Divine Mercy Parish

Wedding Day

Wedding

The Polish Center of Wisconsin

Reception

Our Wedding

It's crazy to look back and think about life just one year ago. As I write this, one year ago, Luke and I&nbsp;didn't know the other existed. It will be one year ago in February that our lives changed forever.&nbsp;Luke and I&nbsp;met in February of 2017. Our first date happened to be the same day I&nbsp;had flower girl Joanna by myself, all day. Through a combination of miscommunication, misunderstanding, and getting out of work late, I&nbsp;had to keep pushing back our start time. From 7:30 to 8:00 to 8:30. I&nbsp;had almost convinced myself to cancel. Luckily, I&nbsp;had a feeling that I&nbsp;shouldn't.&nbsp;Matron of Honor Becky picked up baby Jojo at 8:00 and Luke picked me up at 8:30. Our first date was at Wicked Hop in Milwaukee. Our next two dates were within the same week and we haven't stopped dating&nbsp;since.&nbsp;Luke and I&nbsp;bonded over our love of dogs, specifically&nbsp;Hog and Shark,&nbsp;Milwaukee, and frozen&nbsp;custard. Although, we will never agree on where the best custard in Milwaukee is found. I&nbsp;always choose Leon's and Luke, Kopps. I'm nice so I&nbsp;give in most often.&nbsp; Luke has accepted my big, close family with open arms. He attends the twice weekly family dinners; sometimes without me! He also asked both Father of the Bride Bill, and Mother of the Bride Cheryl for their blessing in asking for my hand in marriage.&nbsp;The proposal was Thursday, December 14th 2017. My parents took us out to dinner and we took them to see A Christmas Carol. After the performance, Luke asked to steal me for a few minutes and we walked to Cathedral Square Park. I was shaking from the cold and the excitement. Luke got down on one knee and popped the question. I,&nbsp;of course said YES! Which leads us here.&nbsp;

Just One Year Ago

Our Story

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Becky's claim to family fame is that she is the one who taught me to talk. Which may be why we sound identical. She is my sister and my best friend. I was able to stand as her Maid of Honor two years ago. As we grow older and our lives change, luckily we have only become closer. You'll see a pattern farther down, but Becky is the reason I joined a sorority in college, and I&nbsp;have Sigma Sigma Sigma to thank for so very much.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Becky Sinicki

Dave and&nbsp;I&nbsp;met in elementary school in Kirkwood, Missouri. We played football together growing up and were able to stay good friends throughout college and beyond. When Dave got a job with Aldridge, we even lived together for a few months. I was honored to stand next to Dave as his Best Man for&nbsp;his wedding in April of 2017.&nbsp;

David DeBord

Dan and I also met in elementary school in Kirkwood. We played baseball together growing up and into High School. We were able to stay good friends through the years. We even went to a football game in a hurricane when he was living in North Carolina.&nbsp;

Dan Caffey

Sarah has been my wifey for the past 6 years. We became close as members of Sigma Sigma Sigma in college. This led to us sharing an efficiency apartment in the sorority house, a house with our best friend's boyfriend, Kevin on Jackson Street, and a friendship after college that has lasted through many challenges. I was able to stand next to Sarah as her Maid of Honor last October.&nbsp;

Sarah Kau

Brian and I&nbsp;again met in elementary school. We grew up playing football and baseball together. Throughout college and beyond, we were able to stay close friends.&nbsp;I&nbsp;was honored to stand next to&nbsp;Brian in his wedding in October 2012.&nbsp;

Brian Vernon

Elissa and I&nbsp;have been the best of friends since she joined Sigma Sigma Sigma. Although she was scared of me when she joined, we became inseparable. We would go everywhere and do everything together. Many people would ask if we were sisters, to which Elissa would respond, "guess who's older!" I&nbsp;was able to stand up in her wedding in July of 2015, when she married my former roommate, Kevin!&nbsp;

Elissa Solwold

Josh and I&nbsp;met while working together at Aldridge and played&nbsp;volleyball together at the Brat Stop. I&nbsp;quickly grew to be good friends with him and his wife Katie and attended their wedding in California in August of 2016.&nbsp;

Josh Gottschlich 

Neighb, Emergency Contact, Wingman. Leah and I&nbsp;also met when she joined Sigma Sigma Sigma in college. We had mutual friends and were always somewhat close. We spilt the lease at the same house but never actually lived together. It wasn't until Leah bought a house near mine that we really became best friends. Leah was by my side through one of the most difficult years of my life and I&nbsp;could never thank her enough. Leah, we can laugh about it now.&nbsp;

Leah Nieuwenhuis

Dave is my cousin and we became close friends after I&nbsp;began living in Milwaukee. We have lots of memories from trips up north enjoying the lakes of the Northwoods of Wisconsin.&nbsp;

Dave Dejewski

Lucy is Luke's only sister. We have only been able to meet a handful of times as she resides in Austin, Texas. Lucy is one of the most beautiful, thoughtful, and considerate people I&nbsp;have ever met. From showing us around Austin to sending engagement flowers, she has made me feel welcome to the Obukowicz family since the beginning.&nbsp;While we haven't had a chance to become very&nbsp;close yet, I&nbsp;can not wait to have her as a big part of our wedding day and our lives moving forward.&nbsp;

Melissa & Luke

Melissa & Luke

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Melissa & Luke