Wedding Party
Frank Monte
Best Man
Long time best friend and chosen brother. Frank and Dan met in 5th grade and have been a package deal ever since! Dan and Frank have been through everything from being in a band to climbing mountains in Colorado together.
Sarah Burgert
Matron of Honor
Sarah and Rachel were first brought together through Sarah's daughter and the Bride's niece, Lilah Hook. Sarah and Rachel have spent a lot of carefree nights out and bonded over their love of family and night culture. Sarah and Rachel remain close and she became the Illinois sister the Bride needed!
Lilah Hook
Junior Bridesmaid
Niece of the Bride. Lilah loves cheer and shares her love of horses with her Aunt.
Kylar Mayer
Junior Groomsmen
Nephew of the groom. Fun fact: Kylar's favorite game to play with his Uncle is Pokémon.
Renzy Helland
Bridesmaid
Renzy is a friend of the Bride. They met in high school and have been friends ever since! If you want to hear some embarrassing stories about the bride, go talk to Renzy!
Erika Knowles
Bridesmaid
Long time friend of the Bride. Erika and Rachel met through Erika's husband Kyle. Kyle and Rachel worked together alongside Kristen at Fannie May Chocolates during their teen to young adult years.
Madison Mayer
Groomswoman
Sister and best friend! Maddie and Dan share and connect through their love of music and live shows. Maddie and Dan love trying new foods and are always ready to belly up to the bar for a Long Island Tea.
Tony Pellegrino
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of the groom. Tony is father to the groom's niece and nephews! Tony likes cars and heavy metal music. Dan and Tony share their love of a good movie and snacks on a Friday night.
Elaine Burgert
Flower Girl
Niece of the bride. Elaine and Rachel geek out into the wizarding world of Harry Potter together!
Winona Mayer
Flower Girl
Niece of the Groom! Winona is a princess fashionista who loves to borrow the Bride's makeup any chance she can get!
Celia Kistler
Mother of the Bride
Bride's travel companion, bourbon buddy, and ultimate confidant. Celia has shared her love of horses and started the bride's love of horses at the age of 6 years old!
Robert Kistler
Father of the Bride
Most people know him as Robbie! Rachel and Rob share their love of the Green Bay Packers and Black Oak Lake together. Rob is a very loving, caring, and one of a kind dad.
Dawn Mayer
Mother of the Groom
Dan and Dawn share their love of farmers markets on the weekends! Dawn is a crafting queen and the loving mother of Dan and his three sisters.
Dave Mayer
Father of the Groom
Dan and Dave share their love of music, concerts, and good food! Dave is a very funny, laid back, and caring dad.
Justin Kistler
Usher
Cousin of the bride! Justin and Rachel grew up similarly by being on the lake every summer. Justin is one of the only ones to this day that can get the bride off of a tube! Justin is one of the crucial and closest family members on the Kistler side.
Penelope
Pup of Honor
Bride and Groom's first pup together! Penelope is everything a Chow Chow is supposed to be. She is stubborn but loving and loyal to no end.