Alexa & Joe
Wedding Party
Alexa
Bride
The 'A' of this special day.
Joe
Groom
The 'J' of this special day.
Maddie // Maddo
Maid of Honor
Best friends since Alexa was extended an invite to a sleepover at the Haug Household Freshman year of high school, Maddie is the sister Alexa never had, her mini-me and go to for any and everything. Maddo and Alexa have always found themselves unintentionally wearing the same clothes, the same nail polish color and having the same taste in fine dining (yes, we're talking Panda Express). We are ecstatic to have the #3 to our "Three Amigos" as our "Maddo of Honor."
Jesus // Zeus
Best Man
Best friends since Joe's first year at Winona State University, Zeus was the best (and tallest) roommate Joe could have asked to share a shoe box of a college dorm with. Joe and Zeus suffered the loss of "Vine" together, so truly their friendship can get through anything. Zeus is more of a brother than a friend and we are thrilled to have Pt.1 of "the boiiis" standing up for and with us.
Lauren // Lo
Bridesmaid
The 4th floor of the Ogg Dormitory hall at the University of Wisconsin - Madison brought Lo into our lives, to which we will forever be grateful. Ever since, Lex & Lo have taken on countless nights out at the Kollege Klub *queue 2 for 1 vodka sodas, extra limes,* trips around the world from Barcelona and Italy to California and Arizona and always find time to make their long-distance relationship work (probably helps that Alexa had 4 years of practice with Joe). Lauren is salt of the earth, a fabulous doggie aunt and, beyond all, a lifelong friend. Its no surprise that Joe asked if he could invite Lauren to his bachelor party as well.
Chase
Groomsman
The best of friends since being introduced by Zeus at Winona State, Chase is Pt. 2 of "the boiiis", an infamous trifecta with a minimum 6'4 height requirement. Although Joe was not ~officially~ on the Winona baseball team with Chase and Zeus, you would never know from the amount of times he snuck onto the field with Chase for some unsanctioned batting practice. Joe and Chase went on to live together their senior year, along with Chase's now-wife, Sam, creating another epic trio. Chase is loyal, charming and always brings the fun, dance floor included.
Rachel // Roch
Bridesmaid
Besties for the restie since bonding over being the only Freshmen to make the Varsity Tennis team, Rachel has been a true and constant friend on and off the court. Rachel and Alexa have always made a great team, from being co-captains senior year and 'holding court' as a doubles duo at the state tennis tournament to making sure the other is up to date on the best 'feel good' music, coffee shops, etc. 'Roch," as Alexa lovingly calls her, makes any room feel brighter. We look forward to "serving" some looks with her by our side.
Charlie // Chuck
Groomsman
After becoming good friends through AHA football, Joe and Charlie quickly became each other's 'Mav' and 'Goose' after a shared love of "Top Gun." Weekends spent at their families' cabins, many Friday nights on the field under the lights, Chipotle runs and countless movie dates define some of Joe's fondest memories with good ol' Chuck. As one of Joe's longest friends, we are so excited to have Charlie be a big part of this exciting time.
Laura
Bridesmaid
Best friends since *we'll call it 5th grade*, Laura is Alexa's oldest friend (although actually one of the youngest of the bridal party). From daily hours long phone calls after school, a *very unsuccessful and quite embarrassing* joint YouTube venture and creating invitations to our weddings to Nick and Joe Jonas (Alexa has always been a "joe girl") to exploring France, England and, of course, Wisconsin together, Laura is a forever-friend who we always have and always will adore.
Zach
Groomsman
Since meeting at the Morrie's 394 Hyundai store, Zach and Joe became fast friends over their love of travel, good food and strong cocktails. Zach has a quick wit and is always up for a good time; we joke that Zach acts Joe's age and Joe acts double Zach's. After standing up for Zach at his wedding to his wonderful wife, Lisa, we are so excited to have Zach return the favor for us.
Brianna // Bri
Bridesmaid
Gal-pals after meeting in the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Brianna and Alexa lived in the sorority house together, traveled Europe, shared the same major and class schedule (mostly because Alexa created Bri's for her *deadlines can be difficult*) and now collaborate on any and all party planning as a result of a shared love of entertaining. Lest we not forget that Bri called our desired wedding venue numerous times a year since Sophomore year of college to ensure we were able to secure 10/10/2020. As the life (and frequent planner) of the party, we are over the moon to have Bri by our side.
Ryan
Groomsman
After working together at Morrie's 394 Hyundai for 3 years *and still going strong,* Ryan and Joe quickly became each other's "work wives." Ryan and Joe have bonded over classic cinematic treasures like Star Wars, The Office and Seinfeld, as well as having to figure out how to wash self-tanner stained sheets and being Dog Dads. Ryan has an infectious spirit and is normally the loudest in the room; both characteristics that Joe loves about him. We are so looking forward to celebrating our special day with him by our side.