Maid of Honor
Real Name: Annika Johannsen A real life deliverer of people and the afterbirth, Annika made sure Nicole didn't fail out of nursing school, and keeps her laughing at every step (no, they are not the same person).
Best Man
Real Name: Stetsen Greiner The man, the myth, the legend. Brewing friendship and IPAs at the 2103 Brewing Project since 2020.
Bridesman
Real Name: Ryan Poehler Known for his appearance in Caroline, or Change at the Guthrie in 2009, Ryan dazzled Nicole early on at the big swing on the playground, and no big life changes have been able to keep them apart ever since.
Groomswoman
Real Name: Abby Goldberg The better pancake (her words), Abby has a passion for teaching and antiquing, knows how to school you on both history and a good time!
Bridesmaid
Real Name: Avery Baker God bless PMcD in all her glory for assigning this gal as Nicole's one and only college roomate; no country music for these two Oles, but a lot of shared half pepperoni and pepperoni mushroom Pause pizzas. XOXO Roomie Girl
Groomsman
Real Name: Gavin Achtemeier A lifelong friend since second grade, this groomsman knows how to code a bond that’s bug-free and built to last!
Bridesmaid
Real Name: Sami Gunkelman A decent friend of Marriage Man, Sami knows how to put the spook in spooky. Send a good meme her way and you've made a friend for life. Find the cure for Goose's feline herpes and she might even let you dip your cinnamon roll in her chili ;)
Groomsman
Real Name: Eli Straus A childhood friend and fellow Bears sufferer, this groomsman has been tackling bad seasons and good times with the groom for years!
Bridesmaid
Real Name: Jessica Hanley Dream Teams cannot be complete without this sweet treat of an individual. She's always down for food, walks, and listening to anything you need off your chest. Want to go to a movie? Just go pick her up! Want to go eat some food? Just go pick her up! Looking to hide a body? Just pick her up! It's that simple!
Groomsman
Real Name: Jordan "Zuggy" Zugmaier A former infamous member of the Iowa State Daily staff, he jokingly calls the groom his son has been schooling him in friendship and fatherly wisdom ever since! (Bonus points if you know where this photo is from).
Bridesmaid
Real Name: Carly Aronson An OG friend who is always down for some matching skin art, Carly keeps Nicole in the know of all the latest social scandal and is the BEST at making pillow forts. Don't ask about the great antique frame debacle of 2009, it is still hotly contested.
Groomsman
Real Name: Alex Hanson Another infamous member of the college newspaper crew, he always knows how to broadcast good vibes and headline-worthy memories!
Officiant
Real Name: Joe Gunkelman Once wed by the groom, and is a back-to-back bonspiel champ, he is here to sweep up the ceremony with style and winning spirit!