Jacqueline & Braden
Wedding Party
Ryan
Officiant
Brady and Ryan first locked eyes across the sauna at be fitness. I can only assume lots of “bro talk” ensued. From there we started cheering Ryan on at local wrestling events when he was the head coach for Oconomowoc. We had some great times with his family joining our 4th of July parade party but got very close over the last year and a half as Ryan worked through the challenges of a divorce with 2 young children. He’s become part of our family and has even had a couch sleepover like the Geeg during playoff football. He knows and loves both of us in spite of our flaws and we can’t imagine having anyone else marry us. Well…maybe Snoop Dogg but he’s too busy. Ask Ryan about his kids, Montana and Brice, the 49ers (see daughter’s name), wrestling/coaching, fancy dinners around town or his crazy fitness regime.
Alyssa
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and I first met at Lakefront Brewery - in the old days - and immediately got along. We got boots and said "look Ma, no hands!" and I feel like the rest is history. Alyssa has always been there for me and loved me and accepted me for who I am. We began running together and ran our first ever marathon together in Seattle. Alyssa was key in planning and has since gone on to complete countless marathons across the U.S. (and beyond?), Ultras, trail runs, and more. It is always a great thing to talk to her about; she is such an inspiration. Alyssa and her husband Andrew and their dog Penelope (Penny) recently moved back to Wisconsin after living out-of-state for awhile and we're all so glad to have them back! Ask Alyssa about her career, what she is currently training for or any past events or her amazing travels.
Alex
Daughter
Alexandra, Alex, or AJ is our youngest daughter who makes us laugh and question our age with her definition of classic music. She's growing into an incredible young woman, just like her big sisters. She also is a hard worker and oftentimes is the peacemaker in the family and also among her friends wanting to make everyone feel loved and special. Alex has always followed her own path and isn't one to be a follower. Fiercely loyal and protective of her friends and family we're lucky to have her in our lives. One of her favorite memories are forced family hikes (Lapham Peak, Holy Hill and the one where everyone but she peed their pants). Ask her about her friends, her favorite spots to watch the sunset in town, or her burgeoning record collection.
Aly
Daughter
Ohhh Aly Cat! She’s our sweet and sassy middle daughter who makes us laugh, challenges us and has really grown into an incredible young woman. She works hard and has a special ability to connect with everyone - even strangers. Aly is a talented dancer and we love watching her hip hop performances. Aly’s favorite memory is Easter at GiGi’s in Geneva when we all did an Easter egg hunt - Jackie won - and Brady cheated. Ask her about her friends, her cut too short track career, or her current boyfriend - but don't worry it will likely change before the the end of the ceremony.
Bella
Daughter
Isabella, Bella or "Izzy" to her Dad is the oldest daughter in our amazing family. Bella had to grow up a little quicker when her parents divorced and has always helped her sisters out. From breakfast to braids and now it is so great to see them have their own relationships and friendships - even though she still makes them get her water bottle. Bella and her Dad have a very special bond and I feel privileged to have earned my own special relationship with her. We get sad every time Bella goes back to college but it was especially hard after she was home with me on maternity leave with McKelvy. Bella is such a wonderful daughter, sister and friend and Finn and Mack love her so much that they have Alexa call her at every random hour. We love seeing her learn and grow and pave her own way. Bella's favorite memories with us are when we all ran a 5K in Chicago in July of 2017 or when we took her to Thomas Rhett in July 2022 for her birthday. We look forward to a country festival this summer for her 21! Ask her about James, "the Maddies", her college, her family, trips, music, or her ranking of her Grandma's favorites.
Christy
Bridesmaid
Christy was one of my supervisors during my internship at QuadGraphics my senior year at Marquette. She is an amazing motivator with so much energy and I was so intimidated by her at first. When we went out to Leff's and had some great times, we started becoming friends. We got especially close when we started training for the Fight for Air Climb during her mom's cancer battle. When I moved back to Illinois, sometimes it was the only time we would see each other during the year, but it was like nothing changed when so much in our lives had. Christy and her husband Chad have a son and a daughter, Cade and Camden, who have all put up with me over the years. Christy and her family were so genuinely happy for me when I brought Brady to his first Fight for Air climb and we love seeing them annually for this event. Christy's family dog is Bruce, for her husband's love of batman. Ask her anything, especially about the fun parenting of teenage girls, Chad's mustache, wine or their place outside the Dells.
