Amy & Ryan
Wedding Party
Jessica Swersey
Maid of Honor
Jessica is a performer/real estate broker in New York City. Amy knew that Jessica would be her Maid of Honor since Sophomore year when they lived in adjacent Cokesbury apartments at Oklahoma City University. Jessica has always been an amazing friend and it feels like no time has passed whenever they get together. Jessica’s family has always been Amy’s second family and she is so grateful that Jess is traveling across the world for her wedding. Look forward to Jessica belting her face off at the reception.
Chance Blakeley
Bridesman
Chance is a performer/event planner in New York City. Chance and Amy lived together at Oklahoma City University. Chance had to walk through Amy’s bedroom to get to his and they have been the closest of friends ever since. He is a world-traveler but always visits Amy when he is near the Midwest.
Taryn O’Hara
Bridesmaid
Taryn is Ryan’s sister and she is a student living in Granite Falls, MN. Amy is so excited to be part of Taryn’s family.
Caitlin Staples Stark
Bridesmaid
Caitlin works in Cancer Research at UW Hospital and is studying to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. Caitlin is part of the Saturday Zumba/Brunch crew. Caitlin and Amy became fast friends when she moved from North Dakota to Madison three years ago. Amy and Caitlin share a love of musical theater, wine and trips to NY.
Cori Simon-Rasmussen
Bridesmaid
Cori is a PhD candidate in History at UW Madison. She is part of the Zumba/Brunch crew and knows most of the choreography better than Amy does. Wasn’t she a beautiful bride?!!
Stefany Trevino
Bridesmaid
Stefany is a Psy D at Mendota Mental Health (this bridal party is so smart!). Stefany and Amy both teach group fitness classes at Capital Fitness in Madison.
Kyle O'Hara
Groomsman
Kyle is Ryan's older brother. He resides in Minneapolis with his family. Kyle and Ryan looked very similar when they were younger. They still kinda do. They both like hockey, cats, beer, and video games.
Ryan Raymond
Groomsman
Ryan and Ryan met while both Ryan and Ryan worked as attorneys in Barron, Wisconsin. The Ryans lived together in Rice Lake for almost two years. They enjoyed drinking beers, discussing cases, and watching Impractical Jokers. Although Ryan O'Hara (R2) moved to Madison, he and Ryan Raymond (R1) remain close.
Brian Bohl
Groomsman
Ryan and Brian are pals from law school. They stay in touch by making seemingly hundreds of sports bets per year. Brian is in the lead. They also made time to have "digital beers" when they lived far apart. It's like a skype date but with more beer and less dating.
Tiffany Highstrom
Helper
Tiffany is another Family Law Attorney at Stafford Rosenbaum. Though she refused to be a Bridesmaid, Tiffany has been a source of constant love and support during the planning process. Amy is allowed to call her “Helper” instead. Please ask her about potato heads, squirrels or law suits she has filed against other Stafford partners.
Pippin
Honorary Ring Bearer
Pippin is our cat. Pip's passions include meowing, sleeping, eating cereal, and walking on Amy's pillow. Pip was born in Minneapolis but has lived in Madison since 2010. He can jump pretty high. He also likes to sit on laps. Pip and Amy both enjoy laying in the sun.