Laura Hagen & David Wentworth
Wedding Party
Jessica Raasch
Maid of Honor
Jessica is Laura's older and wiser sister. She resides in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, Jorge, and two beautiful daughters, Josefina (Fina) and Julia (Jules). Jessica is an interior designer for Target Corporation and I am using Jessica to help me with any design questions. Jessica is my oldest friend, and while our childhood was spent with our parents trying to keep us from killing each other, I am so grateful for our adult relationship.
Robyn Albright
Bridesmaid
Robyn is Laura's oldest friend (minus my sister) and cousin. Technically second cousin but I've never thought of her that way. Robyn and I have perfected the special art of hell raising at a young age (since 1985!), making our parents wonder where they went wrong. Robyn is a Behavioral Analyst (just completed her Master's degree - whoop whoop! Smartie pants!) and her and her husband Scott reside in Appleton with their wonderful daughters, Charlotte and Kennedy, and their fur baby Jackson.
Kym Diedrick
Bridesmaid
Kym and Laura met in nursing school. There is no bond that is stronger than the one that forms when you are elbows deep in bodily fluids with someone, and that is how Kym and I started. Kym and I shared tears and triumphs throughout our nursing program and graduated together. Kym recently moved to San Jose, CA with her husband, Cliff, and their doodle babies, Stella and Louie and continues to work as an RN in home care.
Anne Streckenbach Bon Jovi
Bridesmaid
Anne and Laura met through Kym (another bridesmaid). Kym knows that Laura loves the band Bon Jovi and told me that she has to introduce me to her friend who also loves Bon Jovi. Anne has proven her love for Bon Jovi is greater than mine as she has traveled all over the world to see him (including Australia!) Anne and her partner, Dan, reside in Appleton and she is mom to her fur child, Dory the pug. Besides the ever important Bon Jovi connection, Anne and I also love food, wine, and dogs, and have no issue finding reasons to get together for a glass of wine and some snacks!
Janice Dugal
Bridesmaid
Janice and Laura met through Anne (another bridesmaid) because of a mutual love of Bon Jovi. Janice and I became fast friends as we both were vegetarians and enjoyed wine and good food! Janice is a phenomenal cook, and her Indian dinner parties make me all giddy because I love Indian food. Janice and her husband, Raj, live in Appleton and have three beautiful and talented daughters.
Josefina (Fina) Raasch
Flower Girl
Fina is Laura's ever so fabulous niece (and Jessica's daughter.) Fina is an avid Minnesota Vikings fan (like her father) and also enjoys Poppy from Trolls, cupcakes, Paw Patrol and reading many, many books.
Leland Barlament
Best Man
Leland is Dave's nephew and the son of his other sister, Cindy. Leland and Dave also work together on many side jobs in the area. Leland and his wife, Anita (our photographer!) live in Kimberly, WI with their good looking children: Miguel, Liliana and Lathan.
Michael Wenzel
Groomsman
Mike is Dave's Bromance. Mike and Dave met while working together at Theda Clark. Mike and Dave share nerdy interests in Star Wars and many other things. Mike and his wife Michelle live in Darboy, WI with their two boys, Marshall and Mason. Mike is an RN with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Bryan Reed
Groomsman
Bryan is Dave's nephew (the son of Dave's older sister, Laura). Bryan served in the United States Marine Corps and him and Dave do various handy-man projects throughout the community together. Bryan and his fiancé Taelor reside in the Fox Cities with their adorable daughters, Kiera and Elise.
Don Hennessey
Groomsman
Don and Dave go WAY back in the land of construction. Don is Dave's former boss and the owner of Hennessey Homes and one of Dave's oldest (non relative) friends. Don and his partner, Tara, reside in Menasha and are thankfully always up for a night at the Outpost to catch up.
Michael Ehlenbeck
Groomsman
Mike is a friend of Dave's and is married to Dave's niece, Jenilee. Mike has been around for some hilarious and unforgettable times, one of which involves safety goggles and bottle of gin. Mike and Jenilee live in Appleton with their handsome son Grayson and a baby girl on the way! They both work within the real estate and mortgage businesses. We are SO excited that Dave FINALLY asked Mike to stand up with our group of stunning attendants! Welcome aboard, Mike! (I've been waiting to post this for like 6 months, can you tell?) :)