Nicki & Chris
The Wedding Party
Holly Frolek
Bridesmaid
Nicki and Holly met at galentines day and quickly bonded over spontaneous limbo tournaments, trying to ride tandem on Lime scooters and failing, and Russian bath houses. Holly's special skills? Making Nicki laugh, and then making her laugh harder when she snort laughs.
Colin Loomis
Best Man
As proud alumni of Forsythe middle school (go Vikings!), Chris and Colin go waaay back. Whether it's jamming guitar, brewing beer, hitting the links, yelling at Michigan football, Detroit-style "parkour," or making Chris an honorary member of the skating crowd, the formative years wouldn't have been the same without Colin.
Martyna Michalska
Bridesmaid
Nicki's science sister from another mister, Martyna makes Nicki remember to work hard and play harder. They will forever have Lake Michigan and Beauty Bar. Marco may have brought the two of them together, but sorry Marco, Nicki says Martyna is hers.
Logan Giulietti-Schmitt
Groomsman
As an integral part of 905 Sybil (our college dwelling), Logan and Chris formed an unstoppable beer pong team that many speculated would turn pro (we settled for our day jobs). While we've zig-zaged locations across Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Colorado...Logan is, and always will the friend you want to raise a pint with!
Kinnari Patel
Bridesmaid
Nicki and Kin were on the same softball team, and became brunch buddies, clubbing buddies, and late night repotting the flower boxes on Division buddies. Kin reminds Nicki that we can and deserve to never settle, and that you have to keep your eyebrows on point.
Brian Mastey
Groomsman
Brian was Chris's first true Chicago friend after having made the move from Ann Arbor. We bonded over ferocious daily ping-pong games at the office, local golf excursions, Cryptocurrency convos, and our deeply-seeded love of Michigan sports (Nicki might call it a problem...but we don't mind).
Paul Labbe
Brosmaid
Paul, like the rest of her brothers, were all... well... brothers. So Nicki used to make Paul play Pretty Pretty Princess with her to make up for the lack of having a sister. Well, 31 years after Paul made her not the only child, there is still no one else she'd rather nunchuck in the world.
Andrew McQuarrie
Groomsman
A couple years Chris's senior, Andrew helped show Chris the ropes in many instances...from high school lacrosse, college at Michigan, and living in Chicago. More recently, Andrew and Chris enjoy annual gambling excursions, where Andrew puts his math & statistics knowledge to the test at the tables and Chris nods-along and pretends he knows what Andrew is talking about.
Paul Labbe
Father of the Bride
Poppa bear. Most likely to get in trouble for encouraging us kids to do stupid things like race head first down the stairs on our bellies. Nicki is and always will be daddy's little girl and wouldn't want anyone else to walk her down the aisle.
Nick Shaheen
Groomsman
Chris saw Nick perform a singer/songwriter show in Chicago in 2011, and instantly knew he wanted "in" on the band. This culminated in a hell of a run as band-mates...including sold-out shows, and amazing times on the road. Chris looks back at "Sauvignon" as one of the coolest things he's ever been a part of: (https://soundcloud.com/nickshaheenmusic/sets/sauvignon).
Celeste Labbe
Mother of the Bride
Momma Bear. The reason Nicki got her drooling gene. She may have yelled at Nicki for never helping when she was driving and Nicki's brothers were getting car sick, and Nicki may not have liked that she never gave her a sister, but as the two girls of the family, they're bonded for life.
Gil Anne Crisman
Mother of the Groom
Mama Crisman knows that "home is where the heart is"... and she spoils Chris every visit with four-course meals and multiple desserts... keeping Chris's heart (and stomach) happy. Chris's biggest fan since day one, she'll be front and center rooting us on during the big day!
Vignesh Swaminathan
Officiant
Vignesh pretends to be both Nicki and Chris' friend in Boulder, but really, he just sticks around so he can hang out with Gibson. He's always the first one in Boulder to join the couple for food or drinks, and never says no to dessert. Nicki might judge him and Chris for their love of Rick and Morty, but she still loves them.
Carson McQuarrie
Ring Bearer
Carson “Nugget” McQuarrie may be the youngest of the wedding party, but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t know how to party! We’re just hoping he doesn’t get too milk drunk and decide to make a loud toast on the way down the aisle. 🤣