Matt Bender
Best Man
Matt and I have known each other since the good old college days. He’s married to Nessa, one of Tara’s BFFs, and they both joke Matt and I spend too much time together.
Featured People
When we understand the connection between how we live and how long we live, it's easier to make different choices. Instead of viewing the time we spend with friends and family as luxuries, we can see that these relationships are among the most powerful determinants of our well-being and survival.
Brandon Gartamaker
Groomsman
I lived with this guy during the college days and we somehow managed to talk my sister, Amber, into cleaning our apartment countless times. Many memorable escapades were had, and probably more beer festivals than needed. I have this guy to thank for getting me into craft beer and homebrewing.
Ryan Quast
Groomsman
After college I looked for more hobbies and stumbled into CNC and woodworking. Around the beginning of 2015 Sioux Falls started a meetup of people interested in woodworking. Through that hobby we ended up hanging out, building stuff, and brewing beer.
Wes Jepsen
Groomsman
The packaged deal! We haven't always been on the best of terms if you know anything about Tara and I's history, but I'm happy to have him as part of the family. The amount of random facts Wes knows is beyond comprehension, truly the best trivia night partner.
Jenna Jepsen
Maid of honor
Jenna is Tara’s oldest and only sibling. She is an amazing wife to Wes and mother to Wyatt. She inspires Tara all the time, way more than she knows. Although they don’t always get along, Frank, Wes and their parents can agree to that, their sisterly bond is inseparable and one of the most meaningful relationship she has.
Amber Swenson
Bridesmaid
Amber is Frank’s little sister and while they didn’t always get along, Amber and Tara have become very close friends. Tara knows that she can count on Amber for advice, to keep her occupied while she is bored and cheer her up with Amber’s funny and sarcastic humor or by showing her funny videos of her adorable son Owen.
Hunter Halverson
Bridesmaid
Hunter is one of Tara’s closest friend. They met at Southeast Tech back in 2011. Hunter has been Tara’s biggest cheerleader ever since they met and some of the craziest and fun stories Tara has, Hunter was right by there by her side. She is one of the most caring and nurturing people and she shows that by being a wonderful mother to her son Arthur.
Nessa Bender
Bridesmaid
Nessa is Tara’s van buddy. No, really, that is how they met 10 years ago at DSU in a biology class before going on a field trip. They had to choose a partner and they chose each other and have been friends ever since. We share the same bond that Frank and her husband, Matt, do. A friendship made of trust, laughter, loyalty and supporting each other.