Kelsey & Anthony
Wedding Party
Amanda (Moogs) Brommel
Maid of Honor
I am Kelsey's doppelganger, bestie, and sister. I recently graduated from Belmont University in December 2021 and work for an influencer marketing company in Nashville, TN. I am so excited to be Kelsey's maid of honor and cannot wait to celebrate with everyone in September! Kelsey has always been my biggest role-model, as I am constantly in awe of her ambition, energy, intellect....and use of credit card points. I commend Anthony for being able to keep up with all of her antics and admire the home they have built for themselves in MN with Millie and Cooper. They make an amazing team, and I'm thrilled to have Anthony be an official part of the family. Cheers!
Adam Gerlach
Best Man
Anthony has been my best friend since high school. Our mutual quirkiness exemplified by Panic! At the Disco listening, Rock Band playing, and Dark Knight watching solidified our relationship over the years. Anthony has become a brother to me, and I am so excited to see him marry such a great person! I currently live in Mokena, IL, and work as an Airline Pilot, & am honored to be the Best Man.
Lauren Hochstadt
Bridesmaid
I have been close friends and unofficial sisters with Kelsey for over 20 years since meeting in kindergarten. Kelsey kindly dubbed me "Laurie the Giant" and taught me how to swing from the monkey bars at recess. My family adored Kelsey and successfully encouraged the Brommels to move just two blocks away from us. We have many cherished memories growing up together including swim and dive team, school night sleepovers, just dance marathons, matching outfits, and adopting multiple short-lived pet goldfish, to name a few. Last year, Kelsey and I completed our first triathlon together. These days, I live and work in Chicago as a Water Resources Engineer and volunteer as a kitty foster parent.
Mike Weidner
Groomsman
I will be the first to admit that I did not immediately like Anthony after we met for the first time. I couldn't tell you exactly why, but sometimes that is just how it goes. Our friendship really started after we decided to have a friendly boxing match. Our friendship has grown ever since then. We became brothers on the field when we both started playing Rugby, but that does not compare to the brothers we became off the field. We have shared some incredible memories throughout the years. I am forever grateful to call Anthony my brother for life. I cannot wait to stand by his side to celebrate the big day. I currently am living in Chicago and working as an Information Security Analyst "WE ARE THE BOYS FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS!"
Mady Parker
Bridesmaid
Kelsey has been one of my best friends going on 7 years! The two of us were INSEPARABLE in college, being that we were roomies, had the same friends, attended the same classes for the same major, and worked 2 of the same jobs. We successfully drove everyone NUTS with our constant giggles, singing, dancing (shout out to Halsey & the Veronicas), and general annoying bestie behavior. I was lucky enough to be by Kelsey’s side when she first met Ant as well as when she fell in love with him. Now, I am THRILLED to stand beside her as she makes this beautiful commitment to the love of her life! As for me... I live in Marion, IL with my husband & our 3 cats. I just graduated with my Master’s and work as a Clinical Dietitian and Program Director at a small critical access hospital in Eldorado, IL.
Zach Lietz
Groomsman
Anthony and I first met soon after I moved out to Frankfort in 4th grade gym class when we were picked to be on the same team. I often joke (“joke”) with him that he chose to be on my team because I looked the most athletic and he wanted to win, but I’m truly grateful for that day because I gained a life long brother that I know will always have my back and vice versa. From sleepovers growing up to rooming together in college we’ve been able to create memories that will last us a lifetime. 501. I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to be there from the start of Anthony and Kelsey’s relationship at SIUC and cannot be more excited to celebrate them later this year. I currently live in Tinley Park, IL and work in pediatric physical therapy.
Caitlin Brommel
Bridesmaid
Hi all, my name’s Caitlin, I am Kelsey’s cousin, but she’s always been more like a big sister to me! I currently live in Madison, Wisconsin with my dog Winston. I spend my days working at Meriter Hospital as a physical therapy aide, walking my dog, eating tacos, and watching lots of superhero movies(:
Jake Soriano
Groomsman
Being from Maryland, I first moved out to Illinois to attend school at SIU. I was a 17 year old kid, moving halfway across the country to a place where I knew absolutely nobody. I met AB while playing rugby at SIU, and thank god I did. I can honestly say, if I had never met AB, I probably would’ve transferred to a school closer to home. From living with AB in the best house ever (501 baby), to messing around during rugby practice, this kid was always right by my side. Now I can’t wait to stand by his side and celebrate both he and Kelsey! I currently live back in Baltimore, MD (home of Berrini’s favorite snack, Utz Crab Chips) working as a Mechanical Engineer, but I’m always down to travel across the country for these two special people!
