Rebecca & Maxwell
Wedding Party
Victoria Brown
Bridesmaid
Meet Victoria, my favorite sister, who is now a DOCTOR after graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic in February. She had already accepted a position with Chiro One before her graduation, keeping her in the Midwest before eventually ending up in Vancouver, WA.
Andrew Graceffa
Groomsman
Meet Andrew. Friends with Max since kindergarten, this Milwaukee resident is a sports loving financial analyst who enjoys a good "brew with the bros". Andrew is the long time commissioner of the fantasy football league we started in 8th grade, and yes, he takes a lot of S*** for it. Feel free to ask him about his teams record throughout recent years.
Ben Borchardt
Groomsman
Ben and Max go back to the 1st month of college at Platteville. They kept each other out of trouble and their heads in books... Ben is a Green Bay resident with his wife Alyssa. Banjo enjoys hunting, golfing, and trying new scotches with his buddy, Max. Notice the photo op from the 15th hole of a local course they play. Ask Ben about how this photo came to be.
Alyssa Gromowski
Bridesmaid
Meet Alyssa from De Pere, WI. Best friend since college, we met in Platteville and even though she knew Max first, I stole her away quickly. She is a librarian extraordinaire, including having her Masters in Library Sciences, volunteer and board member of Exceptional Equestrians, a non profit providing equine-assisted therapy, and recently launched her own business, Arcane Muse. Her and her husband Ben (to the left) will celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary right before our wedding in October.
Carly Henkins
Bridesmaid
Meet Carly from Belleville, WI. She is an Illinois transplant who I met playing volleyball in Platteville. Best roomie ever (sorry Max!) and currently works for Family Path, providing children with access to Autism diagnostics and treatment. She will be starting her Masters program this year in counseling and working towards being a school counselor. Her and her husband, Jason (who you will meet below), have been married 3, going on 4 years this September.
Ryan Thielen
Groomsman
Meet Ryan, kindergarten friend of Max. Ryan is a long time employee of Morgan Stanley and loves living in downtown Chicago with his girlfriend, Kitty, and their pup, Meatball. You can usually find him watching da Bears, or out back with Max enjoying a cigar. Ask Ryan about how puppy training is going while living in downtown Chicago.
Dan Scherer
Groomsman
Kevin is a long time college friend of both the bride and groom. Kevin and his wife, Kendra, live in Fort Atkinson with their dog, Harley. Kevin shares in the love, with Max and Becca, for all things Harry Potter. When he is not working as a civil engineer, you can find Kevin hunting or perfecting his meat smoking abilities. Please ask Dan why we call him Kevin if you bump into him at the wedding.
Danielle Hombs
Bridesmaid
Meet Dani who currently resides in Murrieta, CA but has lived MANY places before. She has been my best friend since middle school where we bonded through sports and sassy attitudes! Dani is currently balancing a job in public health while completing her Masters program in Public Health. I just stood up in her wedding this past October, so you all will be meeting her loveable husband Chase as well.
Jason Henkins
Usher
Jason met Max and Becca at college through his wife, Carly (Becca's roommate). Max and Jason were in the same degree program at Platteville. Now residing just south of Madison, Jason enjoys working as a team leader teaching young apprentices the skilled carpentry trade. If he is not out for a run with their dog, Moose, you can find Jason wood working on his next project. Ask Jason what project he is currently working on.
Matt Thielen
Usher
Meet Mr. Matt, a teacher who works with special needs kids. Matt is the younger brother of Ryan who grew up with the guys and was known as the best DD for few a years running. He currently lives in Oak Creek with his girlfriend, Willa, and their dog, Akina. Matt is a big soccer fan who likes watching games while enjoying a craft beer from one of his and Max's favorite MKE breweries, Eagle Park. Ask Matt how Liverpool is doing this season.
Elliott Rae
Flower Girl
This smart, kind, beautiful girl will be sharing her sassy personality with our guests as she scatters petals as our flower girl. Elliott is three, soon to be four in January, and going on 16!
Mr. Nick
Honorary Groomsman
Nick is our favorite brother and we can't wait to celebrate this day with him. He is a bright part of each day and his goofy personality always makes us smile.