Connor & Jess
Wedding Party
Jennifer Warfield
Maid of Honor
The sister of the bride!! Jennifer and Jess grew up with a typical sister relationship, always stealing each other's clothes and giving their parents a head ache! Jennifer is an extremely independent and strong (both physically and mentally) woman. She graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago in spring of 2020 and is now working on her Masters in real estate. Jennifer loves to shop at lululemon and eat at Buffalo Wild Wings with Jess, Connor, Casey, & Maggie. She seems tough on the outside but is sure to bring a soft maid of honor speech at the wedding!
Casey O'Brien
Best Man
Casey is Connor's brother and biggest competitor. Everything they do together is always a competition. From whiffle ball in the backyard, to driveway one on one, to video games in the basement, Casey brought out the competitive spirit in our family. He is the comedian of the group and he always finds a way to keep everyone on their toes. Casey studied Business at Missouri St University and played Center on the football team for four years. His hobbies include: Sports, cooking, and watching movies. You can catch Casey sampling all the food at the wedding and doing the "POB" on the dance floor.
Shelby Butler
Bridesmaid
Shelby and Jess had a rocky start to their friendship about 15 years ago! With both having Jessica as a best friend it was always a fight for Jessica's attention. From playing on different t-ball teams to going to different schools, if you told 6 year old Jess THE Shelby Butler was going to be in her wedding she would've fallen off the swing set! After the two got over their "differences" they realized how similar they were. They became incredibly good friends. To have the humor of Jessica, Shelby, and Jess combined it is truly unstoppable! Shelby went to Central Michigan University where she studied to now become a history teacher in Denver, CO. Shelby is guaranteed to make anyone laugh and will definitely be taking advantage of that Lou's late night pizza!
Ryan Bartels
Groomsman
Ryan was Connor's roommate at the University of North Dakota. Originally from Sycamore, IL, Ryan currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He played quarterback for the Fighting Hawks. Connor first met Ryan on his official visit at UND. He was just wrapping up a case race in West hall and introduced himself to me and we became great friends instantly. He's one of the most personable guys I know and has a positive outlook on life. Ryan enjoys the outdoors, playing recreational sports, and 10 for 20's at Sledster's bar. You can catch Ryan on the dance floor all night socializing with anyone and everyone.
Rachael Cardelli
Bridesmaid
If you have seen any of the wedding pictures on Facebook you know exactly who Rachael is! Rachael is Jess' best friend and they have been very close since grade school! Jess and Rachael have traveled all over together! From Mexico, to Italy, to Jamaica, to Greece these two love to travel together! Rachael and Jess both swam from grade school through high school together and then both into college. So they loved talking about how hard it was and how tired they were! Rachael went to Lewis University and studied nursing. She is now a nurse on an oncology floor at Northwestern Hospital. Rachael has an extremely outgoing personality and if she cried days before the engagement I promise you there will be more tears at the wedding!
Brandon Dranka
Groomsman
Brandon was Connor's teammate at the University of North Dakota. He currently lives in Huntley, Illinois. Connor met Brandon at the "Dirty Bird" in Grand Forks, ND. Brandon would throw the biggest parties after UND football victories. Connor and Brandon's parents became really close during their time at UND and you could always find Mike, Sean, Ala, and Michelle on the Hawk walk tailgate alley before games. Brandon will be a special guest at this wedding and we cant wait to have him and our DJ collab with some Polish House music.
Jessica Cychosz
Bridesmaid
Who would've thought a 4 year old dance class at the Itasca Park District would turn into 20 years of friendship!? Jessica is one of Jess' best and longest friends. They were practically inseparable growing up. They loved to feed animals and eat candy at Jess' neighbors house, go hang out at 7/11, play endless made up games, go to Wisconsin Dells, play t-ball/softball, swim, you name it they did it! Jessica has a heart of gold and would help absolutely anyone who needed her. Jessica graduated from Illinois State with her undergraduate degree and University of Illinois Chicago for her masters in social work. She is ALWAYS the life of the party, has the most electric dance moves, and loves to make song requests! At the wedding you will not be able to take her off the dance floor!
Matt Luzzo
Groomsman
Matt was one of Connor's great friends from Lemont, Illinois. Even when Connor was at school in North Dakota and working in Minnesota, Matt always found a way to keep in touch. He's one of the most honest, caring, and humble individuals you will ever meet. And he's a baller too! Matt played youth sports and was one of Connor's closest teammates in high school. Lockdown Luzz will never be forgotten and he was one of the most underrated high school DB's in Illinois. Matt enjoys golfing, basketball, and going out to eat with the fellas. We'll see what Luzzo brings to the table on wedding night as he is a mystery man full of surprises.
Maggie O'Brien
Bridesmaid
The sister of the Groom! Jess has had the privilege of watching Maggie grow into such a smart beautiful woman over the past 5 years. Maggie first came into Jess' life when Maggie was still in high school. Playing softball, tennis, making plans for junior prom, college admission letters, Jess wanted to know it all! Maggie's relationship with Connor is one of the first things that made Jess fall in love with Connor. Maggie is currently in a sorority and plays club tennis at the University of Nebraska. She is extremely involved and hard working! Maggie is always down to get Andy's Custard with Jess & Connor or chill and watch Disney+ movies with Jess! At the wedding you will absolutely find Maggie tearing up the dance floor!
Cole Reyes
Groomsman
Cole was Connor's teammate at the University of North Dakota and captain of the football team. From Schaumburg, Illinois... home of the Saxons. Connor first met Cole playing pick up basketball in Grand Forks. Cole and Connor both share a love and passion for football and sports in general. If you want to pick his brain about sports just start the conversation off with "MJ is the goat". Cole enjoys football, traveling, and party buses at the loft! You can catch Cole within twenty feet of the bar for the duration of the wedding.
Jessie Rahman
Bridesmaid
The year was 1999 at Saint Luke's preschool when Jessie & Jess first met. Jess claims to this day she can still remember not liking Jessie because they had the same name! (Little did she know she would have two best friends with the same name!!) And well.. the rest was history! Jessie and Jess became extremely close in 6th grade when Jess invited Jessie to her sleepover birthday party after a Peacock volleyball game. Through the rest of middle school, high school, college, and beyond Jessie is one of Jess' closest and most reliable friends. Jessie went to Wheaton College for undergrad and is now completing her last year of Law School at DePaul before she becomes a practicing Corporate lawyer. Don't ever count Jessie out! Come wedding day we are sure she will have something up her sleeve!
Keaton Studsrud
Groomsman
Keaton was Connor's teammate and Quarterback at the University of North Dakota. The two became close in college but really became close when Connor moved to Rochester, MN. Keaton lived on Lake Minnetonka outside Minneapolis. When Connor wasn't seeing Jess on his long weekends, he would head up to hang with Keaton and the Minnesota boys. Whether it was ice fishing, boating, or a Twins game followed by Cowboy Jacks, Keaton always brought the life to the party. He currently lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota where he works for a medical sales company. You can find Keaton getting the boys off their seats and onto the dance floor on wedding night.
Luke Mathewson
Officiant
Luke was Connor's teammate in college and one of his closest friends. He is currently living in Denver, Colorado and starting his own church with his wife, Janzyn. Luke was Connor's host when he visited UND. From that day forward, they became amazing friends. Luke pushed Connor and many other athletes at school to find a relationship with God. In addition, Connor and Luke were both captains of the football team, coached summer baseball together, and averaged one Deek's pizza per weekend. Everything they did they pretty much did together. Connor and Jess could not ask for a better person to marry them and are so excited for Luke to be a part of our special day.