Wedding Party
Paige Gordon
Maid of Honor
The best little sister a girl could ask for! Katie has known Paige for a WHOPPING 23 years. Paige is nice, pretty, a good singer, athletic, AND an engineer. Some might say it's not fair, and by someone, we mean Katie.
Emily Htwe
Best Woman
Austin and Emily were tight from the start... literally! These wombmates have been close ever since. Fun fact - Emily is often considered an amazing dancer, ask her and she'll break it down for you!
Bertha Kwarko
Bridesmaid
Katie and Bertha met in 5th grade playing basketball. Their bond formed when they realized they were not good at basketball. But their love persisted. She is the best adopted sister you can have.
Maddie Hill
Best Woman
Austin and Maddie met only a few days ago, but it has felt like they have known each other for approximately 23 years. At first they were mortal enemies, finding ways to annoy each other. But as they grew wise in their old age, they began to truly become friends.
Katy Due
Bridesmaid
The two Kathryn's met in 2017 when on the Disney College Program in Orlando! Katy is the reason Katie moved to Wisconsin! Yes it's confusing - there are two Kathryns & two Austins. Just pick & choose who you need/want.
Kristina Harris
Groomswoman
Austin and Kristina met during the Addams Family at the Rhode Theatre and became friends and roommates in early 2023. Their roommate pairing has been akin to Batman and Robin, Calvin and Hobbes, and Jordan and Pippen. They had their jerseys retired and hung in the rafters in 2024 and statues currently in construction.
Alli Ruman
Bridesmaid
Katie met Alli when she was 6 months old, in the St. Rose of Lima Cry Room. Alli was Katie's first friend! She will try to convince you to move to New York, you have been warned.
Ethan Sherman
Groomsman
Austin and Ethan had actually met in middle school, but it was awkward and they did not become friends until that fateful freshman high school choir class, where their eyes met and the world slowed down... just for them.
Molly Grabiel
Bridesmaid
Katie met Molly in 2022 during the Addams Family at the Rhode Theater. Fun fact - she is TikTok famous (unintentionally). Ask her to show you the video!
Nic Mule
Groomsman
Austin and Nic met during freshman year of high school choir, but Austin believes that he is not from this earth. Nic often had odd quirks and weird sayings which worried Austin. Despite him not being from this earth, they were great friends (like E.T. and that child).
Miles Iati
Bridesman
Katie & Miles have been friends since Pre-K when he yelled at her for not coloring in the lines! He still does to this day. Katie is so grateful for Miles and will always appreciate her first duet partner. #maroon
Austin Krause
Groomsman
Austin and Austin (or Austin squared) also met during freshman year of high school choir. Fun fact - Due to both of them sharing the same name, they shared custody of their name (Austin K had M, W, and F, while Austin H had T, TH, and the weekends)!
Alex Ebert
Bridesman
Katie met Alex in 2022 during The Wizard of Oz at the Rhode Theatre. He is the Cowardly Lion to Austin & Katie's Tinman & Scarecrow. Please do not ask him to sing karaoke, we beg of you. We don't want to be shown up at our own wedding.
Matt Wolch
Groomsman
Matt and Austin have been friends since freshman year of high school. They were the coolest, baddest, and raddest dudes around. Some say we peaked early, but others say we are delusional. Fact is, no one will truly ever know...