Thomas & Gail
Wedding Party
Steven & Michelle Jacques
Parents of the Bride
Happily married for 28 years & have 3 children.. After being sick of the traffic & rain in Seattle, they moved to Steve's home state of WI. Catch them traveling to Europe, the Philippines, & Seattle. They love taking care of the bride & grooms dog, Beau! Conversation starters can include: hunting, Filipino YouTube vloggers, yard work, the Green Bay Packers, & traveling
John & Susan Simon
Parents of the Groom
Happily married, 9 kids strong, and proud grandparents of 2. John and Susan have some of the most experience around raising a family. These two have been the role model parents, of what love truly is. It's through that love they have been able to cultivate a family that enjoys sports and quality time, all wrapped in a whole bunch of faith.
Kathryn Berens
Maid of Honor
College best friend of the Bride: Gail & Kathryn were suite mates their freshman year at Mankato State. On their first day, Gail asked Kathryn if she wanted to walk to the post office to deliver a package. Little did they know it was 3.5 miles round trip! They know more about each other than anyone else! Gail couldn’t imagine her best day of her life without Kathryn standing by her side. Conversation starters could include: gardening, cooking, the gym, criminal minds, & the outdoors
Austin Simon
Best Man
Brother of the groom and oldest of the family, Austin knows what is like to be an influence of the family. Austin is the only one of the Simon children to not be born in the state of South Dakota, instead he was born in Ohio where he continues to show those roots by cheering for his favorite NFL team the Cincinnati Bengals. Sports, Dancing, and thoughtful discussion are all things you can expect when getting the chance to speak with Austin. Conversation Starters: Dancing, Sports
Linnea DeJesus
Bridesmaid
Childhood best friend of the Bride: During playtime in the first grade, Gail tapped Linnea on the shoulder & asked if she wanted to be friends. The rest is history! They shared a love for soccer & all things Disney growing up. Linnea took Gail to her first Hannah Montana & Cheetah Girl concert. They see each other at least once a year when Gail visits family in Seattle. FaceTime is a huge part of their friendship! Conversation starters could include: Seattle, pop culture, Sephora, her love for teeth, & dogs (she has 2 of them!)
Canaan Knigge
Groomsman
Canaan has been a friend of the groom since they've been kids in the same homeschool Co-op. The frisbee, bonfires, and the late-night gaming might not happen as it used to, but the high-quality friendship and conversation has always remained. Conversation Starters: Finance, Golf, what the best BBQ joint in KC is
Hannah Guy
Bridesmaid
College best friend of the Bride: Gail & Hannah met at the Newman Center in 2018. They were always asked if they were sisters or cousins.. nope! Both are half Asian/half white, maybe that's why! Hannah is the life of the party & always has a joke up her sleeve. She is from Davenport, IA & is a first grade teacher. If you see Hannah, ask her about the time she went on vacation to FL with the bride & groom! Conversation starters can include: her love for Spongebob, knowledge of random facts, anything about animals, & teaching stories
Michael Rowles
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of the Groom: Mikey is a physical therapist & lives in Napa, CA. He is the father of Rosie (one of the flower girls) Thomas was a groomsman in Mikey's wedding in 2018! They bond over their love for video games & sports. Conversation starters could include: watching baseball, hunting, camping, playing sports, & being active with his family
Lauren Jacques
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law of the Bride: Fun fact: Gail & her parents were on Lauren & Daniels (brother of the bride) first date in High School in 2013. They saw a cheesy valentine movie! They've been together ever since. Lauren is a cosmetologist & is always happy to do the bride & grooms hair whenever they come to WI. Conversation starters can include: their new son, pets, Wisconsin, traveling, & outdoor activities
Daniel Jacques
Groomsman
Older brother of the Bride: Gail & Daniel were very close growing up with being 1 year apart. They had the same friend group & played sports. Daniel has quite the sense of humor & always thinks of others before himself. He's the reason why Gail is a social butterfly! Their favorite memory is spending summers at their grandparents in WI. Conversation staters can include: being a new dad, football, snowboarding, being a foodie, Karen is better than Pam & cool ranch over nacho cheese Doritos
Christnah Kaye Gensoli
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride: Fun fact: Gail & Kaye were junior bridesmaids at their uncles wedding in the Philippines in 2007. They've only seen each other 3x in the last 13 years! They keep up with each other on their cousin group snapchat. Kaye is from "The Entertainment Capital of the World" aka Las Vegas. Conversation topics could include: traveling, music festivals, coffee, marvel universe movies & fashion
Matthew Jacques
Groomsman
Younger brother of the Bride: Matt is a senior at the University of Wisconsin majoring in geology/geophysics & cartography. His most fond memories with Gail are carpooling to & from Menomonie High School when he was a freshman & she was a senior. He’s never been so scared before! If you need help making s'mores, just ask Matthew! Conversation starters can include: cooking, traveling, soccer, & movies. (don’t ask him what his plans are after college!)
