Wedding Party
Cayden Fretwell
Best Man
Cayden. The Best Man, the younger and favorite brother of the groom! Alex and Cayden enjoy spending time together with their hobbies such fishing, hunting, and working on flooring projects. Alex could not be more honored to have Cayden to standing beside him on his wedding day!
Abby Pocian
Maid of Honor
Maddy is her lifelong best friend! Growing up as sisters they fought more than they got along, but thankfully with age that has changed. When they are together you can find them crafting, shopping, and generally being giggly! Maddy is her best friend, and she is so honored to stand up for her and Alex on their big day!
Caden Nicolaus
Groomsman
When Alex first met Caden, 8 years ago down at the shores of Lake Michigan he was just a shy little kid. Alex has since spent every summer with Caden enjoying their friendship and watching Caden grow into the man he is today. The time these two spend together may look a little different now but it is still spent doing what they love, you guessed it, hunting and fishing!! Alex couldn't be more honored to have Caden standing by his side on his wedding day!
Sydney Theobald
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Sydney have been the best of friends for the better part of 11 years! These two met in high school where they spent every minute possible together, as these two have grown their lives look a little different then it did 11 years ago, they may not hang out like they used to but when they do it's like no time was spent apart! Maddy couldn't be honored to have Sydney standing by her side on this big day!
Mitchell Meyer
Groomsman
Mitchell and Alex have been best friends for as long as they can remember. The two have had some pretty amazing memories together from hunting, fishing, and working on whatever crazy projects their girlfriend/wife have come up with that day. Alex could not be more honored to have Mitchell stand by his side on this special day.
Diane Meyer
Bridesmaid
Diane and Maddy have been friends for about 5 years, the two met through their boyfriends at the time, Mitch (Groomsmen) and of course Alex. Their friendship began the day they all met at Culvers for ice cream on a "double date". The four enjoy spending time together as couples but Maddy and Diane are glad to have found each other. Maddy could not be more honored to have Diane stand by her side my wedding day!!
Jacob Sonneman
Groomsman
Jake and Alex have been best friends since high school, as the theme continues through many of Alex’s friendships, Alex and Jake spend as much of their time possible hunting together and working on vehicles. Jake has been a great friend and Alex could not be prouder to have him standing by his side on this special day
Mitchell Deering
Groomsman
Mitch and Alex met down at the shores of Lake Michigan working on the charter fishing boats during the summer months. Alex was grateful to have Mitch to mentor him in the early summers on the boats. Mitch and his family moved up north and the two don't get to see each other as much as they would like, but when we they do they make countless memories together! Alex could not be more honored to have Mitch stand next to him on this big day!
Dani Johannsen
Bridesmaid
When Maddy met Dani, she instantly knew they were going to be great friends! Their friendship has only grown stronger over the past years as Dani and her family quickly turned into what feels like family to Alex and Maddy. Dani has since moved but not a beat was skipped in their friendship. Maddy enjoys visiting Dani, her husband (Mitch) and their 3 boys and continuing to create new and amazing memories with every visit!
Marcus Jeske
Usher
Alex and Marcus met at the skate park 18 years ago!! Marcus has always been a constant in Alex’s life, someone that has always been there, something Alex will always appreciate. Alex and Marcus started fishing together on Lake Michigan which is something they still enjoy doing to this day. Alex couldn't be more honored to have Marcus be apart of yet another milestone in his life
Jacob Rogers
Usher
Jake and Alex met 13 years ago on the Shores of Lake Michigan. Alex, 14 at the time looked up to Jake as he began to learn the ropes of Charter Fishing. Jake and Alex share many hobbies such as hunting, fishing and simply loving the great outdoors. Jake helped Alex shoot his very first turkey, a core memory Alex will never forget. Jake has since moved out of state but the two remain close friends sharing their adventures as often as possible. Alex could not be more honored to have Jake be apart of his wedding day.
Kim Portschy
Officiant
Kim and Maddy met 4 years ago working together in the behavioral health unit at the hospital, oh the stories they could tell! Although they don't see each other much with the jobs they work now, the two manage to catch up every day on how life is going and what new and crazy events are happening in each other’s lives! Maddy could not be more honored to have someone so near and dear to her heart officiate the next chapter of Alex and her life together.
Faith Senkbeil
Attendant
An acquaintance quickly turned friend, Faith and Maddy’s love for organization and planning mixed with some creative skills the two knew they were destined to come together in full force. Maddy is grateful to have Faith by her side as her attendant and right-hand woman on her big day!
