Wedding Party
Leah Gustafson
Maid of Honor
Leah is Lauren’s big sister, a role she has always taken very seriously and never lets Lauren forget! From childhood role model to adult best friend, Leah always has a well-timed sarcastic comment, or literary recommendation to offer. And she’s still the only person who talks as fast as Lauren!
Danny Schramm
Best Man
The dumb to Cody’s dumber. Three relentless years of law school formed this friendship built on unwieldy study sessions and plenty of laughs and memories. Now based in Chicago, Danny doesn’t hesitate to return to Milwaukee to see Cody and was more than willing to make the trip back to be the surprise photographer for Cody and Lauren’s engagement.
Jamie Kunda
Bridesmaid
Jamie is Lauren’s longest friend! Growing up just 3 houses away, with parents who were also friends, the girls were destined to be besties! With a laugh that is contagious, Jamie brightens every room she enters.
Wesley Golla
Groomsman
A lifelong constant, Wesley has been part of nearly every chapter of Cody’s life and remains Cody’s oldest friend. Their teenage years were filled with camping trips, concerts, roaming across Wisconsin, and finding new, innovative ways to get Wes in trouble.
Maddy Berg
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Lauren met at UW-Madison where they were part of the same freshman cohort. Despite Maddy returning to her Minnesota roots, she and Lauren have remained close, speaking on the phone weekly and always making time for one another.
Maurice Wilks
Groomsman
Cody’s early adulthood was shaped alongside Maurice in the military, where the two lived in Korea and Guam. From countless hours in the gym, roaming foreign countries, and enjoying the pleasures of jungle school, that stretch of life produced a brotherhood that distance—and his poor taste in sports teams—hasn’t eroded.
Kim Ertl
Bridesmaid
Kim and Lauren met at age 13 during club volleyball. Kim quickly became a go to gal pal for pool days, sleep overs, country concerts and family vacations! Fun fact: Kim is the reason Don Bullock knows about (and loves) Applebees 1/2 price apps.
Tony Pucel
Groomsman
Tony and Cody met in high school where they bonded over football, baseball, and a shared appreciation for a good beer. Many of Cody’s formative years unfolded at the Pucel household, where the two took full advantage of their underdeveloped prefrontal cortices.
Rachel Dietzman
Bridesmaid
Rachel knocked on Lauren’s dorm room door the first night of college. Rachel said, “Hi I’m Rachel, I’m going around trying to make friends!” This same girl would come to fill the next four years with endless laughter, dorm room sleepovers, and the always necessary Taco Bell run.
George Carty
Groomsman
George and Cody served together in the military, traveling to countries around the world and collecting stories they probably shouldn’t repeat in full. A shared love of mixed martial arts, terrorizing Raven candidates, and chasing adrenaline cemented the camaraderie.
Rebecca Boocker
Bridesmaid
Better known as "Reba B," Rebecca is a college pal who shared the same major as Lauren. Reba is a true animal lover. In fact, during the girls beach vacation, she spent her afternoons filling in holes on the beach to protect the sea turtles. Though her work as a speech therapist has lead her out west, Lauren always looks forward to a check in calls filled with work tales, dog stories, and some "awkward encounter" in the elevator.
Raymon Sigala
Groomsman
Raymon and Cody met in the military when one day he showed up to Cody’s house and never really left. As roommates, Cody was fortunate enough to discover a few of Raymon’s many talents, like belly dancing and piercing the drywall with blow darts. Over the years, Cody has been honored with the privileges of officiating Raymon’s wedding and stepping into the role of godfather to his son, Milo.
Abby Maier
Bridesmaid
Abby also met Lauren through club volleyball where she led the team in charisma, jokes, and volleyballs to the head. Abby instantly brightens any room she enters - filling it with song, laughter, and inside jokes.
Don Henderson
Groomsman
Don and Cody hit it off from the jump during law school over their love for basketball, comedy, and the Milwaukee Public School system. Despite recently adding girl-dad to his resume, Don still finds time to let Cody beat him in videogames and fantasy football.
Nikki Abts
Bridesmaid
Lauren had the privilege of going to school with Nikki from K5-8th grade, though they solidified their friendship in the 2nd grade when Lauren walked Nikki to the office after she sustained an injury from her “non-breakable” ruler… the girls bonded over chicken nuggets and the rest is history.
Marquis Ward
Groomsman
Marquis “these boots are made for walking” Ward was Cody’s first friend in law school and they quickly became the self-proclaimed Dudley Boyz. A trusted sounding board, Quis always reminded Cody to keep a healthy balance between schoolwork and “extracurriculars.”
Evelyn McLaughlin
Flower Girl
Trey Gustafson
Ring Bearer
Cal Gustafson
Ring Bearer