Wedding Party

Brianna Buchanan

Maid of Honor

Brianna and Shannon have known each other since they were third graders. They met through Girl Scouts and have seen each other through each other's milestone moments. Despite having lived in different cities post-high school, they always find time for each other.

Alicia McQuade

Bridesmaid

Alicia and Shannon met through Brianna and Nicole when they were all on the Appleton West High School dance team. They have many memories of traveling together to visit Brianna and of Halloween celebrations to look back on fondly.

Melissa Gess

Bridesmaid

Melissa is Shannon's youngest sister. Despite their seven age difference, Melissa has always kept up with everybody else. Shannon and Melissa share their love for adventure and finding a new recipe to cook or bake.

Nicole Temirov

Bridesmaid

Nicole is Shannon's middle sister and has always been a confidante. They share many memories of celebrating their close birthdays together with family, fighting about getting to school on time, and being Shannon's plus one to many events.

Cheryl Gess

Mother of the Bride

Cheryl has always been a go-getter. She loves to plan an exciting vacation and encouraged her daughters to try new things when they were growing up. She can't pass up a chance to play a game of cards or board games with family.

Tim Gess

Father of the Bride

Tim loves a good project and always provides his wisdom to Jacob and Shannon on their house. When his daughters were growing up, they watched him play video games with their uncle and groaned at his dad jokes.

Dan Elsbernd

Best Man

Ben Elsbernd

Groomsman

Trey Bohlender

Groomsman

Ryan Bender

Groomsman

Linda Tochtrop

Mother of the Groom