Wedding Party
Maddy Niemuth
Bride
Maddy's signature drink is a Dirty Shirley or a cider or a Moscow Mule...she can never decide! Her favorite thing about Trecen is that he loves to be in the kitchen just as much as she does AND that he does the dishes!!! If she instantly became an expert at anything it would be cooking anything and everything!
Trecen Peeler
Groom
Trecen's signature drink is a rum and coke with lime. Trecen's favorite thing about Maddy is her thoughtfulness and her sense of humor. Mainly the fact that she finds almost anything funny (including himself). If Trecen instantly became an expert in anything, it would be playing piano.
Liz Ronecker
Maid of Honor
Liz and Maddy met at Mizzou when they joined the Sigma Phi Lambda sorority. Most of the bonding was done in their Statistics class, but soon after that they became roommates, doing most anything together, and are true friends for life! There have been plenty of jokes that Liz will have her own room in Maddy and Trecen's house and that this is actually Maddy and Liz's wedding! Liz's signature drink: She's a seltzer gal, but when there's a bar she goes right for the rum and Coke! Liz's favorite memory with Maddy and Trecen is taking their college graduation pictures and witnessing the utter disdain on Trecen's face when Maddy brought out the ultimate middle school move: the dab. If Liz could instantly become an expert at anything, it would be royal family lineages (and doing laundry)
Carlos Walton-Nuñez
Best Man
Carlos and Trecen met while they were in Theatre class freshman year of High School. They became closer after performing in their first play together, Romeo & Juliette. Afterwards they went on to perform in multiple different shows in high school together. Later in College and afterwards, they went on to play music together, eventually forming a band. Carlos's signature drink is a classic rum and coke! His favorite memory with Trecen is driving to the Rockhurst High School dances together. If Carlos instantly became an expert in anything, it would be making shadow puppets!
Annie Niemuth
Bridesmaid
Annie is Maddy's sister! There is an 8 year difference between the two, but they are finally getting to the age where they can be friends and (sometimes) get along. Annie is an expert on anything crystals, TikTok taro card readings, and is the family go to when ordering food online. She brings a young, fresh perspective to the bridal party, and we are so lucky to have her!! Annie's signature drink is an ice chai latte with oat milk (good luck finding that at the bar!) Annie's favorite memory is when the family + Trecen went to Disney World. Annie remembers how Maddy and Trecen indulged in some margaritas after a long park day! Maddy + margarita + a straw = a good time! If Annie instantly became an expert in anything, she would be an expert in ballet!
Jack Niemuth
Groomsman
Jack is Maddy's little brother! He is also a student at UMKC working towards his Master's degree in Social Work. Jack also attended Mizzou, but Maddy's tiger spirit is a liiiiitle stronger! Jack is an AVID reader, often reading books other Niemuth family members would never touch. He is interested in all things politics and history and could debate you into a hole if you let him! He's an amazing brother who truly cares for his family! Jack's signature drink is a Dr. Pepper! Jack's favorite memory with Maddy is the Sibling Suppers they went at Mizzou. He is also impressed by Trecen's endless patience when Maddy gets emotional (which happens a lot). If Jack could instantly become an expert on anything, it would be the meaning of life (which is the most Jack Niemuth response EVER!)
Aneliese Peeler
Bridesmaid
Aneliese is Trecen's sister AND twin! If you're looking for a positive ray of sunshine, who also has the voice of an angel, find Aneliese. Maddy is so thankful to be gaining another sister, and Aneliese sure is, too, seeing as how she's had to put up with Trecen her entire life! Aneliese's signature drink is a mai tai or prosecco. Aneliese's favorite memory of Maddy and Trecen is when they tried to hide to surprise Marc (father of the groom) on his birthday. Maddy tried her best to hide in a booth, but it didn't quite work out! If Aneliese instantly became an expert in anything, she would want to be an expert barista!
Cody Barry
Groomsman
Cody and Trecen met while in Chess Club together in high school. Over the years they have been very close, participating in 4th of July parties together, going to other states for chess competitions, and playing D&D together. Unfortunately Cody will not be in attendance at the wedding as he is currently stationed out of the country. Due to recent world events, he is not able to make it home, and will be greatly missed on this special day! Send him all the good vibes and thoughts you can! WE LOVE YOU CODY! Cody's signature drink is a Kraken and Coke or a KC Pils! When asked about his favorite memory with Trecen, he didn't know whether to pull a story from music, theatre, chess, video games, high school, his dad, or something about his nose. He said Trecen has an incredibly diverse lifestyle and he is so happy to be a part of it. If Cody instantly became an expert in anything, it would be baking!
