Grace & Craig
Wedding Party
Maggie Martin
Matron of Honor
Maggie is Grace's older sister and best friend. Maggie and Grace have always been close and Grace looks up to Maggie for everything! Maggie taught Grace how to dress herself, do her makeup, and always gave her the best advice for life. After college, Grace followed in Maggie's footsteps to Chicago and even went to graduate school just like Maggie. Grace was over the moon when Maggie moved back to Chicago with her husband Zac. Grace is the Godmother to Maggie's first daughter, Lucy Grace, and is the favorite aunt of her other daughter Molly Ann. Grace and Maggie continue to stay best friends and she still relies on Maggie for all of her life advice. Grace can't imagine this day without her sister by her side!
Teddy Schell
Best Man
Teddy is Craig's Best Man and best friend although they didn't meet until they were juniors at IU when Craig, Kyle, and Patrick moved in next door. They became acquaintances that Summer when Craig and his friends would spend their weekends in Btown. They realized they shared a similar social circle, Craig moved to Chicago, Teddy stayed on his couch every weekend, and Teddy introduced him to his Chicago friends. They quickly became close friends and roommates that next year. Teddy and his wife Sarah enjoy regular vacations with Craig and Grace.
Courtney Bryant
Bridesmaid
Grace and Courtney met when they both joined Kappa at Ole Miss. Even though they are both from St. Louis, they somehow were not friends in high school. They became fast friends when they bonded over their love for queso dip and Grace loved how much Courtney loved Lil' Wayne and rap in general. They eventually lived together their senior year on Cherokee and she will forever be part of the Cherokee Chicks.
Chris Bahn
Groomsman
Chris is the brother of Grace and Maggie. The first time they met Chris showed up as a surprise at thanksgiving. Craig was scheduled to sleep in Chris' bed, and had a panic attack where he refused to stay in Chris' room that he grew up in. Chris was adamant he wanted to sleep on the couch and Grace spent hours convincing Craig that he could sleep in Chris' bed. Craig and Chris have grown close over the years bonding on brewery visits used record stores.
Laura Dyer
Bridesmaid
Grace and Laura have been friends since their freshman year at Ole Miss when they lived on the same floor in their crappy college dorm, Crosby. Grace had a major girl crush on Laura and wanted so badly to be friends with her in hopes that she would lead her to new friends and hot guys at Ole Miss. Little did she know Laura was the shyest person in the world until you get to know her. Thank god they both joined Kappa and were able to get to know each other better. They became roommates their sophomore year and were inseparable since. They lived together in the Kappa house and then again their senior year on Cherokee. Laura was always there for Grace throughout college and was always willing to share her closet, car, dating advice, etc. Laura will always be part of the Cherokee Chicks.
Logan Kearns
Groomsman
Logan is one of Craig's longest and closest friends. From kindergarten through 8th grade they lived less than a football field from each other and had nearly every class together. Craig's second home was the Kearn's house. He stayed there almost every weekend and learned valuable life skills from Logan's Dad such as the importance of the American military and the value of growing hot peppers and horseradish in your own garden. They still remain very close and keep in touch on late nights due to Logan's time difference in Hawaii
Brooke Edwards
Bridesmaid
Brooke is Craig's younger sister who Grace got to meet after a few weeks of dating. Brooke was cheering at Indiana University and was in Chicago for the Big 10 tournament. Grace and Brooke quickly bonded- they both work at schools and love to lay out by her parent's pool. Brooke has been so welcoming to Grace throughout their relationship and always gives great advice about how to deal with some of Craig's interesting quirks! Grace is so thankful to have Brooke in her life and is excited to have another sister!
Patrick Kinman
Groomsman
Patrick is one of Craig's oldest friends. They grew up playing basketball and baseball together where their dads were the coach. They had trick pick-off plays in baseball and many times got away with tricking basketball refs on who was supposed to be shooting free-throws. They remained good friends through high school and were roommates in college.
Stefanie Farris
Bridesmaid
Grace and Stef have been friends since they met in 7th grade at Viz when they were 12. They were best friends throughout high school and continue to be friends when Stef went to school in California and Grace was in Mississippi. After college, Stef and Grace both decided they wanted to move to Chicago so they became roommates and took the leap of moving to a new city. They found an amazing apartment and started navigating life as an adult together. It was during their time on George Street that Stef and Grace became closer than ever as they explored a new city together. Stef was actually the one who led Grace to meet Craig by signing them up for a "Grouper" date. Grace gives her full credit for leading her to the love of her life. Grace is so thankful to have a friend like Stef!
Zac Martin
Groomsman
Zac is Craig's soon to be brother-in-law. Craig and Zac formed a natural friendship as the outsiders of the Bahn family. Craig depended on Zac's advice for navigating the Bahn family and is grateful that he paved the way for a new in-law.
