Madalyn & Jonathan
Wedding Party
Julia Walters
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride & Soon-to-be Graduate of UW-Madison. Julia loves all things Nature! She is always up for fun, active adventures! Julia is an avid fan of Law & Order: SVU, Grey's Anatomy, and Modern Family. Some of her hobbies include playing Catan, shopping at REI and sustainability. Of her many talents, Julia is an expert at flexibility which stems back to her competitive Gymnastic days! Her favorite location to do a cartwheel is on the mountain tops of the West Coast.
Olivia Walters
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride & soon-to-be Graduate of Concordia University in Speech Pathology. Olivia's fun fact in life is that she is a twin Her passions in life include singing, reading and Costco. Madalyn and Olivia bond over fond memories such as Concerts, Theatre, working together at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen, and late night Applebees trips. She is a top-golf aficionado and Dancing with the Stars fan extraordinaire. Her skills in life include knowing how to drive stick shift & making everyone laugh including herself. Her Spirit animal is a Golden Retriever. Opposite of her twin, Olivia is a lover of the East Coast and the beach, specifically Charleston, SC. Yet, Olivia's ultimate dream in life is to go to Washington and kayak with the Orcas.
Abby Buchholz
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom & Veternarian Tech. from Waukesha, WI. Abby has a huge heart for animals and is an amazing animal momma to her two pups and two cats. When not taking care of her fur babies, Abby is caring for her sweet son as a new mom. Abby has a huge heart for sports especially soccer. When not on the field, she enjoys going to local sporting events such as hockey or football games with her family. Abbys is an expert crafter and is an absolute wiz at using her Cricket machine. She loves to bless others in so many ways and has an absolute heart of gold!
Andrea Sander
Bridesmaid
Sister of The Groom & Human Resources consultant extrodinaire from Huntersville, NC. A major fan of Charcuterie boards and is a Wine enthusiast especially for girls night. Andrea is a reality TV super-fan with favorites including Below Deck and Total Bellas. She is well-versed in musical selections, with interest covering a wide range from the Backstreet Boys to Styx, from Luke Combs to Jesus Music. Andrea's favorite season is the spooky season, and loves to enjoy a good horror film. Above it all, Andrea is super-mom to her sweet little boy and an awesome puppy mom to her two Newfies!
Ellen Slavik
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride & successful Ultrasonographer from the lovely state of MI. Ellen is the youngest of 5 girls and has a heart for adventure! Ellen is dedicated fan to musical artists such as Morgan Wallen, Jessie James Decker and the Backstreet Boys! Ellen is always up to having a good time and is never afraid of trying something new. Yet, she also enjoys the cozy nights in and adores being with her loved ones. She an amazing mom to her sweet little girl with the addition of a new little one coming soon!
Frieda Bilezikian
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride and successful high school student from Boston, MA. She is lover of old films & is an avid fan for classics such as "Gone with the Wind" & "Casablanca." With a passion for reading & writing, Frieda is a major fan of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. Her hobbies include long-distance running, skiing and traveling the globe. Of her many talents Frieda is an astounding pianist.
Kathryn Hillstrom
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride & a soon-to-be Occupational Therapist. Kat currently resides in Hudson, WI, but will always be a MN girl at heart. With a MAJOR love for adventure and helping others, Kats dream in life is to move from the Midwest to the beautiful state of Colorado. Her passions include all things outdoors which highlights her love for hiking up Mountains and paddle boarding. Playing competitive soccer from a young age into her college years, Kat is an avid Soccer player. FunFact: Maddy and Kat have been kindred spirits since birth as they were born 1 week apart in the same town, same hospital in the great state of MN.
Shayna Wendt
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride & rocking Amazon Employee from Appleton, WI. Major life updates include becoming a first time homeowner as well as new cat mom. A lover of traveling and trying all things new. Shayna is an avid social media expert and can be counted on for keeping Snapchat streaks alive. Friends since 8th grade, Shayna and Maddy's bond for iceskating, watching "Shitts Creek," and going on impromptu driving adventures continue to soar. A hobby Shayna enjoys is going out to find new coffee spots around town. Shayna enjoys shopping and is an advocate for Nike shoes! Fun Fact: Shayna was the first person to know that Maddy had a crush on Jon. :)
Emily Lafleur
Personal Attendent
Sister of the Groom and Banking Consultant from Madison, WI. An artist at heart, Emily has a successful photography business. Beyond finding the perfect angle for pictures being taken, Emily loves to make time to paint. Emily is devout sports fan to the Badgers and Packers and loves to actively participate in her local Volleyball league. She has a heart for music and enjoys singing in her church choir. With her husband, she is a die-hard Disney fan and loves to travel on their annual Disney Cruises! Emily is a jewelry enthusiast and is always on the hunt for new ring to add to her collection. Emily has heart for animals and is an astounding cat momma to Ozzy and Remmy!
