Bride
There is Audi the Bride! She met Matt in February of 2014 in Chem for Engineers. You can read a bit more on the our story on the Home page.
Groom
Matt is the Groom! Matt has been dating Audi for 8 years! Their love of theatre, animals, sports, and engineering are just a few things that bring them close together!
Mother of the Bride
Kathy is the mother of Audi. Kathy has always encouraged Audi to grow in sports and dance. She encouraged Audi to continue being her unique self with her sayings, love of reading, theatre, and bringing home stray animals. Kathy has been very inclusive and always makes Matt feel like family.
Father of the Bride
Jon is the Father of Audi. His love of math and science encouraged Audi to go into Engineering. He has always been supportive and a rock to lean on. Jon coached Audi in multiple sports and in many life lessons. Jon is incredibly caring and down to earth, and loves to learn new cooking recipes from Matt.
Mother of the Groom
Audrey is the mother of Matt! This amazing woman has helped so much with the wedding, helping the couple grow, and encouraged their love of travel. Audrey has been a great inspiration to anyone she meets, and has always been willing to lend a helping hand.
Father of the Groom
Mark is Matt's dad who has lead by example on what a healthy relationship looks like. Mark both supports and encourages Matt and Audi to continue to grow, mature and is always there to toast a class of scotch!
Matron of Honor
Gabbi is the older sister of Audi and the Matron of Honor!Gabbi and Audi were super close growing up (sharing a room) and love outdoors.Jet Skiing, hiking, and talking are some of the things they love to do. Gabbi is a huge role model for Audi, and the best matron of honor one could have!
Best Man
What started with Box Elder bugs down the shirt turned into a life long friendship. Chris and Matt have been thick as thieves since they were little and got into all sorts of trouble together... granted they still do, but they're adults now. Chris and Matt have been through it all together and always have each other's back.
Bridesmaid
Cassie is the cousin and best friend of Audi. These two grew up together at Audi's Cabin, and got into all sorts of trouble. Their make-believe games, ghost stories, Mario Cart battles, and love of early 2000's movies are just some of the things these two got up to in their hay day. They still cause a little trouble here and there to this day.
Groomsman
Skyler and Matt have been friends since they were little! They grew up just down the street from each other too! These two have been best buddies through it all, and always have a great time together. They love tailgating and watching sports of all kinds together!
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Audi grew up together doing theatre at the Erica Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake! First meeting in junior golf, then later at the youth summer play these two grew close together. Audi's Senior year of high school these two were casts as leads in the production Antigone. Playing sisters they became just as close as, and decided to co-direct the youth production the next year! Kelsey has been a huge staple in Audi's life.
Groomsman
Zach and Matt grew up right across the street from one another, and became best friends fast! Moving to Alaska couldn't keep these fella's apart! Xbox, outdoors, and just hanging out are some of the many things these guys love to do!
Bridesmaid
Through Wednesday Crew and mutual friends these two became best friends! Traveling to Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Wisconsin dells are just some of the adventures these two have went on! Their love of cooking, or more like watching Matt and Nate cook, wine, and travel are some of the many things that brought this friendship together. Rachel has also helped a few times with Audi's podcast, and shares a love of true crime too!
Groomsman
Nate and Matt share a lot of the same hobbies and interests so it was no surprise when these to became such great friends. Grilling steak, fast cars, nice watches, gaming, drinking, traveling, and engineering are just a few things these two have in common. Through the Abbey their friendship blossomed into what it is today.
Bridesmaid
Katelyn and Audi met when they moved to Sun Prairie WI! Through Multiple cook outs, nights out on the town, and Wednesday crew dinners these two became fast friends! They love to travel (like just recently to Hawaii), float down a river, and play jack box whenever they can. Catching up over a glass of wine is always easy, and they have been there for each other time and time again. This friendship made Covid flyby!
Groomsman
Johnie and Matt were neighbors (at the Abbey) and became best friends once Matt graduated college. The friend group grew at the Abbey and there was never a dull moment. Watching Game of Thrones, traveling, talking cars and watches, and drinking were some of the many activities these two enjoyed getting to know each other!
Bridesmaid
Ella and Audi met through Matt's physics class in sophomore year. They later became college roommates for the rest of their college careers in engineering. Ella and Audi have been thick as thieves since college and regularly snap pet pictures back and fourth! They share a love of wine and true crime, and recently hiking too!
Groomsman
Andy and Matt have been best friends since college! Room mates too!. Andy shared his love and knowledge of hockey with Matt and it quickly became an obsession, especially with the BlackHawks winning the Stanley Cup soon after. Quoting 21 jump street and playing floor hockey were some of the many fun times at apartment 13 in Platteville.
Flower Girl
Jada is Audi and Matt's first pet. We couldn't celebrate this day with out her. One of the friendliest dogs you could meet! If Jada could solve the worlds problems by licking them we would have none. Playing fetch and cuddling her sister Sabrina are some of her favorite past times!
Flower Girl Escort
Mel has been great friends with both Matt and Audi at the Abbey. She loves their pets too. Aunt Mel would watch Jada and Sabrina when Matt and Audi were gone, spoil Jada with custom bandanas, and give both Jada and Sabrina lots of love and attention. Mel has been there for Matt and Audi and we couldn't celebrate this day without her!
Usher
"The guys" From Left to Right Matt, Luis Maldonado, Zach, Chris, Skyler, Joe Jeffrey, Dean Henry Luis, Joe, and Dean have known Matt since late Middle School/early High school and rounded up the "The Guys" group. Everyone in the group became inseparable. Game nights, McDonalds runs, and all sorts of trouble where what these guys got up to in their hay day. We couldn't celebrate the day without them.