"Do everything in love." - 1. Corinthians 16:14
The Wedding Party
Edward Karda
Father of the Bride
If God wasn't calling you home and heaven wasn't so far away, I KNOW you would be here by my side. This day is going to be a 1,000 times harder without you. I will continue to make you proud Dad. I LOVE you and miss you each and everyday! <3
Emmett McGovern Sr.
Father of the Groom
"Sonny Boy... you need the South side parade like you need a hole in your head." - Favorite SR quote of all time
Donna Karda
Mother of the Bride
Mom, I couldn't have gotten here without you. You have been my inspiration on what kind of wife I want to be for Emmett (so much so that you need to stop showing me up...sometimes!). Thank you for being there for us! :)
Colleen McGovern
Mother of the Groom
Where would I be without Moms?
Mike Karda
"Brother of the Bride"
Thank you for stepping in on one of the most meaningful days of my life! You were always there when I pretended to be a bride and now you get to walk me down the aisle <3
Eileen Riley (Gram)
Grandma of the Groom
I'm Grams fav and it's not even close!
Catherine Karda
Maid of Honor
Sister, best friend, little sister that acts like a big sister and protector
Cole Riley
Best Man
One time we closed down Trace Night Club in Wrigleyville at 4am, took a cab to O'Hare and jumped on the next flight to Miami. Earlier this same night I told Cole he would be the Best Man at my wedding...
Eileen Rottman
Bridesmaid
Soon to be Sister-in-Law with the CUTEST baby ever! Thank you for making us officially an Aunt and Uncle!
Mike Rottman
Groomsman
Brother-in-Law Not bad for a Don
Karrie Karda
Bridesmaid
BRAND NEW sister-in-Law...thanks for taking my spot as a "Karda"!
Pat Gamboney
Groomsman
Cousin The biggest girl... you fire the 3 balls, Daddy will grab the boards.
Mary Kate McGovern
Bridesmaid
Soon to be sister-in-Law, with the same name (thank you for sharing it with me)!
Kevin Nee
Groomsman
Cousin Oh my sweet Fish... is there anything you can't do?... Besides jump off a boat when you're being attacked by a swarm of bees?
Maeve McGovern
Bridesmaid
Soon to be Sister-in-Law that gives us the most laughs and adventures! We would be bored without you!
Tim Staunton
Groomsman
Cousin Sorry for breaking into your apartment at ISU...
Jaclyn Budnik
Bridesmaid
Take no s*** kinda friend!
Joey Nee
Groomsman
Cousin Tried to pull his ear off during a dispute over a backyard football game when we were 10... classic.
Melissa Gaseor
Bridesmaid
First day of high school friend...16 years and counting! :)
Jimmy Sobie
Groomsman
Cousin We prank called 911 when we were 7.
Tiffany Mijares
Bridesmaid
A Sister-Wife Kinda Friend ;)
Danny O'Connell
Groomsman
Friend We traded in beer pong for rosaries.
Matt Hoffman
Groomsman
Friend Diversity hire (Hispanic)