Vanessa & Chase
Wedding Party
Alexandra Koys
Maid of Honor
There could be no one else to fulfill the duties of Vanessa's Maid of Honor but her sister and forever best friend, Alexandra. If you've spent any time with the pair, you know they are true soul sisters, and you will see them cracking each other up over inside jokes, communicating via obscure movie quotes, or having hours-long conversations about the biggest or smallest things in life, because they've shared everything since day one. Al has been "organizing the fun" for Vanessa since their childhood, so this wedding couldn't happen without her.
Shana Kline
Bridesmaid
Shana is Chase's sister and really the first person to bring Vanessa into the Rudy family. Shana has been Vanessa's trusted confidant, personal stylist, lifestyle influencer, ski instructor (both water and snow), and bestie for years. Vanessa frequently wonders how she got so lucky to find not only the love of her life in Chase, but gain two best friends in both his sisters as well. They have already shared so many lifetime memories together, and now Vanessa can't wait to share her bestdayever with her soon-to-be-sister Shan.
Bryna Juedes
Bridesmaid
Bryna is Chase's younger sister, and is one of the sweetest, most fun people you'll ever meet. She has been Vanessa's outfit twin, dancing partner, vodka lemonade drinking buddy, BFFL, wedding advisor, and roommate -- and now Vanessa can't wait to be able to add sister to that list. Vanessa has always felt so blessed to have Bryn in her life, and having Bryn at her side when she says "I do" makes the day that much more special.
Rachel Stege
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Vanessa's cousin - and Vanessa can't recall many childhood memories that don't include her. From their days of playing school (with Al as teacher, of course), making up games in the backyard, and traveling on family road trips, to their friendship today, Rae has been by Vanessa's side through it all. Vanessa is so happy to have her in the bridesmaid line-up.
Natalie Skryd
Bridesmaid
Another of Vanessa's cousins, Natalie has always brought joy and laughter to Vanessa's life. Being the two youngest girl cousins in their large family, Vanessa and Natalie were always together for every life event, big or small - so Vanessa couldn't imagine her wedding day without her! You'll most likely see Nat both opening and shutting down the dance floor on the wedding night (possibly doing the Robot).
Kiley Hoeffner
Bridesmaid
Kiley and Vanessa met their first day of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they had been randomly assigned as roommates in Witte Hall. Sharing a 16'x12' living space can reveal a lot about a relationship, and given that Kiley and Vanessa decided to spend all their time together, choose to live together the following years, travel to Europe together, and see each other as much as they could while living in separate states for graduate school, it's safe to say Kiley+Vanessa=4Ever.
Emma Robinson
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and Emma were also brought together by Witte Hall at UW-Madison, and continued their friendship through years of living together through the remainder of college. Emma has been Vanessa's constant companion during Vanessa and Chase's relationship - there every step of the way as Vanessa decided to return to Madison with Chase. Emma has always been there for Vanessa, and there to make Madison home.
Maggie Marshall
Bridesmaid
Maggie completes Vanessa's best friends from her college years, thanks to (no surprise here) Witte Hall and their shared apartment on Gerry Court. Maggie is the most selfless, honest, and tidy friend in the world (really, watch out for your glasses on Wedding Day, because she might just clean them up for you if you leave them unattended for too long). When Kiley, Emma, Maggie, and Vanessa are together there's sure to be constant talking, dancing, and laughter.
Rory Kline
Flower Girl
Rory is Chase's niece, daughter of wedding party members Ray and Shana Kline - and you won't find a more adorable, smiley, beautiful baby anywhere. Working on her walk for the last year, Ro-Ro is a sure bet to steal the show during her debut down the aisle as Vanessa's Flower Girl.
Groomsmen
Groomsman
If you know Chase, you know he operates on "Chase Time." Groomsmen soon to be announced - stay tuned!