Maid of Honor
Kaylene is Emily's best friend from college. She met Emily at Ball State when she was an equipment manager for the football team. She has helped Emily get out of her shell and encouraged her to do fun and exciting things. She has helped Emily change her whole wardrobe to make her look fabulous. Now anytime she picks an outfit she has to say "is it Kaylene approved". Kaylene currently lives in San Fransisco, CA with her fiancé. She enjoys attending San Fransisco 49ers games and exploring the city.
Bridesmaid
Gabby and Emily met at Carmel Run Club. Emily was shy and a slow runner but Gabby was always there at the end of her runs cheering her on for getting a personal record. She also helped Emily come out of her shell and find her new family with Carmel Run Club. She is always the friend that if Emily needed a night out or just drinks and a good conversation she is there for her. They also love cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers. Gabby enjoys running marathons around the country and going on adventures with her friends. She currently works as an engineer and lives in Carmel, IN
Bridesmaid
Makenna is Josh's younger sister and is is currently studying to become an interior designer. Growing Up, Makenna was very active in dance, such as tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, anbd ballet. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend David, attending concerts, and spending time at the family cabin. Makenna works at Gift of Wings, a gift shop offering kites, wind socks, ice cream, and other unique gifts. She is very excited for Emily to join the family so she is no longer outnumbered by boys.
Bridesmaid
Wife to best man, Ben and mother to 3 beautiful little people. She works as a Surgical Technologist in Appleton with specialized training on the cardiovascular team. Justine and Josh met freshman year of college in English class and grew in friendship through similar groups of interest. Josh had a role in the matchmaking of Ben and Justine and has always been a supportive friend to the couple.
Bridesmaid
Christina is a mother of 2 adorable children with her husband Abe. Christina met Josh in 5th Grade through National League of Junior Cotillions. In this class they learned etiquette, ballroom dancing, courtesy and more. They quickly became friends and have been a big part of each others lives ever since. In addition to coltillion class they played in the Middle School and High School Band program together.
Best Man
Husband to bridesmaid, Justine and father to 3 beautiful kiddos. He works at a speciality meat store called the Meat Block in Greenville, WI in Administration. Ben has been friends with Josh since his Freshmen year of Ripon College and were roommates for 2 of those years. They have been in band, Campus Christian Fellowship, Political Organizations, and Ducks Unlimited together. They have remained close friends.
Groomsman
Braden is Josh's younger brother and is currently a student at UW-Lacrosse. Josh begged his parents for a baby sibling when he was little and was so excited to have a brother when Braden came along. As kids, they played many hours of Pokemon on their Gameboy's, playing various other video games, riding scooters, having nerf wars and more. Braden enjoys playing and watching sports, going up north to the cabin, fishing, waterskiing, and more. He follows after his mom as a HUGE Ohio State fan.
Groomsman
Willie lives in Columbus, Wisconsin with his wife Abby, and just welcomed their first child James into their familty. He serves in the Army National Reserve and in the State Assembly, he also spends time in the classroom as a substitute teacher. William and Abby enjoy running and donating blood in their free time. Willie met Josh while at Ripon College, together they led political organizations, hosted high profile speakers, and saved the ducks in Ducks Unlimited. When Willie and Abby joined together in Holy Matrimony, Josh was honored to serve as Willie's Best Man.
Groomsman
Dan and Emily met at Carmel Run Club. He helped her have fun in life. Dan taught Emily you can love life and still work hard. When Emily made the tough choice to leave everything she knew in Indiana and move to Wisconsin he was there for her. He made sure to connect her with some of his friends that still live in the Neenah area as well as encourage her to continue running and be social. Dan enjoys tailgating at Purdue football games. He currently works as an engineer and lives in Westfield, IN with his wife Elaine and two children.
Groomsman
Austin lives in Ashipun, Wisconsin. He serves as a Ashipun Town Supervisor and works in management at a manufacturing firm. Austin enjoys woodworking, travel, antiquing and more. He met Josh while at Ripon College during their Freshman Year. They also served together in political clubs and in Ducks Unlimited. They share mutual interests in history, antiques, the outdoors and more.
Honor Attendant
Kara has graciously agreed to serve as our point person on our wedding day. If you need assistance or have any questions to please don't hesitate to ask her! Kara lives in Kimberly, WI with her husband John Groh and their spoiled dogs Odin and Charlie. Kara also met Josh while at Ripon College during her Junior Year. She also participated in political clubs with Josh while at Ripon. Josh was honored to help Kara and John celebrate their wedding in the very same venue as the reception The Ballroom at The Reserve.