Wedding Party
Paige Barney
Bridesmaid
Paige and Grace have been friends for 18 years. They met at church and instantly became inseparable. To this very day, their church family still confuses which one of them is which!
Toni Ogundeyi
Bridesmaid
Toni and Grace have been great friends for years, but became particularly close in high school when they started and co-led the Arise Youth Drama Club together for three years. They always share lots of laughs.
Haley Gieck
Bridesmaid
Haley and Grace have lived next door to each other for 18 years. Through thick and thin they have always been together and have a lasting friendship!
Ivana Šadek
Bridesmaid
Grace met Ivana in Croatia, and they immediately became friends. Ivana was a great support and helped Grace feel at home. Grace calls Ivana "my angel" for this very reason. Regretfully, Ivana will not be present due to travel restrictions, but she will be there in prayers!
Ana Petro
Bridesmaid
Ana is Ilia's older sister and now Grace's as well! She has always been encouraging to Grace and Ilia and is such a sweet soul. (Unfortunately, Ana's visa was denied, but we still want to honor her here. She will be missed at the ceremony.)
Elvis Petro
Groomsman
Elvis is Ilia's brother-in-law and the wonderful husband of Ana. He is always smiling and a very generous person. (Unfortunately, Elvis' visa was denied, but we still want to honor him here. He will be missed at the ceremony.)
Luke Boughner
Groomsman
Luke is Grace's brother and has become Ilia's friend and brother. Luke has forced Ilia to play basketball and Ilia has forced Luke to play football (soccer). :) They love to tease each other.
Marc Boughner
Groomsman
Marc is the youngest of the Boughner family and really loves that Ilia is joining the family. Marc enjoys making everyone laugh and beating Ilia at any game or sport he can.
Caleb Barney
Groomsman
Caleb is like a brother to Grace. He quickly took a liking to Ilia and refers to him as "my boi". Caleb can always be counted on to brighten up the room with his specific style of humor.
Alfredi Peno
Father of the Groom
Alfredi Peno is Ilia's father. He accepted Grace as part of the family from the start. (Due to Covid Ilia's parents are not able to be present. We are terribly upset and miss them dearly.)
Mirela Peno
Mother of the Groom
Mirela is Ilia's mother. She is a joyful and incredibly hospitable person. She opened her arms to Grace right away. (Due to Covid Ilia's parents are not able to be present. We are terribly upset and miss them dearly.)
Tom Boughner
Father of the Bride
Tom is Grace's father and her partner in all things music. He also approves of Ilia. ;)
Sue Boughner
Mother of the Bride
Sue is Grace's mother. She homeschooled all three kids, for which Grace is incredibly grateful. It is also debatable whether she loves Ilia more than Grace. ;)
Pastor Nikolaus Satelmajer
Officiant
Pastor Nik was an interim pastor at Grace's church for several years. It was he who arranged for Grace to go to Marusevec Croatia to volunteer as he was born in that part of the world and had contacts there. Little did anyone know what a life-changing experience it would be and that it would ultimately lead to this wedding! Pastor Nik has also taught several classes at ATVU college so both Grace and Ilia have had him as their professor. They are honored and excited to have him officiate.