The Wedding Party
Maid of Honor
Jessica Lee and Tiffany have been friends since they started working at ACR Homes in 2006. They became fast friends and have a respect and understanding for each other that has created a unique and always evolving friendship! Jessica attended the University of St. Thomas where she majored in biology. She is currently working as a special education paraprofessional in Minneapolis and hopes to attend medical school in the near future. Jessica has always been there for Tiffany when she needed her and Jessica holds a very special place in Tiffany's heart.
Bridesmaid
Tiffany Pearson and Tiffany have been friends since 5th grade when they met in art class. They became instant best friends and share too many memories to recount in this small amount of space. Tiffany graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design in California and currently works as a fit tech at Maurices in Duluth, MN. Tiffany hopes to someday either be a buyer or a designer... or maybe even own her own boutique! Tiffany has always been one of Tiffany's dearest friends and without her friendship, Tiffany definitely wouldn't be where she is today.
Bridesmaid
April Szmiot and Tiffany have been friends since middle school. They have been friends through some of the most challenging times in each others lives which in turn has become rewarding to also be able to be there in some of the highest points in each others lives. April graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison majoring in rehabilitative psychology. She is currently attending the University of Missouri working toward her doctorate of psychical therapy. Though schooling may have caused them to not be able to see each other as often these past six years, April will always be one of Tiffany's best friends.
Bridesmaid
Jenna Meese and Tiffany met in January 2008 when they studied abroad with the psychology department at Bethel University. Little did they know their friendship would last beyond the trip, beyond graduation from Bethel and into graduate school! Jenna graduated from Bethel majoring in psychology and is currently working towards her master's degree in counseling psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She hopes to continue on to get her Ph.D in counseling psychology and work as a professor and also have her own practice. Whenever Tiffany needs anything, Jenna is always there for her and her friendship is irreplaceable to Tiffany!
Bridesmaid
Jenna Furlong and Tiffany have been friends since middle school when they met at Trout Lake Camp. Neither Tiffany nor Jenna are fans of driving OR talking on the phone but that didn't stop their friendship from growing! Whenever they needed something... there was one person they knew to call - each other. Jenna is currently living in North Dakota with her husband and two beautiful children and absolutely loves being a mom! Though they may not see each other or talk as often as Tiffany would like, Jenna is one friend that Tiffany would truly be lost without.
Bridesmaid
Mandy McLuen (soon to be McClellan!) and Tiffany met many years before they became friends. It wasn't until their mutual friend (Jenna Furlong's) wedding in 2007 that the two become truly amazing friends! Since then, Tiffany and Mandy can have fun doing just about anything from staying in and watching their favorite wedding shows to going out and enjoying all the Twin Cities has to offer. Mandy graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with an art major. She is currently working as a nanny and hopes to soon start her own business as a photographer. Mandy means so much to Tiffany and she is so thankful for their friendship!
Best Man
Patrick Dose and Jeff are cousins who both grew up in Rochester, MN and attended Century High School. Patrick and Jeff shared mutual friends in high school and enjoyed spending a lot of their spare time together. After graduating high school, Patrick joined the Navy. Patrick now lives in San Diego, CA with his fiance Patrina and son Jonathan. Jeff and Pat don't get to see each other as often, but when Pat comes home it's just like old times!
Groomsman
Tyler Phelps and Jeff have been friends since high school when they both worked at the Redwood Room and Broadstreet Cafe. Between going to the same school and working together, Tyler and Jeff spent a lot of time together and became quick friends. After graduation Tyler spent four years in the Navy. Currently, Tyler is studying architecture at the University of Hawaii. Even though they live far apart, Jeff and Tyler keep in touch over the phone and it's always fun when Tyler comes home for a visit.
Groomsman
Jon Lee and Jeff have been friends since high school where they enjoyed playing shoops in the forum. Jon graduated from the University of Minnesota majoring in computer science and is currently pursing his master's degree from the U of M in the same area. He lives in St. Paul with his girlfriend Laura and has a job as a software engineer. Jeff and Jon can be found enjoying the Twin Cities to it's fullest - be it enjoy going to concerts or exploring St. Paul by bike, they always have a great time when hanging out.
Groomsman
Adrian Ogimachi (Tiffany's brother) and Jeff met in 2005 when Jeff came up to meet Tiffany's family. Adrian currently works at Cub Foods and in his spare time can be found either performing in or directing plays! Whether is it sharing a good meal together or watching Diners Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network, Jeff and Adrian have enjoyed getting to know each other over the years. Jeff is excited to continue to get to know Adrian who will soon be his brother-in-law!
Groomsman
Kevin Myrlie and Jeff met in Mankato their freshman year of college when they lived both lived in the same dorm. They were roommates their second and fifth year of college. In between their studying, Jeff and Kevin enjoyed many late nights in college playing Call of Duty and ordering lots of Chinese food! Kevin graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a major in athletic training. He lives in Iowa with his wife Kali and works at a local bank.
Groomsman
Jeff King and Jeff met in the nursing program in Mankato. Together they survived everything from grueling clinicals to seemingly impossible exams and everything in between. Now, Jeff and Jeff work together at St. Joseph's Hospital.. same floor.. same shift! Both enjoy spending time together and are excited to be able to see each other more often now that they work together.