Wedding Party
Caroline Tidwell
Maid of Honor
Caroline is Elise's twin sister, and has been by her side since birth. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio and works at Nationwide Children's Hospital as a pediatric audiologist. Her favorite things include: dark roast coffee, Zumba, and Beyoncé. Her least favorite things include: running, but she still somehow got peer pressured into running a half-marathon this year with her co-workers. Caroline is an incredibly genuine person and a fierce protector of her little sister (even if she is only 3 minutes younger).
Amol Kaluskar
Best Man
Amol is Josh's best man. They met at Boston College on Newton Campus their freshman year and have been inseparable ever since. Amol lives in Boston and is currently working on his MBA at Boston University. He has recently gotten engaged to his fiancee Anushi seen in this photo with him
Lauren Compton
Bridesmaid
Lauren is Elise's big sister from their college sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Elise and Lauren immediately bonded during their big-little date and became close friends after that. Lauren lives in Kansas City, Missouri and works as a nurse at Liberty Hospital. She is currently in school to earn her doctorate of nurse practice. She is dedicated to everything she does and even more dedicated to her friends and family.
Brad Haupts
Groomsman
Brad and Josh met in medical school at Creighton University. They lived together all four years of medical school and if it were up to Josh there is a nonzero chance they would still be roommates with the addition of Elise. Brad is currently a general surgery intern in Phoenix and will be moving back to Omaha to start an internal medicine residency. Brad is an Iowa football fan and his family owns a hops farm in Iowa.
Laura Richardson
Bridesmaid
Laura is Elise's friend and sorority sister from college. They lived together during their sophomore and junior years of college. Laura is currently in her third-year of medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and wants to be a pediatrician. Laura has a big heart and everyone she meets is touched by her kindness. She is also a fellow cat lover and has done an amazing job raising her two sweet kittens - Nyx and Bandit.
Dan Markunas
Groomsman
Dan is another of Josh's medical school friends. Dan and his wife Cassie are from Chicago and are currently living in Milwaukee where Dan is completing his internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dan's dog daisy as seen here is most certainly on the short list for flower girl
Kelly Hoofman
Bridesmaid
Kelly is Elise's friend and sorority sister. Elise met Kelly through her younger sister, Laura. They spent many late nights in the sorority house studying for chemistry tests. Kelly is an internal medicine resident at St. Louis University and wants to be a hematologist/oncologist. Kelly is an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent person and a wonderful mother to her son, Teddy.
Chris Toivonen
Groomsman
Chris met Josh in Omaha, and they were roommates for a year at the beginning of medical school. Chris is from Appleton, Wisconsin and he enjoys hiking and skiing in the mountains. He recently moved to Cincinnati, Ohio with his girlfriend Nicole (seen in photo) who does surgery things with the heart and he is working in health insurance. Oh and he really likes hiking and skiing, that must be said twice
Kirsten Ostempowski
Bridesmaid
Kirsten is Elise's friend and sorority sister. They lived together during their senior year of college and had so much fun living together. Kirsten is a physical therapist in Louisville, Kentucky. She is a kind and compassionate person and a wonderful friend. She is also a fellow cat lover and cat mom to her kitten, Louie.
Mike Perillo
Groomsman
Mike and Josh met at Boston College on Newton Campus their freshman year. They became good friends on a service trip to the Dominican Republic their Sophomore year. With Mike being a New York sports fan and Josh being a Boston sports fan they have had no shortage of sports to brag about that they themselves play at a junior varsity level. Mike and his wife Kristin and their dog Pistachio live in Denver, Colorado.
Megan Morand
Bridesmaid
Megan is Elise's high school best friend. Even though Megan and Elise went to different colleges, Elise was able to stay in touch with Megan because she roomed with her sister Caroline for two years. She is a genetic counselor in Houston, Texas. Elise and Megan have bonded over their shared love of skiing, science, and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Mike McNulty
Groomsman
Mike and Josh grew up together and have been friends for many years. They went to high school together and both attended Boston College. Both are avid Boston sports fans and have enjoyed going to watch almost all of them (sorry Boston Cannons) together. Mike and his wife Marissa currently live in Westwood, MA, Mike and Josh's hometown.
Katie Babbin
Bridesmaid
Katie is Josh's younger sister and Elise's future sister-in-law. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts and works in marketing for consulting firm. Katie and her fiancé, Mark Garbino, recently got engaged and are planning their wedding for June of 2025. Elise and Josh can't wait to welcome their new sister and brother-in-law into the family.
Mark Garbino
Groomsman
Mark is Josh's future borther-in-law, and Katie's fiancé. He works in Somerville as a real estate agent and is a big Boston Bruins fan. Mark will be a wonderful addition to the family and Josh cannot wait to finally have a brother.
Sarah Lawton
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Elise's oldest friend. They became friends shortly after our family moved from Houston, Texas to Durango, Colorado. They were only 7 years old at the time, and they had the opportunity to grow up together. Caroline and Elise even used to call Sarah their triplet because we were so close. Sarah is one of the kindest people. She is always there to support her friends no matter what.
Brett Hoffer
Groomsman
Brett Hoffer AKA "Hoff" and Josh grew up together in Westwood, Massachusetts. After high school, Hoff left Massachusetts to attend college in DC. After a year, he returned home and attended Boston College with Josh. After graduating Hoff and Josh became closer, living together in Boston for several years. Although Josh has been in Omaha the past several years they still keep in close touch and occasionally play a video game or two together.