Alexandra & Stephen
Wedding Party
Logan Sullivan
Ring Bearer
Logan is a proud baseball player who intends to be a pro one day! You don't have to worry about getting to know him on here - he's likely to introduce himself to you and tell you all about himself and his sister! He loves all things Spiderman and is a very talented artist who creates superhero outfits. We're looking forward to seeing his dance moves at the wedding when Michael Jackson comes on!
Sydney Sullivan
Flower Girl
Sydney loves pink, unicorns, petting Gigi, and singing Disney songs! She also enjoys helping Alex and daddy mash bananas for banana pancakes and making her own playdough pancakes. As our flower girl, it will be her intention to steal the show...and she probably will! We love Syd and can't wait to see her adorable smile on our wedding day!
Samantha Wagner
Maid of Honor
Sam is my younger sister, although everyone always seems to think it's the other way around! She has always been so supportive of me and Stephen absolutely adores her. You can usually find us watching old Disney channel movies, talking about our pets, or reminiscing about our childhood :) I'm so lucky she'll be by my side when I walk down the aisle!
Chris Irwin
Best Man
Chris and I have known each other since childhood. We've known each other since the fifth grade. He's honestly more of a brother to me because we've honestly been through everything together. I had the honor of officiating his wedding and I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to him being a part of this special day with me, too.
Adriana Lopez
Bridesmaid
Adriana and I met in college through our sorority and bonded over a class on Islam that we took together. We are in many ways opposites and we bring out the best in each other! We have kept in touch over the past 5 years since graduation and love to spend time Facetiming with our cats, complaining about work, and chatting about life. I'm so excited that she'll be by my side on my wedding day!
Cedric Javier
Groomsman
Cedric and I were like a match made in heaven once we met in high school. Back when our metabolisms could handle it, he was my lunch date to any buffet place we were willing to try. He's seriously a man that I have admired and looked up to since our first conversation in high school.
Amanda Cousins
Bridesmaid
Amanda was my very first friend so of course she had to be a part of my wedding party! We met before kindergarten and discovered that we lived less than a mile away from each other. I have so many memories of playing at the pond, climbing rocks on the river, getting ready for high school dances, and baking together. I feel so special to have Amanda as a lifelong friend and to have her by my side at our wedding!
Micah Preuss
Groomsman
Micah was my roommate in college, and we're quite possibly soulmates. Micah introduced me to the shows It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, White Kids You Know, and the all-time classic "Guy On a Buffalo" haha! He's really the person who helped me come out of my shell in college, encouraging me to try new things, such as being myself. He also has the best laugh EVER!
Amanda Kuhn
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I have been good friends since kindergarten! We were in the same kindergarten class at school and then in the same dance classes and sometimes people used to think we were twins! I have so many special memories of creating dances together, having sleepovers, and swimming at the pond with Amanda. I am so lucky to have her as a lifelong friend and to have her walk down the aisle with me on my special day!
Gabbie Jones
Groomswoman
I refer to Gabbie as "the light of my life." She's my godsister and the first baby I ever held without being terrified. Gabbie is one of those people that simply gets me, whether I want her to or not, and I love her for it. She can do no wrong in my eyes and unfortunately, she knows it. Fun fact! We do not like taking pictures, so it was a miracle to have one of the two of us.
Casey Colby
Bridesmaid
Casey and I met in college through our sorority and became fast friends when we were placed on the executive board together! Casey has been there for me through grad school, bad dates, and has known how special Stephen was from the very beginning. Since we still both live in Chicago, we have weekly girls' nights where we watch wedding or food shows and catch up. I'm so lucky to have Casey by my side as one of my beloved bridesmaids at the wedding!
Jamison Jones
Groomsman
Jamison is one of the strongest and coolest people I've ever met! Of all of our cousins, he and I are the closest in age and we couldn't be any more different. I wouldn't change him for all the dragon glass in the world...and he has a smile that's hella contagious. I'm so fortunate that we're cousins because I would so want to be his friend if we weren't related.
Jocie Padgen
Bridesmaid
Jocie and I met in college when she became my Big Sister in our sorority! Ever since then, she has been like my real big sister. Jocie has always been there when I needed advice, a helping hand, or someone to hang out with after a bad day. Luckily she's still in Chicago and we can spend time together over drinks, concerts, and in our matching sweatshirts. I feel blessed to have someone like Jocie in my life and by my side at my wedding!
Jake Bartelt
Groomsman
Jake and I met in college. Not the best introduction...but whether he knows it or not, I'm one of Jake's biggest fans. Watching Jake perform was like going to Goo Goo Dolls concerts. I refer to Jake as my spiritual brother. We challenge one another about our life journeys, and best of all, we support each other through the challenges. Jake has the biggest heart! and I really admire him. I'm so lucky that he was simply next door when we were in college.
Katie Shulman
Bridesmaid
I have known Katie since she was a baby and she and Sam are so close it's like having a bonus little sister! She's also a fellow teacher and we've been able to bond over teaching life this past year. I have so many memories of trying out new baked goods together, playing games in the basement, and having our special Christmas Eve Eves with our families. I'm thrilled that Katie will be next to me on my special day!
Jeffrey Edison
Groomsman
Jeffrey is the one who always says exactly what I'm thinking...whether it's profane or not. Jeffrey and I also met in college. After our first conversation, I thought, "this dude's brain should be preserved...or censored." Jeffrey, at all times, is unapologetically himself, and honestly, he's one of the bravest men I've ever met and I love him dearly.
Laura Goldring
Bridesmaid
Laura and I were in the same pledge class in our sorority and became fast friends our freshman year! We became nearly inseparable and spent so much time together studying, chatting, or watching Disney movies. I was able to visit Laura in New York and we've kept in touch via Facetime where we can talk for hours about anything and everything. I treasure our friendship and I'm thrilled that Laura will be there with me on my wedding day!
Oscar Jones
Groomsman
My Uncle Oscar has been a major force in my life. Over the years, he's been my friend, therapist, spiritual guide, and another dad. He's not a fan of compliments, but he would be happy to know that it takes an effort not to enjoy his company. To me, my Uncle Oscar is a superhero...whether he wants to believe it or not!
Gigi
Pet of Honor
Gigi is our Siamese cat! Gigi was almost always terrified of men, so Alex knew that Stephen was special when Gigi came around him and now has chosen him as her own :) Gigi enjoys eating, waiting by her feeder to be fed, and coming up with creative ways to get mommy and daddy to feed her. She also adores the children because they love to feed her! Gigi is getting a new black and white collar in honor of her humans getting married!
Leia
Pet of Honor
Leia is our newest addition! She loves cuddles and pets and all the toys! She loves plotting with her new sister how she can get mommy and daddy to feed her more. She also enjoys catnip, stalking pigeons in the window, and bringing her humans toy "presents" in the morning!