Mary Clare & Brad
Wedding Party
Grace Mulcahy
Maid of Honor
Mary's only sister, best friend, and roommate of 16 years. There's a good chance they will stay up too late the night before the wedding playing cards like they used to when they were kids, and they will likely find a way to fight about clothes on the morning of. But no matter what they have each others' backs and would do absolutely anything for each other.
Danny Gillman
Best Man
Danny is Brad’s younger brother and only sibling. They grew up playing every sport together in the backyard, fishing and skiing at the cabin, and lifeguarding and swimming at Parkcrest pool. Danny claims to be one of the large reasons Brad and Mary are together.
Greta Holly
Bridesmaid
Our friendship started before we even knew it. Or should we say family since Greta played Pat’s daughter in the Music Man. We rekindled in middle school and have been quite literally inseparable since 15. We were creatures of habit together: dating friends, watching the same tv remakes, traveling together, and most importantly laughing together. Some call us Sister Mary Greta, a true testament of our lifelong bond.
Kyle Raddatz
Groomsman
Brad and Kyle met freshman year when Brad’s room served as a refuge from Kyle’s roommate at the time, Grant Tesdahl (see below). They lived and learned together throughout college until their final semester when it was just the two of them left in the apartment. NOTHING WEIRD HAPPENED IN THAT SEMESTER. In his free time, Kyle enjoys skiing, golfing, and not investing in Bitcoin.
Angela Rhiel
Bridesmaid
Angela and Mary lived across the hall from each other in Sellery 3A and spent the next 3 years as roommates tearing up UW Madison and following boy bands across the country. Although Mary and Angela were friends first, Brad allowed for the creation of the Tricycle (their shamelessly self titled trio).
Grant Tesdahl
Groomsman
After spending most of college living with or across the hall from Brad, Grant graduated and transitioned into what he calls “recreational homelessness” (others call it “living with his parents”). Since weekends are no time for the streets (or parents’ basements), he frequently spends them on Brad and Mary’s couch. And while he cares deeply about them both, he’s really staying over to spend time with their chihuahua Rodger, to whom he’s become like a brother.
Megan Montgomery
Bridesmaid
Brad's cousin who quickly became the big sister Mary never had and her go-to person for just about anything. You can often find Megan and Mary drinking wine, eating guac, and talking about their latest favorite books.
Mitch Oleson
Groomsman
Mitch and Brad met freshman year at Wisconsin, and lived together for most of the college years. Mitch moved to Milwaukee after graduation, but every time Brad, Mary, and him get back together it feels like college again (for better or worse). Even after a couple years out of college, still never bet against Brad and Mitch as partners in BP.
Kellen McCormick
Bridesmaid
It took 3 days for Mary and Kellen to work up the courage to introduce themselves to each other in the freshman dorms, but it took about 3 seconds for them to realize they would be lifelong friends. There is NOTHING that Mary and Kellen couldn’t find humor in, and because of that, their time at Madison was full of non-stop laughter. Brad seamlessly joined in on the fun sophomore year and he was great to have around. He would do anything for anyone…even if that meant snaking the drain of a shower shared by 6 girls
Sam Silverberg
Groomsman
Brad and Sam have been friends since they started playing on the same soccer team at age 5, and they grew up playing sports together and waterskiing in the summers. Sam is self-described as “a mix of Ted Moseby (How I Met Your Mother) and Nick Miller (New Girl).”
Patrick Mulcahy
Officiant
Mary’s older brother Pat has been an esteemed, ordained spiritual leader within the Universal Life Church since February of 2021. Pat has imparted many pieces of wisdom to Mary over the years including never get involved in a land war in Asia, never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and don’t overuse Princess Bride quotes in a wedding ceremony.
Matthew Mulcahy
Groomsman
Mary’s youngest brother, with whom Brad has bonded over the love of soccer, skiing, and music. One of Matt’s primary responsibilities as a groomsmen was helping pick the amazing suits. He also considers himself the superior euchre player.