Melissa & Brennan
Wedding Party
Jennifer Trapp
Matron of Honor
I couldn’t imagine anyone standing by my side on my wedding day than my sissy! From playing with Polly Pockets and Barbies to teaching me how to style my hair and do my make up, Jen has always been by my side. It wasn’t until we weren’t under the same roof anymore that we became close (like most sisters), but now we don’t go a day without talking to each other . Thank you for being my best friend.
Brittany Doucette
Maid of Honor
Brittany and I have been talking about my wedding since the 8th grade. When I moved to Winneconne, Brittany was my first friend and now my best friend for over a decade. We have been schools and states apart for years, yet we could always pick up right where we left off. It has been a true honor watching her become a mom to two amazing little boys and I can’t wait to see our future kids become best friends too.
Tyler Volkert
Bridesman
From potty training me in one week to living together while attending UW-Oshkosh, Tyler has always been the best big brother. Our relationship was always built on trust, communication and our “hatred” towards our sister, Jenny. If I ever needed someone to talk to, Tyler was there. He has such a big heart and never hesitates to put others before himself. It is a honor to have him by my side on my big day.
Libby Eckler
Bridesmaid
Libby and I met through Brennan when we first starting dating. Our love for drinks, laughter and making great memories is what made us friends. She and her family have always welcomed me with so much love - feels like we have been friends for years. Libby has supported and loved us since the beginning, so it only felt right that she was there next to us on our big day.
Megan Ruehl
Bridesmaid
Megan is one of my newer friends that I have met through Brennan, but since day one we always acted as old friends. Whether we are at Walkers, Tall Paul’s or sitting on my patio, we never struggle to laugh until we cry. She introduced me to her beautiful daughter, Marlee and since then I always felt welcomed into their little family.
Marlee Ruehl
Flower Girl
Marlee has been my mini me since the beginning! She has many talents including winning stuffed animals out of the claw machine for our pups to always putting a smile on my face. Watching her grow up and become her own amazing person has been such a joy.
Denver Trapp
Ring Bearer
Back in October 2023, Denver made us Auntie Missa and Uncle Beno and since then our lives have never been the same. His smile brings us so much joy, but it’s watching him grow and learn that makes us excited to be parents ourselves one day. We love you, Bubba.
Coty Heimstra
Best Man
In 2018, Coty and I went with a group of friends to Nashville. When we went, we were strangers, but after a few days of fun, laughter and deep talks we became best friends. For years after we were inseparable, and then Melissa came into the picture. Instead of that stopping the friendship, it even grew stronger as Coty welcomed Melissa into the bro-mance. Most of my greatest memories has Coty by my side, so it only felt fitting he stood next to me one more time on my wedding day.
Eric Novak
Groomsman
Since the third grade when I met Eric playing Minors Baseball to becoming roommates at Ripon college, Eric has been a part of every chapter of my life. The stories are endless when we think about the good days, which if you ask Melissa she says that’s every time we are together. Too many great laughs were shared while we had boat days, saw concerts and caused chaos everywhere we went.
Nate (Sill) Silloway
Groomsman
It all started at a fraternity party back in 2013 at Ripon College. I was back visiting old friends and Sill was in his Freshman Year. He just pledged Phi Kappa Pi and so we not only became friends, but also fraternity brothers. We both stuck around the area after college and our friendship grew stronger with countless good times at Tall Paul’s or Walkers.
Chris Chase
Groomsman
During Ripon College orientation in 2009 is when I met Chris. We were both freshman in college and pledge Phi Kappa Pi together. In the fall we played on the college football team and became “Cube Brothers” because of our similar builds. That was just the beginning of what turned into a multi-year friendship.
Jerome (Jerry) Eckler
Groomsman
It was an early morning at Ripon College when I met Jerry while waiting for Football practice to start. I don’t know if it was his bold and loud personality that made us friends or because it was so early, but now here we are 15 years later! The bond we created while being fraternity brothers has held us together all these years even if he is now my favorite F.I.B.
Adam (Turd) Chase
Usher
We have to go all the way back to preschool to when I met Turd for this one. We were four and could never imagine we would still be friends to this day. Over the years we played a lot of sports, went paint balling and took countless motorcycle rides. Despite coming up with his nickname “Turd” for always wearing a brown pollo when we were kids, he’s still stayed by my side then and now.
Reid Rauchle
Usher
It was 2018 when I met Reid and we became the Red Stag and Busch Light enthusiasts we are today. We met through our mutual friend Eric and shared many great memories since. Whether we were on the lake or at a concert, there was never a dull moment.