MVG (Most Valuable Groomsman)

Todd Ogden is a funny, quirky and all around good guy (except a few regrettable incidents, see “Schneider Stare Down”). However, when Todd is a part of a wedding party, he is simply on a whole new comedic realm. Todd’s wedding performances remind me of when Tony Delk scored 53 points in one game. (Todd also owns a Phoenix Suns Tony Delk jersey).

I have had the privilege of being in two weddings with Todd in the last 6 months and he has established himself as the funniest wedding party person, ever.

Examples of the Wedding Jester at work:

• When introducing his mother to Drew Adams and Jason Vismantis, Todd said “I would like to introduce you to my biological mother.”
• This is the first and last joke that I plan on stealing from Todd.



Todd reading a hymnal/posing for a picture.

• About 15 minutes before Tim Culwell became Tim Schwartz, Todd started to hum “Crossroads” by Bone Thugs. The timing was perfect, the entire wedding party was ROFLing and Tim’s nerves were settled. John Campbell made some quote about “not remembering Ogden being this funny.”
• Todd has got to be Ramon and Diana's (Wedding photographers for both weddings) favorite and most photogenic groomsmen. These (photos scattered) are classics. It should be noted that Todd knows every single time a picture is being taken and intentionally makes an absurd face.
• Todd Plugden:http://www.petersphotography.net/



Todd adding his "special" touch to wedding pictures.

• When a testy wedding coordinator made an error when speaking, Todd said “Oh contraire mon frere!” in a very exaggerated, Ogdenish way.
• To another testy wedding coordinator Todd complimented her choice of food by saying “thanks for the swell eateries.” Which makes no sense, but was hilarious.
• Todd becomes the most comical/best dancer at any wedding he is in. I wish I had video evidence, but the picture below is a little window in to Todd’s wedding dance moves.
• Giving Todd a run for his money on the wedding dance floor are the following people:
• Lawrie “I do weddings” Boyd
• Brandon “changes shoes for receptions” Woodhouse
• My mom (dancing to Kanye West for the mother-son dance)
• Mrs. Woodhead – outdid Todd for her mother-son dance with Brandon Woodhouse
• Dave Rich – friend request him and you’ll know why

Todd slow dancing with his fiance.

In closing, I would like to say how much I regret not having Todd in my own wedding. If I had to do it over, Todd would replace Mitchell Gerrard as my best man. Although, Mitch gave a great speech (he cried), is my brother and is the closest person to me, Todd would have been YouTube gold. I would also like to encourage any people (male or female) contemplating marriage to consider Todd for their own wedding party.

Additional Blogden notes

• (Sorry) (about) (my) (over)-(use) (of) (parentheses).
• Todd is good during rehearsal dinners, but saves his best material for the big day.
• Todd is getting married on July 2, 2011. Watch out world.
• Here is Todd’s information for wedding inquiries and/or pranks.
• Todd's contact information:
• Address: 5930 Franklin St, Lincoln, NE, 68506
• Cell Phone: 402.450.4828
• Work Phone: 402.434.6906
• Email Address: Togden@downtownlincoln.org

-xoxo Todd Blogden