Anya Mateski
Bridesmaid
Anya is one of Maddy's oldest friends- they were in the same kindergarten class! They've done Girl Scouts together, been on basketball teams, and have even been roommates. They spent many a night watching true crime documentaries and drinking numerous bottles of Cooper's Hawk wine. Maddy even got to accompany Anya when she went to pick up her dog, Percy (ask to see a picture!). Maddy has no doubt that they will be forever friends. Anya's signature drink is a mojito! Anya's favorite memory with Maddy is drinking wine on their kitchen floor and chatting for hours when they lived together. If Anya could instantly become an expert in anything, she would be an expert in sports analytics.
Peter Doran
Groomsman
Peter and Trecen met first in Freshman year of high school jazz band, but really became friends while in the Chess Club together. They went on to play chess tournaments across many states, and were eventually Co-Presidents of the Chess club in high school. After high school, the two continued to hang out playing video games, playing D&D, and hanging out whenever they were both in town. Peter's signature drink is an old fashioned (Maddy's Wisconsin family sees YOU, Peter!) Peter's favorite memory is with Maddy when he joined her homeroom in the 6th grade. Who knew that 14 years later, he'd be in her wedding! If Peter could instantly become an expert in anything, he would be an expert in naval piracy.
Emily Young
Bridesmaid
Emily and Maddy ALSO met in Sigma Phi Lambda at Mizzou. Liz actually was the catalyst in this friendship, besides a shared love for couch snuggles and whipped pumpkin dip (ask her for the recipe!). Emily and Maddy truly became friends when Emily was the Chaplain of Phi Lamb and asked Maddy to be a prayer group leader. It lead to so many heart to heart conversations and it brought on a beautiful friendship! Emily's signature drink is a Poinsettia (cranberry juice and prosecco). Emily's favorite memory with Maddy and Trecen is sitting around trying to decipher "Young People Slang". If Emily could instantly become an expert at anything, she would be a sommelier!
Landon Bilyeu
Groomsman
Landon and Trecen met freshman year of college while living on the same floor in the dorms. They spent lots of time together playing videogames, watching movies, and going out to get food with all of the friends who lived on the floor in the dorm. They later went to live together for 3 years while in college. Landon's signature drink is a Moscow Mule. Landon's favorite memory of Maddy and Trecen is when he and Maddy would team up to convince Trecen to go and get ice cream. Rest assured ice cream was always acquired and good times were had! If Landon instantly became an expert at anything, it would be foreign languages!
Amanda Rossi
Bridesmaid
Just like Liz and Emily, Amanda and Maddy became friends in Sigma Phi Lambda! However, they met through Anya, and later ended up in the same math class. Amanda is someone who can make her own fun no matter where she is, often accompanying Maddy to her infusion appointments when they lived in Columbia together. If ever she couldn't come, the nurses would ask where Maddy's "fun Chicago friend" was. She leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes! Amanda's signature drink is a vodka soda. Amanda's favorite memory with Maddy is binging the entire Leah Remini Scientology show (always after Sunday night student mass) and watching anything true crime! If Amanda instantly became an expert at anything, it would be gourmet cooking!
Drew Greenwald
Groomsman
Drew and Trecen met Freshmasn year of College where they lived on the same floor in the dorms. They became quick friends and went on to live together for 3 years in college. Drew's signature drink is a whiskey sour! For Drew's favorite memory, copied right from the form! "Trecen was being intentionally obstinate and stupid (who could have guessed). Maddy started to get frustrated with Trecen (for obvious reasons) when suddenly he threw his glasses off and stared her down. Like a light switch Maddy burst into laughter and all frustration was forgotten. That’s when I realized that no matter the pretenses of the day or what is going on in their lives they make each other happier by just existing" If Drew instantly became an expert in anything, it would also be foreign languages!
Katie Grasse
Bridesmaid
Katie and Maddy met in high school at St. Teresa's when they attended Freshman Concert Choir Bootcamp! They spent their years at STA in the choir room and laughing together in free periods. Many in the bridal party can remember nights spent hanging out in Katie's basement playing Just Dance, celebrating the New Year, and jumping on the trampoline. Katie is a selfless person, working her tail off to become a Social Worker at UMKC. Katie's signature drink is a rum and coke! Her favorite memory is getting to watch Maddy be super competitive in volleyball and try to improve Trecen's bumping skills during their sand volleyball games. If Katie could instantly become an expert in anything, she would be an expert in figuring out the perfect amount of time to cook a pizza roll.
Jacob Eck
Groomsman
Jacob and Trecen met in college sophomore year as they were both studying chemical engineering together at Mizzou. They spent the following years doing school work together often, playing D&D, and eventually going to work at the same company out of college. Jacob's signature drink is ALSO an old fashioned (we see you, Jacob!) Jacob's favorite memory with Trecen is when they poured weeks of effort in to a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that they forced their friends to play. Jacob says Trecen is one of the best storytellers he knows and that he never fails to make someone laugh. If Jacob could instantly become an expert in anything, he would be an expert in area codes so that he could beat Trecen and Landon in Geoguessr just once!