Tom and Janessa
Wedding Party
Tara Ress
Maid of Honor
Tara is Tom's only Sister. Tara and Janessa became friends before Tom and Janessa started dating. They shared many laughs at the local racetrack Statepark Speedway when she came to watch Tom's team race. Since then Tara and Janessa's friendship has grown. Tara and Janessa both share a love for Disney and red wine.
Brenda Schmidt
Matron of Honor
Brenda and Janessa met at St. Norbert College. Brenda was Janessa's BIG Sister in the sorority Kappa Beta Gamma. Janessa stood up in Brenda and Brad's wedding as a Bridesmaid. Brenda and Brad have 3 Children Henry, Arnie and Ruthie. Janessa is Arnie's Godmother.
Lindsey Jones
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and Janessa met while at St. Norbert College, when they became unexpected roommates Sophomore year. Since then many Coors Lights have been shared and many unforgettable memories made!
Allison Dean
Bridesmaid
Allison and Janessa met through our mutual family friends annual tropical vacations. Many fun nights and glasses of champagne have happened since then. Ali and Janessa share a love of cats and yoga and are each others fur babies designated babysitter. Janessa stood up in Ali and her husband Floyd's wedding in June of 2020.
Laura Zblewski
Bridesmaid
Laura and Janessa have been friends for over 10 years! Many memories have been made from family trips to Canada and tropical vacations to Mexico and Jamaica. Janessa stood up in Laura and her husband Kyles Wedding in October of 2020.
Alexa Lang
Junior Bridesmaid
Alexa is Janessa's 2nd Cousin. Janessa was in Alexa's Mother Lynn's wedding as a Junior Bride. Alexa is 16 and will be a Junior at Winneconne High School. She is an excellent softball player and enjoys doing that in her free time.
Caroline Ress
Flower Girl
Caroline Ress is Tom's niece and the daughter of David Ress (Groomsman) and Katie Ress. Caroline has a sweet tooth and her favorite snack is Sour Patch Kids.
Charlie Ress
Ring Bearer
Charlie is Tom's nephew and son of Mike Ress (Groomsman) and Katherine Ress. Charlie LOVES the Milwaukee Bucks and Star Wars. Charlie's favorite snack is popcorn.
Jerry Brickner IV
Best Man
Jerry is Janessa's younger brother. Tom and Jerry met through racing which is how Janessa and Tom were first introduced. You could say if it weren't for Jerry, Tom and Janessa would not be getting married. Jerry is a recent graduate of UW-Eau Claire where he has a bachelors degree in Business Management. He is a Salesman at Brickner's of Antigo.
Mike Ress
Groomsman
Mike is Tom's second oldest brother, and the second oldest out of 5 children. Mike currently lives in Madison, WI where he is married to Katherine and has two boys, Charlie and Lucas. Mike is the owner of Omni Technologies, a fire and security system installer.
David Ress
Groomsman
Dave is Tom's older brother by one year. Dave is the second youngest out of five children. Dave and Tom have shared many memorable experiences, like playing chicken on their bikes and no one being the chicken...I guess they are both brave. Dave graduated from the UW of Madison and continued his education at Marquette University. Dave is a partner in a Law Firm in Madison, WI.
Mark Mackesy
Groomsman
Mark and Tom have been friends since Tom was 12 years old. Mark was like a second dad to Tom as Tom served as a crew member and later a crew chief for Mark racing Super Late Models throughout central Wisconsin. Tom grew up just a 1/4 mile from where Mark lives, giving Tom the opportunity to get involved with racing. Mark, known as "The King" in central Wisconsin racing is the second most winning Super Late Model driver at State Park Speedway.
Chris Ress
Groomsman
Chris is Tom's oldest of three brothers. He is also the oldest child out of five in the family. Chris currently resides in Madison, WI where he is married to Cheri, with 3 boys, Jacob, William, and Owen. Chris works at Humana Insurance as a Regional Account Manager.
Jeff Joyce
Usher
Jeff is Janessa's Cousin. Jeff grew up across the street from their grandparents, therefore Janessa spent a lot of time hanging out with Jeff and his sister Lynn when she was younger. Jeff has 2 girls Abby and Ella.
Steven Brickner
Usher
Steven is Janessa’s cousin. Steven is a General Manager at the family business Brickner’s of Wausau, Antigo and Little Chicago.