Wedding Party
Lauren Strommen
Bride
Lauren is the Love of Jeremy’s Life! She has a kind heart and is always quick to prioritize family and friends over herself. She spends most of her days helping people to recover from injuries and surgeries as a physical therapist. She finds joy in running and has run countless marathons, but also enjoys baking cookies, reading, camping, traveling abroad, and board games! If you asked her what she enjoys most, though, it’s less about the activity and more about the people she gets to do it with. Lauren makes Jeremy’s heart melt every time she smiles and brightens every room she walks into. She sets an example for Jeremy with how much love and kindness she shows to anyone she interacts with! Jeremy fell in love with her for all of these reasons and cannot imagine being without her!
Jeremy Kemmerling
Groom
Jeremy is the love of Lauren's life!! Snuggle Master, his beloved kitty, has finally accepted that Jeremy has enough love for the both of them. Besides helping the world see clearly as an optometrist, Jeremy fills his time with running, cheering on Arsenal (his favorite soccer team), watching anime (currently working through One Piece), solving variant Sudoku puzzles, and jamming out to music! He is an excellent dancer and loves to make Lauren smile with his crazy moves. Lauren fell in love with his kind eyes, open heart, intelligent mind, generous spirit, intentional love, and honest soul. He always makes her feel special! She waited a long time to find him and is forever grateful that GOD led him to her when He did!
Katherine Augustine
Matron of Honor
Katie is Lauren's sister! She has always been a source of life advice for Lauren. She is a proud mother to her 4 kids and loves teaching her students (grade 2-4) at Trinity Lutheran School. Lauren looks up to her for her hard work ethic, Christian values, and perseverence.
Kristin Harvieux
Bridesmaid
Kristin is Jeremy's favorite sister! She is known for her caring heart and creativity. She stays busy in Minnesota, taking care of her 3 children Sadie, Sophie and Remy, working as a nurse, and cultivating her love for photography.
Kelly Faber
Bridesmaid
Lauren would be lost without Kelly! She constantly impresses Lauren with her keen sense of direction, endless enthusiasm and heart for adventure! They have traveled the world together and thus, Lauren can confirm, there is no one else on earth quite like her!
Megan Culhane
Bridesmaid
Megan loves the Brewers, but Lauren is her biggest fan! She inspires Lauren with her passion for teaching, love for reading, and dedication to fitness! After rooming together for 8 years, Lauren is forever grateful for all the life lessons Megan has taught her.
Katie Nitz
Bridesmaid
Katie is truly the definition of a lifelong friend. After first meeting in kindergarten 29 years ago, they’ve been friends ever since! Katie’s thoughtfulness, encouragement, and bubbly personality are some of her best qualities!
Jessica Macpheson
Bridesmaid
Jess and Lauren’s friendship dates back to gradeschool volleyball when they met as opponents at the net. Since then, they have become close allies, bonding over their shared faith in Christ. Jess embodies the all the qualities of a strong Christian leader, leading with love and inspiring Lauren with her selfless acts of service towards others in the community.
Emily Kammueller
Bridesmaid
What Lauren appreciates most about Emily is her dependability, endless kindness and unmatched thoughtfulness. She excels at crafting and baking, however, her greatest skill is how deeply she cares for her family and friends. It is a true honor to be her friend!
Devon Strommen
Bridesmaid
Devon is Lauren's sister-in-law and beautifies this world with her creative spirit! Her passion for photography is outmatched only by her love for Scout, their adorable pup. She inspires Lauren by her drive, dedication and dependability!
Sara Strommen
Bridesmaid
Not only does Sara sings like an angel, she has a heart of gold and is Lauren's newest sister-in-law! When she is not busy finishing her masters for choral conducting at UWM, she serves as the music coordinator for St. Marcus Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lauren knows she can count on Sara to be there for her, no matter what!
Joe Kemmerling
Best Man
He is Jeremy’s brother! Though he lives in Minnesota, they often find time to catch rock concerts together! He is a genuine guy with a great sense of humor. He is a musician proficient in many instruments, but most notably, he is skilled at playing the duck call
Jason Kemmerling
Groomsman
He is Jeremy’s twin brother! You could say they’ve known each other their whole lives! He is a loving brother and kindhearted. He escaped the cold and now resides in Arizona where he has found a passion in dance! His signature dance is a variation of the chicken dance called the duck dance.
