Madeline & Tom
August 7, 2021 • Northwest, Indiana
Madeline & Tom
August 7, 2021 • Northwest, Indiana
Wedding Party
You should know that we literally hit the friend jack pot. We are taking pre-marital classes with the priest and in our friend category on the quiz, we scored 100%. Meaning we are lucky enough that every single person in our wedding is not only close to one of us, but both of us. These people (and their forevers) are some of the greatest humans on earth. They support us endlessly as individuals and also as a couple. They major in fun, but exceed in the life-long friendship game. We truly can't even express how much we love them & thank God everyday for our life and their time spent with us. Can't wait to make them aunts and uncles!!!!!! [JK, in a long time : )]. And yes, we cried typing every single one of their bios.
If you can believe it, there's at least another handful of people not pictured below that I'm also referring to in this paragraph. We are that freaking lucky, we just already had an absurd amount of bridal party peeps!!
Byvoets Babes
Bridesmaids
Olivia Voelker (Olive or Sister) - MAID OF HONOR
Liv is Madeline's baby sista. I still remember being pulled out of elementary school to go meet her at the hospital. Olivia has always been the loud, strong-willed, fun-loving gal in our fam. She is the best sister and I cant wait to hear all the good things she has to say about me : ) , right liv?
Ashley Olling (Ash) - MAID OF HONOR
Ash marries Madeline's twin brother, Eli, in October and let's just say Eli couldn't have picked anyone better for himself, but most importantly me! Obviously we have become besties and we literally wouldn't make it without her. She is sweet, mega organized, and everyone's favorite person.
Delanie Alcorn (Deelee or Acorn) - Bestie since Pre-K
I met Delanie back in the YMCA Saturday morning sports days which turned into never living farther than 20 miles from each other for the next 20 years of our lives. Team mates in every game we've ever played, same city for college, and then both became nurses in Indy. My whole entire family loves her like a sister. She is the most fun, the happiest, my absolute bestie. No one knows me better.
Margaret Zinich (Maggie or Mags) - College Bestie
We met on our 14 hour drive to PCB, FL for freshman year spring break. She lived in Delanie's dorm freshman year (Thank God) because we've been besties ever since. Maggie is the definition of a true friend. She brightens any room she enters with her caring and bubbly attitude. Need a compliment on wedding day? She's got ya.
Sydney Rusboldt (Sydy or Squido) - Hometown/ College Bestie
Syd is from La Porte (same as Madeline), but we weren't besties until college. Both of us went to the University of Indianapolis. To say the least we had WAY TOO MUCH FUN. Roomies in college & roomies now. Syd is that high energy friend that always organizes the day and reads the map. The most adventurous, she keeps us young and laughing.
Heather Senica (Heath or H-Money) - College Bestie
We met this sweet beauty through Sydney our sophmore year of college and all ended up being roomies and besties. She is our crafty, lovey, sporty, and lip stick loving gal pal. Truly couldn't find a person that has one bad thing to say about her. THE SWEETEST.
Mary Beth Lowery (MB) - Cousin
The bridesmaid I've known the longest. We go way back to the diaper days. I still remember talking in our Pj on her parents living room floor when we were 5 about our future guys. My bridesmaid that will be corralling me on wedding day and fixing my hair and make-up. Let's be honest I'm older but she's taken care of me since I was 3. So, I kinda love her.
Isabella Applegarth (Izzi or Iz) - Cousin
MY TRAVEL PARTNER FOR LIFE. The most spontaneous, fun-loving, positive-vibed , bestie and cousin. She's always been younger, she's always been cooler. My horse riding partner, chair lift partner, Europe traveling partner. We go WAY back, are scary similar, and have covered a lot of this worlds turf holding hands.
Whitney Stephenson (Whit or Whito) - College Bestie
Went to nursing school with Delanie, been our bestie and roomie ever since. Whitney is our always ready to go out gal, knows all the best spots and latest trends. She is confident, fashionable, and always ready to fill in for boys night.
Amanda Byvoets - Sis-in- Law
Amanda is Tom's older sister. She is responsible for those two tiny, cute babes that will be hamming it up down the aisle with flowers and rings. Can't wait to have an older sister!
Flower Girl
Emma - Niece
Emma will be on petal patrol for wedding day. She is full of sass and loves make-up, jewelry, and all things sparkly.
Byvoets Boys
Groomsmen
Jacob Roop (Roop) - BEST MAN
Roop went to college with MJ at Uindy & was obviously introduced to Tom. Love at first site. They have been dancing, drinking, hiking, and talking health & medicine since they met. Roop is our heavy lifter in the friend group. A gentle, happy giant always welcome at girls night.
Brice Proctor - BEST MAN
We met Brice when we was going to nursing school with Delanie and Whitney. He got runner- up on this Byvoets season of the bachelor. Happiest when he's with Tom ,frequently guilty of stealing him to play what feels like 100 holes of golf. We love Brice because he loves hard & always keeps that goofy grin.
Kody Richmond (Cheddar) - College Bestie
K- Ched went to Uindy with Madeline when he met Tom. The funniest & most kind human. THE BEST DANCER, the hardest worker. He definitely keeps our friend group laughing. So, so lucky to have him.
Jon Eberlin - Bestie
Jon is actually Heather's (bridesmaid) brother in law. We met him when he moved to Indy 2 years ago with his wife (shout out Lauren, who we also LOVE). Jon unfortunately likes the Bears, but we still like him every day but Sundays. Jon, a true gentleman who makes the best salsa and always checks in on the friend group.
Elijah Voelker (Eli or E) - Madeline's Twin Brother
Born first and has never let Madeline forget it. The funniest human you will ever meet with the most secret big heart. Eli actually invited Tommy over to the house to meet my parents before I did. Fun fact, Tom first thought E was 40 and was afraid of him. Tommy also still always forgets when Eli's birthday is. (eye roll)
Andrew Cass (Andy) - Toms First Best Friend
Tommy has known Andrew the longest out of all the groomsmen. Most of their time growing up together was spent at the beach throwing a frisbee and listening to classic rock. While over the years they no longer live a block apart, every time they see each other its always like they never left. We love him for his quick sense of humor and life of the party attitude.
Connor Mailloux (Con) - College Bestie
Conner was Madeline's first guy friend in college at Uindy and has become Tom's favorite partner in any game ever played. A truly perfect high energy match of humans. He is a loyal friend who is always down to party. Forever wishing he lived closer.
Ring Bearer
Elijah - Nephew
Elijah will be ring security on the big day. He is smart and sweet with a love of dinosaurs and legos.