Emily & Sage
Wedding Party
Amelia Piepenburg
Matron of Honor
Amelia has been the bride's best friend since middle school and has been her Partner in Crime through many of life's experiences including middle school basketball, high school soccer (all we do is win win win), moving each other into college dorm rooms, 21st birthdays, Florida vacations, and so much more. If you find one, you typically find the other. Even if that means they’re on a Pirate Ship in the Gulf of Mexico, down for the count on the lawn outside a bar, or just on the couch watching Drumline for the 100th time. The days of biking around town to singing Nickleback in the Chevy Blazer, and now walking down the aisle for each other, these two are ride or die sisters through everything. Amelia wears her heart on her sleeve and knows how to make you feel special every day of the week.
Dillon Treon
Best Man
Dillon and the groom have been best friends since diapers. Those of you who know the groom know that he can be a bit of an instigator; Dillon taught him everything he knows. From youth sports where Dillon chose to start a game of tag on the court during basketball games to family vacations where Dillon would throw dinner plates off the side of a cruise ship, the stories are endless. Dillon is a guy you can’t help but love. It only took going through a Taco Bell drive through singing The Real Slim Shady at 2am for the bride to think he was a keeper too!
Meghan Boll
Bridesmaid
Meghan and the bride have been friends since middle school when they managed the high school girls soccer team together. Their friendship grew over years of soccer in the back yard, pregame warm-ups consisting of belting Christina Aguilera at the top of their lungs, and kicking butt and taking names at state soccer 2010. Their equally strong love for soccer, Harry Potter, and scrapbooking was a strong base for their friendship but the day the bride opened Meghan's freezer and saw FOUR buckets of ice cream was game over and the day she knew they'd be friends for life. Meghan's contagious laughter, ginormous heart, and front-row head banging skills at Road Trip concerts are just a few of the bride's favorite things about her.
Alec Baeten
Best Man
If anyone is to thank for this marriage, Alec just might be that guy. Alec & the groom became friends in 8th grade b-ball. They spent their high school years up to no good & decided to continue that trend as college roommates at UW-Whitewater. Sophomore year the groom transferred to FL so Alec needed a replacement partner in crime, enter: the bride. From day 1 Alec knew the bride & groom had to meet. It only took a semester for the groom to return to UWW & the rest is history. Alec & the groom currently live across the country from each other but that doesn’t stop them from spending their entire Sundays on the phone determining the next best NFL bet. If you're looking for a good college story, to talk sports or just to test your beer chugging skills, Alec's your guy for a helluva time.
Lindsey Kohlman
Bridesmaid
Lindsey is a best friend of both the bride and the groom. She and the bride knew each other since 2nd grade soccer but it wasn't until freshman year in college at UW-Whitewater that their friendship grew into best friends. They could be found throwing ice cream cones at each other in the dining hall, hiding booze from the RA's in the dorms, playing tag in the library during finals, and basically leaving a trail of ruckus everywhere they went. Lindsey and the bride spent the next 3 years of college as roommates making both of their college experiences unforgettable and one for the books. If you'd like to hear a story or two, you can probably find Lindsey at the bar ordering up rounds of Lemon Drop shots... Grey Goose only for this one! She's top shelf just like she takes her shots!
Josh Teske
Groomsman
Teske has been a friend of the groom since the 8th grade. When it came to flying around town in the groom’s Hummer, (only sometimes outrunning the cops) Teske was always sitting shot gun. He’s always down for an adventure including the time they decided to walk 5 hours home from De Pere. These two always make the best out of a bad situation... in this case they found 2 cases of beer on their walk home so they chalked it up to a successful evening. Teske never fails when it comes to a spontaneous trip to Vegas, surprising the groom on his birthday or even a surprise visit in Florida. The way to the groom’s heart is through spontaneity so move over Emily, Teske’s back in town.
Brooke Werdin
Bridesmaid
Brooke is the bride's longest friendship dating back to the first grade. As kids these two could be found playing their version of Fear Factor on the jungle gym, watching every Will Ferrel movie known to man-kind, parked in front of a computer for hours on end solving mysteries with Nancy Drew, or dressing up in ridiculous outfits for no reason at all. As adults... you can find them doing the same :). There is never a dull or laugh-less moment when Brooke and the bride are together so if you see them laughing uncontrollably about nothing at all, don't mind them... they do that.
Derrick Amrhein
Groomsman
Derrick and the groom met each other in college but formed a stronger friendship when the two found themselves both living in Pewaukee. Bar league v-ball, wing nights, and anything involving a lake are just a few of the things these two enjoy together. Derrick and the groom are like brothers including the arguments and fights... Derrick was the bride and grooms roommate for one whole month before he met the love of his life and moved in with her. His Brewer bobble heads remained in the apartment but the extra closet space worked out fabulously. Now you can catch the two yelling at each other through their head sets while playing video games... and you can find the bride and Derrick’s fiancé binge watching Netflix while texting each other to complain about their loud guys.
Fallon Schneider
Bridesmaid
Fallon has been the bride's babysitter for over 20 years! She only SOMETIMES still has to babysit the bride but other than that she's become like a sister. Fallon taught the bride how to win at video games, claw machines, and arguments (just ask Fallon's sister Ashley). She has pulled out the bride's loose teeth as a kid, done her hair for her 1st prom in high school, and been a huge support system through life's big curveballs. When they aren't at the movie theater, throwing elaborate birthday parties or on a random adventure, you can find these two making the best time out of a Target trip. And if you can't tell, the two little nuggets walking down the aisle belong to this momma.
