Wedding Party
Abi Boeck
Officiant
This lovely lady is our officiant and we cannot wait! If she wasn't our officiant she would be standing by my side. Abi and I have known each other since grade school. From after school snacks, to being tennis partners in high school (do not ask us about how well we did...), to ski trips, Devil's Lake hikes and many more road trips, to inspiring me to give Texas a try, and being our Austin guide when Blaze and I moved down, we always have a good time! Not only can we adventure together but we can just sit and talk about life for hours. Those are the moments I look forward to the most when we get a chance to catch up from our busy lives!
Rebecca Fleischhacker
Maid of Honor
This girl has been one of my best friends since 4th grade. Our first adventure together was going to the American Idol tour, after that we were inseparable! We graduated as the only girls in our 8th grade class, played sports together and were called the twin towers since we were taller than the boys, went through countless magazines cutting out pictures of Chad Michael Murray and Orlando Bloom, picked on our brothers together (or they picked on us depending on the day), celebrated our sweet sixteens together, graduated together and so much more! We have so many memories together and we continue to make more. I cherish our friendship and Becca's huge heart!
Alyssa Koch
Maid of Honor
Alyssa and I became best friends in the 7th grade. From the first sleep over we had together our families became each other's families. I am pretty sure we are even listed as sisters on Facebook to this day. We lived at each other's houses every weekend and summer. I am sure our parents were glad when we got our license, so they didn't have to drive us to each other's houses with pit stops at Taco Bell for some cheesy fiesta potatoes or the Movie Gallery where we racked up large fines for never returning the movies on time. We have so many stories together and we cannot reminisce without bursting into our awkward laugh/cry at the same time state. Alyssa is always up for a good time and never leaves a moment dull. I always look forward to when we can see each other!
Mackenzie Ellet
Bridesmaid
Kenz and I have known each other since we were little. Her and her family lived next to my Grandma Great and we would play almost every weekend together. Once we got into high school we started to hang out more and realized that we have so much in common! She is always down for a hike, ready to go fishing, checking out new places to explore and anything to do outdoors. Even though our lives took us in separate directions of the U.S. for awhile it brought us closer. I cannot say that there is a week that goes by that we aren't talking. Not only do we get to chat about what is going on in each other's lives but I also get to look forward to receiving pictures of her baby girl Kylie. Miss Kylie has so much spunk! Watch for her when she walks down the aisle as one of our Flower Girls!
Melissa Plaster
Bridesmaid
Plaster and I graduated together. We started to hang out Freshman year in high school, and the more we hung out, the more we realized that we are forever friends. This girl is not only beautiful but has an amazing sense of humor. From rocking out to rock band, to creating large ice cream sundaes, to driving around town trying to find something to do, to being roommates in college, to having too much fun at Country Jam together, to exploring Texas and so much more there is never a time where we are not laughing and thinking of what we can do next. I think our bucket list of places to visit is growing every week. Plaster has always been there for me and is ready for anything!
Melissa Koch
Bridesmaid
Melissa and I have known each other since high school. We attended sporting events together, homecomings, celebrated Birthdays together, and had lots of weekends just hanging out! One of my favorite memories with Melissa was going to the Kenny Chesney and Eric Church concert at the Milwaukee Brewer Stadium, where we ended up being known as the 'Jello Shot Girls' while we were tailgating. This girl knows what she wants and will accomplish anything she puts her mind to. Whenever we get together it's so nice to catch up on how our families are, life plans and so much more. We know that even though we may not talk everyday we are so happy for each other and the lives that we have built.
Ashley Wasson
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I have known each other since high school but started hanging out after our German exchange program one summer. We joke that it is probably a good thing we didn't hang out until later in high school or we might have found ourselves getting into a bit of trouble together. I don't know if it was our love for country music or sense of adventure but we just clicked! This girl was one of the first people I would call on my walks to class in college, and were always talking about when we should meet up and what we should do next. We found ourselves going on spring break together to South Padre, going to country concerts, getting into La Crosse shenanigans, having lake adventures, just going for walks and seeing flying squirrels over the river and so much more!