Holly
Bridesmaid
I have known Holly since I was in college - still deciding if I wanted to go into PT school and working with her in a clinic where she was an OT. Holly introduced me to fish fry and my very first Old Fashioned. I fell in love with Holly's first daughter, Lena, as soon as I met her, and have always admired Holly as a parent. As our lives took many twists and turns we always stayed in touch - making time to visit in IL and WI. We had an amazing summer when we were both single and focusing on the love of friendship. Holly will always bring out the party in you and never judge! Fun fact - Holly credits our group of friends in helping her meet and find Wes, her husband and father of her second daughter Paisley, whose baby shower is where Brady and I first met. Ask Holly about her career, her family, her travels and adventures - just don’t ask her about her purse.
Jake
Groomsman
Lifelong friend who have been through the good, the bad, and the ugly together. Ask him about the secrets that only the gravel dust of southern MN and Northern IA hold.
Jeff Osboe “Oz”
Groomsman
Oz and I have been friends since we met in the late 90's in Webster City, IA. We've worked together, lived together (Oak Ave - Bat House), ski trips, and South Padre to name a few.
Julie
Bridesmaid
Julie, Julia, Jules, JuJu and Auntie JuJu to my kids. If you don't know already, Julie and I went to Marquette together...but we weren't friends in college. We knew each other and hung out a few times but we didn't start our true friendship until after graduation when Julie, Jamie and I all went out to dinner in the 3rd Ward. We have so many fun memories from our youth, a few from establishments from Grafton to South Milwaukee and Oconomowoc to Dubuque. After Julie and Jason fell in love and they got married, they moved abroad, first to Shanghai and then on to England where they had their first child, sweet Lorelei. I was fortunate enough to get to stay with them in England and go to Manchester, Liverpool and London - where Julie took me out for a true fish n's chips and then instead of going out, we ended up at the hotel bar where we taught adorable George how to open a bottle of wine and they gave us late night pizza. That entire trip was an awesome adventure! It is really crazy that when they moved back they ended up in downtown Oconomowoc and that years later Brady and our family would end up close by in Ixonia and then eventually a mile away in Oconomowoc. We really consider Julie, Jason, Lorelei and Charlie (snack snack) part of our family and love hanging out in town with them. Fun fact - Julie got into running a few years ago and motivated me to get back out there and we completed a triathlon together last summer and it was an incredible experience!
Justin "JJ"
Groomsman
Baby bro! Ask him about my fight promotions when we were younger or when he was my friends and my hunting dog. Whatever you do make sure he doesn't get his hands on a fireplace poker!
Ron
Groomsman
The newest member of the Wolfpack! His wife Erica happened to be our Fedex rep and once he agreed that the Clubhouse was my bar and not his we became fast friends and my inexplicable ability to attract Lions fans. Just bring him a beer and a shot - always Two Hearted and Jamo - and sit back and enjoy!
Somer
Groomswoman
My favorite sister! Ask her about my fight promotions when we were younger and yes, she'll do a fireball shot with you.
Thomas
Bridesman
It is hard to describe our friendship, I often get asked "how did you and Thomas meet"? I often wonder how Thomas has stayed friends with me after all the wild times. We both worked at QuadGraphics at the same time (Thomas still does!) but we didn't connect there. We ran a half marathon in Nashville and our groups met up for drinks on Broadway. Somehow we found out about our mutual love (obsession) with Lindsey Stirling and having a good time and the rest is history? Thomas and I were running buddies - doing Rock n' Roll challenges - running a 5K on day one and then a half marathon the next day. We explored Chicago and Las Vegas and now I am trying to get him to unretire his running shoes. In Vegas, Thomas had a rental car which he used to cruise my sister and I down the Strip and right into the Taco Bell drive thru - which must have been enough of a good time since he was convinced to go back to Vegas in October for my 40th. Thomas is so selfless and always there for me and my family - my kids call him Uncle Thomas. He comes to birthday and graduation parties, football parties and more. I think he moved to Oconomowoc just to make it easier to see us ;) Thomas is also a great friend to Brady so we had to fight over him on being on our sides. Ask him about his family, motorcycle, local sports teams, guitar and more. Just don't ask him about any stories about me.
Wes
Groomsman
We became friends while working together at Generac and being cube mates. They were director cubes though, so we had a closet. From hanging out in MKE, Bucks Games, Volleyball at Bradford beach, Ice Fishing at LOW, his and Holly's joint baby shower, and bubble guppies we've shared many a great time. Ask him about any of our adventures what he has in common with Mike Tyson.