Nicole & Evan
Wedding Party
Molly Platt
Maid of Honor
Nicole and Molly met on move-in day at Marquette their freshman year. They spent the next six years studying together, breaking it down at Victor’s, and trying all of Milwaukee’s best beers. Even though they have lived in different states since PT school, Nicole has valued their friendship and both have been known for late night FaceTimes to check in on each other.
Cameron Harris
Best Man
Cameron and Evan grew up playing football and baseball together, but their friendship really blossomed in high school, where they spent almost every weekend getting into trouble somewhere. They’ve stayed best friends ever since.
Jelena Gore
Matron of Honor
Nicole and Jelena met in four year old preschool. Although they grew up going to different schools, they remained friends through ice skating and running the Niles Park District (#sportscampforlife). Throughout the years, their two families have grown together and shared many special moments, No matter the distance, Jelena has always been there for Nicole like the big sister she always wished she had.
Kyle Lamport
Groomsman
Kyle joined the squad in high school after he and Evan became friends while playing baseball together. Though he’s always been on the quiet side, Evan knows how to bring out Kyle’s wild side.
Marisa Halbur
Bridesmaid
Without a doubt, Nicole would not have survived PT school without Marisa Halbur. They became fast friends after Nicole joined Sigma Kappa her sophomore year and were inseparable for late nights in Club Raynor, weekend trips, and dance breaks. Unofficial roommates, these Ritzy neighbors have had plenty of adventures throughout their 10 years of friendship. Fun fact: Marisa was Nicole’s first friend to meet Evan at a Texas A&M football game in fall 2017!
Willem Centre
Groomsman
Evan’s oldest friend, Willem and Evan go way back, all the way to elementary school. It doesn’t matter how long they go in between seeing each other, they pick back up like nothing happened. That’s true friendship.
Michelle Bucior
Bridesmaid
Michelle is technically Nicole’s oldest friend as they were baptized together (fun fact!) and rekindled their friendship leading up to high school where they were teammates for four years. Through the years, these two have become part of each other’s families and Michelle has helped plant Babcia and Dziadzia’s garden at the lake every year. They love roadtrips and reminiscing and taking photos everywhere they explore together!
Austin Harris
Groomsman
Austin and Evan also grew up playing football and baseball. As Cameron’s older brother, Austin and Evan spent a lot of time together when Evan would come over after school. Over the years, he’s become one of Evan’s closest friends just like his brother.
Devan D'Silva
Bridesmaid
Until Evan, Nicole and Devan were each other’s “minus ones” and forever wedding dates. Devan and Nicole became friends their sophomore year of college through Sigma Kappa and Devan has been stuck with Nicole and her alter ego, Michelle, ever since. Nicole has always appreciated Devan’s heart to heart conversations, wine collection, and love of gluten.
Brian Baroud
Groomsman
Brian and Evan met when Brian first joined AKL at KU, but they became truly close when they were roommates in college. Over the years, he and Evan have had many interesting conversations about life and have remained close since Evan’s move back to Texas.
Kiersten Lindstrom
Bridesmaid
Kiersten and Nicole became friends their sophomore year at Marquette after Kiersten rushed Sigma Kappa. They crushed Milwaukee summers and have gone coast to coast on college and adult spring breaks. As a true Texan, Kiersten has helped Houston feel like home to the Chicago transplant. Kiersten predicted not only Nicole's move to Houston, but also that Evan would be "the one." She has always been a cheerleader for Nicole's big and small life endeavors and Nicole values their friendship dearly.
Ryan Carlino
Groomsman
As two Texans in Kansas, Evan and Ryan had an immediate bond when they met at KU. With common loves of country music, football and The Wheel, Ryan and Evan’s friendship really grew when they lived together in college. They’ve remained close even as they live across the country from one another.
Briana King
Bridesmaid
Briana and Nicole had English together their freshman year at Marquette, but really bonded when they both rushed Sigma Kappa and shared in the baby pledge class of 2010. They bonded over their love of Dr. Drew and sushi. You are most likely to find these two on the dance floor, one stretching the other at her most recent race, or ugly crying about how much they love each other. These two have been each other’s cheerleaders from marathons to Airband to PT school graduation.
Nick Cardiff
Groomsman
Nick and Evan met during Evan’s freshman year of college, but their friendship didn’t start until the following year when they started hanging out a lot more. They’ve cracked more than a few cold ones together over the years and have stayed close even after Evan moved back to Texas.
Gretchen Geuder
Bridesmaid
Sigma Kappa helped Nicole and Gretchen realize they were basically the same person. They bonded over their love of coloring books, Disney movies and Detective Stabler. These two have had each other’s backs for the last ten years and have been known to bust a serious move (no matter the size of the dance floor).
Palmer Young
Groomsman
Palmer and Evan have known each other going on 10 years now, and not much has changed. From their AKL days till now, they still love to stay out late, get rowdy and talk sports every time they get together.
Deandra Mugnolo
Bridesmaid
Deandra and Nicole met during Nicole’s sophomore year of college at sorority recruitment. They were immediately inseparable leading to being winners of the “Two Peas in a Pod” award. Even though they don’t live as close as they used to, this big and little always find time for a minimum 3 hour coffee date when Nicole is back home. Nicole and Deandra value the little sorority family they have built and kept for the last 7 years.
Danny Reynolds
Groomsman
A former roommate and fraternity brother of Evan’s, Danny has been one of Evan’s closest friends from KU for almost 10 years now. Danny is as reliable as they come and that’s something Evan has valued since they first met.
Aubri Nowowiejski
Bridesmaid
Since Bumble created one success story with her soon-to-be husband, Nicole gave Bumble BFF a shot and Aubri walked into her life. They initially bonded over their love for all things Egyptian and have been growing their relationship over the past 3 years. They enjoy long walks through nature and playing dominoes.
Spencer Arnold
Groomsman
Spencer had to share a bathroom with Evan for a year in college, so you know he can put up with a lot. Living across the hall from each other, they became really close during Evan's senior year of college, and have remained close since Spencer’s move to Texas.