Wedding Party

Sue Abramson

Mother of the Bride

Kay DeMerit

Mother of the Groom

Dave Abramson

Father of the Bride

Dave DeMerit

Father of the Groom

Alyssa Trudell

Maid of Honor

Megan's best friend since first grade. One of the truest, most beautiful friends a bride could ask for. That's why her parents almost named her Sunshine. Alyssa is a former semi-professional saxophone player, and a current STEM teacher and dog mom to Julep. P.S. We set her up with the best man ;)

Jake Eisch

Best Man

Jake works at Carroll University with Dan. He works hard, stays humble and has one of the best laughs around. He was lead singer for the band "Finger Lickin' Janitors" and went on a work adventure to the state of Delaware in Dan's first week at Carroll. Jake is always giving to others, as service, sustainability and overall positivity define this guy. Dan and Megan set him up with the Maid of Honor. What a lucky guy!

Allie Anttila

Bridesmaid

Megan's best friend since kindergarten. Allie is a former Georgetown superstar softball player, and still spends her free time coaching softball. Megan and Allie grew up in the same neighborhood, and could walk, run, or Razor scooter to each others houses. Some of their best memories together include: playing catch, singing karaoke, and playing ghost in the graveyard.

Sam DeMerit

Groomsman

Sam the man is Dan's one and only brother. He lives and works in La Crosse, WI where they both went to college; as did many DeMerits. Sam is the better-looking brother with fancy feet. Watch out for his dance moves! This guy once had dreadlocks, he taught himself how to play guitar, and if you looked him up in the dictionary, he'd be under the definition of a good guy.

Samantha Kanya

Bridesmaid

The type of friend who always has the best advice, especially when it comes to fashion. Megan's mom always calls her "the beauty", and that is exactly what she is. Sam currently works at Antioch High School, which is also their old stomping ground, and were they "grew up" together. She also named her cat Megan after me, that is a real friend.

Josh Abramson

Groomsman

Josh is Megan's one and only sibling. Older, wiser, more facial hair...Josh is brilliant. He does not lose- video games, board games, hunger games...it doesn't matter, the guy is a winner and it runs in the Abramson family.

Kailey Formella

Bridesmaid

If you need any health advice, this PA is the best there is. She is also a pretty good dog mom. Kailey is always there for needed advice, to run races with, and to go for a drink or two at the end of a long work week. And she's marrying Jeff Inman in May 2020!

Jeff Inman

Groomsman

Engaged to bridesmaid Kailey Formella. Favorite song is Gold Digger by Kanye West. Jeff is a handy guy- always a great friend to have around. He knows cars, houses, tools, dogs- go ahead, ask him. Some day he will graduate so we can go on more double-dates, until then, he runs at one speed- fast.

Emily Downey

Bridesmaid

Random roomie with Megan through four years of nursing school. We bonded instantly, and have been inseparable ever since. Emily is one of the nicest, most driven individuals you will ever meet. The only thing I don't miss about being roomies with her is the sleepwalking. She recently graduated NP school, so you can now call her Dr. Downey.

Jeff Schneider

Groomsman

Jeff...ahhhh Jeff. He used to work at Carroll and the YMCA with Dan until he got a job in Seattle. The guy is a pretty good athlete and lifts weights...the big, heavy ones no one else does. He helped Dan get back on his feet more than once and is a solid trainer. Jeff is umm...well, let's say the ladies say he's cute. This football coach is all the insurance we need to make sure everyone has a good time.

Erin Downey

Bridesmaid

Another former Marquette roomie, twin of Emily. Erin is very driven, hardworking PA who knows what she wants in life. Erin and Megan survived a canoe tip over in the middle of a lake, and lived to tell the tale. She also has some sweet helicopter dance moves that she will hopefully display at the wedding reception.

Kyle Ellingson

Groomsman

Kyle Shady is one of Dan's oldest friends. They met in elementary school and bonded over Space Jam, on baseball teams, Wisconsin sports, and common friend groups. Others came and went, but they stayed friends through middle school, high school, house parties, spring break '08, studying abroad in Australia, Summerfest, and more. Kyle now serves our country in the Air Force and lives in Las Vegas with his wife (both are Marquette grads) and their son, Jet.

Natalie Ramirez

Bridesmaid

Megan's best friend and former Marquette roomie. Natalie is the type of person you can rely on to go on spontaneous adventures with, run marathons with, and attempt to do CrossFit with. She is also an expert tamale maker, thanks to her abuela.

Tyler Ratkowski

Groomsman

T-Rat 3000 is another Carroll University co-worker and friend. Tyler picked Dan up from the airport for his on-campus interview and has been there ever since. Tyler is extremely well-dressed. His shoe game is unrivaled. While he went to Waukesha North with Sam DeMerit, Dan is a Waukesha West grad. Tyler is probably the fastest in the bridal party- not an easy feat considering this group. He once placed in the Cream Puff 5k at the Wisconsin State Fair. Another service and family-oriented gentleman, Tyler's tattoos round out his style.

Samantha LaPlaunt

Junior Bridesmaid

Megan's mini-me and favorite cousin. Proud owner of two guinea pigs and sister to a fluffy golden retriever. Sammi will be going into 5th grade, and is already a great basketball player.

Jake Helland

Usher

Helland- Carroll grad, lifting buddy, soccer player, family man. Newly into running- he's a natural athlete with a beaming smile. Who else would we want to be an usher besides another Jake?

Jake Tincher

Usher

Tinchy! Jake Tincher is a Carroll grad, lifting buddy, soccer player, and coach. Tinch-worm is proof good guys come in all sizes. The guy is rock solid, hence why he was chosen to guide you to your seats.