Wedding Party
Hannah Estrada
Maid of Honor
Hannah and Alyssa met when they were in daycare and have been close ever since. They have been through it all together including middle school, high school, swim team, softball, basketball, a handful of memorable family vacations, and Hannah's own wedding in the summer of 2021. Hannah currently lives in San Antonio, TX with her husband Brendon and their two adorable dogs, Leo and Brewster. They also are expecting their first baby in August! Although they don't get to see eachother as much as they would like to, Hannah and Alyssa still enjoy many phone calls, facetimes, and sometimes 24 hour quick visits across the country to see eachother.
Quintin Jerue
Best Man
Quintin, more fondly known as "Q," has been one of Owen's longest tenured friends. The two of them met in middle school band, where their friendship was founded on love of loud music, hunting, and the outdoors. The two of them were the heartbeat of the Midwest Legacy Show Band in high school where he played drums and Owen played guitar. Q works as a mechanic at Defyant Motor Sports and lives in La Crosse with his girlfriend, Julia, and their cat Loki and dog Mini.
Alyssa Beatty
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Alyssa have been close friends since high school. They both always have a lot of fun together and enjoy many similar activities such as listening to music, hiking, exploring new breweries and loving the simple things in life. Alyssa currently lives in Greeley, Colorado with her fiance Burton. She is finishing up her graduate degree in Audiology and will be making her way back home to Wisconsin this spring for her externship in Milwaukee.
Alex Wick
Groomsman
Alex Wick has been a friend of Owen's since middle school, where they met during Owen's first year running cross country. The two bonded over the grind of the sport, band, and listening to metal music. Wick's diehard love for the Wisconsin Badgers was a big reason for Owen's transfer to UW-Madison, where he also lived in Madison for a couple years while Owen was in school. He currently lives with his girlfriend, Faythe, in Stevens Point.
Maddie Bump
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Alyssa met their freshman year in the dorms at Viterbo where they both went to school for nursing. They were quick friends and study buddies for those 4 years, and even got to live with each other their senior year of college. Maddie now lives in La Crosse and works as a float pool RN at Mayo. They still frequently enjoy meeting for coffee, going for hikes, watching movies, and supporting each other through it all.
Nick Pallaske
Groomsman
Nick has been one of the most influential people in Owen's musical life. His incredible music brain and deep love for metal music sparked the friendship with Owen that grew into what it is today. Nick played in the Midwest Legacy Show band with Owen and Q, where his conversations on music helped create an even deeper love and skillset for playing guitar. Nick is finishing up his 4th year at UW-Eau Claire and is pursuing a degree in Music Performance.
Madeline Langen
Bridesmaid
Madeline and Alyssa met sophomore year of college in their nursing classes. They have truly been through the thick and thin of their early twenties together. Madeline currently lives in Caledonia MN with her husband, Tanner. Madeline and Alyssa continued to bond their first few years into nursing as they both worked on units at Gundersen. Madeline continues on with her nursing career as a nursing supervisor at an assisted living in La Crosse.
Ben Keeler
Groomsman
Ben Keeler is one of Owen's best friends from his time at UW-Madison. The two of them met in the Army ROTC Program at UW, where they shared similar career aspirations and desire to teach younger cadets. Ben was the biggest factor in helping Owen have as much fun as possible with his college experience. After graduating from UW, he and Owen earned a commission into the US Army; Ben now lives in North Carolina where he serves as a Field Artillery officer with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Sacia Gilbertson
Bridesmaid
Sacia and Alyssa met before Alyssa ever met Owen! Sacia and Alyssa danced together starting at young ages and continued to do so until Sacia moved away for college. Sacia certainly has an ability to get out and make the most of life. She has lived in Holland, Michigan for the past few years where she graduated from Hope College. Sacia loves to travel, and even spent a semester abroad in Europe where she had plenty of opportunity to explore. Alyssa is so excited to gain Sacia as a sister and looks forward to the years of adventures ahead.
Turner Daley
Groomsman
Turner was a major influence on Owen during his time at UW. He and Owen also met in the Army ROTC program in school, where Turner was a mentor for him as he learned the ins and outs of how the program worked. He fully embraced Owen's hobbies, even coming along for turkey hunts and was Owen's first successful guided hunt. Turner also earned a commission into the Army when he graduated from UW, and now lives in North Carolina as an Infantry officer with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Berit Gilbertson
Bridesmaid
Berit is Owen's youngest sister, and has also known Alyssa for many years through dance. She is looking forward to graduating from Holmen High School this year and starting her new life in Sioux Falls, SD where she will be attending Augustana University. Berit has many talents, including being a beautiful dancer, impressive powerlifter, and many things inbetween. Alyssa is looking forward to a lifetime of fun memories with Berit as her new sister.
