Evelyn & Justin
Wedding Party
Zac Higgins
Best Man
Zac is my younger brother. I have literally known him his entire life. As brothers do, we have many ups and downs, but have been through it all in life together. I have leaned on him many times and we both know we are always there for each other. I am so incredibly happy he will be standing next to me for the big day.
Alina Patt
Maid of Honor
Alina and I have been friends since 6th grade! Since then we've pretty much been inseperable. We've worked the same job growing up, did poms together in high school, visited each other in college and fly back and forth from Texas where she lives to see eachother! We have been through all of life's biggest moments together (including being there for each others engagements and weddings). She truly is my best friend in the world and I'm so lucky to have her in my life!
Ben Luitjens
Groomsman
Benjamin. Oh Benjamin… what to say? Really, we have been through it all. Best friends since middle school and that hasn’t changed. We are probably two of the most stubborn people around so there were many times of butting heads but always love in the end. There are so many memories from Echo-lympics to witnessing his marriage as his best-man, I am truly grateful for them all.
Abbie Christensen
Bridesmaid
Abbie and I have also been friends since 6th grade! The first time we got together outside of school it turned into a sleepover staying up late and dancing around her parents living room in old dance costumes. Needless to say, it didn't take us long to become the greatest of friends. Since then we have remained close despite the miles and now get to extend our friendship into double dates with our guys and their sweet daughter Lila!
Ryan Burton
Groomsman
Ryan went to the rival high school that shall not be named. But don’t let that fool you, he is such a great guy. We started as acquaintances of a friend of a friend and quickly became best of pals in the college years. Now I can rely on him for anything, and I know he will be there to support.
Thea Reetz
Bridesmaid
Thea is my baby cousin! She is the sweetest most loving person I've ever met. She has a heart of gold and we have the best of memories from little on. Although most of our family may be shocked we'd end up this close since we used to fight like cats and dogs when we were little, I couldn't be more lucky to have her by my side. She is now a Texas resident which has been the most fun going to see her as she lives only 30ish minutes from Alina!
Tyler Coenen
Groomsman
About as early as I can remember having friends, Tyler was there. We were practically inseparable. There were endless summer days of playing soccer in his family’s yard and countless memories to accompany them. His family was gracious enough to share his grandparent’s lake house year-round and I will cherish the memories forever.
Alyssa Orlowski
Bridesmaid
Alyssa is also my cousin and Thea's older sister. Alyssa and I have the same sponge heart and often bond over crying at the simplest things that make our hearts burst. We also have so many amazing memories growing up. She was the older sister I never had and would literally tell people Thea and I were HER babies. She has the absolute best personality and you can often find us getting yelled at for being too loud at family functions!
Caden Pruitt
Groomsman
Caden met many of the guys mentioned at Carroll University. Because I spent more time at Carroll than I did my own university, I too became good friends with Caden. He also happened to marry another good friend from Little Chute, I like to think of it as a double dip. Regardless, I am glad we met and have become such great friends.
Tess Willems
Bridesmaid
Tess is also my cousin! Most of our family will tell you we are ALWAYS hugging. She is just the most kind selfless person and someone you just can't not hug or be so excited to see. Her presence is so heartwarming. From playing spies as kids, going to so many fun concerts together, to running into each other in random house basements since we both went to UW-Milwaukee, the memories are truly endless!
Colt Foster
Groomsman
Colt has been my partner in crime since our very first day reporting to our unit in Fort Drum, New York. Shortly after our friendship began, we deployed to Afghanistan where our friendship grew even stronger. We have had each other’s backs through incredible and challenging moments. We’ve got memories and stories to last a lifetime.
Jessica Dowty
Bridesmaid
Jess and I met working at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital downtown. She is always the go to friend when you want to go on an adventure or do something fun. She has absolutely no filter and boy do we love her for it! We have been on many vacations together (Nashville, Arizona, North Carolina, Florida) and many up north weekends with the best memories. We like each other so much we even moved to new jobs... together!
Jordan Patt
Groomsman
Jordan and I met through our wives (soon to be!). He is married to the maid of honor and Evelyn’s best friend, Alina. We like to pick each other’s brains over Wisconsin sports and craft mixed drinks. Evelyn and I love going to visit the Patt’s in Texas and I look forward to many more years as our friendship grows.
Taylor Richards
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I also met at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Taylor is the epitome of someone who everyone wants to be friends with and lucky for me we get to be! She is truly everyone's biggest cheerleader! She brought me into her friend group and we have had the best memories. Drinking wine during wine & harvest fest, Roadtripping to North Carolina, and being apart of her wedding are just a few of our amazing memories!