Here are the wedding VIPs, who will be standing by, helping out, and looking pretty as Paul and Jill tie the knot!
Jill's Posse
Danielle Lazzaro - Maid of Honor | Sister of the Bride
Danielle's lively demeanor and fun-loving nature make her the center of attention anywhere she goes! She's a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS-Personal Finance), and is currently working at Northwestern Mutual in Racine and the Zen Den in Downtown Milwaukee. Jill and Paul are entirely thankful to Danielle/Jill's dream Maid of Honor so far during the planning process; she has been more helpful, honest, and enthusiastic than they could ever have hoped for. Thank you, Danielle!
Nicole Sekach – Bridesmaid | Cousin of the Bride
Nicole is exactly the outgoing, caring, and fun girl any bride would be happy to have standing next to her on her big day! She is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Special Education. Nicole is enthusiastic in everything she does and her laughter is infectious – Jill is excited to add another crazy night to their fun times together!
Brynn O’Brien – Bridesmaid | Friend of the Bride
(second from right) Brynn loves telling people how she and Jill met, when they were twelve years old and Jill accidentally flashed her purple undies to her science class on the first day of seventh grade! Since then, their relationship has endured different high schools, different friends, and different cities, and has only been able to do because the girls always make time for each other in their busy lives. Brynn is a newlywed and is currently enrolled in nursing school at Alverno College, but has been working for years as a CNA at St. Luke’s Hospital (the best CNA, according to her co-workers!). Jill is so grateful that Brynn will be sharing such a special day with her!
Hannah Monfre – Flower Girl | Cousin of the Bride
Hannah is Jill’s super-smart, super-cute, cousin! She’s seven years old and loves dance class, singing, and Hannah Montana.
Rylee Monfre – Flower Girl | Cousin of the Bride
Rylee is Jill’s cousin, and is a little girl with a BIG attitude! She’s four years old, likes dancing and singing wherever she goes, and isn’t afraid to put on a show for you!
Paulie’s Posse
Sarah Quade – Best Woman | Friend of the Groom
Sarah and Paul have been friends since their days as staff at North Scott Hall at UW-Oshkosh, when Paul DIDN'T bust Sarah for drinking on the job eight years ago! Sarah is working two jobs and is an established vocalist, singing the national anthem at Milwaukee Admirals and Brewers games (she's amazing). Sarah is currently house-hunting, looking for the perfect casa for her, her boyfriend, Ken, and his adorable daughter, Angelina. Paul and Jill are so thankful to have Sarah in their lives (and wedding) - she's so caring and hilarious that they couldn't imagine the day without her!
Joey Lazzaro – Groomsman | Brother of the Bride
Joey is Jill's younger brother, with whom Paul has immediately gotten along with, and who has always been at Jill's side when she's needed him to be. Joey is a roofer for the family company, JKL Roofing, where he's been working "since he was strong enough to haul a bundle to the roof." He also works part time as a server at a raquetball and country club, and spends his spare time with his girlfriend, Tara. Joey is as dependable and caring as brothers get, and loves country music, any sport, and balling in beer pong! Jill and Paul know that they can always count on Joey, and they hope he knows how much they appreciate him, and that they can count on them just the same. Thank you for everything, Bud!
Eric Fekete – Groomsman | Friend of the Groom
Eric and Paul met through their ladies; Eric's wife, Jenny, will actually be officiating the ceremony! While Jill and Jenny chat-chat-chat when they see each other, Paul and Eric have totally bonded and get along really well! Having Jenny and Eric involved in their day has been amazing - as they balance each other similarly to Paul and Jill - and make all the "couple stuff" more fun!
Chris Bartell – Usher | Cousin of the Groom
JJ Rickert – Usher | Cousin of the Bride
Jacob Monfre – Ring Bearer | Cousin of the Bride
It’s hard to believe that Jill used to baby-sit for Jake because he’s nine years old already! He’s smart, a great big brother, and loves to play any sport (baseball’s his favorite though)!
Wedding VIPs
Jenny Fekete – Officiant | Friend of the Couple
Jenny is one of the few people Paul and Jill know who wouldn’t need a microphone to conduct the wedding ceremony! This, and her welcoming, kind nature, made her the obvious choice as officiant for the wedding. Jenny and Jill became friends at work, but immediately got along so well that it’s hard to believe they’ve only known each other for three years!
Ann Ammerman – Reader | Aunt of the Groom
Katie Lazzaro – Reader | Cousin of the Bride
Katie and Jill have been close since childhood and Jill has always looked up to Katie as super-smart, funny, and crazy-kind-hearted! She and Paul immediately get along SO well, and Jill has so much fun with her, that the couple knew Katie would have to be part of their day – her thoughtful nature will make her an ideal reader, and her outgoing nature will keep everything light!
Terri Rickert – Reader | Cousin of the Bride
As the first family member on Jill’s side to give Paul the seal of approval when they began dating, Terri definitely has a place in their wedding! Terri has been such a fun, open, and understanding presence in Jill’s life recently, and has been so encouraging of the couple’s relationship, that they can’t say enough good things about her!
Thank You, from Paul and Jill!
Thank you so much to those of you who have been involved with the planning of our wedding. We so appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into our day,
and the encouragement you’ve given us during our relationship.
We would also like to thank our wedding party for their time –
you’re so important to us and we appreciate every dress you’ve helped us (Jill) pick,
every decision you’ve helped us come to, and every little bit of effort you’ve put in for us.
We love you, and are so excited to share our day with you!
Lastly, we need to thank our families for their support, for their love,
and for the examples they’ve been to us on how to love.
Granny, Mommy, and Daddy, you have and will always be the best models of how
love, hard work, and make a relationship, and a family, work.
We love you.
Grandma Bartell, Grandma Gueller, Mom, and Dad,
you have shown us
We love you.