Danen Hemmersbach
Bridesmaid
Danen is my ride or die friend from college! We met in class our first semester of freshman year. From that point on we became best friends. We would walk the Eau Claire hill together pretending that we weren't dying and out of breath, pull all nighters in the library and leave just in time to get breakfast at McDonalds before our exams. We would buy some cigars and go shining on some backroads jamming out to CD mixes and became roommates for a semester. We enjoyed being able to visit each other when we did our exchange programs. And now when we meet up I love that it doesn't seem like we have missed a beat. Danen is one proud Mama of sweet Miss Berkleigh, with another baby on the way. Watch for Berkleigh as she walks down the aisle at our wedding as our Flower Girl!
Nora Anderson
Bridesmaid
Nora and I met while working at the Menards warehouse in college. We were two of very few girls in the entire building. One morning we met outside of work for coffee and made plans to go on Spring Break together. From that point on we became lifelong friends. We survived college together and always encouraged each other to go after what makes us happy. A sweet friendship refreshes the soul and that how it feels every time we are able to catch up. We know that we can always count on each other for long conversations and I always look forward to when we can see each other. I also look forward to receiving fun videos and pictures of her sweet baby girl Addeline. A few years go I was privileged to stand by her side when she married the man of her dreams and am so honored to have her by mine!
Shana Alterman
Bridesmaid
Shana and I met when I was on the student exchange program at Texas State in San Marcos. We ended up being random roommates and it led to a great friendship. We really enjoyed hanging out and taking full advantage of the pool in the apartment complex. After I moved back to Wisconsin we continued to stay in touch, and then we ended up both moving to Austin. After moving back to Austin our friendship has grown even more. I know that this girl will always be there for me. We enjoy traveling together, finding new places to hike, running 5ks, doing some yoga and making Juiceland runs as much as possible. Though now I am still stuck on 5ks, Shana has moved on to full marathons! I could not imagine my time in Austin without her.
Stephanie Finau
Bridesmaid
Steph and I met each other during our exchange program at Texas State in San Marcos and basically lived together for 5 months. We bonded the minute we both realized we were from the Midwest. This girl is always up for a good time! We were always finding something to do and explore, or just studying, working out or hanging out. Little did we know that after undergrad we would both end up back in Texas! Man, what an adventure it has been for both of us. We have continued to take in the full Texas experience from floating the river, going to concerts, finding anywhere that has wine tastings, and so much more. Not only that we have become aunties to each others pups, Zeek and Dexter are best friends! And are now we are planning our weddings together and each standing by each others sides!
Devon Smolak
Bridesmaid
Devon and I met during our exchange program at Texas State in San Marcos. We met at orientation and after that we did everything that we could together. We were in a new state and had so much to explore! Our first few adventures were finding the best Mexican restaurants in town, and we found them, a few too many times. Don't ask us about how much queso and margs we could have in one sitting. We also went on road trips to New Orleans and South Padre. It never failed, every field that had cows in it, this girl was waving at them! There is never a dull moment when Devon is around and this is why I love her! Now that she is back in Massachusetts we try to plan to see each other at least once a year. When you see her be sure to ask her about how 'wicked awesome' the Drop Kick Murphy's are.
Robbie Eastlick
Best Man
Robbie - I don't even know where to start, there is almost too much to say. In his free time Robbie loves restoring vehicles, riding motorcycles, and fishing - he especially loves to smack some bass! He's one of the best guys to split a case of beer with and spend a day on the river bank sucker fishing, whether the fish are biting or not, it's bound to be a good time! Some fishing trips might end with us needing to explain that "we been drinking" to people who don't understand how beer consumption increases as the fish bite decreases. He'll do anything for you and be by your side in good and bad times, just watch out if he turns his hat backwards. Despite being one of my wildest friends, I can honestly say I really respect seeing the caring family man and father he has become.
Wyatt Lillie
Best Man
Wyatt is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. You never know what this hombre is thinking or going to say next. He might be planning how to save the world - or how to burn it down...either way, its going to be a wild ride! He's one of them degen's from up country that is known to ghost ride cars into the snow filled ditches down frozen backroads, drink his pre work out with vodka at the gym before getting his swole on, and rearrange the living room furniture with explosives. Wyatt has always been great with advice to, whether its waking you up with an ice cold brewski on a Saturday morning or telling you to just EAT SLEEP RAVE REPEAT, he has always known what is best. All this craziness aside Wyatt has always been one of my best friends, and I'm proud to call him such.
