Wedding Party
Maren Bogard
Bride
“Oh My God! Shut up! Noooo” Accepter of the proposal, happy he asked!
Alex Grabowski
Groom
Initiator of the proposal, happy she said yes!
Megan Mundell
Matron of Honor
Megan and Maren have been friends since birth, literally! Megan has been Maren's rock - keeping her sane and always providing great book recommendations.
Zach Melms
Best Man
Alex was Zach’s RA in college, don’t ask about their first encounter. Several intramural championships and Busch Lights have been conquered between the two.
Jenna Budrick
Bridesmaid
Jenna is Alex’s sister and Maren is so excited to have her as a sister-in-law. Jenna has been a big supporter of Alex and Maren’s relationship!
Peter Dal Santo
Groomsman
Alex met Peter, the biggest D'runk in town, in college. Ever since then, a mixture of these two can be chaotic and obnoxious but they always have a good time.
Emily Bogard
Bridesmaid
Emily is so much more than just Maren’s sister-in-law. She’s been a part of Maren’s life since 2006 and during that time has been a friend, sister, advice-giver, and huge support to Maren. She is also the mama of the adorable flower girl and ring bearer.
Drew Bogard
Groomsman
Drew is Maren's big brother and papa bear to the adorable flower girl and ring bearer. Alex and Drew bonded over their love of jam bands and sports. It's because of his influence that Alex and Maren share a similar taste in music!
Kara Saemann
Bridesmaid
Kara and Maren have been friends since they did a science fair project together in 1st grade, and they have not stopped laughing together since!
Mitch Thimmig
Groomsman
“The Other Girlfriend" Maren lovingly refers to Mitch as Alex's other girlfriend. The two can be heard chatting on the phone often when not hanging out together.
Christine Leffel
Bridesmaid
Christine and Maren became friends in dance class and have been coming up with interesting dance performances together for many years.
Dustin Schueffner
Groomsman
Dustin and Alex have been lifelong friends starting in their traveling basketball days as kids to recently watching the Bucks in the NBA Finals together. Dustin is Alex's go-to guy for watching any sporting event.
Jenna Peters
Bridesmaid
Jenna and Maren have been hanging out since they were stuck on the sidelines watching their brothers play sports. There is never a dull moment when these two are together.
Jon Stinson
Groomsman
Jon has been tormenting Maren since kindergarten. He’s like the annoying little brother she never wanted. But Alex and Maren have to give him credit as it was his birthday party that helped them reconnect when Alex moved back to the area.
Ellie Bogard
Flower Girl
Ellie is Maren’s niece and bestest friend (although she often says Alex is her favorite).
Jack Bogard
Ring Bearer
Jack is Maren’s nephew and favorite guy in the whole world (just don’t tell Alex).
Amy Stinson
Reader
Amy and Maren have been hanging together since way back in the sandbox days. Amy gave Maren’s number to Alex so without that important first step they may have never started dating!
Jacki Grabowski
Reader
Jacki is Alex's younger sister. She is an educator by day and a partier by night. Jacki embodies the work hard/play hard mentality.
Ellery Grabowski
Attendant
Ellery is Alex's youngest sister. She is the true dancer in the family so be on the lookout for her showing up her brothers on the dance floor!
Max Grabowski
Attendant
Max is Alex's younger and only brother. He's energized and ready to party - he'll command the dance floor!
Brandon Jones
Usher
Alex met Brandon in college and they've been each others' wingmen ever since. Together they were the electric "Splash Bros" running tables at many parties.
Karl Huberty
Officiant
Karl introduced Alex to Maren on a cold December night. It is only fitting he helps unite them in marriage.