Wedding Party
Ellen Hayes
Matron of Honor
Also known as: Ellie, Rose, Rosie Where we met and when: childhood - we are cousins What she does: IR/Cath Lab RN at UW Health Northern IL Hobbies include: being Justin Bieber’s #1 fan (although she might have to fight her sister for that title), being a wannabe foodie, accidental napper, being a Carvana survivor, an intermittent book work and a bubble bath sommelier Party Trick: will eat strange food for money
Tyler Lipski
Best Man
Where we met and when: Grade school, at school Hobbies include: playing video games, going to the gym, hanging out with his dog, Bubba and his fiancé Marissa
Anna White
Bridesmaid
Also known as: Annie, Twinnie Where we met and when: childhood - we are cousins What she does: Labor and Delivery RN at UW Health Northern IL Hobbies include: watching Netflix (mainly Grey’s Anatomy), going on roadtrips with her friends and wine night (Anna wants everyone to know that SHE is Justin Beiber’s #1 fan, not Ellen) Fun Fact: She has the same birthday as our beloved Harry Potter
Kyle Buikema
Groomsman
Where we met and when: In school throughout the grade school years What he does: Engineer Hobbies include: Playing video games, running, playing chess and hanging out with friends
Sydney White
Bridesmaid
Also known as: Sydie, Cindy, Syd Where we met and when: at my college graduation - Jimmy’s plus one What she does: Co-Owner of Wildflower Hair Salon in Frankfort, IL Hobbies include: Hanging out with Roni James and her puppas, Norman Party Trick: always willing to try a crazy food combo and sing karaoke Favorite Memory: "One of my faves might be when you almost drove me through a U-HAUL in Orland, also when we watch movies together on my couch when you would come visit for the weekend, or when your cried at my Rockford baby shower because you love me, or eating Caesar salads in Vegas"
Jimmy White
Groomsman
Where we met and when: per Jimmy "I have no idea, a long ass time ago!!" What he does: Loan Officer in Chicago, IL Hobbies include: Cooking. gaming, running, hanging out with Roni J Favorite memory: Spending time at the lake, "the legendary Vegas club night for my wedding" and Bears games
Brianna Maniscalco
Bridesmaid
Also known as: Bri, breezybaby95, Breezer, Brian Where we met and when:Trying out for the dance team sophomore year What she does: Psychiatric RN at UW Health Northern IL Hobbies include: playing with her doodle pups, watching crime docs, cooking with Pizza Pauly and snuggling with my sweet “niece” (her baby) GiGi Party Trick: We can always count on Breezer to bus’ it down on the dance floor
Chris Olsen
Groomsman
Where we met and when: when Chris was born What he does: Works in the steel mill in IN Hobbies include: Watching sports, hanging with friends and family Favorite memory: "My favorite memory with Tristin is when he coached me in football and we won state when I was in 6th grade and I ran over to the sidelines and Tristin told me how proud he was of me."
Shannon Herra
Bridesmaid
Also known as: Shanny Where we met and when: My senior (Shannon’s junior) year of college What she does: Physical therapist in the Quad Cities area Hobbies include: Shanny loves to spend time with friends and family, especially her beau Caleb and her sweet pups, Joshua and Moose Party Trick: biggest hype girl and dominates at the boom cup table
Nolan Olsen
Groomsman
Where we met and when: per Nolan "we met when I came out the womb" What he does: works construction Hobbies include: Playing video games, working out, hanging out with friends and family
Jaime Wykle
Bridesmaid
Also known as: J-Moo, Moo Moo, Jaim Where we met and when: I was Jaimie's preceptor on the CRU What she does: Clinical Research Nurse at UW-Madison Hospitals and Clinics Hobbies include: Working out, hanging out with Ceddy Party Trick: Can rap her 8th grade talent show rap about cows - hence the nickname J-Moo
Travone Petty
Groomsman
Where we met and when: move in day before football camp at Concordia University -Chicago What he does: Commercial Project Manager for a real estate company in Chicago Hobbies include: Golfing, fishing, hunting, and playing video games Favorite Memory: "My favorite memories of us are when we trashed our friend's room during a case race, and our almost nightly walks to 7Eleven for snacks."
Sage Norwood
Bridesmaid
Also known as: Sagey, Dudge, Nemo2dudge Where we met and when: St. Bridget's School What she does: Orthopedic PA in Rockford Hobbies include: being a TS super fan, playing pickle ball, doing the best gel manicures, hanging out with her family, her boyfriend, Nathan and puppy, Willie Party Trick: can sing almost any TS song on command
Roni James
Flower Girl
No description needed - the cutest flower girl of all time
Michael White
Officiant