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August 7, 2021
Ixonia, WI
#happilyweddedwilsons

Samantha & Stephen

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The "I Do" Crew

Meet some of our favorite people. We think you'll like them too.

Chelsea Yonke

Matron of Honor

Samantha and Chelsea were randomly assigned as roommates at UW-Whitewater. Their love is true, too.


DJ Kruesel

Best Man

"If I wasn't so in love with Sami, I'd marry DJ." -Stephen DJ is Stephen's Brother-in-Law, Best Friend, and not-so-secret man crush.

Melissa Kruesel

Bridesmaid

Melissa is technically Stephen's sister, though Samantha has officially taken her as her own. (Sorry, Stephen.)


Matt McDonald

Groomsman

Stephen's buddy, former roommate, and favorite person to play fantasy football with (easy win).

Claire Kirschoffer

Bridesmaid

Samantha and Claire were high school acquaintances and adult best buds. They worked together as co-workers, as workout buddies, and as each other's motivational coaches.


Danny Breunig

Groomsman

From cooking classes in high school to lifelong buds, Stephen and Danny have been through it all.

Kaylea Wilson

Bridesmaid

Little sister of the Matron of Honor, and adopted sister of the Bride. Kaylea and Samantha were inseparable as college besties.


Jon Atkinson

Groomsman

A friendship for the ages, Jon and Stephen are lifelong pals that have shared many fun nights in many fun basements. He's a real man dime.

Noah Smith

Officiant

Friend of the Groom and all-around exceptional person.


Payten Kruesel

Flower Girl

Niece and Goddaughter of the Groom.

Hayden Kruesel

Ring Bearer

Nephew and Godson of the Groom.


Koen Wolfe

Ring Bearer

Samantha's Godson.

Nic Muse

Usher

Brother of the Groom.


Kevin "Chip" Kraemer

Usher

Official cheese supplier of the Groom.

Stacy Tyler

Witness of Honor

Stacy and Sami have been together since the 3rd grade. They've been singing sisters, travel buddies, and dear friends who've shared many memories together.


Aubrey Arkin

Witness of Honor

Samantha and Aubrey go way back- in fact, so far back that Samantha used to babysit Aubrey. They've gone from girls to grown-ups together witnessing all aspects of each other's lives- and now Aubrey is serving as the official witness for signing the marriage certificate.

Ethan Jaeger

Singer

Stephen's former co-working buddy. Samantha's singing buddy.

For all the days along the way
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