Wedding Party

Lexi Sauerwein

Bride

Alex Hughes

Groom

Ana Sauerwein

Maid of Honor - Sister of the Bride

I thank God every day that he gave me you! No matter how old we get you'll always be my little sister. I am so happy to be closer to you to see you grow through your last year of college. Love you to the moon and back.

James Ghareeb

Best Man - Friend

Couldn't ask for a better friend and best man over all these years. Moved out to LA together and both found amazing girls. Felt like just yesterday we were back at Bradley. Man have we come a long way!

Taylor Dent

Bridesmaid - Friend

One of my oldest and truest friends. From Jonas Brothers concerts to living in Chicago together to sharing my special day with you - I am so thankful for our 15 years of friendship!

Francesco Santucci

Groomsman - Brother of the Groom

My favorite brother. Also, my only brother. Watching you grow up over these years has been so fun to see. I'm very proud of the man you're becoming. Try not to get too mad that I'll still beat you in sports when I'm older with kids. Love you brother.

Melissa Nicolai

Bridesmaid - Friend

My first adult roommate! Thank you for having by back through all the highs and lows of Los Angeles. We weren't just roommates, but basically sisters.

Sahal Farah

Groomsman - Friend

My original LA friend. Missed studying abroad together by 1 year, but it's crazy how close of friends we've become in a short period of time. Looking forward to many more years of friendship together.

Lynae Hoercher

Bridesmaid - Friend

From our preschool days to fate bringing us together as college roommates all four years, the memories we have together are countless.

Joe Salemi

Groomsman - Friend

What can I say about this legendary friend of mine. One of my first friends at Bradley and continues to be one of my closest friends as life goes on. We've shared some pretty fun times together over these years. Excited for more to come!

Krys Major

Bridesmaid - Friend

Thankful you're from Maryland or else you wouldn't have spent every family holiday with the Sauerweins in college. You're truly a friend whose countless acts of kindness never go unnoticed.

Sarah Rossi

Groomswoman - Friend

One of my best friends from college, a great friend, and one of the nicest people you'll meet. Looking forward to hanging out even more that we finally live in the same city after all these years.

Lauren Argento

Bridesmaid - Friend

My favorite New Yorker and Italian meatball, I am so thankful to have met you during study abroad in 2015! Your energy and unbeatable positivity lights up every room you're in!

Alli Moeller

Groomswoman - Friend

Always been an amazing friend and overall great person. Very lucky to be able to call you my friend. Excited to have you standing up there with me.

Leah Sauerwein

Bridesmaid - Cousin of the Bride

Cuzzo! Thankful to not only call you a cousin, but a best friend. I have loved all of our Colorado adventures together and can't wait for many more!

Ben Sauerwein

Groomsman - Cousin of the Bride

I've had the privilege to get to know Ben over the past few years and he's become a close friend outside of just being family now. Lexi and I have had a blast trying all of the Chicago restaurants with you and Taylor, and playing soccer together. Looking forward to officially being able to call you family!

Kailey Gullett

Bridesmaid - Friend

The Gullett! Meeting you during my first month living in LA was a true blessing. Whether we were living down the street from each other or states away, you've been a friend I can always count on!

Mitch Kuldell

Groomsman - Friend

We've been to 4 countries and 3 continents together. One of my best friends throughout all of college. From living together in the fraternity house, to club soccer, to studying abroad, to taking the same job in Austin, to traveling the world, it's been quite the ride and looking forward to what the future has in store.

Jordan Hughes

Bridesmaid - Sister of the Groom

To my oldest sister, I'm excited to finally live in the same city again. Thanks for always hosting my friends and I when we would come visit you at U of I. I'm sure that wasn't the easiest job. Looking forward to spending more time together!

Scott Hegel

Groomsman - Friend

From club soccer at Bradley to weekends in Chicago. A great friend who's there for you no matter what. Looking forward to some lake weekends up in Wisconsin.

Adrianna Santucci

Bridesmaid - Sister of the Groom

To my 2nd sister, you are funny, kind, and caring. Don't forget it! Been so fun to watch you grow up over the years. Excited to see where you choose to go to college next year. Best believe we'll be coming to visit (embarrass) you.

James Hurley

Groomsman - Brother-In-Law of the Groom

I've known James for 10+ years now. He's been a great boyfriend, fiancé, and now husband to my sister and am glad to have him in our family.

Julia Hughes

Bridesmaid - Sister of the Groom

To my youngest sister, looking forward to watching you continue to grow up now that I'm back in Chicago. Fun times ahead!

Mark Riseman

Groomsman - Friend

Mark was my first friend at Bradley and we lived across the hall from each other in the freshman dorms. From there we went on to join the same fraternity and stayed friends ever since. Very excited to have one of my great friends up there with me.