Wedding Party
Makalya Moodie
Maid of Honor
Cousin of the Bride and Co-Maid of Honor. Sarah and Makayla are approximately 11 months apart and have practically become sisters in recent years. They love living so close to each other in the Milwaukee area and spending any free days hanging out. They get asked regularly when out and about if they are sisters or twins.
Josh Melder
Best Man
Richard and Josh have known each other since their Grandparents introduced them 22 years ago. Richard is thankful for Josh's friendship and introducing him to some of his closest friends. Despite Josh living in Minnesota, Richard and Josh have remained best of friends.
Stephanie Snyder
Maid of Honor
Cousin of the Bride and Co-Maid of Honor. Stephanie and Sarah have been extremely close since early childhood having spent many summers and after school hours together. To this day they still make a point to travel and see each other no matter how far away they live. They always say God made them cousins because their parents wouldn't be able to handle them as sisters.
Nathan Snyder
Groomsman
Richard and Nathan have bonded over the years since Richard has become part of the family. They enjoy watching and talking about all different kinds of sports. In the summers, they always look forward to their annual golf game up north. Richard is determined to get a lower score than Nathan one day.
Katie Mulera
Bridesmaid
Katie and Sarah have known each other since kindergarten... that's 23 years of friendship and counting. They have always had the best times from grade school to high school to being college roommates for four years. It's been amazing having a friendship like this through all of life's milestones.
Caleb Reidy
Groomsman
Caleb and Richard met through Josh back in middle school. Josh and Caleb introduced Richard to his new favorite hobby...board/card games. Caleb and Richard, although living in different states, are always able to pick up where they left off.
Kelsey Micech
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Sarah first met when they sat next to each other in their freshman year biology lecture at UW - La Crosse. A few years later they were roommates in college and after college both ended up in Milwaukee. Kelsey deserves all the credit for introducing Richard to Sarah. She is an amazing friend and matchmaker.
Sam Knapp
Groomsman
If Sam didn't bring Richard out as his wingman in January of 2018, we wouldn't be here to celebrate Richard and Sarah. Sam has become one of Richard's closest friends over the past decade. They have regular game days were they enjoy playing different board/card games while trying out new craft beers.
Kelly Crooks
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Sarah meet in kindergarten and have a 23 year and counting friendship going. Growing up they always thought they would start a party planning business together and still could. Some of the most memorable times came from the years of high school carpool. To this day, when they meet up, they never run out of things to talk about.
Eric Pfenning
Groomsman
Eric has been a friend with Richard over the past decade. They've grown their friendship over the past years playing ultimate frisbee, board/card games, going to music festivals, and fantasy football. Eric is a great cook. However, Richard is still waiting for his breakfast Eric promised him 10 years ago at their annual guys camping trip...