Get to know our wedding party! We are honored that these individuals have accepted our requests to stand up for us at our wedding and to take on the responsibilities of fun and memories before, during and after the big day.

The Bride's Side

The Groom's Side

About the bride's side...

Katie is JoAnn's younger sister and maid of honor in our wedding. Katie attended the University of North Dakota and received a four year degree in sociology. She currently is working at an insurance company and continues to be a Grand Forks & Fargo socialite. Katie has two adorable miniature dogs Paris, a miniature pincher and Jack, a miniature teacup long haired Chihuahua. Katie possesses the ability to always keep a conversation going and knows how to make you laugh – she is the come back queen!

Elise is JoAnn's youngest sister and bridesmaid. Elise graduated from the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the winter of 2006 with a cosmetology degree. She was recently hired by Ficocello's as a stylist in St. Anthony, MN. Elise is a fashionista with excellent taste in clothes, make-up and style. Elise makes a mean crème brulee and is otherwise known as Ja-lise or Weasel. Elise's creative ability puts her in line to overthrow the world of beauty and fashion with her expertise.

About the groom's side...

Martin is Jason's best friend and best man in our wedding. Martin, also known as "the mate", has been Jason's closest friend since moving to California. Jason met Martin on the rooftop of both of their first apartments, Venice Suites, in Venice Beach. Since that meeting, they have been known to drink beer, party and enjoy life at the beach like there is no tomorrow! Martin is the CEO and owner of Indu-Electric USA. Indu-Electic is a German based power distribution company started by his parents Günter & Monika. Martin enjoys swimming in the ocean like a fish but he tends to shy away from pet parents.

Rodney is Jason's younger brother and groomsman. Rod married his wife Tina on February 17, 2005, in Montana, where they met. Their daughter, Jason's niece, Makayla (now age 21) was born the day after her Grandma Diane. Talon is the newest addition to their family and is now 16 old. He enjoys all outdoor activities including snowboarding, snowmobiling and mountain biking. Rodney previously lived with his family in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. However, recently Rodney has moved to Fort Collins, Colorado and gone back to school to become a master electrician.