Tess Simon
Bridesmaid
Younger sister of the Groom: Tess is another one of Thomas's 4 younger sisters! She graduated this year from O'Gorman High School. Tess has loved helping Gail wedding plan, which has included shoe shopping, wedding dress fittings & lots of bonding. Tess is staying in Sioux Falls this fall, attending Stewart School of Cosmetology & cannot wait to continue spending time with the newly married couple Conversation starters can include: anything organic, national parks, baseball, cooking, iced tea & cosmetology
Bret Pearson
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom: Bret is the best at hosting game nights. Whether it was Halo with the guys, or board games that take 3-7 hours to complete. Bret would always bring something new to the group to try. Bret is married with two wonderful kids! Conversation starters can include:
Monica Simon
Bridesmaid
Younger sister of the Groom: Monica likes to help the couple plan for their wedding! She also grabs coffee with them whenever they’re together & goes shopping. Conversation topics could include: music, singing, volleyball, cooking, fishing, ducks, anything pink, sunsets & stuffed animals
Nick Simon
Groomsman
Younger brother of the Groom: Nick is one of Thomas's 4 brothers. He’s Andrew’s other twin! He’s the first and only one of the twins to out drive Thomas on the Golf Range. Conversation starters can include: golf, baseball, basketball, volleyball, nature, & anything hunting
Josie Simon
Junior Bridesmaid
Younger sister of the Groom: Young, spoiled, & that's just the way she likes it. Josie knew being born on Christmas was the best choice because she would get to share a birthday with Jesus. You could tell her to get off her high horse, but she can ride them too. Conversation topics could include: horses, fishing, volleyball, books, flowers, butterflies, dogs & cats
Andrew Simon
Junior Groomsman
Younger brother of the Groom: Between the twins, Andrew is the gamer. Minecraft, Fortnite, & Rocket League are just a couple of his favorite games. When he’s not gaming, you can find him out on the course with his brother. Conversation starters can include: video games, sports, & card games
Nik Berens
Ring Bearer
Nik is the son of the maid of honor, Kathryn. He looks more like his mama everyday! Nik is spontaneous & full of energy. He loves going to the zoo and the park. Fun fact: this 4 year old can be bribed with Oreos! Conversation starters could include: monster/construction trucks, blowers, motorized gators, hot wheels, The Grinch, & Christmas
Sadie Klefstad
Flower Girl
First cousin once removed of the Bride: Sadie is the youngest child of Andrew & Tiffany Klefstad. She loves being outside & playing with friends. She loves to make art & fashion for her dolls. Sadie says she would like to be a engineer when she grows up because she loves to build things. Her personality is always bright & she can cheer anyone up! Conversation starters can include: 4 wheeling, cookie swirlC (YouTuber) & my little pony
Rosie Rowles
Flower Girl
Niece of the Groom: You can usually find Rosie right next to her (favorite) Aunt Josie. Rosie is the daughter of Annie and Michael Rowles (Sister and brother in law of the Groom) & the first of two grandchildren. If you see you Rosie, she always has a good story to tell. Conversation topics could include: mermaids, Barbie movies, her aunt Josie, trampolines, & ice cream
Hope Simon
Personal Attendant
Younger sister of the Groom: Hope holds the title for Thomas’ first baby sister! They grew up playing ultimate frisbee & dancing together. Watch out for some dance moves wedding day! Most of their time together was spent in high school attending the sporting events & other school activities. They did lots of driving together, which meant lots of time for great music & conversation. Many more memories to come! If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Arizona, coffee, the Catholic faith, plants, neutral colors, wicker baskets, & outdoor activities
Alex Vinuya
Usher
Friend of the Couple: Alex is the boyfriend of Kaye Gensoli (Gail’s cousin) Gail, Thomas, Alex, & Kaye have spent time together in Las Vegas, WI for Gail’s brothers wedding last summer, & at Valleyfair over the 4th of July last year! Conversation starters can include: movies, photography, fashion, food, & Alex can pretty much talk about anything!
Ty Frigon
Usher
Future Brother-in-law of the Couple: Ty is the fiancé of Hope Simon (sister of the groom). He lives in Arizona. He just graduated from ASU & is now working full-time. Ty met Thomas for the first time while he was streaming on twitch, shout-out to QueueTrix! He is very honored to be welcomed by Thomas, Gail, & the rest of the family. If country music is on, check out his swing dance moves! Come meet Ty! Conversation starters can include: music (almost any genre), boxing, UFC, engineering, cooking, & video games