Gregory Strommen
Groomsman
He is Lauren’s brother and contender for most charisma. Beer tasting and woodworking are both passions. He particularly enjoys carving wooden ducks as hunting lures.
Matthew Strommen
Groomsman
He is Lauren’s brother and an all around stand up guy! He is always quick to offer help and is very knowledgeable when it comes to board games! His favorite game is AbDucktion!
Kevin Messer
Groomsman
He is a friend of Jeremy’s from UW-Madison. He is one of the smartest guys you’ll meet! He is an outdoor enthusiast who dabbles with photography! He finds joy in photographing ducks.
Ethan Komoroske
Groomsman
He is quick witted and one of Jeremy’s oldest friends dating back to club soccer in middle school! He likes gaming, animals and anime. He is unbeatable at Duck Game!
Alex Glime
Groomsman
He is a friend of Jeremy’s from UW-Madison. He rivals the best with his outgoing nature and is always quick to offer help as a friend! He used to drive Ducks in the Wisconsin Dells!
Brad Gruener
Groomsman
He is a friend of Jeremy’s from UW-Madison. He has always been dependable and may very well be the most travelled individual in the party! Wherever he visits he tries to find the best pond for duck watching.
Elizabeth Strommen
Mother of the Bride
Beth is Lauren's amazing mom! Since day one, she has always been by Lauren's side - believing in her, guiding her, supporting her, and giving her the courage to chase her dreams. Beth has prayed for years that Lauren would find Jeremy one day - what a blessing to see how beautifully GOD answered her prayer!
Daniel Strommen
Father of the Bride
He is Lauren's dad and her biggest fan! He enjoys many hobbies, including 3D printing, gardening, and fishing up north. Since little on, he fostered her academic curiosity, athletic interests, and creative pursuits. She would not be where she is today without his love and support!
James Kemmerling
Father of the Groom
He is Jeremy’s dad. He helped to give Jeremy a strong moral compass and hard work ethic. He is a surgeon and loves the ocean! He has become a skilled sailor and finds joy in learning new things, particularly foreign languages.
Karen Kemmerling
Mother of the Groom
She is Jeremy’s mom and a retired nurse! She has always been supportive and selfless. She is an excellent crafter who makes exemplary quilts. She has recently found joy in becoming a member of her church choir.
Derek Harvieux
Usher
He is Jeremy’s brother-in-law and father to Sadie, Sophie, and Remy! He is a loving father and a stand up guy. He enjoys fishing and hunting. He is known to have taken down a few ducks!
Matt Augustine
Usher
He is Lauren’s brother-in-law and father to Elsie, Ollie, Masie, and Hank! He has a great sense of humor and enjoys athletics and raising his kids. He is unbeaten to this day at duck, duck, goose!
Sarah Olson
Personal Attendant
Sarah is Lauren's cousin! Over the years, their bond has grown through shared passions, interests, and valuing faith, family and others above all else. Sarah impresses Lauren by her intentionality, sincerity, and zest for life!
Rachel Sitzman
Personal Attendant
Rachel radiates compassion through her connection with others, which makes her such a talented occupational therapist, loving mother, and loyal friend! Through their adventures working at Camp Phillip together, being college roommates at La Crosse, to traveling to Colombia, Rachel and Lauren have shared many special memories and milestones. Lauren can always count on Rachel for life advice and is grateful for all the wisdom she shares. Fun fact - Lauren was Rachel's personal attendant when she got married!
Pastor Brian Hackmann
Officiant
Pastor Hackmann serves Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (where Lauren has been a member for 34 years) as the outreach pastor. We are honored to have him lead our Christian wedding worship service!
Our Lovely Nieces
Flower Girl
Elsie Augustine Maisie Augustine Sadie Harvieux Sophie Harvieux
Our Fabulous Nephews
Ring Bearer
Oliver Augustine Henry Augustine Honorary Ring Bearer - Baby Remy Harvieux