Tara & Keaton
Wedding Party
Riley Quinn
Best Man
We have been friends since 2nd grade - need I say more? If you answered yes, here you go! I once (accidentally) hit him in the ear with a rotten tomato found in our neighbors back yard. To this day he can't look at ketchup the same (maybe?), and yet he still wants to be my friend!
Katie Effertz
Maid of Honor
Katie (or to a select few "Kathy") is one of Tara's dearest friends, from the awkward high school years, to Badger tailgates, Halloween adventures, late nights at the terrace, and early morning runs, these two have always been a dynamic duo. Katie was even there the day Tara and Keaton met and quite honestly might be responsible for their happily ever after. It was Katie after all that exchanged numbers with Keaton first, something about being prom dates...??? Anyways, that rest is history and Tara will always choose Katie to be her partner in crime, especially when throwing a hand of Euchre.
Derek Johnson
Groomsman
He may be simultaneously my favorite and least favorite person to watch any sporting event with. For those of you who have watched a game with him, you get it!
Amanda Satterwhite
Bridesmaid
Tara and Amanda are sweet friends from college, meeting when they both joined their sorority Alpha Delta Pi. Together they have traveled the world both internationally--the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Ecuador and nationally--Seattle, St. Louis, Atlanta, Washington, DC and Madison, WI. Though their many of their interests are often polar opposites (beer vs wine, night owl vs early bird, Disney lover vs well, not interested in anything related to children), they mold quite well into each others lives and neither one can imagine life without the other.
Zach Hutson
Groomsman
We have been friends for years, and this guy is loyal to a fault. Although never on time for anything growing up, you always knew he would come through if you needed a helping hand.
Lauren Schulte
Bridesmaid
Tara and Lauren met many a year ago on an October night when their parents thought it would be a good idea to have a play date. Their shared love for cats and reading was destined to be the basis of a strong friendship. Fast forward 20+ years later and they are each others oldest friend. As young children Tara and Lauren could be found on making "perfumes" out of herbs and doing as many crafts as possible, often ringing the doorbell (much to their parents dismay) early Saturday mornings. As they grew older baking adventures, or sometimes baking catastrophes, began. Their love for cooking holds true today as they experiment with new vegetarian and plant based meals.
Ethan Hanzel
Groomsman
If you want to meet one of the most multi-talented people, look no further. From art to sports to film, this man does a little bit of everything. Top 3 people to play board games with, no doubt.
Mary Grace Lowe
Bridesmaid
Mary Grace is Tara's cousin. The 11 year age difference gave Tara the great privilege of watching Mary Grace grow up. Tara and Mary Grace have spent countless hours searching for sea shells, singing karaoke and making fun of Nicholas at family events. Recently, Mary Grace trusted Tara enough to host her on a trip to Wisconsin. The trust was huge considering Tara accidently lost Mary Grace on a cruise ship when she was little. Tara is thrilled to have Mary Grace back up in the state of WI standing along side her on her wedding day.
Nicholas Finch
Groomsman
Brother-in-law to be, Nicholas and I have an oddly similar sense of humor. When visiting him in Pensacola, we did Owen Wilson impressions with each other, and I remember thinking "You know? This guy is alright!". He also didn't beat me up for dating his sister - a major plus!
Tess Williams
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law to be, Tess will likely be found cutting it up on the dance floor. Tara knew they would be great friends from the very first day on the Williams family cabin trip. When Tara was initially nervous to join in the witty games hosted by the Williams family, MC, Tess jumped right in, even gifting her matching t-shirt. Watch out, there are about to be two T. Williams's in the world!