Wedding Party
Kelly Esau
Woman of Honor
Kelly & Hannah met during 7th grade when they both joined the track team. Despite meeting each other in track, they actually became close friends during many years of being of dance teams together.
Laura Bondarevsky
Woman of Honor
Laura & Hannah first met during Freshman chemistry lab at Bradley, but they quickly bonded after learning they both have several older brothers.
Kylie Meinert
Bridesmaid
Kylie & Hannah actually met at a scholarship banquet senior year of high school when Hannah's dad forced the 2 to meet. Hannah's dad saw another Rockford student was going to Bradley for nursing & he wanted to set up carpooling home for the breaks.
Victoria Arndt
Bridesmaid
Victoria & Hannah met in 1st grade, yup 1st grade! Over the years their adventures had included trick or treating, softball teams & now Wisconsin day trips.
Andrea Shelton
Bridesmaid
Andrea & Hannah met during grad school at UW Seattle. They became close friends after spending a summer together on a research project in Peru, & Hannah was so excited that Andrea moved to Chicago after grad school.
Nola Liu
Bridesmaid
Nola & Hannah were strangers who decided to be roommates in Seattle that became close friends. Hannah's first Seattle outing was with Nola to visit the Fremont Troll.
Penny Tait
Bridesmaid
Penny & Hannah met during grad school at UW Seattle. They frequently sat together during their classes & learned they both loved to hike. Penny's first hike with Hannah & Amish almost ended in running out of gas in the mountains, but she still stayed friends with them.
Mackenzie Bridgeland
Bridesmaid & Sister-in-law
Mackenzie & Hannah first met in 2000 & Hannah was very excited when Aaron married Mackenzie. Hannah & Mackenzie shared many late night conversations when Aaron & Mackenzie visited thanks to the adjoining upstairs rooms.
Kari Bridgeland
Bridesmaid & Sister-in-law
Hannah was 6 six years old when Kari & Brett became friends. Hannah & Kari's friendship started when Hannah served Kari cheese & crackers at the Bridgeland Christmas Eve Party and continue through the years. Hannah & Kari were even penpals while Kari was in the Peace Corps.
Nupur Brahmbhatt
Bridesmaid & Sister-in-law
Amish first introduced Hannah to Nupur while they lived in Chicago at a restaurant called The Bad Hunter. Hannah & Amish have had lots of fun over the years with Nupur & Nikhil visiting each other in each other's cities.
Mike Ouelette
Best Man
Mike & Amish met during their time working together at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery. They very quickly became best friends spending a lot of time hiking, checking out breweries, and enjoying Mexican food at Luna Azul.
Jake Meinert
Best Man
Jake & Amish met each other at NIU and became friends from their business class study group (yea I'm kidding we didn't really study much). They became best friends through their shared love for the Borderlands video game, Taco Bell, and arguing about pointless things.
Abhijit Brahmbhatt
Best Man from afar
Abhijit and Amish are cousins having grown up together in India. They bonded over their shared love for soccer, the Fast & Furious movies, and spicy food.
Karl Fauerbach
Groomsman
Karl and Amish met at NIU and quickly became friends. They became great friends in the year they lived together bonding over Madden, soccer, and fantasy football. Amish still remembers Karl eating a family bag of doritos nachos cheese and milk for dinner.
Tyler Powell
Groomsman
Tyler and Amish first met at NIU and became friends over similar music tastes, party playlists, and Tyler's knack for trivia questions. Amish still fondly remembers the best frozen pizzas he has had were made on Tyler's pizzaz.
Leeah Rivas
Groomswoman
Leeah was Amish's upstairs neighbor in their Chicago apartment. Amish fondly remembers helping Leeah put milk into her eyes since she got hot sauce in them to "helping" Leeah earn her psych degree by constantly asking her for free therapy.
Sidarth Brahmbhatt
Groomsman & Cousin
Sidarth and Amish are cousins who get a chance to learn more about each other during their time together in Elgin, Illinois. Now they share a common interest in camping and hiking and Amish looks forward to enjoying these activities with Sid soon.
Kishan Brahmbhatt
Groomsman & Cousin
Kishan and Amish got to learn more about each other in their time together in Elgin, Illinois. Now they share a common interest in the NBA (go Bucks), music, and travel. Amish is looking forward to catching a Bucks game with Kishan sometime.
Aaron Bridgeland
Groomsman & Brother-in-law
Aaron and Amish met over dinner at their house in Wisconsin when Amish and Hannah had just started dating. Over the years Amish has enjoyed getting to spend time with and learn more about Aaron and his family.
Brett Bridgeland
Groomsman & Brother-in-law
Brett and Amish first met at Hannah's apartment in Chicago over breakfast. Over the years they've found a lot of common interests like running, backpacking, and hiking. Amish and Hannah are looking forward to spending more time with Brett and family in Colorado.
Nikhil Dhuna
Groomsman & Brother-in-law
Nikhil & Amish met for the first time when Amish visited his sister Nupur in Chicago for Halloween. They quickly bonded over their shared interest in hiking, camping, skiing, and cats. Amish looks forward to doing more outdoors activities in Colorado with Nikhil.
Stacy Smith
Usher & Cousin
Over the years Hannah & Stacy have had lots of adventures both with and without the rest of the family. Adventures have included hiking in 'da woods', making lemon meringue pies at grandma’s house, & skiing in Colorado just to name a few.
Hillary Fleming
Usher & Cousin
Hannah & Hillary grew up next to each other...literally. There's a family video of Hillary staring at Hannah as "the new kid on the block" Hannah stole Hillary's birthday presents, but don't let that video fool you, they quickly became friends.
Shyam Barot
Usher & Cousin
Shyam and Amish first met when Amish moved to the US. In the year together in New Jersey, they bonded over music, video games, and football. Amish is looking forward to visiting Shyam in Nashville and trying some Prince's chicken.
Nora Bridgeland
Junior Bridesmaid & Niece
Aidan Bridgeland
Junior Groomsman & Nephew
Emmie Esau
Flower Girl
Aubrey Esau
Flower Girl
Claire Bondarevsky
Flower Girl
Augie Bridgeland
Ring Bearer
Benny Bridgeland
Ring Bearer
Valparaiso Bridgeland
Flower Cat from afar
Aviero Bridgeland
Honorary Ring Cat