Anna & Corey
Wedding Party
Carly Schroeder
Matron of Honor
Carly and Anna first met in algebra class over 20 years ago and quickly became inseparable – bonding over their shared love of music (and botching song lyrics!), travel and good eating. Over the years their connection has only grown stronger moving from best friends to sisters: always making each other laugh and fearlessly supporting each other through thick and thin. As the life of the party, you will find Carly leading the social events (and organizing the after parties!) at the wedding! FUN FACT: Carly has an incredible singing voice and is known to randomly bust out showtunes and 90s hits. Grab her a cocktail at the bar in Mexico and see her talents come to life!
Alex Latanision
Best Man
Alex is Corey's older brother, and has been trend-setting in the Latanision family for as long as Corey can remember. Whether traveling together with Erik through Europe, a trip to LA, or their brief overlap in Hoboken together, Alex always brings the gameplan for a good time. He's also been a fantastic best friend throughout the years, providing invaluable guidance at many points along the way. When he isn't advocating for clients, Alex is an exceptional guitarist and knowledgeable investor, even playing in the crypto space. FUN FACT: Alex is an excellent attorney and loves dispensing free legal advice! Find him at the bar and bring him your problems, big or small.
Liz Hartmann
Head Bridesmaid
Liz is another one of Anna’s oldest and bestest friends. With years and years worth of memories of laughing until they cried (or crying on each other’s shoulders!), these two have always managed to have fun (with a little bit of innocent trouble sprinkled in). Liz has remained one of Anna’s best sounding boards and she is always inspiring her to grow and live life to the fullest! Corey and Anna are thrilled to have Liz’s adorable little ones, Luke and Mallory, in the wedding as ring bearer and flower girl! FUN FACT: Liz runs her own DIY and is arguably Anna’s most popular friend with over 10k followers (IG: @misslizdidit)! Looking to remodel? Get some free tips from this pro at the resort.
Erik Latanision
Best Man
Erik is Corey's younger brother, and the "wild card" of the wedding party! Through childhood, their time together at Penn State, and beyond, Erik has been a constant best friend that never fails to find humor. His casual approach can balance out Corey's (overly) pragmatic nature, and has been a great travel companion, always adding some excitement, usually unplanned, along the way. An industrial engineer in aerospace by day, Erik is also a skilled drummer and enjoys completing projects with his 3D printer. FUN FACT: Erik is the party man out of the 3 Latanision sons so if you're in need of a late night bar companion, look no further. Also, get him talking about beer-- he's an aficionado and has started brewing his own!
Suzanne Pendl
Bridesmaid
Suzanne and Anna go back to the 90s and some of their music tastes are still stuck there! Whether near or far (Suzanne lives in sunny LA), these two besties have spent hundreds of cherished hours chatting about life, love and everything in between – their conversations always leaving both of them energized. Suzanne is a Neuroscientist and Anna loves listening to her explain how the brain works or dissect the chemical breakdown of a good skin care product. FUN FACT: 2020 was a busy year for Suzanne and Anna, who both got engaged and pregnant within 3 months of each other! This unexpected opportunity to share some of life’s biggest events (as well as talk each other down when the hormones spiked!) has been a true blessing.
Dan Antonaccio
Groomsman
Dan and Corey's friendship dates back to elementary school, when their families attended the same church and the boys had Sunday school class together. The lifelong friendship was really defined in 8th grade, through, when they shared identical class schedules and began partnering on class projects. They remained close when Dan moved during High School, and went on to room together at Penn State. Despite their unrelenting (albeit good-natured) ribbing, they've supported one another through their highest and lowest points over the last 20 years. FUN FACT: Dan sang in a collegiate a cappella group all 4 years at Penn State. Wedding Goal: get him to do a duet with Carly!
