Wedding Party
Jonna Stratton
Maid of Honor
My favorite memory of my sister Jade...from covering a pantry in peanut butter, to catching a Quasimodo eyeball on the playground..t.here is too many years of history to pick a favorite! She was always my partner in crime though. Learning dances from Youtube, making funny videos, and loading my part of chores were especially my favorite thing to do ;) Above all things, I love my sister to the moon and back! So excited to share her special day with her!
Jena Stratton
Bridesmaid
My name is Jena, and I am the oldest of our sibling crew. So lucky, Jade has been blessed with me her whole life! My favorite memory of Jade is that she is always the first one on the dance floor to get the party started! Congratulations Jade and Corey!! Love you!!
Jayli Stratton
Bridesmaid
Jade is the best person to talk to when in doubt and very supportive and a great listener. I am so glad she has found Corey to be there with her to support and listen to her. Corey is a very nice and funny guy and I am glad he is coming into our family to forever protect my sister. Corey has shown me that he is a trusting man and will forever protect not only my sister, but our family as well. My sister is a very strong women and I can't wait to see her life with Corey in it! Jade is a very trusting person and I always know I can go to her for advice. I am so happy to see that she is pursuing her life with someone she can trust and love dearly. Welcome to the family Corey!
Sara Berg
Bridesmaid
Jade and I met about 6-7 years ago back in Jamestown, ND when we both worked at Menards! I don't remember who said "hi" first but, it was definitely best friends at an instant! You know how you always want to find that one person that you can hang out with, talk for hours with, and laugh until our stomachs hurt and never get tired of each other? Well, she is it!! She's my person!! I love her more than words can explain. We live in different states now, but that does not change anything! So, when I found out she was getting married, I was so excited for her! She deserves all the happiness in the world! I haven't gotten to meet Corey yet in person. Regardless, I am so excited and blessed to be a part of their big day!
Shyla Greer
Bridesmaid
Jade and I have known each other for many many years. Since we were very little, we went from playing outside on the playground in elementary school to dancing together under the lights at the football games for the halftime shows in high school. One of my favorite memories of us is honestly just always going for drives at night, getting a soda from Mcdonald's and talking about life and dreams for hours. We have spoken and dreamt about this day for many years and now I am honored to be a part of your special day! I am very excited for you two to get married and be able to make memories and build a life with each other for the future to come!
Samantha Hayner
Bridesmaid
Jade and I met about a year ago, we had this instant vibe since we both have the same humor and kind hearts. She's quickly become like family to me and my own. My children adore her to say the least! Now I may not spend a lot of time with her and Corey, but I know I see a lot of passion and love in their relationship. Whether it be the way I have seen Jade go so extra with gifts and planning things with such detail and love for Corey on special occasions, or the way I have seen Corey look at Jade when she sings with such love and compassion. I can see and feel the love between them in these moments. Love that can be true and raw. Love that allows you to be the truest and most comfortable self. Love that allows you to be accepted as yourself for the whole you, not just the best parts. That is something that does not come along often. I wish you both nothing but fond memories, great times, abundant health, and a beautiful happy marriage!
Justin "Jazzy" Pazolt
Best Man
One of the first friends I made here in Bismarck. Arguably, one of the best friends a man could have asked for. Favorite memory... Something Jade suggested as a topic for this... I would have to say, when we quit talking due to a certain incident.... I was playing pool at O'Brians, and you walked up and put your dollar down... It was a tense moment. But it was also the moment I realized I missed my brother. And that I couldn't let the wedge stay between us. I am glad that we got past it all. Because we started as work friends. You quickly became family.
Jacob "Snak" DeCloedt
Groomsman
Memories... Well, we didn't kill each other that night. Thank the Creator. Hands down my favorite memory... When I had a trip planned in my first year of riding and the person who was supposed to go with me bailed 2 weeks before the trip... we hadn't really crossed back into the whole hanging out and stuff again... and you said, "I don't think you should make that ride alone. I'll go with you if you want." Now, we do the trip yearly. And I hope you know how much those mean to me(especially that specific one), Brother. Because you have been one of the biggest supporters of my sober lifestyle. And none of this would be possible without that. And my sobriety isn't possible without my family there to keep me accountable.
Ariel "Cuba" Caballero
Groomsman
Honestly, we had a rocky start as coworkers. When we started talking again... It was due to a mutual friend and having a shared passion. We built off of that. We built that into a brotherhood. Then, we found other things that we both loved to do as well. Crazy how life does that. Maybe, my favorite memory of us was at Sponsor's tournament. The way we pushed each other to keep focused, and how we kept each other positive. I really think that was a time when our brotherhood became noticeably stronger.
Fredderick "Derf" Reese
Groomsman
When I moved to Alabama on a whim... I really didn't know anyone. I made work the most important focus of my life. I did not expect to meet someone who would become a support system for me in many ways. Not every way was good. But, the times were. I can say that much. Favorite memory... hands down the time you told me to grab something from your "Cahhhhr" and I looked at you stupid and then bust up laughing and asked you how you spell car. Without missing a beat you said, "C... A... AHHHR!".
Chad "WC" Heidlebaugh
Groomsman
WC- White Chocolate. Soooo many memories with you, my brother. We've been friends forever. You lived right down the street from my grandmother. We played Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, spent countless days at the pool, anything of the sort out in the backyard together. You have been one of the few people over the years that never gave up on me, even when it seemed like all hope was lost. You and your family have always been something more than friends to me. A memory... I think the one thing that will always stick out to me, is the love that we both had for basketball. How, we always wanted to play. Even when we were supposed to be studying Lakota. Tab tanka skata he? HAHAHA.
James "Left Nut" Rendle
Groomsman
Fave Memories. Not one in particular, is our rides. Anytime we both have 2 wheels down and nothing but open road in front of us. It's always just a carefree, relaxing time. We talk about things that bother us, inspires us, hurt us, bring us joy. But we never stress about it. We catch up on things we haven't gotten to talk about. We laugh. We enjoy coffee and food. It's just wholesome. We both have chosen a path of sobriety. And it's been a very inspiring thing to watch you turn things around, my brother. To watch the changes and growth in your life. It has brought tears of pride to my eyes more than once.
Kalli "Ma" Johnson
Mother of the Groom
Hours before the picture I have for you... You comforted me when my biological mother said she couldn't make it to my graduation because she was too drunk to drive. You told me, "My son, your mother is sick. I will be there. Don't you worry. You have family in the stands." You took me in without question. You loved me without requirement. You watched over me and let me make mistakes to grow from. You pushed me to forgive. You taught me to move on. You are my mother. Blood did not decide that. The countless hours you comforted me in my struggles, but always kept it real with me... I cannot thank you enough. The endless lessons you taught me about life, culture, love... I cannot replace. I love you, Mom.
Todd Kraft
Usher
Arguably one of the calmest, coolest guys I have ever known... We hit it off shooting pool against each other. We have shot together on a team. We have always been there when the other needed to nerd out about SVB's crazy runout, Fedor Gorst insane consistency, or drills that we learned watching countless hours of pool video. Something I will always appreciate about you is your support for my decision to sober up. You were always respectful of it.
Jace Stratton
Usher
Honestly, Jade and I wanted you involved in the wedding in one way or another. We know how much you want our day to be perfect. We can't ever guarantee that. But, we can put people we trust in places to help us make it the most memorable day possible. I appreciate you welcoming me into the family.