Caileigh & Tyler
The Wedding Party
Brynn Gallahue
Maid of Honor
As per their 2002 agreement , Brynn Gallahue will be acting as Caileigh’s maid of honor on the big day. Brynn and Caileigh first met hours after Brynn entered this world. Caileigh appeared above her on the hospital bed and made it clear who was boss. Since then, that fiery red-haired lady has been making life a little more exciting for her ever-loving little sister. Walking the aisle with Caileigh will be a lifelong memory, but writing these bios is Brynn’s legacy. And for that, she is grateful
Brian Panish
Best Man
Brian Panish had the absolute pleasure of living with Tyler for two (too many) years. They survived convertible bunk beds and that weird hanging from the rafters stage. Tyler is Brian’s longest relationship and boy is he grateful that Caileigh is good at sharing. While Brian has been most excited about planning the bachelor party and fulfilling his dream of being a cool chill dude, he will be right by Tyler’s side (kind of like that time they coached Welsh Fam Flag Football to the championship).
Madeline McCabe
Bridesmaid
Madeline McCabe first met Caileigh when Kieran noticed that the girl living across the hall from his precious angel grew up two towns over from his own home town. After Maddie finally got over that weird “motherland” comment Mell made to her Irish lass of a mom, they have been inseparable! Maddie has shown her love for Caileigh by taking her to her first Bruce concert. Caileigh has repaid the favor with endless chicken nuggets and Kimmy C.
Nick VanVoorhees
Groomsman
Nick VanVoorhees is (shock!) related to our groom. What Tyler lacks in height, Nick makes up for. This is funny because they are both wildly tall. Is it due to their Viking ancestry that we have yet to confirm? Perhaps! While Nick isn’t totally sold on this whole ‘big sister’ idea, he’s excited to finally have someone to fill all the peace and quiet time he has had at family reunions for the past 21 years.
Ally Getka
Bridesmaid
Ally Getka is the cousin we all want and Tyler has. She is fun, she is exciting, she is way cooler than Tyler. Ally and Caileigh became quick friends during a fall break trip to Tyler's hometown when they realized both of their favorite past times is making fun of Tyler! Since then they have bonded over many Jo(e)kes during the frequent Getka Family Reunions. Caileigh is so lucky to have the best welcoming committee imaginable when joining her new family.
Owen Gallahue
Groomsman
Owen Gallahue is ecstatic to be included in this ceremony. While his generation no longer believes in marriage, he is thrilled to finally have a big brother. The familial resemblance is uncanny! Even though Owen will not groom his beard for the big day, he can’t wait to watch this groom marry his beautiful sister.
Alex Kyrillos
Bridesmaid
Alex Kyrillos had the pleasure of meeting our dear bride when she was just 5 years old. Although Alex is still the same height as that very day, their friendship has grown leaps and bounds. After reuniting in Chicago for their freshman year of life, these family friends quickly shifted to close friends. Alex and Caileigh share a love of organization and pre-planned fun!
Sean Hamilton
Groomsman
Sean Hamilton has known Tyler since they both weighed less 100 pounds freshman year of college. Sean has seen Tyler through the ups (becoming famous campus-wide as the super smash guy) and the downs (when he broke his elbow becoming famous campus-wide as the super smash guy). Sean is so happy Tyler finally found someone to help him remember those basic tasks!
Kelsey Estrada
Bridesmaid
Kelsey Birsic Estrada is the only bridesmaid who can give real marriage advice (though the others will try). While they met through Tyler at Notre Dame, these girls are independent women who don’t need no men to keep their friendship strong. Caileigh is as excited to have Kelsey’s wifely perspective as Kelsey was to pretend she wasn’t married during the Bachelorette Party (sorry Alec).
Alec Estrada
Groomsman
Alec Estrada is the married man with the married plan. Well, not exactly a plan but he’s happy to stare at the groom rather than be stared at. Although Alec is a year younger than Tyler in the traditional sense of time (a social construct), he is beyond his years when it comes to unsolicited marriage advice. Alec is thrilled to stand with Tyler and bombard him with every piece of knowledge his wedded bliss has provided him thus far.
Kendall Stemper
Bridesmaid
Kendall Stemper has seen Caileigh make Chicago her little bit…of paradise! She is so excited to see two people she loves and adores wed in the coolest and coldest city she knows. While these two friends share a love and deep appreciation of Boston, they are eternally grateful to the Windy City for bringing them together.
Matt Miklavic
Groomsman
Matt (McLovin’) Miklavic is the chillest of the groomsmen. His glasses might not fog on the big day, but don’t let that fool you! His heart will be overflowing with the most beautifully written words you’ve ever read. Matt may have outgrown his charming college nickname, but he will never outgrow his charming college friends (awww).