Maddie Maher
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Grace have been friends since her mom forced her to talk to Grace during their 7th grade year at Viz. Grace and Maddie's moms were friends and Grace's mom asked Maddie's mom to talk to her and convince her to be friends with Grace when she came to Viz. Maddie likes to remind Grace that she did NOT want to be her friend and that Grace would constantly invite herself on their outings. However, they quickly became best friends and Grace went with Maddie everywhere- Lake of the Ozarks, Hilton Head, Destin, and the Maher farm. They stayed friends even as Maddie went to Mizzou and Grace went to Ole Miss. Maddie is such a genuine and true friend and will be in Grace's life forever.
Ian McLaughlin
Groomsman
Ian is one of Craig's closest friends from growing up and remains very close to this day. They played football, basketball, and baseball together and were inseparable after they turned 15 and both had the freedom their mopeds provided. Ian was an extension of the Edwards family in high school. He went on many of their family vacations and was sleeping in their basement almost every weekend.
Victoria Michalk
Bridesmaid
Vic and Grace have been friends since they both joined Kappa at Ole Miss. Grace remembers thinking that Vic was so much fun and always knew where the party was. She always knew how to calm Grace down but also knew how to have so much fun at The Library (Sports Bar & Patio). They have gotten even closer after graduation as they have been in many weddings together and can pick up right where they left off even after not seeing each other for months at a time. Grace is so excited to be engaged at the same time as Victoria and relies on Vic for all wedding planning advice. Vic is one of those people who you can rely on for anything and who is always there to listen to anything. She is definitely a friend for life.
Justin Middleton
Groomsman
Justin and Craig are long friends dating back to early grade school. They met through sports and played on many of the many travel teams together. Craig spent most of his college weekends over at Justin's house and would often stay at Justin's house when he would visit after moving back to Chicago.
Annie Shelly
Bridesmaid
Annie and Grace have been friends since 7th grade at Viz when they were 12. They quickly became friends and worked together on Student Council basically running the school. They were inseparable in high school and somehow Grace was always with her when she got in trouble or grounded. Annie and Grace drifted apart in college but when Annie moved to Chicago after college, she coincidentally moved into the exact same building that Grace and Stef lived in- two floors above them. Grace and Annie immediately picked up their friendship and spent many evenings on the couch with their friend Rex Goliath. Annie kept following Grace around Chicago and moved into the building next to her in River North. Grace was devastated when Annie moved back to St. Louis but they will be friends for life.
Kyle Tutton
Groomsman
Craig and Kyle grew up playing baseball and basketball together. Their families went on many trips together that were often related to sport tournaments. They were college roommates together and were often seen together at the Bloomington bar scene. They stayed good friends through their move to Chicago and can still be found at the Chicago bars still watching IU lose.
Chelsea Williamson
Bridesmaid
Grace and Chelsea have been friends since they met during college at Ole Miss. They are both from St. Louis and Grace always knew who Chelsea was through her friend Maddie. However, they didn't become friends until they both joined Kappa. Grace quickly realized how fun Chelsea was and they were fast friends. Grace could always count on Chelsea as a workout partner, smoothie king buddy and definitely a skincare specialist. Grace and Chelsea lived together their senior year on Cherokee and shared a bathroom upstairs. Chelsea and Grace have grown closer over the years and Grace was recently in Chelsea's wedding. Chelsea is definitely Grace's go-to for all wedding questions and always has the best makeup advice. Chelsea is genuine and fun and will always be part of the Cherokee Chicks.
Brandon Twite
Groomsman
Brandon and Craig met junior year at IU as next door neighbors. They become close friends their first summer as neighbors and remained good friends all the way through them both moving to Chicago.
Lucy Grace Martin
Flower Girl
Lucy Grace is Grace's goddaughter and first niece. Lucy and Grace love to talk over FaceTime and play every time Grace comes to St. Louis. Craig and Lucy are very good friends too and they love to have tea parties together. Grace and Craig are very excited to have Lucy be part of their day!
Molly Ann Martin
Flower Girl
Molly Ann is Grace and Craig's future niece. She is a recent addition to the family and loves to smile at Grace and Craig. Maggie and Grace have been working on training Molly so she will be able to walk down the aisle on July 27, four days before her first birthday. Grace and Craig are very excited that she will be part of their special day!
Pippa Edwards
Best Dog
Pippa is Craig and Grace's first dog together. Grace had never had a dog in her life and Craig grew up with dogs all his life. He finally convinced Grace to get a dog and was set on getting an English Springer Spaniel. Grace and Craig fell in love with Pippa from the beginning and can't imagine life without her! She truly is part of their family and she is so excited to be part of this special day. Pippa's parents are getting married!