Alicia Thanos
Bridesmaid
Kelsey & I have been friends for over 10 yrs. I knew our friendship was built to last when we sang Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift at a high school football game sitting in the bleachers & Mama’s Broken Heart during the volunteer audience participation segment of America’s Got Talent. Even though we attended different colleges & settled in different states, our friendship has remained strong! I can always count on Kelsey to be equally as enthusiastic as I am about late-night karaoke featuring Carrie Underwood! I remember Anthony getting on stage singing to you and thinking that you complement one another perfectly. I couldn’t be happier for my best friend, and Anthony, her other half. Now I live in Lincoln Park, Chicago, and work as a Labor & Delivery Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Tyler Wiktor
Groomsman
Anthony has become a fixture in my life post high school. I like to think I am partly responsible for him enrolling at SIUC, but that’s as much credit as I’ll take. At SIU, we both had our way of getting involved. Anthony’s passion was rugby, mine was baseball. Together our teams formed one hell of a party. Through the years, we sometimes had to go our separate ways. But that said, I always know I have a friend and brother I can rely on. I am very excited for the bride and groom & am looking forward to the big day!
Rachael Hansen
Bridesmaid
Kelsey & I became instant best friends on the first day of cheer practice freshman year of HS. From that day forward we were inseparable. We hosted cheer parties, competition parties, parties for the whole high school, and of course ARK sleepovers. We were the 3 musketeers with Alicia. Some of my fondest memories were doing arts & crafts and having just-dance battles instead of joining our fellow high school peers drinking/partying down the block. We truly lived our lives as kids at heart and had no worries since we had each other. I remember the late-night talks we had discussing our plans/boyfriends. I am so happy that Kelsey has fulfilled her dreams and plans of marrying the love of her life! I am now living in downtown Chicago working in medical sales and traveling as much as I can.
Adam Kircher
Groomsman
I remember talking to Anthony when he was thirteen years old. It was surreal - slicked back hair, very Sicilian. Anthony made sure to keep his friends close when went off to Olivet Nazarene. We made sure that he would never be homeless. Between garage hangouts and college visits, Anthony and I kept our communication sporadic but heartfelt. I have a big appreciation for our friendship and am so excited to stand by him on the big day.
Allie Broussard
Bridesmaid
I’m originally from Houston now living in CO working as a consultant for electric vehicle implementation. I met Kelsey while getting my masters at SIU & we become FAST friends. We both got puppies within a few weeks of each other so we went everywhere with the pups; walks, dog parks, hiking, wineries, bars, workouts, you name it. We even took them with us on our spontaneous trip to Savanna, GA one year! I met Kelsey during a time in my life where I really needed a friend & she was such a light she always brightened my day. She dragged me to almost every adventure she planned during our time at SIU, excluding marathons... The first yoga class I ever attended was taught by Kelsey & it changed my life, I continue to practice today yoga but I have never found a teacher I liked more than her!
Dan Keating
Groomsman
I first met Anthony freshman year of high school when we were assigned as locker buddies. He’d always come up all excited to say hi between class which I honestly mistook him for making fun of me. The kid is persistent, I’ll give him that. Eventually, we started hanging with the same group of guys. I specifically remember one of the first times we hung out was when him and Weidner boxed on his front lawn (Mike totally dropped him.) Our friendship really grew over time after years of fishing the local ponds jamming to our favorite bands. I truly consider him as a brother and I can’t wait to stand by his side to celebrate the big day! I currently live in Denver, CO working as an Oncology RN.
Lynn Framke
Bridesmaid
Anthony's favorite sister, maker of art, wife of Sean and herder of tiny humans. T-Rex impersonator, lover of books, and drinker of all the tea.
Alex Vargas
Groomsman
From the moment we met, as with so many people Anthony meets (a testament to his character and genuine heart), Anthony and I became brothers. From days on the gridiron to nights in Orlando sneaking into the theatre to watch Project X, what began as a friendship on the football fields over a decade ago has evolved into a brotherhood that transcends States. I am absolutely elated to be gaining a sister in Kelsey and see their love blossom. As for me, I am a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions and shareholder activism defense in New York City; splitting my time between there and Chicago.