Siraya and Alex~Always and Forever!
Saturday June 25, 2011 (224 days ago)
Maid Of Honor
Robin Wagner
Robin and I were college roommates and have been for the past two years. In the past two years we have spent tons of time together and gotten to know each other extremely well. She is always there when I need a friend. She can always cheer me up and is a blast to hang out with. Robin was present at out engagement as the videographer. She did a good job making sure Megan didn't spill the beans as we were out the night before celebrating her 21st birthday. The thought and energy Robin puts into everything she does gives me the utmost confidence that she will be a wonderful maid of honor and the perfect person to have as my maid of honor!
Robin and I were college roommates and have been for the past two years. In the past two years we have spent tons of time together and gotten to know each other extremely well. She is always there when I need a friend. She can always cheer me up and is a blast to hang out with. Robin was present at out engagement as the videographer. She did a good job making sure Megan didn't spill the beans as we were out the night before celebrating her 21st birthday. The thought and energy Robin puts into everything she does gives me the utmost confidence that she will be a wonderful maid of honor and the perfect person to have as my maid of honor!
Best Man
Ryan Gloudemans
My older brother is always there for me to help me, or as a punching bag. As much as I hate to admit it, he MIGHT be better at making people laugh than me. There was never any doubt who I wanted as my best man and I am excited to have him up at the altar with me.
My older brother is always there for me to help me, or as a punching bag. As much as I hate to admit it, he MIGHT be better at making people laugh than me. There was never any doubt who I wanted as my best man and I am excited to have him up at the altar with me.
Bridesmaid
Brynn Gloudemans
Brynn is Alex's little sister. I have gotten to know Brynn over the past 8 years and truly consider her to be the sister I never had. We get along well and I cannot wait to make us official sisters. It will be a wonderful experience as we grow closer through the years and the wedding planning.
Brynn is Alex's little sister. I have gotten to know Brynn over the past 8 years and truly consider her to be the sister I never had. We get along well and I cannot wait to make us official sisters. It will be a wonderful experience as we grow closer through the years and the wedding planning.
Groomsman
Ryan Chew
Ryan is Siraya's oldest younger brother if that makes any sense at all. He is a hoot to be around and is a pure babe magnet.
Ryan is Siraya's oldest younger brother if that makes any sense at all. He is a hoot to be around and is a pure babe magnet.
Bridesmaid
Ashley Poppe
Ashley and I have been best friends since we were in kindergarten. We basically grew up together--attached at the hip. You mention just about anything from when we were younger and we can tell you story upon story. We even introduced each other to our future husbands. The crazy thing is, we went to different colleges and went through times where we didn't talk for months and we would get back together and we could talk and have fun like we were never apart. Our friendship is something unique and I would not change it for the world. I could not imagine getting married with out her, especially since we planned our wedding since we were in first grade and we were always there with each other.
Ashley and I have been best friends since we were in kindergarten. We basically grew up together--attached at the hip. You mention just about anything from when we were younger and we can tell you story upon story. We even introduced each other to our future husbands. The crazy thing is, we went to different colleges and went through times where we didn't talk for months and we would get back together and we could talk and have fun like we were never apart. Our friendship is something unique and I would not change it for the world. I could not imagine getting married with out her, especially since we planned our wedding since we were in first grade and we were always there with each other.
Groomsman
David Poppe
The guy who introduced me to Siraya and who I shared so many good times with through the years. I can never thank him (or Ashley) enough for what he has done for me. I cannot think of any dull moments I have spent with Dave, I love him like a brother...and sometimes more than that. I am not only pumped to have him in my wedding, but also to stand up in his this summer!
Bridesmaid
Megan Meyer
Megan was also my roommate and has been for the past two years. We have gone through a lot of the same hurdles, having the same major and minor. Megan is a blast to be with, even if we are teasing her. She takes it all in good sport. Megan was also present at our engagement as the photographer. She even found it funny to joke with me and say: "Come back engaged!" as she was "saying goodbye" for Easter break. She knew it had been bugging me that we weren't engaged yet and she also knew it was later that day. Made my, "Yeah....right." even more entertaining as she walked down the hall. Megan is so much fun to go out with and she too, has such great planning skills and ability to cheer me up when I am down, I cannot imagine getting married with out her!
Megan was also my roommate and has been for the past two years. We have gone through a lot of the same hurdles, having the same major and minor. Megan is a blast to be with, even if we are teasing her. She takes it all in good sport. Megan was also present at our engagement as the photographer. She even found it funny to joke with me and say: "Come back engaged!" as she was "saying goodbye" for Easter break. She knew it had been bugging me that we weren't engaged yet and she also knew it was later that day. Made my, "Yeah....right." even more entertaining as she walked down the hall. Megan is so much fun to go out with and she too, has such great planning skills and ability to cheer me up when I am down, I cannot imagine getting married with out her!
Groomsman
Patrick Rusch
GTP. Good Time Pat. Never a dull moment with this fella around. Most recently, my roommate for my 3 years of college at UW-Madison, but me and Pat go waaay back. We might have spend a little too much time puking off balconies though, just ask us about freshmen year Halloween. To the right you will see us celebrating his 21st bday at exactly midnight. That's Guy love right there.
