Hailey & Thomas
Wedding Party
Meghan Griesbeck
Maid of Honor
Since first grade I’ve been able to call Hailey my best friend. The same girl who I played Barbies with from sun up to sun down, who begged our parents to let us buy a horse in eight grade, who navigated our first year of college together in a 12x12 cube, is the same girl I get to stand next to as she marries the love of her life, Tom. Their love is so clear and evident and I couldn’t be more honored to help them plan this big party to kick of the rest of their lives!
Matthew Burrell
Best Man
As kids, Tom was the typical older brother. He’d always beat me in HORSE and be ready to throw punches if I happened to find a way to win. He’d tease me under the guise of “making me stronger”. At the time, I doubted that his methods would work but I know now as an adult that my brother has always been my biggest supporter. He continues to advise me as I walk through life and I look up to him and Hailey more than they know. I am so excited and proud to be able to stand up next to my brother on a day I know he’s been waiting for his whole life. It is now my turn to be his biggest supporter.
Rochelle Raska
Bridesmaid
Hailey and I met my first year at Western and I rushed the sorority and she chose me to be her little. I’ve never been happier to have such a sarcastic, smart, driven individual who makes life always a never ending journey full of laughs. I’ve never been happier to be her little, her friend, sister, and family . I feel so lucky to have someone like Hailey in my life. Even being younger than me, she’s taught me so many lessons as well as been my rock for some of life’s hardest moments. I’m beyond words with how happy I am for her and Tom and I can’t wait to see their love and life unfold in this next chapter. Hailey and Tom- I love you both and can’t wait to see the many great things you will achieve together.
Drew Mallery
Groomsman
Tom and I met freshman year at hillsdale where our lockers were on the same side of the locker room. We had a couple of classes together too and we quickly became close buddies. Fast forward through many drunken all nighters studying in the library, living together for three years, and each standing up in each others weddings. We are now lifelong friends.
Kate Rinnen
Bridesmaid
Hailey and I met my junior year of college and I’d never been happier to take on another little. Her wit, sarcasm, and ability to embarrass me made me know that we’d immediately click. I feel so lucky to have someone like Hailey in my life. Even being younger than me, she’s taught me so many lessons as well as been my rock for some of the hardest moments. I’m beyond words with how happy I am for her and Tom and I can’t wait to see their love unfold in this next chapter. Hailey - I love you to the moon and back.
Zane Tobin
Groomsman
I couldn’t tell you the exact moment I met. As long as I remember he’s been my best friend and a brother. As kids, we would do everything together. Play sports, video games, pick on our younger brothers. Even in group get together as in middle school and high school we would make sure each other were going before making any type of commitment. The College came and yet we still made time to see each other and hang out. There is never a dull moment between us, we have many stories that can be told another day.
Erika Campbell
Bridesmaid
Hailey & I met freshman year of college while rushing AXO together. Our friendship was effortless & meant to be from the start. She is always my go to person when I need an intelligent mind to help me through adult decisions(even though she’s younger than me), talking me down from overthinking, & somebody I know I can rely on when I get myself into some shit. I’m thankful to have my best friend as my future lawyer 😉 Some of my favorite memories with Hailey are in Florida. From being 20 in PCB & watching Hailey sneak in to the bars with a fake ID to being 25 in Miami & drinking margaritas that were bigger than our heads. I am honored to have been there from the very beginning of when Hailey & Tom met. I love the love they have & they inspire me everyday. Couple goals to say the least.
Bill Albert
Groomsman
Prior to Tom and I meeting in person, we originally connected via Facebook when we learned each other had committed to play football at Hillsdale. Before stepping foot on campus or meeting each other in person, we decided to room together our Freshman year; little did I know that would lead to countless memories and a life long friend. But it wasn’t all peaches and cream, the first 5 months of living with Tom were the worst 5 months of my life. Tom is a guy you either love him or you hate him; thankfully most people love him, but for those 5 months (and a few other times) I hated him. Although we got off to a rocky start initially, Tom did settle down, I eventually got used to him and I’m proud to call him a brother. (Picture is from move in day)
Bridget O'Reilly
Bridesmaid
I had the pleasure to have seen this beautiful love story since the very beginning. I was there when Hailey had the marvelous idea to start dancing on a coffee table. Great idea. I was also able to witness her dancing her way off the coffee table & hitting her head on the couch. Great first impression on her part. Tom & I went to go check on her as she ran out to the front of the house. I will never forget, Tom was checking her head to see if she had a concussion & Hailey just kisses him. Just like that. Though all of our judgements were hazy, I knew this was different. There was something special about Tom. Over the past 6 years I’ve been able to watch them grow & love each other more. To say I’m honored to stand by their side & watch them become husband & wife would be an understatement
Matt VanOpstall
Groomsman
Tom was a freshman at Hillsdale when I was a sophomore. I met Tom at an optional captains practice. I used to take the practice too seriously, Tom thought it was a party. After a semester of butting heads, and one night literally butting heads, we found friendship over a cold Busch light. And the rest, as they say, is history
Maddy Ritten
Bridesmaid
I met Hailey quite some time ago on good ole Coach Prisk’s soccer team. We bonded over our mediocre talent & commiserating in our lack of stamina on the soccer field. Hailey has a wonderful way of including everyone around her. Once we graduated high school, Hailey & I didn’t see each other as often as we would've hoped but always made time for one another at football games or the occasional phone call on a walk home. The girl has a way of including you in her life! Our friendship has always been easy, picking right up where we left off! Nothing a bottle of wine & an evening together couldn’t cover. I owe her for helping me to get my first job and for so many motivational talks, continual laughs and never-ending fun memories and I can’t wait to celebrate this special day by her side.
Jake Helsel
Groomsman
As everyone probably knows, Tom and I grew up playing sports throughout the early parts of our life. Despite life taking us separate paths, we still have made it a priority to be in each other’s lives. Tom has always been my best friend, and I am very excited to see where his life takes him now that Hailey’s along for the ride