John Halley
Groomsman
John, or we like to call him, Juano has been a friend of both the bride and groom since college. Juano is always prepared, whether it’s being ready to go to the bars at a moments notice on a Monday night, having a backpack full of beer in the library during finals, getting free Topper Sticks at 2am or knowing exactly who to get a sled from when it snows. In all seriousness, Juano is the first guy to lend a helping hand, the biggest supporter of his friends, and always available to make you laugh. First person to get him to scream “JUAN” at the top of his lungs gets a free Svedka shot courtesy of the bride and groom.
Chelsea Baganz
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and the bride started their friendship in high school as little Huskies but their friendship soared to new heights when they decided to spread their wings and become Warhawks at UW-Whitewater together. There was no stopping these two when they were on the loose from attempting to become YouTube famous to arguing with bartenders that they were definitely old enough to drink, hole-in-ones at Mini Putt Pub Crawls (when in doubt, aim for the nail) and taking 2nd & 3rd place in a twerking contest in Daytona to winning the "Cutest Couple" award in New Orleans. Over the years, Chelsea and the bride have been through a lot together and they would gladly walk hand-in-hand into a witch's basement at 3AM... yes there's a story here and you don't want to miss it!
Joshua Wallrich
Groomsman
Josh is the bride's cousin and being only 2 weeks apart in age, they have grown up like brother and sister. These two were always competing at basketball, video games, wrestling matches and who’s taller in which Josh typically won all of the above except for the one month that the bride had a half an inch on him (clearly lost that battle in the long run). Josh has always been a support system to the bride whether it be cheering her on at sporting events, in the audience at college graduation, a phone call just to talk, or literal support like a piggy back ride home from the bars on the bride’s 21st birthday.
Ashley Chaj
Bridesmaid
Ashley has been a part of the bride's life since she was 6 years old because her younger sister, Fallon, was the bride's babysitter. It wasn't until maybe 7 years ago that the bride and Fallon finally started letting Ashley hang out with them :P From movie theaters to near-death rollercoasters, and late night hair appointments (with take-out Chinese as a must) to late night pub-crawls, Ashley is down for anything and the only regrets are the hangovers as they attempt to fight the kiddos for candy at the New Holstein Parade the next morning.
Alex Schultz
Groomsman
Alex, better known as Moose, has been friends with the groom since their first day as Warhawks at UW-Whitewater. Being a part of the same friend group, he was one of the first to suspect the flame between the bride and the groom. Moose has been side by side for many of the bride and groom's big experiences over the years including being inner tube water polo champs, first legal shots at the bar on their 21st birthdays, and a vacation to St. Kitts in the Caribbean. If you happen to bust more than a move on the dance floor, check in with Moose because THIS GUY is a Doctor!
Bryce Butzlaff
Usher
Bryce is the bride’s nephew. Bryce’s fun loving, happy personality makes him someone you love spending time with. He’s always down for an adventure or anything active making him someone the groom can’t wait to hang out with. The bride’s favorite thing about him is that he’s always the first to give you a big hug and he gives the best ones!
Trunx Kennedy
Usher
Trunx is the groom’s cousin and though they’ve never lived in the same state as each other, they’ve always found a way to spend exciting weekends together. Their favorite vacations have been to amusement parks where they are both first in line to the tallest, fastest roller coasters. If you want to talk movies or comics, Trunx is your guy.
Maia Butzlaff
Usherette
Maia is the bride’s niece. From old maid and puzzles to cheering on the Packers at Lambeau these two have a blast and their time is filled with giggles no matter how big or small the activity. Go-cart racing, dancing to Adele, making up characters with goofy hats and wigs, Milkshakes & Netflix before bed, and ganging up on her big brothers are just some of their favorite things. They might be 15 years apart but when they’re together, there’s no place they’d rather be ;)
Cole Butzlaff
Usher Overseas
Cole is the bride's nephew and was the first little man she got to watch grow up. Cole will be unable to attend the wedding as he will be serving our country in the Air Force overseas. But if you're really quiet and listen very carefully you'll be able to hear him declaring "I'M THE BUTZMAN" all the way over here.
Shelby Roepke
Bestie of the Bride
Shelby has been a bestie of the bride since Spanish class in middle school where they brought the mischievous side out in each other. The bride took home her first behavior slip ever... written by Shelby herself. The years since have been filled with everything FRIENDS including “the routine”, rapping every hip hop song ever made, always being the last two to go to sleep and laughter that never ends. Shelby has always inspired the bride’s creative side, given the right words when things feel wrong, and proved the smallest moments can be the funniest. Even though they live across the country from each other, their amazing friendship has remained the same.
Alyssa Sommerfeldt
Bestie of the Bride
Alyssa has been a bestie of the bride since the 3rd grade. She never disappoints when it comes to a birthday celebration, a Hawaiian bash, a college party, Spring Break extravaganzas or even a Tuesday night. Request the song Roses and see what I’m talking about ;) Alyssa is always smiling and never fails to make you feel special. Being wild and crazy but sweet and caring make her personality one of a kind and one the bride will cherish for a lifetime.
Keynan & Kyland
Ring Security
The bride is Keynan's "Fairy God Momma" (as they like to call it) and because he's a twin, Kyland comes along as a package deal and the bride wouldn't have it any other way! These two enjoy trucks, diggers, Buzz Lightyear and the occasional act of flushing markers down the toilet. They'll be 5 years old when they walk down the aisle so hopefully their idea of a good time will change and we don't have the same problem with the rings!