Wedding Party
Kristen Moravcik
Matron of Honor
Kristen and Emily met when they were 2 years old and have been best friends ever since. They went to preschool together and were college roommates freshman year at MSU. Kristen and Emily have the uncanny ability to read each other's minds - which has freaked out both of their families on many occasions :) Emily considers Kristen, her sisters, and her parents a second family, and the Benages and Brockschmidts have enjoyed numerous family vacations together over the years. Emily asked Kristen to be her Maid of Honor back when they were kids, and has not waivered on this once!
Kristina Hogan
Bridesmaid
Kristina is Emily's cousin and close friend. She and Emily spent much of their childhoods together on the lake, and she is still Emily's favorite person to enjoy lake life with. A sunset booze cruise is not complete without Kristina and her husband Joey! They were there the night that Pat and Emily met (Kristina even facilitated the phone number exchange), and are still one of Pat and Emily's favorite double date couples.
Chelsey Simonovich
Bridesmaid
Chelsey is Emily's sister-in-law, and is truly a special person for putting up with Ben and the rest of the Brockschmidt family. Her and Pat both bring a level of sanity that is much needed in our family. Emily is beyond grateful to have her as a sister-in-law and share in this special day!
Katie Gold
Bridesmaid
Katie is Kristen's sister, and Emily considers her her own sister as well. Katie was always the cool older sister that Emily loved to follow around. Thanks for establishing Ben and the Whiners, Kate. Now, Emily is lucky enough to be a "half-aunt" to Katie's kids - Camryn and Jack.
Carolyn Dress
Bridesmaid
Emily considers Carolyn one of her sisters as well - she is the younger sister of Katie and Kristen. Emily has known Carolyn since the day she was born, and she is now Emily's go-to for all of her random medical questions :) Care is the best little sister a girl could have, and never fails to make Emily bust out laughing.
Nora Brockschmidt
Flower Girl
Nora is Emily's 3 year-old niece and one of her most favorite humans on the planet. Nora lives in Washington, D.C., which is probably a good thing for her parents, otherwise Emily would be over at their house every day to play with Nora. Being around Nora's infectious, loud, and wonderfully weird personality is an instant mood booster. And no one can make her laugh like her Uncle Pat! Emily asked Nora if she would be a flower girl immediately after the proposal, and Nora gave a firm "no" (her favorite word at the time). Em and Pat are hoping to convince her by the wedding day - at the very least, with a gummy bear bribe.
Clare O'Reilly
Flower Girl
Clare is Pat's 3 year-old niece. Clare lives with her parents and two younger brothers in Columbus. Pat and Em wish they lived closer to Clare and her family, but when they aren't able to visit them in person they love to chat with Clare over Zoom about her school and her friends.
Brendan O'Reilly
Best Man
Brendan is Pat's brother, and has the added responsibility of not only being Pat's Best Man, but the officiant as well. Pat and Emily can't think of anyone else that would be better suited for either role! Brendan has officiated many weddings for family and friends, and Pat and Em are honored to have him be the one to help them say "I do."
Ben Brockschmidt
Groomsman
Ben is Emily's brother, and Pat's soon to be brother-in-law. Ben lives in Washington D.C. with his wife Chelsey and their daughter Nora. Pat and Emily enjoy visiting them in D.C., as well as joining them on family vacations up north and sometimes in Florida. Pat and Ben have had a lot of fun skiing, golfing, and boating together over the years. Their first round of golf ever was at the beautiful Little Traverse Bay Golf Club!
Joey Hogan
Groomsman
Joey is one of Pat and Emily's good friends and is Kristina's husband. Kristina and Joey were with Pat and Emily the night they met at Brick's Bar & Grill in downtown Northville - Joey was actually the first one to strike up a conversation with Pat! Emily and Pat have spent a lot of time with Kristina and Joey over the years, particularly at the beginning of their relationship when Kristina and Emily lived together. Kristina and Joey have joined Emily and Pat up north for many ski trips and 4th of July weekends, including the very first 4th of July weekend spent at the house where Emily and Pat will get married!
Eric Moravcik
Groomsman
Eric is the husband of Emily's Maid of Honor Kristen. Emily and Pat have had a lot of fun times with Eric and Kristen over the years. Some favorite trips were to Nashville for a friend's wedding and a pedal pub ride around Traverse City for Kristen's 30th birthday! We can't wait to spend LOTS more vacations with them in the years to come - there is never a dull moment when hanging out with Kristen and Eric!
Isaac O'Reilly
Ring Bearer
Isaac is one of Pat's ridiculously cute nephews who is sure to be a very responsible ring bearer. Being the middle child, he will be sure to keep the peace and make sure things are running smoothly. :)
Henry O'Reilly
Ring Bearer
Henry is Pat's nephew and Pat and Emily's only godson. As the youngest member of the wedding party at a year old, he will likely steal the show!
Matt Gold
Usher
Matt is Katie's husband, and Pat and Em consider Katie, Matt, and their two kids - Camryn and Jack - family! One of Emily's first weddings as a bridesmaid was Katie and Matt's wedding in 2010.
Kyle Dress
Usher
Kyle is Carolyn's husband, so he is considered family as well. Although Pat and Emily don't see Carolyn and Kyle nearly as much as they would like, no one makes them laugh harder than Kyle!