Elizabeth & Ian
Wedding Party
Elizabeth
Bride
How well do you know the bride? This bride is currently in nursing school and hopes to be a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN. I am originally from Appleton, WI (born and raised) . I am the oldest of three children. I love to have fun and travel along with experiencing new adventures. When I am not studying, you can find me planning my next travel adventure, baking, out with my friends or doing some short of daredevil activity.
Ian
Groom
What about the groom do you not know? I currently work at Collection Associates, Ltd. as one of the top collectors in my department for the past two years. I also do a weekly podcast called Touchdown Tuesdays for Attention Era Media's sports podcasting division Brew Sports. I was born and raised in Bark River, Michigan and am the younger of two children. When it comes to my hobbies; I enjoy going out with friends, catching up with Netflix and am an avid follower of most major sports!
Amanda
Maid of Honor
Among being the sister of the bride, Amanda loves to have fun and is very spunky. She is currently a sophomore at UW Stevens Point studying business. If you are unsure where she is I can guarantee you will hear her voice from the other side of the room
Devin
Best Man
Devin and I met through sports in elementary school when we were in the same bowling league and on the same Pop Warner football team. Our friendship grew closer throughout the years and ended up living together throughout all of college. Devin currently resides in Milwaukee working on the set-up team at The Pfister hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Despite a crazy work schedule, the two always find time to hangout whether it is going to a superhero movie premiere or going to their favor college restaurant, Panda Express.
Hannah
Bridesmaid
I met hannah in high school through band and since then have become great friends. Fun Fact- Hannah and I traveled to Puerto Rico together last spring break. I greatly admire her kind loving free-spirited personality
Brett
Groomsman
Despite knowing each other since middle schedule, Brett and I started connecting more during our senior year of high school where we showed up early each day just to get good parking and listen to sick music before school. Brett is known for always turning a good time into an unforgettable moment. Brett and I always hang out when I go back to Michigan whether it is going out to the bar or trying to win big at the casino. Brett currently lives in Escanaba working at the Escanaba Paper Mill.
Karissa
Bridesmaid
Karissa and I have been friends for over 10 years now. We first met when she moved two doors behind me. We have had so many great memories together from grade school to high school to even being roommates the first year of college. She is my second sister.
Andrew
Groomsman
Andrew and I met during our freshmen year at WLC as we lived on the same floor and had class together. Both of us quickly bonded over the Packers, Brewers and superhero movies. We live together for three years during college and currently live together in West Allis. Andrew is a great person to have a conversation with and enjoys having a good time. Andrew studied business/marketing and currently works for Advicent Solutions LP in Milwaukee.
Jamie
Bridesmaid
Jamie and I have also known each other since gradeschool. From lots of sleepovers to Country USA memories, Jamie has also become my second sister. I admire Jamie's sense of determination and loyalty to her friends. I am very glad to have her by my side on wedding day.
Mikey
Groomsman
Mikey and I first met at basketball camp in elementary school and the court is where our friendship grew when we were on the same team in middle school. We became great friends then with our routine of going to Wendy's for snacks and then the Civic Center for basketball and pool before middle school and eventually high school practices. Mikey's kindness and respect is what I admire most about him. Mikey has a passion for outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing and soccer. Mikey currently is studying forestry at Michigan Tech University.
Kirstin
Bridesmaid
Kirstin was the first individual I met standing in line for my room keys my first day of college. From then we have gotten to know each other so much better through nursing school and even being roommates throughout the past three years. I love Kirstin's persistence and determination along with her desire to have fun.
Kyle
Groomsman
Kyle and I also first met at basketball camp and grew closer during middle school basketball. Kyle and I were much alike in that we were somewhat quieter person in school but always enjoyed good ole competition. I always tell Kyle that he is the reason why I made it through basketball in high school because he quit during the middle of freshmen year tryouts which allowed me to make it onto the team. Kyle enjoys the fishing, soccer, adding salt to anything he eats and caring for his dogs Finn and Crickett. Kyle currently lives in Escanaba and is a nurse St. Francis Hospital.
Kyle
Usher
Kyle is my younger brother who is currently a senior in high school. He loves playing football. He plans on attending UW- Madison next year for bio-medical engineering.
Tim
Usher
Tim and I met while on the football team at WLC. We live together for two years during college and always discussed football whether it was the NFL or NCAA. Tim was always the one guy that gave me a pep talk before every college game to get my adrenaline going. Fun fact about Tim: he is not like eating vegetables. Tim is big into history and the outdoors along with never missing a beat on anything about Clemson football. Tim currently lives and teaches in Suring, Wisconsin and also coaches football and track there as well.
Joel and Carrie
Parents of the Bride
Joel and Carrie are Liz's parents. They have been married 25 years this June. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and being outside gardening. They also enjoy spending time with family and friends. Watch out for them on the dance floor because they may be trying out some new moves. Fun fact: They met through my dad's mom who worked with my mom at the front desk at WLC while my mom was a student.
Jeff and Sandy
Parents of the Groom
Jeff and Sandy are Ian's parents. They will be celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary in October. In their free time, they enjoy working around the house and going out to a Chinese buffet a couple times a month. Not sure what will happen when the enter the dance floor come August 4th but I sure won't miss it. Interesting fact: my parents went to homecoming together but as part of a friend group and that's where the magic happened!