Wedding Party
Tabitha Willgruber
Maid of Honor
Abby's first and forever friend, her sister, Tabi.
Aaron Richter
Best Man
Aaron and Alex are brothers, and while many are surprised that they made it though childhood without killing each other, Alex couldn’t imagine getting married without Aaron standing next to him.
Alexandra Conry
Bridesmaid
Allie and Abby have been best friends since June 2023. They bonded over a mutual love of policy and advocacy.
Jake Wolf
Groomsman
Jake was Alex’s first coworker in the Capitol, and is credited with introducing him to some of his closest friends.
Laurie Lapp
Bridesmaid
Laurie and Abby have been best friends since June 2023. They bonded over a mutual love of policy and advocacy. The trio, Abby, Laurie, and Allie are inseparable at AMA conferences and when it comes to advocating for patients.
Joe Mesec
Groomsman
Despite both being from Burlington, Alex and Joe met while working in the Capitol. As roommates, Alex and Joe survived COVID together with the help of Joe’s (now)wife Stamena.
Paul Schaum
Groomsman
Paul and Alex grew up doing youth sports together, and grew closer helping each other survive the shenanigans they got into in their high school and college years.
Anjali Patel
Bridesmaid
Abby's best friend since high school. No matter the distance or hours apart, the two remain close.
Tyler (Goose) Ellisen
Groomsman
Living together in the hobbit hole, Alex and Tyler grew up in the Capitol together, trying to navigate living in Madison on new staffer salaries.
Katelyn Rice
Bridesmaid
Katelyn and Abby have over 20 years of friendship dating back to kindergarten. As kids, they bonded over their shared birthday, as adults, they bond over their love for Taylor Swift, their jobs, and the friendship that has kept them together for over 20 years.
Tyler Clark
Groomsman
Tyler and Alex met at work and became great friends, roommates, and travel companions with trips to Croatia, Italy, and a legendary Steamboat Springs ski trip.
Elizabeth Abella
Bridesmaid
Liz and Abby quickly bonded over their love for life. In the clinic, Liz has kept Abby grounded, and the two quickly became close friends.
Anthony Enright
Groomsman
Anthony is Alex’s cousin and one of his first best friends. They grew up together spending summers on the farm, getting the worst sunburns known to man in Florida, and seeing massive buffalo in Yellowstone.
Elizabeth Willgruber
Bridesmaid
As Abby’s sister-in-law, Elizabeth has been part of many family milestones and memories. We’re thankful she’s by our side to celebrate our wedding day.
Mitch Sands
Officiant
Mitch is one of Alex’s closest friends and has quickly became a close friend of Abby as well, making him an obvious choice to be our officiant.