Christa Bando
Bridesmaid
Christa (or Cridda as she is affectionately known) and Anna have known each other since high school but became close friends after college when Christa moved back to Milwaukee. Christa has an infectious laugh and an even bigger heart, two things that Anna loves most about her. As partners in crime, these two spent their 20s dancing at the bars or exploring new restaurants, supporting each other’s developing careers and always finding a way to have a good time. Christa and her husband Stef and son Cristiano live across the street from Anna and Corey and have been there for all the special moments of our journey! FUN FACT: Christa studied abroad in College (Spain!) and can still hold a conversation in Spanish. Make sure to tap into these talents if you need a translator in Mexico!
Tony Antonaccio
Groomsman
Tony has been on the scene just as long as Dan, which is fitting since they are twins. Tony and Corey became close friends through the years, with a shared passion for mechanical projects, Tony being an accomplished weekend motorcycle mechanic. Tony also never fails to amuse when he orders hot wings with "suicide" sauce, and grins through his runny nose and teary eyes as he proclaims how much he enjoys them. Tony is someone who is pragmatic to a fault, but will also go out of his way to do something kind for a stranger. FUN FACT: Tony has ridden (almost) coast to coast on a motorcycle he purchased and fixed up for under $300! (complications were weather-related... the bike survived the trek!)
Jackie Michels
Bridesmaid
Jackie and Anna have been fast friends since Jackie’s quick wit and cheeky sense of humor made themselves known. Over the years these two have spent countless nights and weekends giggling, engaged in deep discussions or exploring new vacation spots near and far... making memories that will last a lifetime. Although they share a love for reading, warm weather and randomly bursting into song, Anna most appreciates Jackie’s fierce loyalty and sage advice… oh and her warm hugs. FUN FACT: Jackie’s least favorite feeling is sand between her toes but she is putting aside this phobia and joining Anna and Corey in Mexico for their nuptials! This should be interesting!
Ron Egan
Groomsman
Ron and Corey met over 10 years ago, at the very beginning of their GE careers. Ron was a year ahead and took Corey out for dinner the night before his fulltime GE interviews. Ultimately they’ve moved through a decade together as MRI product specialists, region managers, and their moves to Milwaukee in 2018... these two rarely go a day without speaking! Ron has been one of Corey’s best sounding boards, both professionally and personally, and helped coach Corey during his pursuit of Anna. FUN FACT: He’s a bourbon connoisseur – If Ron recommends something to you at the bar, we suggest you take him up on it (especially as it's all-inclusive; read: free)!
Monica Ibach
Bridesmaid
Monica’s bright personality is infectious, always seeing the glass half full, and Anna is so happy that she will be by her side celebrating her happily ever after! Monica and Anna both have a love for the outdoors and have travelled all around the US and the Caribbean together, making lifelong memories (and wayyy too many inside jokes) along the way. You’ll likely find Monica and her husband Dan tearing up the dance floor, even long after the DJ leaves the party! FUN FACT: Always trying to satisfy her natural curiosity, Monica is currently working toward her third degree. And good news for some of you! Monica’s extensive nursing experience will make her a great candidate to offer up a saline IV after a night of tequila tasting in Mexico.
Will Andersen
Groomsman
Will and Corey have known each other for over a decade; Will was actually Corey’s first manager in GE’s MRI division. They became fast friends by traveling together across NY state when Corey managed that territory on Will’s team. Over many geographical moves, they’ve stayed close, and have enjoyed watching football and too many happy hours to count during the last 2 years in Wisconsin. FUN FACT: Will’s a die-hard UW Badger, and if you get a few drinks in him, he’s been known to don a full “Bucky” costume! Let’s make this happen in Mexico!
Luke and Mallory Hartmann
Ring bearer and flower girl
Anna has known (and loved!) Luke and Mallory since they were in diapers, and it didn't take long for Uncle Corey to feel the same infatuation. You won't be able to miss these blonde cuties in Mexico (they are fearless lovers of all water sports!) and we are thrilled to have them included in our special day.