Rance Brown
Groomsman
Rance Brown! What can I say!?! Rance is a gentle giant, something like a grizzly bear - not only because he is furry and cuddly with a large appetite for fish and hibernation but also because he will wrap you up in his pan hands and maul you if he needs. Rance is one hell of a manchild who enjoys long sunset walks on the beach talking about his feelings almost as much as he loves musky fishing. That's right ladies, this guy is single AND has a boat. Not only that, but his fingers are naturally maple flavored - be sure to ask him directly about that. I am looking forward to chasing musky and most likely only catching a buzz with this guy in the future! Rance is an all around good dude, who I am very proud to call my friend.
Logan Lillie
Groomsman
Looogan, where to start with this fella? Logan Lillie is the kind of big scary biker dude that makes other people on the highway nervous, until you see him at a red light petting the kitten he's taking for a ride in his leather jacket. Logan is a wild child who loves smoky bar rooms and bourbon almost as much as he loves spending time dressing his cats as Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter characters. He is a homesteader, biker, survivalist and lion tamer all in one. Something close to a Nordic woodsman reincarnated in the 21st century. Logan has been a good friend who (recently married himself) is someone I enjoy getting his advice and perspective's on. We've had some damn good times in the past, and I am looking forward to having more with him in the future!
Josh Wagner
Groomsman
How do I describe Josh? Well, if you have a friend who you always go to for advice on anything mechanical - Josh is mine. I don't know how many beers have been drank while Josh "helped" (he did the work and I watched) work on my motorcycle and vehicles in the past. Josh is the kind of guy that could set up shop out of his garage and put Jiffy Lube out of business. Plus, he's been known as the songbird of our generation, singing everything from "Sweet Caroline" and "Rocketman" to "Friends in Low Places" and "Crazy Bitch" just marinating panties at karaoke bars across the Chippewa Valley. Josh is a doggo daddy and homesteader, who is as unique as his old smoking goat. Josh has always been a great friend, and I look forward to making more memories with this guy in the future!
Alyis Herbst
Groomsman
Oh Alyis, my first love in Eau Claire. We burnt down the house parties and streets with cases of beer, Mikes Hard Lemonade, and endless bottles of Triple Sec. We braced snow storms in cut off's and cowboy hats pulling sleds full of booze, did burn outs in the stang, and floated the mighty Chippewa with coolers of beer and very little sanity. No matter what we got into, Alyis alwyas made it a damn good time! He enjoys spending his waking hours working then his sleeping hours working out - pumping iron and getting swole - SO SWOLE HE GOTTA WALK SIDEWAYS THROUGH DOORS! He's a board game enthusiast, his favorite is Risk especially the part where you get mad and flip the board to throw all the pieces on the floor (we will have a rematch someday)..and I'm looking forward to it buddy!
Dan Hill
Groomsman
Who is the Danimal? Dan the man? Danoreino? Well, he can chug a beer like no one's business, with a log of chew in his lip, while giving you the ol' turkey gobbler surprise. He's one hell of a hard worker keeping up with the life of a welder and his family at the same time. I'm telling you, this guy can weld the dick on a snowman. He's an interesting character, you never know what's going to come out of his mouth next, but it's mostly brutal honestly. Don't let his size fool you, he's mighty fast for a big fella - especially if he's naked sprinting across a football field. Dan is also a super caring father and husband who, recently married himself, is full of advice and life lessons All in all he's man of hidden talents, be sure to ask him about his below the belt beer can trick.
Graydon Richard
Groomsman
Graydon! This guy is always on the go between life and work, it's impressive that he keep's up with it all especially since he sleeps 23 hrs a day. Graydon is a true Canadian bushman, and the best damn Northern Pike fishing guide north of the boundary waters. Not only does he have a sixth sense for finding big pike and walleye in frigged Canadian waters, but he also hunts down black bears with no fear and kills them with his..."bare" hands. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, and laying around nude on his bear skinned rug while sipping whiskey. Graydon is an all around good guy, father, dog dad, and friend. I am looking forward to spending time exploring the woods and waters with this guy in the future!