GTP. Good Time Pat. Never a dull moment with this fella around. Most recently, my roommate for my 3 years of college at UW-Madison, but me and Pat go waaay back. We might have spend a little too much time puking off balconies though, just ask us about freshmen year Halloween. To the right you will see us celebrating his 21st bday at exactly midnight. That's Guy love right there.
Bridesmaid
Sarah Calder
Sarah is a great friend from high school. We got to know each other freshman year and we grew closer as the years went on. Sarah is one of the strongest people I know, having had to survive many hurdles through out the years. Although I left for school and we lost touch, we still can get together and it is if little time has passed. She has a spirit and strength about her that simply amazes me, and between those and her amazing sense for having a good time, I know that she will be an excellent person to have by my side at our wedding.
Sarah is a great friend from high school. We got to know each other freshman year and we grew closer as the years went on. Sarah is one of the strongest people I know, having had to survive many hurdles through out the years. Although I left for school and we lost touch, we still can get together and it is if little time has passed. She has a spirit and strength about her that simply amazes me, and between those and her amazing sense for having a good time, I know that she will be an excellent person to have by my side at our wedding.
Groomsman
Jon Heiting
My best friend growing up, and possibly the only person more passionate about Wisconsin sports teams than me. We spent every waking hour together through our childhood racing hot wheels down his drive way and roaming around the woods behind his house. While I tend to poke fun of him from time to time, its all with love. It is an honor to have "Bones" stand up in our wedding.
Bridesmaid
Ellie Geenen
Ellie and I have been friends since high school. We had some problems in high school, often because we were so much alike that it was hard for both of us to get our way. lol. Going to college and doing a little growing, we have actually grown closer over time . She has so many great ideas and always wants to make everything into a giant party I know I will be in good hands with her by my side.
Ellie and I have been friends since high school. We had some problems in high school, often because we were so much alike that it was hard for both of us to get our way. lol. Going to college and doing a little growing, we have actually grown closer over time . She has so many great ideas and always wants to make everything into a giant party I know I will be in good hands with her by my side.
Groomsman
Rob Vanderloop
"Rupe-a-Loop" is the final piece to the puzzle. Another fellow St. Johner, me and him go way back. Fact, he always has nice shoes. I'm so excited to have Robbie as a groomsman.
"Rupe-a-Loop" is the final piece to the puzzle. Another fellow St. Johner, me and him go way back. Fact, he always has nice shoes. I'm so excited to have Robbie as a groomsman.
Usher
Kolton Jansen
Kolton is Siraya's younger brother. He will be 15 at the time of the wedding. Kolton is such a sweetheart, but nobody would ever believe that if they saw him wrestle. Kolton is something similar to his wrestling team's secret weapon as he look so little and is so sweet and then he just attacks on the wrestling mats. It is always fun to watch as he is just so good at it. Kolton is also thinking of going into teaching and coaching so we have that special bond. Kolton is one of the best huggers out there. We cant wait to have him be a part of our wedding...especially when Siraya is freaking out and he will come up and hug her and make everything better.
Kolton is Siraya's younger brother. He will be 15 at the time of the wedding. Kolton is such a sweetheart, but nobody would ever believe that if they saw him wrestle. Kolton is something similar to his wrestling team's secret weapon as he look so little and is so sweet and then he just attacks on the wrestling mats. It is always fun to watch as he is just so good at it. Kolton is also thinking of going into teaching and coaching so we have that special bond. Kolton is one of the best huggers out there. We cant wait to have him be a part of our wedding...especially when Siraya is freaking out and he will come up and hug her and make everything better.
Usher
Maxwel Jansen
Max is Siraya's youngest brother. He will be 13 at the time of the wedding. Max is the goofball in the family--as you can see by his picture. Being 10 years younger than Siraya, it has always been entertaining to watch Max grow up. He is an amazing artist and extremely animated. He has artistic and acting skills way beyond his years and better than anything I could ever do. Max says the darndest things and just puts a smile on your face. We can't wait to have Max be a part of our wedding so he can keep things light and funny and a smile on everyone's face.
Max is Siraya's youngest brother. He will be 13 at the time of the wedding. Max is the goofball in the family--as you can see by his picture. Being 10 years younger than Siraya, it has always been entertaining to watch Max grow up. He is an amazing artist and extremely animated. He has artistic and acting skills way beyond his years and better than anything I could ever do. Max says the darndest things and just puts a smile on your face. We can't wait to have Max be a part of our wedding so he can keep things light and funny and a smile on everyone's face.
Programs/Guestbook
Nathan Chew
Nathan is Siraya's half brother. He lives in South Carolina with her dad. He will be 16 at the time of the wedding. Nathan is a Chew boy through and through. We have gotten to know each other better over the past few years and we have made a couple visits to South Carolina to spend time with him and her father. Siraya even made him a homemade cake for his 13th birthday!! With the invention of Facebook, we have been able to get to know each other more and even depend on each other like siblings do. Facebook can do amazing things! Nathan is so loving and we cannot wait for him to be a part of our day.
Nathan is Siraya's half brother. He lives in South Carolina with her dad. He will be 16 at the time of the wedding. Nathan is a Chew boy through and through. We have gotten to know each other better over the past few years and we have made a couple visits to South Carolina to spend time with him and her father. Siraya even made him a homemade cake for his 13th birthday!! With the invention of Facebook, we have been able to get to know each other more and even depend on each other like siblings do. Facebook can do amazing things! Nathan is so loving and we cannot wait for him to be a part of our day.
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