Lindsey & Daniel
Wedding Party
Kelsey Lewis
Matron of Honor
Kelsey or K-Fay as I call her has been my bestie since we were freshmen in high school on the dance team together. After high school we both went to Iowa for undergrad and both ended up in St. Louis for grad school and now both live in Bucktown/Wicker Park in Chicago. Basically we have never lived more than a few miles from each other. She is the calm and easygoing to my animated and crazy and I couldnt do life without her. Fun fact about her: She once ate two full Chipotle burritos in one sitting
Heidi Piplani
Bridesmaid
Heidi aka BigStepper has been stepping her way into my heart since Freshman year of college. Heidi and I rushed into the same sorority and have been great friends ever since. We both live close to each other in Chicago and spend lots of time together drinking wine and listening to everything by Taylor Swift. She is a real keeper folks. Fun fact about her: Heidi used to live in Maine but missed me so much that she moved back to Chicago to be with me
Samantha Brottman
Bridesmaid
Sam or Spam as I call her lived on my floor Freshman year of college and later joined my sorority where we got to be even better friends. There is something infectious about how nice she is and she is my friend who is always up for anything. She is creative and can basically get along with anyone so I think she is pretty cool. Fun Fact about her: one year in college I gave Sam pink eye and she didnt even get mad at me
allison Laz
Bridesmaid
Allie is another sorority sister from college and also former Chicago roommate of mine. We lived together for two years and still like each other so that says a lot. She is clean and organized but very patient when living with a messy roommate. Allie is the one that introduced Danny and I so that means we have to be friends for life. Fun fact about her: Allie's favorite high school is Naperville North and hopes to send her kids there someday
Dana Dell
Bridesmaid
Dana (aka Double D/Great Dane) and I have been friends since Freshman year of high school where we met on the dance team. We stayed close in college where we both were in the same sorority just at different schools. Dana is very easy to be friends with because she is the best planner I have ever met. We most recently ran the Marine Core Marathon together and I cannot wait to see what she has planned for us next! Fun fact about her: Dana majored in math which I think is both insane and amazing
Haile Christofferson
Bridesmaid
I met Haile in high school and we became friends because she had the latest curfew out of all our friends and could hang out at my house the longest. Haile is the most loyal and genuine friend and would drop anything if you needed her. Haile also has my favorite laugh of all time. Fun fact about her: Haile's favorite song is 'teenage dirtbag' by Wheatus
Ashley Remegi
Bridesmaid
Ashley is my sister-in law and married to my brother Jake. Ashley has been with Jake since Freshman year of high school so it is safe to say I have known her a very long time and come to view her as a sister. Ashley is my favorite running buddy and is always up for anything. She is great because it is like having a friend at all your family events. Fun fact about her: Ashley's favorite food is salad and basically any type of vegetable
Mallory Becker
Bridesmaid
Mal Pal is my friend turned sister in-law. I met Mal seven years ago when I started dating Danny and I have been making her be my friend ever since. Although a grade older, Mal and I went to the same high school and also same synogog growing up. Mal makes the best charcuterie boards and also always remembers the important events in her friends lives. Fun fact about her: Mal loves keeping her friends company in the bathroom
Kate Kopp
Bridesmaid
Kate is Danny's older sister and has been nice and accepting of me since the day we met. Kate is thoughtful and kind to everyone which makes sense since she is a Junior High teacher. She supports my decisions no matter what and also supports my love of animal print. Fun fact about her: Kate let me sign her marriage certificate as her witness because I am her BFF
Stephanie Kloscak
Usherette
Stephanie or "GTB" as I call her is one of my oldest friends from high school. Steph and I have stayed close throughout the years and was my roommate for a year in the city. Steph and I are both loud and crazy and always have fun when we are together. She is my favorite dance partner and an even better friend. Fun fact about her: Steph's favorite vacation was GGW Spring Break '07
Jill Dobski
Usherette
Jill and I met when we were lab partners in science class in high school and have been friends ever since. Jill is the responsible, caring friend everyone needs with a little bit of sass added in. She is also my curly haired twin who keeps me updated on the best haircare trends. We all need a Jill in our lives. Fun fact about her: She will never tell you but she is fantastic at water skiing
Jim Becker
Best Man
Jim is Dan's older brother by two years and is Dan's point of contact for all car related issues. They both enjoy going on fishing trips with their father and spending time with a great group of mutual friends. Growing up the two brothers went on numerous family road trips to the west and east coast of the country. Fun Fact: Dan and Jim were briefly roommates after Dan's college years.
Dylan Reid
Groomsman
Dylan is one of Dan's closest friends from when they first met at Madison Jr High. The two friends went on to High School and College together. At High School, they each played on the football team together and in college Dylan lived around the corner from Dan's house with Dan's friend and other Groomsman, Dave Rossi. Dylan and Dan have many great memories together from their time in Bloomington, IL and Dan's visits to Mardi Graw St. Louis when Dylan was attended Chiropractic school there. Dylan and Dan currently live near each other in Chicago.
Alex Lewis
Groomsman
Alex and Dan have known each other since going to Madison Jr High School together in Naperville. However, their relationship truly florished into a close friendship when Alex learned that Dan was dating Kelsey's best friend (Lindsey). Since then, the two have enjoyed many beers together at Alex's favorite bar (Easy Bar in Wicker Park) and trips to Mexico and Octoberfest together!
Brian Lorenz
Groomsman
Brian grew up on a street near Dan in Naperville so the two friends knew each other growing up. Brian and Dan's friendship grew closer as they played football together at Naperville Central High School and regularly beat up on the rival football team across town (Naperville North). They both enjoy following their Chicago sports teams together and golfing together around the Chicagoland area.
Mike Szatko
Groomsman
Mike and Dan grew up together in Naperville and both played basketball on the Madison Jr High basketball team. The two friends then went on to attend High School and College together at Naperville Central and Illinois State University. When they weren't at the library, the two friends often played pick up basketball at the school recreational center and played on a rec league basketball team their Jr and Sr years. Mike currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Brian Cullum
Groomsman
Brian and Dan grew up together playing little league baseball in Naperville. The two friends then went to Jr High, High School, and were College roommates at Illinois State. Brian and Dan both enjoy talking Cubs baseball and Matt Damon movie trivia. Brian currently lives in Glenview, Illinois and is married to his wife, Sara (who also attended Illinois State). The two recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl to their family named Lucy!
Peter Keough
Groomsman
Pete has known Dan the longest out of any of his groomsman (other then his brother, Jim). Their friendship dates back to when Pete first moved to Naperville at 7 years old and the two friends attended Scott School Elementary. Pete and Dan recently played on a rec league basketball team called the Bricklayers at Clemente High School in Chicago and often enjoy arguing sports and politics at their favorite bars throughout city. Pete is tea connoisseur and is a proud father of his son, Brooks!
Andrew Serino
Groomsman
Andrew and Dan grew up in Naperville and went to Madison Jr High and Naperville Central High School together. In 2012, the two friends road tripped across the country from Las Vegas through Texas back up to Chicago. Currently, they both live near each other in Wicker Park and can often be founds playing golf through the Chicagoland area.
Dave Rossi
Groomsman
Dave and Dan became friends in high school when they were both in the same Spanish class. Dave often sought Dan's help to understand the various complexities of the Spanish language. Dave and Dan later saw their friendship grow in college at Illinois State. At ISU, Dave lived in the house (101 W Poplar) around the corner from Dan's house (604 N Fell) so the two would often walk together to the library to focus on their classwork.... In 2016, Dave married Dan's really good friend Ali Butler.