Brooke & Alex
Wedding Party
Allie VanSickle
Maid of Honor and Sister of the Bride
Allie is Brooke's older sister turned best friend! When Brooke was first born, she told their parents to take her back. But now, Allie is glad they didn't listen. Allie and her growing family live in Michigan together. Go Blue! Allie is an amazing child therapist who works so hard and is so good at what she does. She has always been an inspiration to Brooke. Brooke had the privilege to be Allie's maid of honor, so they are excited to swap the roles! Allie also gave Brooke her favorite person ever (sorry Alex), her niece Lily!
Catherine Lowe
Maid of Honor
Catherine and Brooke were suitemates in college and became instant friends. They had many pre-med classes together, so a lot of their time spent together was studying. But, some of their best memories together include making Oreo balls in their dorms, studying abroad in Ireland, watching silly shows, and speaking in British accents together. Since graduation, they have been able to visit each other in California and KC. Catherine is about to graduate medical school and start her Anesthesiology residency.
Beth Rigali
Bridesmaid
Beth and Brooke instantly clicked as Resident Assistant’s at UCLA. College wouldn’t have been the same without each other and Beth's favorite memory would be more accurately described as their “College Era.” Whether it was RA duty, lifting at the gym, study sessions, dining hall meals, ice cream runs, or reminding everyone we were cousins; everyday felt like an adventure as soon as they met up.
Mollie Henry
Bridesmaid
Mollie and Brooke officially met in medical school, but Mollie's dad and Brooke's uncle have been best friends since high school. Mollie and Brooke never met until medical school, but grew up hearing about the other. Thanks for helping bring them together Brian and Ryan! Their funniest memory together is when they spontaneously bought floor tickets to see Olivia Rodrigo in St. Louis on a Tuesday night after class. They almost ran out of gas on the way home around 1 AM on 1-70, but they made it and it ended up being one of the best nights.
Paola Rivera
Bridesmaid
Paola and Brooke have also been surviving medical school together (barely). Some of Paola's favorite memories with Brooke oddly include entire weekends studying together and finding ways to stay positive and silly amidst the chaotic and daunting days of medical school! Paola and Brooke grew up just a few blocks away, but never knew each other, so most days, they randomly find out they have ANOTHER mutual friend. Don't be fooled by her photo, Paola is very much a cat person. Though her dog, Tequila, is starting to grow on her.
Farrell Landwehr
Bridesmaid
Farrell and Brooke also met in medical school. Farrell shared her funniest memory with Brooke: "One night on our way to a bar in Columbia, we were all listening to our favorite hype songs and Brooke queues up Big and Chunky from the Madagascar movie (if you know, you know). I just found it absolutely hilarious because it was so unexpected but honestly Brooke playing that song is such a great representation of her goofy and childlike personality that I love so much!"
Jenn Marx
Bridesmaid and Sister of the Groom
Jenn will be Brooke's sister-in-law. When asked her favorite memory together, Jenn states "My favorite memory has been getting to help Brooke pick out her perfect wedding dress! The whole day was so magical and fun, and I’m so grateful to be gaining a sister as amazing as Brooke!"
