Madeleine & Joseph
Wedding Party
Kasey Kaminsky
Maid of Honor
Friend of the Bride Kasey and Maddy met at Purdue University when they were both elected into leadership positions of Higher Ground Dance Company. Over the years they've bonded over their love of the beach, cider, charcuterie, skin care products, and Piano Bar to name a few. Kasey recently moved to the Charlotte, NC area and the two are closer now than ever!
Ryan Olson
Best Man
Friend of the Groom Ryan and Joe met at Marquette University through their fraternity and became great friends as upperclassmen, frequenting the annex every Monday and Caff's every other day of the week. Ryan moved back with his parents in Illinois after graduating, where his family welcomed Joe over because Joe was far from home. Ryan moved back to Milwaukee in 2018 where the two have continued to be great friends over the years.
Hailey Stoddard
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Hailey and Maddy met at Purdue University when they lived in the same dorm their freshman year. They later joined the same sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, and have remained friends ever since. Maddy and Hailey were known to tear up the dance floor at the Neon Cactus and end the night at Harry's Chocolate Shop on Purdue's campus.
Tommy Gross
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom Tommy and Joe met on April 16th, 1994. Many have said they have similar personalities and sound the same but Tommy is louder. When they were younger, Joe looked up immensely to Tommy and was grateful whenever Tommy was home from college.
Sarah Hopper
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Sarah and Maddy met their freshman year of high school at Lake Forest Academy on the varsity swim team. Throughout high school they enjoyed school dances, Halloween parties, and House Cup competitions (Go Welch House!). Despite going to different colleges in separate states, the two have stayed close and always pick up right where they left off!
Matt Pizzariella
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Matt and Joe met in 2nd grade in P.S. 207Q and instantly became best friends. Matt introduced Joe into bowling, where Matt and Joe dominated leagues until high school. Joe would frequently go over to Matt's house to play gamecube or watch wrestling. Despite not being in the same school since 6th grade, the two have remained close friends to this day.
Tricia Klein
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom Similar to Maddy and Andrew, Joe and Trish are only three years apart and have always been competitive about everything - from playing sports, man hunt, cops and robber on the block with friends to competing with others at day camp. The two were never allowed to be on the same team as that was always unfair for everyone else, which pushed the two to always try to be better than the other. Since college, they have lived hundred of miles from each other and connect during holidays.
Andrew Ryder
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride Contrary to what his height might lead you to believe, Andrew is Maddy's "little" brother. From ghost in the graveyard with the neighborhood kids to Mario Kart on the Wii, the two were always competitive. Nowadays they enjoy watching college football and basketball and competing whenever the Badgers play against the Boilermakers.
TGIII (Thomas Gross III)
Ring Bearer
Godson of the Groom No better word to describe him than adorable. Big fan of his Christmas pair of Jordan's every year from Uncle Joe.