Kelly & Austin
Wedding Party
Bri Piepenbrok
Maid of Honor
Friend of Bride Bri and Kelly met August 2013 at UW-Stevens Point for volleyball preseason. Their relationship developed more and more as freshman year went on, and have been inseparable ever since. After competing in collegiate volleyball all four years together, being roommates for two years, and even living with Austin & Kelly in Arizona for a few months at the end of 2020, Bri is like a sister to Kelly and Austin - a true friend! Bonding over their love for food, movie nights, being sarcastic, the show Yellowstone, being Kelly's witness to Austin's weirdness, and exploring new places. Kelly and Austin also somehow managed to get her to move to Arizona and are ECSTATIC to have their bestie so close by.
Nathan Ryf
Best Man
Brother of Groom Nathan has been a constant role model for Austin. Being seven years older, Nathan has looked over Austin his whole life. His work ethic, grit, and determination really set the tone for him and has impacted his life for the better. Nathan also made him an uncle to twins, Willow and Oliver, who are Austin's BFFs!
Marie Krengel
Maid of Honor
Friend of Bride Marie and Kelly also met August 2013 at UW-Stevens Point for volleyball preseason. They spent the next four years as teammates and two years as roommates. BOGO Culver's, holiday Reeses (or any sweet for that matter), pregame ribbon twirling, and goofing around, are just a few things they share love for. Being friends with Kelly for so long and witnessing her and Austin's relationship from the start, Marie and Austin have formed an amazing bond as well. Marie is selfless, caring, always makes time for her friends, and is the kindest soul - Kelly really lucked out having her as her best friend!
Jordan Lutz
Groomsman
Friend of Groom Jordan and Austin met in 2011, freshman year at UW-Stevens Point. They played basketball together all four years of their college careers and lived together for three. They have made many memories over the years. Many of which include spending time on the Lutz farm, A-bar shenanigans, dunking on each other in the dining room of the basketball house, and Jordan teaching Austin how to be an outdoorsman. Jordan, Austin, Alex, and Joe have stayed very close since college. a friend group that will last forever! Jordan is one of the kindest guys you'll meet, will do anything for his family and friends! Him and his wife, Kate, are parents of two - their son, Nolan and their daughter, Lucy, who they welcomed last May!
Ashley Frye
Bridesmaid
Friend of Bride Ashley and Kelly met in 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. Ashley interviewed Kelly for an opening at her job and if you ask either party, they clicked right away! Their friendship grew closer and closer with sleepovers, dinner dates, and Ashley's Australian Shepard, Billy. Ashley and her mom, Dinita, gave Kelly a sense of home being so far from Wisconsin and got her through a lot of tough times being away from family! Ashley keeps Kelly grounded, always has the best advice, can talk to about anything without judgement, and never takes herself too seriously. Although they don't see each other everyday at work anymore, their time together is always a blast with lots of laughs and taking things wayyy too far.
Jordan Hecker
Groomsman
Friend of Groom Jordan is one of Austin's childhood best friends, going all the way back to elementary school. Some of Austin's favorite memories with Jordan are riding his bike up to the Hecker's everyday, playing whiffle ball, basketball, and eating Mrs. Hecker's casserole, playing homerun derby and going to Marble Park. They grew up playing many sports together at Winneconne - basketball, football, and baseball. Jordan, Cason, and Austin were the three amigos growing up, nearly inseparable! Many memories they have made over the years have been at Cason's cabin, Packer games, and the UW-Oshkosh MOB house. Jordan and his wife, Aspen, recently became new parents to their beautiful daughter named Mari!
Kayla Ryf
Bridesmaid
Sister of Groom Being the sister of Austin, Kelly and Kayla have grown close over the years. Sharing recipes, a nice lazy Sunday, Packer game day snacks, playing cards, and of course, picking on Austin are all things that Kayla and Kelly love. Kayla plays many roles in Austin and Kelly's lives: a sister, a friend, a confidant, a cheerleader, and many more. She is always there when they need her and continues to be.
