Sarah & Michael

Franklin, WI

Sarah & Michael

Franklin, WI

The Ladies

Gillianne Rekowski - Maid of Honor

Gillianne is the greatest big sister I could have ever asked for. I've known her literally my entire life. In fact, when I was a baby, my first word was actually "Gigi," since I couldn't say "Gillianne."

My favorite story will forever be when Gilli and I attended an Independence Day parade and I was given a popsicle from one of the floats and not her, I screamed to the distributor: "Hey! What about my sister, mister!" He actually returned to give Gillianne a popsicle as well.

She has always been my Sailor Venus, accepting and supportive of everyone and would always do anything she could to make me smile!

-Sarah

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Emily Rouer - Maid of Honor

Emily and I might not be blood related, but she is for all intents and purposes my sister.

We met in 6th grade when she slipped an Aaron Carter poster in my locker after hearing that I was pretty obsessed with him. We soon after joined the same Destination Imagination group and we have been best friends ever since.

She has always had the feisty, fiery spirit of Sailor Mars, never afraid to speak out. She is my hero.

-Sarah

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Andrea "Brown Deer" Rooney - Bridesmaid

Andrea (or B.D. as I call her) has been one of Michael's best friends for years, way back in his "Stein's Gardens and Gifts" days.

When BD got transferred from the Brown Deer Road location (hence the nickname) to the store Michael worked, he wouldn't talk to her at first because he thought she was corporate, but soon realized she is pretty cool.

BD and I have bonded over our mutual love for Studio Ghibli films and Sailor Moon. Interestingly, she does exhibit the level-headed characteristic of Sailor Mercury, her favorite.

-Sarah

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Syndal Chayer - Bridesmaid

Syndal is my amazing sister-in-law. When my brother first brought her home, we just loved her, and she has since become a huge part of our family!

She may see tough, but she is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet with a heart of gold, and much like Sailor Jupiter, she sure can cook!

-Sarah

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Karen Betancourt - Bridesmaid

Karen is my little cousin. Growing up, we were really close, visiting each other at least once a year.

No matter how old she gets, she will always be the little girl with the crazy curly hair screaming to go back to the water. Maybe that rebellious, independent spirit that reminds me so much of my younger self that also makes me think of Karen as Sailor Mini-Moon.

-Sarah

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The Gentlemen

Chris "Can-o-Tuna" Cannestra - Best Man

He's the okayiest person you will ever meet.

The first time I met him, I wanted to punch him. We had a class together in middle school, I want to say English, and yeah...kinda wanted to punch him for no reason.

-Mike

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Dan Gillian - Groomsman

Daniel-san is 5' 2" of pure alcohol.

I ask him to be my groomsman with a case of Miller High Life.

-Mother F***ing Mike

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Andrew Rekowski - Groosman

Andrew is a pretty awesome fishing body. And he lets me shoot his guns.

I asked Andrew to be a groomsman with a case of Abita Purple Haze.

-Mike

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Derick Rouer - Groomsman

Derick and I...we share a lot of the same political views.

I asked him to be my groomsman with a 30-pack of Budweiser.

-Mike

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Chris Chayer - Groomsman

Chris is still a little upset that I corned the market on Sheep...

I asked him to be in the wedding party with a case of Labatt Blue.

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