Rachel & Stephen
Wedding Party
Monica Geiser
Maid of Honor
Monica and Rachel met sophomore year at Marquette and have been best friends ever since! Her witty personality and funny stories are sure to make anyone laugh. Rumor has it they're looking for a Phoebe to round out the FRIENDS trio! Fun Fact: Monica is a dual citizen of the United States and Luxembourg
John Hegarty
Best Man
John grew up alongside Stephen and later joined him in Milwaukee to study at Marquette University. He coincidentally met Rachel while volunteering in Milwaukee before her and Stephen began dating. Fun Fact: John has won multiple chili cookoffs and makes a mean tomato sauce
Emily Kiesling
Bridesmaid
Emily and Rachel have been best friends since grade school basketball. She is one of the wittiest individuals Rachel has ever met and is sure to keep the party going all night long. Rachel cannot wait to have "The Claw" stand by her side! Fun Fact: Emily is married to her high school sweetheart
Nick Hansen
Groomsman
Nick and Stephen lived down the hallway from one another during their freshman year at Marquette, and they have been trouble ever since. You can catch Stephen and Nick frequenting the same bars and repeating the same stories, while Rachel rolls her eyes at them. Fun fact: Nick ran a marathon in under 4 hours
Carolyn Bonnema
Bridesmaid
Carolyn and Rachel went to high school together and have stayed friends ever since! She is one of the few people Rachel would wear Badger red for and is always down to check out new restaurants and explore new areas of the country! Fun Fact: Carolyn lived in Copenhagen for 5 months during a study abroad experience
Tony Nagle
Groomsman
Tony and Stephen can trace their roots back to playing high school football at Saint Viator. Despite living in separate states since then, Tony is easy to catch up with and maintains his passions for sports, cheeseburgers, and his family. Fun Fact: Tony and Stephen have a trademark handshake, which close observers may see during the opening procession of the wedding ceremony
Mckenzi Beilfuss
Bridesmaid
Mckenzi is Rachel's sister-in-law, and Rachel is still figuring out how she puts up with Matt's antics. She is also the best at sending Rachel photos and videos of Rachel's dog nephew, Grotto, and has been very helpful in wedding planning. Fun Fact: Mckenzi can locate the best local ice cream place in approximately 0.2 seconds
Matt Beilfuss
Groomsman
Matt is Rachel's older brother and currently an orthopedic surgical resident. His vocation keeps him busy, but in his free time he can be found fishing early mornings, walking his dog Grotto (who is obsessed with his Uncle Steve), and exploring the local food scene. Fun Fact: Matt has never broken a bone...but he does know how to break yours
Bri Schnese
Greeter
Bri Schnese and Rachel met at Marquette, and she is both the kindest person Rachel has ever met and also the funniest. She was a well-known mixologist in college and will be sure to keep the dance floor bumpin’ at our wedding…so long as she’s got a whiskey water in hand! She won't be passing out drinks to start our ceremony, but be sure to grab a program from her! Fun Fact: Bri played competitive club basketball during undergrad at Marquette
Drew Foren
Usher
Drew and Stephen lived down the hall during their freshman year at Marquette. They have been roommates in multiple dwellings since then. Drew is an avid rock climber and is passionate about spending time in nature. Fun Fact: Drew has a goal to visit every national park
Gretchen Klug
Greeter
Gretchen and Rachel met freshman year at Marquette living in O’Donnell hall. Rachel quickly learned the way to Gretchen’s heart was microwave popcorn…and (eventually) Amaretto sours. She has been a constant source of support, friendship, and laughter, always ready with a funny meme or gif. Fun Fact: Gretchen is a cooking QUEEN who is always sharing new recipes
Peter Chrzan
Usher
Peter and Stephen were introduced to one another in college through mutual friend Nick Hansen. They spent long days (and nights) hanging out in Chicago when Stephen lived there after PT school. He is a graphic designer with interests in multiple mediums of artistic expression. Fun Fact: Peter paints and makes music for fun
Stephanie Nichols
Greeter
Stephanie and Rachel met at Marquette in undergrad and remained friends during PT school. She played a critical role in helping Stephen and Rachel go on their first date, so she gets some extra space dedicated just to her! Thanks for letting them borrow your car...sorry they didn’t let you and Monica crash the date! She’s so excited to finally be invited on a date with Stephen and Rachel, and they think this will be a pretty great one! Fun Fact: Stephanie has an adorable puppy named Simba who is an incredible escape artist and can open locked, closed doors