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Jonathan & Lydia

April 18, 2026 • Waukesha, WI

Jonathan & Lydia

April 18, 2026 • Waukesha, WI
Emma Klatt
Emma Klatt - Maid of Honor
Emma is Lydia's favorite (and only) human sister (they have both agreed their dog Maddy will forever be their favorite sister)! Emma is the best sister anyone could ask for and she loves and cares so deeply for her people. Emma graduated from MSOE in May and started at Madison for Med School in the fall. In her free time she loves spending time with Gabe, the cats (Stella and Mouse), spending time with friends, and traveling!
Carolyn Corey
Carolyn Corey - Bridesmaid
Carolyn and Lydia grew up together at Cedar Campus in the UP and are basically sisters! They have spent many summers together laughing, sailing, hiking and pulling epic pranks. Carolyn is a kind, loyal, and loving friend who is firmly rooted in her faith. Carolyn is a middle/high school teacher in Ann Arbor and in her free time loves serving (some may say too many capacities she is always buzzing around lol), spending time with friends and loved ones, reading, and singing/playing guitar!
Grace Kortens
Grace Kortens - Bridesmaid
Grace and Lydia have been friends since middle school where they met through being in many many classes together (basically having the same schedule). They are now roommates and have loved living together! Grace is a marine biologist and she works at Aquatic Adventures in town. Be sure to congratulate her as she is officially a Dive Master!! In her free time she loves to listen to music (especially 21 pilots and Ghost), watch movies and anime, and hang out with friends!
Katherine Ackley
Katherine Ackley - Bridesmaid
Katherine and Lydia originally met through a Greek Mythology based school program, back in elementary school, but they really became close a little later when Jordan and Grace started bringing Lydia to hang out with their group! Katherine has such a kind heart and has always been there for Lydia no matter what and they have some great memories being in choir together. In her free time Katherine loves knitting, spending time with her niece and nephew, cooking and baking delicious food, and listening to music/attending concerts!
Jordan Rahlf
Jordan Rahlf - Bridesmaid
Jordan (affectionately known as “Yordan”) and Lydia first met in Spanish class in 7th grade! They were in many many classes together along with Grace and they got to know each well through that time! Jordan, Grace and Lydia were always tethered at the hip in band together, Spanish events like the trip to Spain when they were 16, and swim team! Jordan works for the DNR and in her free time enjoys hanging out friends, spending time outside, and reading. She’s also excited to adopt a cat this year!
Sophia Valenti
Sophia Valenti - Bridesmaid
Sophia and Lydia met during their first year of med school through the Christian Medical and Dental Association! They attended many events together and got to know each other through Bible Study. They have great memories going on walks and talking about life, hanging out with Tia, playing board games, and planning her wedding for which Lydia will be Sophia’s maid of honor. In her free time Sophia sings at the Basilica of St Josaphat (she’s super talented), spending time with her family, and cooking with Nick
David Harry
David Harry - Best Man
David is Jon’s older brother he is also the best man aka best groomer of the wedding. David works at Generac as a manager at the Richfield location. In his free time David enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog Bruno while playing Caton. David also likes taking his pontoon boat out for relaxing days on the lake and also likes to fish in the summer and hunt in the fall.
Andrew Wegner
Andrew Wegner - Groomsman
Andrew is a long time friend of Jon’s they have known each other for almost 20 years now. Andrew works for Ethnos 360 in Florida, if you don’t know Ethnos they train and missionaries to send out in the field. Andrew likes the latest and greatest Marvel movies and also loves spending his time with his wife Martha and his kids.
Joe Bales
Joe Bales - Groomsman
Joe is Jon’s brother-in-law, law he married Jon’s sister Pam. They live in Rolla, MO and if you don’t know this place it is a small town in the middle of MO. Joe owns his own business doing IT MSP work for clients around MO. Joe enjoys spending his time tickering on technology and spending time with his wife Pam and their 3 dogs.
Austin McGowan
Austin McGowan - Groomsman
Austin knows Jon through marrying Jon’s cousin Nicole. Austin and Jon have only known each other for a couple years now but like to joke around when they hang out with each other. Austin started working for a HVAC worker company in Florida even though it gets really hot down there. Austin loves to spend time with his wife Nicole and their Dog.
Daniel Sills
Daniel Sills - Groomsman
Daniel is Jon’s cousin and they have known each other for their whole lives. Daniel works as a receptionist for a business in Florida. Daniel likes to spend time playing the piano and spending time with fiends. Daniel also likes to go to the Disney parks in Orlando with friends and family.
Gabe Brito
Gabe Brito - Groomsman
Gabe met Jon through hanging out with Lydia’s family. Gabe is her sister’s fiance and he is a design engineer. Gabe enjoys board game nights, playing Magic, golf, and using his new Switch 2. He also loves hanging out with Emma and his two cats, Mouse and Stella, in Madison.