Cole Cefalu
Groomsman
Brother of Bride Cole is Kelly's brother, so he's been there since the beginning. Although Kelly and Cole have had their share of fights growing up, they have grown very close throughout the years. Some things that they enjoy doing together are making new meals with the creatures that Cole has hunted/caught, traveling all over the world, hanging out at the lakehouse with their friends, and competing in any sort of game. He is arguably the only one who can match Kelly and Austin's competitiveness! When Cole is not at home, you can find him on Wake Island, Alaska, our family's land throughout Wisconsin, or anywhere where there's an adventure. His care-free spirit, wanderlust, and positive energy are just a few reasons why his friends and family admire him!
Scarlett Waterson
Bridesmaid
Friend of Bride Scarlett and Kelly met in 2018 after Ashley introduced them. They hit it off immediately, after just a few months of knowing each other, Kelly traveled with her to her home in California and Scarlett traveled back to Wisconsin with Kelly - after those trips they became travel buddies for life! Scarlett is someone who brings out the best version of anyone she's with, is always (and I mean ALWAYS) down for whatever, is never afraid to be herself, and will make you pee your pants of laughter. Scarlett and Kelly's friendship has grown so much over the past few years through girls nights, slumber parties, vacations, and being each other's workout partners!
Cason Schroeder
Groomsman
Friend of Groom Cason is one of Austin's childhood best friends, going all the way back to elementary school. They grew up playing many sports together - basketball, football, baseball, and track. Cason, Jordan, and Austin were the three amigos growing up, nearly inseparable! Many memories they have made over the years have been at Cason's cabin, Packer games, and the UW-Oshkosh MOB house - many of which include drinking Miller Lite (Cason's favorite). Cason is always down for a party, game night, trip, or whatever it may be! He's been there for Austins ever since he can remember!
Brooke Emerson
Bridesmaid
Friend of Bride Brooke and Kelly met in fall of 2017 after both of their boyfriends at the time, Nick and Austin, were attending Franklin Pierce University for Physical Therapy school together. Their friendship developed right away because they were both far away from their families following their loves! Their mutual love for Jon Snow, shopping, a good red wine, traveling to new places, Kersploosh, and a good competitive game has only strengthened their relationship. Although they are no longer living close to one another, every time they see each other it's like no time has went by. They are there for each other in every phase of life. Brooke and Nick just welcomed their baby girl named, Emilia in November!
Alex Richard
Groomsman
Friend of Groom Alex and Austin also met in 2011, freshman year at UW-Stevens Point. They played basketball together all four years of their college careers and lived together for three. Both being Health Promotion and Wellness majors at UWSP, getting into strength and conditioning debates, and abbreviating words are just a few things that describe Austin and Alex's relationship. Jordan, Austin, Alex, and Joe have stayed very close since college, a friend group that will last forever! Austin and Kelly are excited to celebrate Alex and his fiancé, Arielle's wedding in November 2022!
Randi Kass
Bridesmaid
Friend of Bride Randi and Kelly met in fall of 2017. Randi and Austin were classmates at Franklin Pierce University where they all formed an amazing friend group. Kelly and Randi's friendship grew through living together for a month in the 2020 pandemic, trying new restaurants in the valley, dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen, Bachelor nights, loving on her puppy named Millie, and hitting up breweries with their guys, Sam and Austin. Randi is an amazing friend and has a heart of gold - everyone who knows her would say the same. Randi and Sam are getting married in April and Kelly is so happy to be going through this wedding planning process together!
Joe Ritchay
Groomsman
Friend of Groom Joe and Austin also met in 2011, freshman year at UW-Stevens Point. They played basketball together all four years of their college careers and lived together for two. Some of Joe and Austin's memories together were coaching middle school baseball together, playing Mario-cart in the basketball house living room, and Wednesday's at Partners for dollar bottles. Joe is someone who brings the life to the party, you'll always have a good time if Joe is there! Jordan, Austin, Alex, and Joe have stayed very close since college, a friend group that will last forever! Joe and his wife, Hallie, recently became parents to their son named Barrett!