Wedding Party

Sophie Tallard-Sklare

Bride

Nick Doherty

Groom

Nancy Curtin

Matron of Honor

Nancy is Sophie's aunt. She is a retired teacher who has been a huge support in Sophie's life. She loves to play pickle ball and spend time with family. Nancy and Sophie have grown closer since Sophie's choice to become a teacher in college. Nancy has been an inspiration for Sophie and someone she looks up to always!

Max Laughner

Best Man

Max thinks motorcycles are very cool. At home, in California, Max enjoys the company of his five goats Spanky, Gil Chesterton, PP the Sailor, Buckminster, and Johnny the Boy.

Cora Stube

Maid of Honor

Cora is one of Sophie's best friends. They met on the UWEC Swim Team during Sophie's last year on the team in 2016. They have been close ever since. Once Sophie and Nick moved to their current townhome, Cora accidentally ended up moving right next door. What a fabulous surprise! Cora is a teacher in Eau Claire as well as a local swim coach.

Rob Skalecki

Groomsman

In his spare time, Rob enjoys the feature film, Ratatoullie. Don't let this guy near a smoked chub! *Smoked chub is a Great Lakes delicacy made from deepwater lake fish called chub that has been cured through smoking.

Ellie Hostetler

Bridesmaid

Ellie is one of Sophie's best friends from college. They met on the UWEC Swim Team and have been close ever since. The picture of the two of them is from one of their many UWEC training trips to Coronado, California. Many silly memories were made over their years on the team together.

Steve Petrie

Groomsman

Steve cannot burp, but that's okay. If you ask nicely he may give you a "Steve Fact."

Brianne Murphy

Bridesmaid

Breezy (Brianne) and Sophie grew up together when they were in middle and high school, alongside Lauren, Breezy's younger sister. They've remained close as they've grown older. This picture is the day of Breezy's wedding in 2018. This is the blanket Sophie made for a wedding gift.

Jake Brunnquell

Groomsman

Jake is a tick-flicking roll hog, but is also a sweetheart. The duality of man.

Nicole Bednarz

Bridesmaid

Nic (Nicole) is Sophie's best friend from high school. They swam together in high school, but originally met in middle school when they became partners for a social studies project. This picture is from one of the times Nicole visited Sophie in Eau Claire in the late 2010s.

Will Doherty

Groomsman

Hot dogs hate to see this guy walk into a room.

Erin Meyer

Bridesmaid

Erin is another college friend Sophie met while swimming on the UWEC Swim Team. Erin is now a dentist, married to an amazing man, Sean, and they have a beautiful baby boy, Jonah.

Julia Nichols

Groomswoman

World-renowned sasquatch caller.

Lori Doherty

Mother of the Groom

Charlie Mae Murphy

Flower Girl

Charlie Mae is Breezy's daughter and Sophie's niece. Charlie Mae is a special little girl who loves her family and turns 5 in March! This was the picture after Sophie asked her to be flower girl, she's excited!

Chuck Doherty

Father of the Groom

Lauren Hach

Friend-Hair and makeup artist

Lauren is Breezy's sister and like a sister to Sophie as well!

John Schiel

Officiant

John is a childhood friend of Nick's. He went to college at UW-Eau Claire with Sophie and Nick and they became friends. We are so happy to have him officiate our wedding.

Sue Tallard

Mother of the Bride

Sue is a strong woman who loves to spend time with family and be outside. She loves all things gardening and flowers. She's the best mom Sophie could ask for! We can't wait to have her be a part of our special day. Sue is on the left in the photo.

Scott Sklare

Father of the Bride

Sophie's dad, Scott, can't be with us today. He passed away suddenly in February of 2023 at 68 years old, and is greatly missed. He will be there in spirit on our special day. We love you, Daddio.

Madeline Tallard

Ring Bearer

Cousin of the Bride