Maddie McKenna
Personal Attendant
Friend of the Bride originally from Lake Mills, WI! Maddie is a recent graduate from Concordia University with a degree in Hospitality management. Maddie is an excellent planner and has beautiful vision for any experience. She is a girly girl, who loves the great outdoors, and has a passion for hiking, horse back riding and enjoying the summer lake days. Of her many hobbies, Maddie has a heart for dancing and has been involved in ballet since little on. Fun Fact: Maddie and Maddy took their first Ballet classes together. Besides traveling, Maddie enjoys cooking and being immersed amungst friends.
Beatrice Bilezikian
Personal Attendent
Cousin of the Bride and high school Senior from Boston, MA. Her hobbies include traveling and running. With being such an active member of society, Bea loves her chill and relax days on Cape Cod with her sister and parents. She has heart for Dogs especially their family dog Abel. Bea has a sense of humor that is utterly contagious and is such a joy to be around. An astounding planner of many and a natural born leader at heart!
Matthew Goss
Best Man
Brother of The Groom from Kimberly WI. Tall, mysterious, and kind. This gentle giant is the only biological brother of the groom. They spent many years together as most brothers do rough-housing around and talking about life, primarily what's for dinner. Now a days they spend time talking about babies, BBQ, and cooking dinner, so not much has changed. He's the go to speed dial for the groom when there's time to talk. You'll likely find him on the big day drinking mojitos with a freshly slapped mint.
Erik Ramirez
Groomsman
Friend of the groom from days past in the Corps. Avid hunter and Shepard of the woods of Wisconsin. He is always down for a laugh or a good time. His experiences helped shape the groom into the successful man he is today. His pallet consists of Modelo and other fine craft beers, which is likely to be his beverage of choice on the big day.
Erik Cedarquist
Groomsman
Go to friend of the groom from the Marine Corps. He is resourceful, industrious, and creative. Always working on a new project or organizing his resources. He is most likely found in the woods on a backpacking adventure with all the latest gear. The groom and Erik have had many adventures together, most of which make great stories. You will most likely find him with a good whiskey or beer on the big day.
Bryan Lehner
Groomsman
Friend of the groom from before the Marines while waiting to ship to basic training. Bryan left exactly one week after the groom. Later in life they worked together as Machinist for Kimberly Clark. Also a resident of Neenah, they shared many of the same interests as they grew up. Most likely found together accompanied by a few others on this list. Bryan is the quiet funny type, who has many memories with the groom. He will likely be found with a nice cold beer on the day of the wedding.
Jason Walters
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride from Appleton, WI. A Recent graduate of UW- Madison and in the current pursuit on becoming a Lawyer. Jason is a major sports guru and is a dedicated fan to all WI teams. His hobbies include golfing and calling his family members often! Jason is major foodie and is in the know of what restaurants are worth trying or not. Jason is a huge Seinfeld enthusiast, with a memory of each episode being immaculate. Like his Dad, Jason is enamored with the Kennedys and loves to dive into all the conspiracies. Jason loves to travel down south to the beaches and enjoy relaxing amongst all the beautiful Palm Trees!
Joshua Schlafer
Groomsman
Friends dating back to the 4th Grade. Josh has been with the groom through thick and thin. They've spent multiple summers together during marching band and high school. They have shared interests that have made them lifelong friends. And yes they dream of owning real estate together someday. On the big day you'll likely find him mixing his own beverage.
Austin Hopfensperger
Groomsman
Friend of the groom and the only one to out fish him. Their friendship dates back to high school where their shared interests bought them closer. He is a professional Bass fisherman and a member of BASS. He's the reason the groom will catch and release Bass. On the big day you'll likely find him with a nice cold one, at the edge of the lake looking for fish.
James Uhlig
Groomsman
Friend of the groom introduced by a mutual friend. He's big, he's bearded, he used to have a man bun! He's James. Their friendship doesn't date back long but it is still undeniable. James and the groom have shared many conversations about life. They have been there for each other for whatever each other needed. You'll likely see James on the big day drinking dragon's blood or something strong.
Rick Lafleur
Usher
Brother-In-Law of the Groom and Music Teacher from Madison, WI. He was the first to marry into the Goss family with a "no-return policy." His hobbies include Karaoke, corn roasts, and all things cats! So if you have any cats in need of a good home, here's your guy. Loves sports and a good board game. You'll likely find him on the big day with mixed drink.
Kevin Buchholz
Usher
Brother-In-Law of the groom and official Tax Collector from Waukesha, WI. Only man alive to have more bourbon than the groom. His beard is full and he has long hair to match. He's the last thing the deer want to see on opening day. On the big day you'll likely find his brother at the bar buying shots with his card. His drink of choice is an old fashion.
Steven Sander
Usher
Brother-In-Law of the Groom and official NASCAR engineer from Huntersville, NC. Likes smoking meat and making dinner for the holidays. His hobbies include watching the big race, hockey, and baseball. He likes to work on projects at home. You'll likely see hime on the Wedding day with a good craft beer.