Wedding Party
Kenzie Erdmann
Bride
The one lucky enough to have found John as a partner. She is also the very proud mother of Marcy the cat.
John Strader
Groom
The luckiest man he knows. And he knows a lot of people. Bug crusher in chief, loving cat-dad, and dependable sous chef.
Allie Erdmann
Maid of Honor
Allie is Kenzie’s sister, and she has been looking out for her since day one! She loves her children, Wally and Emma, even when Emma eats her hair and Wally cannot find the litter box. Along with Ian, her husband, she is constantly involved in some ambitious home project. Somehow, those ambitious projects work out. No one could ask for a better big sister and maid of honor.
Mark Strader
Best Man
Mark is John’s brother. What he lacks in punctuality he makes up for in humor. The best best man a brother could wish for.
Diana Maas
Mother of the Bride
Diana loves finding treasures in antique stores, taking care of her grandkitties, running, biking and gardening. She loves her daughters and would do anything for them.
Michael Erdmann
Father of the Bride
Using the force since 1957. He is a scotch lover, proud Badger, and always ready for a trip Up North.
Cindy Strader
Mother of the Groom
Cindy is a powerhouse, from working long hours in the barn to advocating for her community. She loves her children, both furry and human, to the end of the Earth and beyond.
Rich Strader
Father of the Groom
Rich has a fix for every problem, and is always busy with one project or another. His love for his pup Nike is surpassed only by his passion for Michigan sports and spending time with his children.
Heather Czarny
Bridesmaid
Heather and Kenzie met at UW-Madison and fate kept them together through medical school and residency. She is a true friend with excellent musical tastes.
Erin Strader
Bridesmaid
Erin is John's sister and Kenzie's sister-in-law to be. She takes no bull from horses or people, an excellent quality in a bridesmaid.
Maddie Zuelsdorf
Bridesmaid
Maddie is Kenzie's cousin. Maddie is an amazing runner and a wonderful big sister to Avery. She loves snowmobiling with her family and spending time at the lake Up North. A true Wisconsinite!
Avery Kranner
Bridesmaid
Avery, aka Snacks, is Kenzie's cousin. She is one of the youngest members of the Erdmann side of the family, but she is one of the bravest.
Kishore Vedala
Groomsman
Kishore is a residency friend of John’s and Kenzie’s. He is by far the best trivia player of Harambe Rises. He will be sorely missed when he moves to Atlanta for his job as a pediatric neurologist. Go Braves!!!
Jeremy Shapiro
Groomsman
Jeremy met John and Kenzie in residency. He loves old movies, indie music, adaptive sports, but he loves nothing more than his dog, Minnie. Oh and his wife, Anna.
Puneet Sharma
Groomsman
Puneet is another friend John and Kenzie met in residency. He sadly moved away after residency to take care of babies in Boston. However, their wedding would not be complete without him. He lives life a quarter mile at a time.
Martin Fuenzalida Armstrong
Groomsman
Martin is the youngest of the Armstrong clan. He is a delight in every situation, missing no chance to jump on a back for a piggy-back ride. John will be doing his utmost to kill all the bugs at the wedding for him.