Shannon + Joe
Wedding Party
Mallory Rebatzke
Maid of Honor
Mallory is Shannon's younger sister. She is who Shannon always pictured next to her on her special day. Sisters are known to get on each other’s nerves, and they do. But Shannon and Mallory also know the best ways to support each other, which they also do! Mal and Shan have each other’s back at any moment. In adulthood, they are lucky enough to be sisters and friends. As a child Mallory sneakily followed Shannon to her friend’s house in hopes of being allowed to play with them. These days Shannon actually invites her to places.
Morgan Latona
Best Man
As Joe's older brother, Morgan has always been Joe's strongest influence. The two of them with their sister Sam are three goofballs, finding new ways to embarrass each other whenever in public. It goes without saying that Joe and Morgan are bonded for life, but also best friends til the end.
Sam Buckingham
Bridesmaid
Sam and Shannon have known each other since they can remember. They grew up on the same street and went to school together from kindergarten to senior year of high school. College parted them, but they stayed in touch and visited one another at each other's colleges. They shared great memories like getting a drinking ticket on Green Bay's campus together. Ahhhh, memories. They continue to make memories together, but nothing that goes on either of their records.
Pat Pollich
Groomsman
Joe met Pat in the 4th grade at New Berlin Center (same school he met Shannon) and they would ride bikes through the neighborhood most nights after school. Over the years after Joe went to a different middle and high school, sometimes months would go by without hearing from one another. Even so, Pat and Joe always had that type of friendship that time changed nothing and they would pick up where they left off. Probably watched a Star Wars movie too. Those friendships are hard to come by.
Michele Hecht
Bridesmaid
Michele and Shannon became close during Holy Apostles religious education classes in high school. They bonded over having to spend one night a week listening to Judy explain Jesus and religion. They both wished they were back in middle school when Shannon's mom taught them and made it much more fun! They would spend their weekends together in high school and in college...and after college...and in the present...needless to say, they are great friends.
Ben Clark
Groomsman
Joe and Ben became close friends after the first few times meeting each other. Ben went to the same high school as Shannon and was close friends with Pat Pollich. Ben's been(lol Ben's been) a great help whenever he's in town. Joe always seems to find something for him to help with. Without hesitation he jumps in and helps take care of business.
Sara Jesmok
Bridesmaid
Sara and Shannon were always in the same friend group throughout high school but didn't become close until their early 20's. Sara, Michele and Shannon would get together and hit the town on a hot Wednesday night. They would go to their local bar, Playoffs, for a round of darts or spend the night in and take turns making each other dinner. Shannon remembers Sara invited her to Darius Rucker at State Fair in 2013 and that is when they started their personal friendship. Since then they have bonded over many, many country concerts. It took them awhile to become close, but it was worth the wait.
Theresa Priess
Bridesmaid
Theresa and Shannon first met at volleyball tryouts the summer before freshman year. During the season, they coincidentally ended up as partners for warm ups each time. Eventually, they chose each other as partners as they became close friends. Theresa and Shannon were attached at the hip throughout the rest of high school and into college. They did everything together and spent most of their weekends being high school teenagers with Michele!
Steve Bohringer
Groomsman
The first time Joe met Steve was at a tour of Steve's dads (Big Joe) shop for a family day. Within a matter of hours the two 11 year olds were best buds and messing around. After that, for as long as Joe can remember Steve is Joes "brother from another mother". The two of them were always playing drums and guitar while recording themselves on the video camera. ...... Hopefully these videos never surface because that would bring up some embarrassing moments! ...and speaking of , ask them about a flaming hill...
Dan Fischer
Groomsman
If there is one thing Joe would say about Stan, excuse me Dan, is that don't let him drive the golf cart. Because you may find yourself flying out of it. Although this happened their friendship continues to grow with every ball lost to the woods.