Katie & Sam
Wedding Party
Taylor Balcerowski
Maid of Honor
I met Taylor the summer after 8th grade when a mutual friend invited us both to a concert. Taylor went to private school, so I didn't know her previously even though we lived in the same town. Once high school started and Tay moved to public school, we became close friends. We bonded over tennis and all the basic high-school shenanigans like dances, attending football games and more. We eventually moved in together in college and were roommates for a few awesome years. Tay is one of the most fun people to be around, the best golf partner, dancing buddy and my very best friend & partner in crime!
Sam Klehr
Best Man
I met Sam in Elementary school. We were best friends growing up and remained close all throughout college and after. We love spending summer days at Klehr's cabin up in Northern Wisconsin, golfing together and of course playing some catch. He welcomed Katie with open arms!
Melanie Hale
Bridesmaid
Melanie and I were first introduced in the summer of 2013 when we were supposed to be roommates my sophomore year of college, her freshman year. My position ended up getting moved and I was no longer going to be her roommate. We still wanted to meet however, and we finally made plans. And thank goodness we did! After hanging out, Mel and I became inseparable. We hung out together all throughout college and now after. She is one of my dearest friends, and truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met! She can light up any room and I am so lucky to have her as a friend.
Joe Affolter
Groomsman
Joey and I met in school and quickly became great friends! We enjoy many of the same things and you can always count on him to be there for you. He welcomed Katie with open arms!
Bailey Balcerowski
Bridesmaid
Bailey and I met through her older sister (my Maid of Honor) Taylor. I used to babysit her and the other younger Balcerowski siblings in high school, haha! After Bailey went to college and became a bit older, we really started to bond. Taylor eventually moved away to Illinois, leaving us to hang out alone and we became even closer. We now enjoy many of the same things and really bonded over music, concerts, our golf league and other mutual interests. I'm so glad she is now one of my best friends!
Dylan Halpin
Groomsman
Dylan and I met at Heritage and soon began to hangout a lot. We enjoyed playing sports together and eventually hanging our everyday. He welcomed Katie with open arms!
Emma Coffman
Bridesmaid
Emma and I were introduced in the summer of 2016 when Sam & I first started dating. We first met when Sam brought me to her house before Summerfest! We went on a double date with her and her now-husband Danny. After that, I spent many weekends driving up to her then-house in Fond Du Lac to visit Sam when he was living there. Now we love visiting them in Grafton and enjoy grilling and spending summer days out on their patio. Emma is so sweet and I'm so excited she is going to officially be my sister-in-law for life!
Tyler Custard
Groomsman
Tyler and I met in middle school and enjoyed playing sports together. You can count on having a good time when Tcus is around. He welcomed Katie with open arms!
Courtney Suhm
Bridesmaid
Courtney is my closest-in-age cousin. We grew up together playing at each other's houses, spending days at our grandparents swimming, and more. Now we live in the same city just minutes apart and are closer than ever! We enjoy grabbing coffee, going bowling together, and just hanging out. Family by blood, friends by choice!
Brock Stearns
Groomsman
Brock and Sam met when Brock came to visit his then-girlfriend (now fiance) Taylor in Milwaukee. Katie and Taylor were living together, and Sam was their neighbor/friend at the time. Since Taylor and Katie are so close, the boys were forced to become close too, and formed a great friendship over the years. They have been on multiple fishing trips and St. Louis vacations together. Brock and Sam bond over gaming, fishing, shooting guns, playing golf and more. We are so lucky to have him as a friend!
Chloe Balcerowski
Bridesmaid
Chloe is the youngest Balcerowski sister. Again, I grew up babysitting and playing with Chloe since she was 6 years old! She would come to my parents house and swim and play. Now that she is older and we enjoy the same things, we have became very close. We both love shopping, Starbucks, and she even helps me model for my clothing store. She is like a little sister to me and I truly love the special bond we have!
Matt Kaminski
Groomsman
Mattie and Sam met when Sam first went home to meet Katie's family in East Troy. They have enjoyed river tubing trips together, golf outings, and getting take-out on the weekends at the Kaminski's house for dinner. They both enjoy golf, being outdoors and spending time with the family. He is so excited to be gaining another brother-in-law!
Taylor Krukar
Bridesmaid
Taylor & I met through our mutual friend Melanie (also in our wedding party). While celebrating Melanie's wedding year, Taylor and I attended many events together such as the bachelorette party, showers, etc and became very close. Taylor & I are very similar and both enjoy meeting for coffee, hanging out doing nothing, and being in bed by 8 PM, LOL.
Dan Balcerowski
Groomsman
Dan & I met through Katie's best friend Taylor. Dan is Taylors younger brother. Dan actually officiated our wedding last May! He is one of our great friends and we're so happy to be welcoming him into our wedding party.