Luke in North Carolina one summer and the three of them went zip lining and took Chad to see the ocean for the first time. Lukey always knows how to put a smile on someones face and can drink anyone under the table with Busch light. Conversation Topics - his beautiful wife and daughter, living in North Carolina, and being an electrician
Nick Palmersheim
Usher
Nick is the oldest child of the family and is also Emily's Godfather. Emily and Nick have grown from playing hide and go seek together to having a drink and chatting about life together. Chad and Nick enjoy their talks about farming and learning from each other the new things going on in the farming industry. Chad and Emily were also honored to be asked to be Godparents to Nick's youngest son, Rip. Conversation Topics - farming, his wife and kids, and camping
Kenny Palmersheim
Usher and Officiant
Kenny, aka Ken, Kenneth and the oldest brother most likely to pick on any sibling is the officiant of the wedding. Emily and Chad originally asked Kenny to be an usher until Easter came around and the couple was joking about officiants and Kenny offered. After realizing he was serious, Chad and Emily couldn't think of anyone better. Kenny is easy going and adventurous and will joke about anything. Emily and Kenny grew closer once Emily was in high school and the two started to see their similarities. They two are normally chatting about house projects, the Hawkeyes or something they found on Facebook marketplace. Conversation Topics - his 4 redheaded children, his new acreage and all the animals he has and wants on his acreage
Witt Palmersheim
Ring Bearer
this will be the red headed kid that runs by you with a tux on. Emily met Witt minutes after he was born where she was asked to be his godmother. Since then, Emily has watched him grow into the adventurous boy he is today. He is 110% energy and would operate on peanut M&Ms. If you catch him - Conversation Topics - his chickens and pigs, Hawkeyes and Pokemon
Michael Maas
Ring Bearer
Mr Michael is the one who first made Emily a Godmother. He has a heart of gold and will be the biggest heart breaker someday. It took 2 dilly bars to get him to agree to be a ring bearer. He shot us down hard when we first asked. Michael enjoys building things with Legos and spending quality time with others. These two always look forward to their auntie Em and Michael days together. Conversation Topics - tractors, trains, legos, and traveling in a camper
Everly Palmersheim
Flower Girl
Sweet and Sassy is miss Ev. She is the oldest niece of the crew and loves to dress up but is also ready to get dirty at any moment. She has the biggest heart when it comes to her kitties and she can be a great helper with her siblings. Conversation Topics - school, kitties, bracelets and how pretty she looks in her dress
Eddie Lynn Palmersheim
Flower Girl
Eddie knows how to hold her own as her cuteness can get her almost anything she wants. She LOVES her kitties and is very much a daddy's girl. She takes a little while to warm up to people, but once she does she is a little spitfire. Conversation Topics - how cute she looks in her dress, kitties, and chickens
Kayla Palmersheim
Flower Girl
Kayla is the second oldest niece in our family. She is a sister to three brothers so she can be a tomgirl when she wants but she also loves to dress up. Kayla and Emily were almost birthday buddies but she decided to come two days before mine. Conversation Topics - school, kitties, the Trolls movie
Oaklynn Palmersheim
Flower Girl
The youngest of the Palmersheim tribe is miss Oaklynn. She is one of the happiest babies you will ever meet and has a smile that melts hearts. Emily has enjoyed getting to spend time with this little one when she comes to visit from North Carolina. Be sure to wish her a happy birthday as she turns 1 a few days before the wedding. Conversation Topics - if you tell her how pretty and cute she is, she most likely will give you a smile back