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I can’t remember the first time I met Molly—she’s always just been there, a familiar presence in my life. Growing up on Pewaukee Lake, our paths often crossed through sailing and summer days on the water. But it wasn’t until the summer of 2020 that I truly got to know her. At the time, we were both working in commercial real estate and living in downtown Milwaukee. When Molly’s car was out of commission after her parents hit a deer up north on the way to Henry's ski race, she started asking me for rides back to the local ski hills because we were both coaching high school ski racing and then rides back to Pewaukee. What began as casual conversations in the car turned into weekend plans on the lake. At first, we were just friends, but I quickly found myself looking forward to every moment with her. Molly has an incredible way of making everyone around her feel special—she lights up a room without even trying. Anyone who knows her understands exactly what I mean. One evening, we went for a sunset sail on my C Scow with a cotton sail. We talked for what felt like hours, as if time had slowed just for us. I saw in her the same values that matter most to me—loyalty, integrity, and a deep love for family and friends. We both share a passion for adventure, an appreciation for life’s simple joys, and a drive to build a meaningful future. The more I got to know her, the more I admired her kindness. Not long after, I asked her on an official date. That summer, our friendship grew into something more, and we quickly became inseparable. We spent nearly every day together, even quarantining in a small “crew” with her friends Emily and Cortney. When she left for a family sailing trip around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, we both felt the weight of even a few days apart. Later that summer, I took Molly to my family’s property in Snowmass, Colorado—a special place that has always been a big part of my life. I wanted her to see it through my eyes and understand why it meant so much to me. I’m so grateful she came because it was on that trip that we officially became a couple. From that moment on, we were a team. Molly became my partner in crime, my third crew on the sailboat, my best BBQ taste tester, and the person who taught me to drink rosé and (somewhat) keep up with a packed social calendar. We were two kids falling in love and making the most of every moment. I got to know her family and friends, she got to know mine. We loved every minute of it. The deeper we got into each other’s lives, the more we liked what we saw. Then came the hardest chapter—Molly’s move to Colorado. I knew it was a dream she had to follow, and I supported her wholeheartedly, even though it meant doing long distance. We made it work for nearly three years, talking every day, making the most of our visits, and learning to cherish even the smallest moments together. But goodbyes at the airport never got easier. In 2024, Molly moved back home, and I knew I never wanted to say goodbye again. She is my best friend, my greatest adventure, and the love of my life.

We thank our parents for their continued love and support. Parents of the Bride Terri Mahoney-Ogden & Peter Ogden Parents of the Groom Cindy Ziegler-Fritz & Tom Fritz and the late John Timothy Ziegler