Wedding Party
Ashley Shimanek
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Alyssa have been friends their entire lives (excluding the three weeks Alyssa was born before Ashley.) As an honorary sister, Ashley and Alyssa did everything together growing up and endured every awkward age and stage. Although they didn't grow up to become Charlie's Angels, they still find ways to incorporate adventure into their lives together, like trips to London and Scotland.
Austin Weyers
Best Man
Austin is Ben’s adventurous older brother. They grew up sharing many similar hobbies and interests. Austin now lives in Vietnam which is no issue considering Ben loves a reason to take a trip.
Zac Benton
Groomsman
Zac and Ben are childhood best friends. They grew up playing sports together and finding mischief in the neighborhood.
Andrea Walker
Bridesmaid
Andrea and Alyssa met on the dance team in high school. They were the two you could hear giggling when it was supposed to be quiet. Their friendship was solidified after a summer working at Ashwaubomay Lake in high school. Although Andrea is based in Phoenix, the two still find ways to create inside jokes thousands of miles apart.
Cierra Coyle
Bridesmaid
CC and Alyssa met in college, and became close while studying abroad in Paris together. Kindred spirits, the two bonded over their love of wine, fashion, art, and traveling. A few years later they became roommates in Milwaukee, and now are neighbors in Chicago.
Kyle Moen
Groomsman
Kyle and Ben met in college while living on the same dorm floor. Since then they have stayed close, visiting each other in LA and Chicago, and traveling together.
Evan McDaniel
Groomsman
Evan and Ben met in middle school and quickly became close friends. With a shared interest in seeking fun and adventure, they have remained just as close over time.
Jessica Thill
Bridesmaid
Jess and Alyssa met on move-in day freshman year at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Jess immediately felt like a best friend to Alyssa. They spent all four years as roommates in college feeding off of each other's creativity and laughter. Never a dull moment in their tiny apartment on the lower east side, the two would spend their weekends exploring the lakeside and dive bars.
Kelsie Leurquin
Bridesmaid
Kelsie and Alyssa went to school together since Kindergarten but became close when they joined the dance team in high school and went to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee together. Kelsie has a rare ability to make everyone laugh and feel welcome, and is the life of every party. Whether the two were dancing on the same team together, or scheming their next girls weekend, the two share a love of fun.
Brian Assalone
Groomsman
Brian and Ben met while starting the same job after college. They were roommates in Madison and also Chicago, where they both still live. Rumor has it Brian still holds a grudge on Alyssa for stealing Ben as a roommate.
Jim Flynn
Groomsman
Jim and Ben met in college while living on the same dorm floor. During their junior year they traveled to Spain where they studied together for a semester (although not much studying actually took place). They still find themselves on frequent trips together.