Wedding Party
TJ Hoag - Officiant
Best friend of the groom and first friend he introduced Autumn to. He is Brian’s quintessential weekend party and concert buddy (pre-kids). He has never seen a white horse.
Charlie Hoag - Best Man
The groom’s first friend at Gustavus and lifelong best friend – man-sparks flew high after their first encounter sneaking booze into the freshmen dorm. Possibly the only person who takes over the conversation more than Brian.
Jeff Traeger - Groomsman
Food/concert/planning extraordinaire. Their friendship blossomed after Jeff wasn’t Brian’s employee anymore. Pretends he hates Umphrey’s but secretly knows they are the best jam band. #WeddingpartiesofJeff
Greg Viscome - Groomsman
The nicest guy on the planet. The first to always tell Brian how funny and smart he is (not sure why more people don’t follow suit). And he’s a TRUE Creed fan.
Dan Krook - Groomsman
The best by-product of the Brian+Jeff bromance (thanks, Jeff!). Plant magician, Lego devotee, and co-writer of Brian’s upcoming stand-up act.
Rob Amundson - Groomsman
Speed skating phenom and purveyor of fine breads. Rob came to Gustavus a jock, and Brian a hippie – but their love of Big Lebowski created an unbreakable bond.
Sean Wade - Groomsman
Brother of the groom, and the most “normal” Wade kid (low bar). Doesn’t pretend to like Umphrey’s but was willing to show up 2 hours before show start in NYC – a true brother.
Savanah Wainwright - Maid of Honor
Autumn’s cousin, but more importantly, her lifelong best friend. They met as infants, and although Savanah’s life brought her out to Washington state where she has created the most beautiful life with her husband and brand new baby, Autumn and Savanah are still close as ever.
Dylan Rugh - Bridesman
Autumn’s older brother. He’s also an actor and spectacular dancer. He was very gracious to offer his talents to the couple and will be choreographing their first dance and attempting to teach them how to do it. Bless his heart.
Emily Bengtson-Rugh - Bridesmaid
Dylan’s wife, but also the sister Autumn always wanted (thanks, Dylan!). The fashionista she is, Emily helped Autumn say #yestothedress and the bride loved having her there.
Cierra McDowell - Bridesmaid
Also Autumn’s cousin and a lifelong friend. She unfortunately also left Autumn for Washington state, but all is forgiven as they grew up together sharing a mutual love for not-so-great 2000s teen movies. #SAC4ever
Jess Traeger - Bridesmaid
One of the best things about meeting Brian for Autumn was also getting to meet Jess. A close confidant and fellow lover of small dogs and yard work (or landscaping, as we like to call it), she and the bride are certainly kindred spirits.
Erin Hegedus - Bridesmaid
Brian’s sister, but a true friend to Autumn. Erin has truly made Autumn feel part of the family. Coolest, calmest, collectedest mom on the planet, and Grade A event planner.
Noah Buscemi - Usher
Hot sauce savant and now that I think about it, just as nice as Greg. Occasionally leaves concerts early, as he is the most responsible of the Minneapolis bunch.
Kai Hanson - Usher
Mediocre at Halo but unbelievable at finding different locations in venues to hear the perfect EDM drop. Brothers in many ways (nice hit), and potentially the only person who can party harder than Brian.