Damien Kopp
Groomsman
Kopp! Kopp! - This guy is the true all American hero, from his pit viper shades to his cowboy boots, the great David Allen Coe would be proud. He's a true cattle wrangler rancher who's trained both hounds and horses. Damien has dreams of opening his own ostrich farm, something along the lines of Tiger King - but with giant birds. Damien has some tricks up his sleeve, he can round up 100 bikers with one whistle and has enough personal fire power to single handedly wipe out the Taliban. This guys a boot stomping howdy howdy here to get rowdy good time and a blast to be around. He'll be the first person to give you the shirt off his back or lend a hand when you are in need. I am extremely proud to call Damien my friend, and I'm looking forward to more good times with this guy in the future!
Michael Stewart
Groomsman
Michael - this guy is a trip to say the least! This kid is schooled in the art of the Asian persuasion and can draw the best pigs I've ever seen. If your looking for a bottle flipping ringer - he's your guy. Also, be sure to ask him about his 15 minutes of fame staring in "21 and Over" as the infamous Jeff Chang. One of the most comical and quirky dudes I have ever met, and that's what makes him so great! Michael might not be the biggest in stature, but he makes up for that with a giant heart. He's always caring about others and always checking in hoping everyone else's life is treating them great. Michael has always been one of my happiest friends with a great outlook on life, and I truly admire that about him. I am really looking forward to kicking it with this guy in the future.
Jacob Jiskra
Groomsman
Jiskra - what a guy! Always with a smile and in a good mood, I have never once seen this guy anything other than happy. I still remember drunkenly bumping into him at some college house party in Eau Claire and we've been friends ever since. Now he is a homesteader in the big city of Bloomer working on his own home. Jacob also enjoys winning national dirt bike championships across the county. Jacob (who is also single ladies) keeps a fridge stocked up with nothing but steaks and natural light. He parks his dirt bikes in the living room (BECAUSE HE CAN), and yells "BRAPPP" in his sleep cause he's full throttle. Jacob is one hellova good time, always down to do something fun. I truly appreciate calling this guy friend.
Casey Heikkinen
Groomsman
Casey - It has been a riot since I started hanging out with this guy! From drunkenly wondering around the EC streets in snow storms to being bombed on a boat in the Texas Gulf, we've for sure had some good times. Don't let his country frat boy look fool you, this Price Co dude is still all about that 715 life. He's a semi pro golfer (Wis all state) who's known to let his mullet pop while doing some boot stomping. I'd have to say Casey's secret celebrity crush is hands down Morgan Wallen. Also, let him be your personal bartender because this dude LOVES TO MIX THE FIREBALL. He learned me on the beauty of a fireball & sprite drinky poo. If I had to pick someone to shotgun a beer against Dan Hill, it'd be him. He's a damn good dog dad, happy person, and all around a good time. Cheers buddy!
Nick Westra
Usher
Brother Nicholas - where to start? Nick is Bre's brother and my future brother in law, and an all around awesome dude. Nick is a interesting person with lots of talent regarding anything he puts his mind to. Nick is a gaming fool, I'm pretty positive he could spank any noob that tests his skills. Not only that but he is an adventurous soul with a large appetite for wanderlust. Nick also enjoys spending time outdoors while deer hunting and trout fishing whenever he can. When it comes to beers, this guy knows his stuff. He can tell you the year and origin of any sour made, right down to the zip code of the brewery and what yard games they have. Wrap that all together and you have a guy that I am proud to call my friend and brother.
Sawyer Westra
Usher
Sawyer is a great guy who I am excited to call family. He is also an all American college football star! When he's not gaining yards and td's on the field he's busy working on his aspiring modeling career as a poster boy for the Field and Stream magazine. This kid can drop a whitetail buck with open sites from 300 yards - with both eyes closed (same way he catches the football). He's also got a sweet tooth for Reds Apple Ale, so if his hands are empty be sure to fill them!
Ezra Oehlhof
Usher
EZRAAA - this cool dude is a man of mystery. Sir Ezra is a drummer who is quickly on the way to punk rock stardom and spends most of his free time practicing for the big times. When he's not drumming the nights away he is working on his side hustle as a professional flipper of, not houses, but knives. Ezra can flip the shit out of some blades, enough to make Edward Scissor Hands tuck his tail and hide.