Michael & Victoria
Meet The Party!
Michael Billings
Officiant and Co-Best Man
“Bill” has been Mike’s best friend for almost his entire life. They’ve gone through the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, and the rich creamy middles together. Not only does he share the honor of being best man with Jeff, but there is no better person that Michael and Victoria would have send them off into the unknown
Shelly
Ring Bearer
Woof! I hope I am trained well enough to handle this task! Michael and Victoria had been wanting their own pup for most of their lives, and found Shelly somewhat accidentally when visiting a different dog at a foster family. They fell in love with Shelly as she was by far the most amenable to being picked up and having her belly rubbed, and had the softest coat you've ever laid your hands on!
Jeff Clutterbuck
Co-Best Man
Mike was honored to be best man at Jeff’s wedding, and is excited that Jeffro Tull can now return the favor. He’s hoping that he will hear some snappy, Sinbad-esque material during Jeff’s best man speech. Jeff and Mike have only gotten stronger as siblings, especially when it comes to uniting for political arguments with family members
Alyssa Billings
Bridesmaid
Victoria met Alyssa through Mike since her husband happens to be Mike's BFFF. They've shared much fun together in playing league Ultimate Frisbee, practicing yoga, cooking in Cookbook Club, celebrating holidays and having a rendezvous to Europe last August.
Patrick Mater
Groomsman
Michael and Pat met Sophomore year and lived together during Senior year. Since then, many mice have been killed, and Pat easily maintains front runner status for “Biggest Distraction for Mike at work” through their many Google Hangout chats. He’s one of the few people who matches Mike’s nerdiness for all things television.
Sophia Herrera
Bridesmaid
Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek, and she has lived up to the name being Victoria's older sister and one of her best friends. Fun fact: They have the same gregarious laugh so pay attention when you're in the same room with them!
Dr. Eric Statz
Groomsman
Michael met Eric freshman year of college, and he is most certainly the troll-iest of the groomsmen. However, one thing Eric does not troll about is burgers, and one of the highlights of Mike’s time in Madison was sharing the Roelli Bleu Burger at Dotty’s with Eric. It was a magical time, and living with Eric during senior year resulted in everlasting friendship with Dr. Statz, as well as his 2K Create-A-Player known only as The Captain
Ruby Phung
Bridesmaid
Victoria met Ruby while living in the Phoenix Cooperative at UW-Madison. They became instant besties in the kitchen where Victoria was cooking a vegan asian dish for the family meal, and Ruby came up to her with a big beautiful smile and said, "You cook like Asian people do!" After that they had many Asian grocery store visits (to pick up fresh young coconuts and mangoes) and Sushi dates together.
John Schwendel
Groomsman
For how much vitriol they spew towards each other, you would think that JJ has no business being in this party (JJ has often told Mike that he would rob him blind). But it is always said with love, and JJ is one of the most fiercely loyal friends Mike has ever had. Plus Mike can always challenge him in a round of Mario Golf or Super Smash Bros. and feel better about himself.
Bushra Jawaid
Bridesmaid
Their friendship sparked toward the latter end of the their Peace Corps service in Panama when they found that they shared many loves in life as well as missing Midwestern cheese, craft beer, whiskey, and bloody mary's! They've cooked delicious feasts, had many fun adventures exploring Panama, and they backpacked through Central America together.