Wedding Party
Josie Whisman
Co-Maid of Honor
Meet Josie! Kaely and Josie met at Columbia College Chicago where they both studied Fashion Photography and worked at the same internship. You can always find these two sharing a bottle of wine, crafting, and watching Grey's Anatomy. At the wedding you can find Josie double fisting wine glasses and dropping it down low to R&B or trying to line dance to Country music.
Yanni Chudnow
Best Man
Meet Yanni! Josh and Yanni have been best friends since meeting at UWM's Freshman Orientation. You can always find these two on the phone complaining and recapping everything that has happened since the last time they spoke on the phone (it's been 6 hours). At the wedding, you can find Yanni trying to see if Domino's will deliver to the venue.
Paulina Morales
Co-Maid of Honor
Meet Paulina! Kaely and Paulina met in 2019 where they both worked at Francesca's, yapping away about work, school, boys, and everything in between. Kaely and Paulina's hang outs always include a cocktail and great food in and around Chicago. At the wedding you can find Paulina crying (tears of joy).
Hugh Maxey
Groomsman
Meet Hugh! Also known as "Boss Man," Hugh and Josh have been brothers from the day they met. If you didn't know them, you would actually think that they hate each other (they do). At the wedding you can find Hugh talking to Josh about how the Lakers are going to be different this year.
Jory Smith
Bridesmaid
Meet Jory! She is the fuel to the chaotic flame when her and Kaely are together, bonded together by their mutual love for Harry Potter and Taylor Swift and their mutual loathing on the extended wait for Reputation (Taylor's Version) album release. They are the epitome of a long distance friendship. At the wedding, you can find Jory sneaking snacks into her purse for drive back to the airbnb.
Liam Hartnett
Groomsman
Meet Liam! Josh first laid eyes on a barefoot Liam as he performed the lead role in a local theater's production of "Tarzan." Yes, Liam was Tarzan. Josh shoves Liam into every single creative project that he can. He is the Simon to his Garfunkel, the Hall to his Oats, and the Duran to his Duran. At the wedding you can find Liam building their dream music studio in Minecraft.
Zoe Watson
Bridesmaid (Co-Wife)
Meet Zoe! Even though her and Josh have been best friends since high school, her and Kaely are actually the ones getting married. Just kidding. At the wedding you can find Zoe arguing with a wall.
Ryan Conrad
Groomsman
Meet Ryan! Josh, Yanni, and Ryan all lived together at the Cramer house during their time at UW-Milwaukee. Ryan was the rock (climber) of their east-side family. They spent countless hours watching movies/shows, playing video games, sharing laughs, and eating lots of Thai Kitchen. At the wedding you can find Ryan pinching the bearings of the barn and scanning for potential climbing routes.
Claire Jaeckel
Bridesmaid
Meet Claire! She is Kaely's cousin, but close enough to be sisters. Claire loves to bake, be on the family farm, and is currently going to Winona State University to get her degree in Early Elementary Education. At the wedding you can find Claire complaining about the lack of cute babies and toddlers.
Christian Burgardt
Groomsman
Meet Christian! Christian is Kaely's younger (yet taller) brother who spends his days working on the family farm and going estate sale hunting with their mother. At the wedding you can find Christian spending time with his family and helping Yanni with his Domino's order.
Sam Garcia
Bridesmaid
Meet Sam! She is Josh's eldest sibling and 3rd parent. She and Josh grew up listening to/screaming midwest emo in the basement. They now spend their time mimicking any weird sound/pronunciation that their mother makes. At the wedding, you can find Sam trying to stay awake past 9 PM.
Joseph Garcia
Groomsman
Meet Joseph! Joseph is Josh's brother. Joseph is the complete opposite of Josh. He's an athletic, Truck Driving, scrub wearing rugby coach who drinks beer and shoots guns (separate activities, obviously). At the wedding you can find Joseph in his truck watching the Bucks game (with Josh sitting shotgun doing the same).
Jaden Trimble
Bridesmaid
Meet Jaden! She is Josh's youngest sibling who enjoys mothering the pit at a smelly hardcore venue. She is pursuing a Masters in Art Therapy with a minor in sleeping past noon. At the wedding you can find Jaden drinking vodka, probably.
Beau Reeves
Groomsman
Meet Beau! Beau is Josh's oldest friend in life. The two met in 3rd grade and were nothing but trouble. Beau likes wearing short sleeve shirts under long sleeve shirts under short sleeve shirts. At the wedding you can find Beau getting cut off by the bartender.