Wedding Party
Danielle Nichols
Matron of Honor
Danielle is Michaela’s older sister, and they shared a room until Dani was 19 — which means Michaela had to deal with Danielle her whole life (and somehow they still like each other). Through every season of growing up, Michaela has been the heart of their little duo — and now Danielle gets to watch Michaela begin this beautiful new chapter with someone who truly sees how special she is.
Mark Nawrocki
Best Man
The brother of the groom, Mark has known Jack for the last quarter century or so. In that time, they have shared countless memories, from playing video games together to ski trips and everything in between. Mark believes Jack has taught him everything he knows.
Morgan Taylor
Maid of Honor
Morgan and Michaela experienced love at first sight. They moved into the same apartment senior year at DePaul, and instantly connected on their first “friend date” watching a Cubs game at a bar down the street. They are often found talking about their favorite books, music, or people while on the phone for 6 hours at a time.
Pierce Gleeson
Groomsman
Pierce and Jack met in their college fraternity, were neighbors and roommates in Chicago, and established an ineffective bar trivia dynasty. In 2020, they accidentally ordered BDubs's hottest wings and ate most of them because they were there.
Alissa Winslow
Maid of Honor
Alissa is the co- MOH! Michaela and Alissa met in 2016 in General Chemistry. They quickly became friends and got to be roommates their senior year! Alissa had the pleasure of meeting Jack over a Coors Lite at their neighborhood dive bar; Alissa was sold on him for Michaela from the first meet. Alissa is so excited to celebrate Michaela and Jack this coming May! 💕
Matthew Stadnicki
Groomsman
Matt and Jack met in their second year of college and lived in the same house for their last two years of college. The two of them have bonded over their shared love of skiing and watching Northwestern lose at football. Matt’s greatest talent is in helping others buy running shoes (hit him up for recommendations!)
Anna Story
Bridesmaid
Michaela and Anna met in 8th grade during junior league cheerleading but became close in high school. ‘Close’ became ‘inseparable,’ and countless sleepovers, carpools, phone calls, school dances, concerts, college degrees, and cross-country moves later, they’re still friends (even if they only have ~three pictures together from the last decade).
Colin Wang
Groomsman
Colin met Jack in their fraternity at Northwestern, and the two were roommates senior year, spending many late nights together dancing, going to the gym, and maybe even studying. Colin is so excited to stand by Jack's side as one of his groomsmen!
Megan Wijesinghe
Bridesmaid
Meg and Michaela met their first year of medical school and quickly became besties, swapping conferences for Disney trips and having late-night chats while the boys played D&D. Some of Meg’s favorite memories are their Marvel game night rivalries and seeing Michaela be the best dog mom to her pup.
Jonathan Irby
Groomsman
Jonathan introduced Jack to D&D as the group's Dungeon Master and has become one of Jack's closest friends. In August 2024, Jonathan and Jack were very nearly selected to train for the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team after road tripping to Salt Lake City for tryouts.
Bethany Xiong-Koon
Bridesmaid
Bethany met Michaela through medical school! Michaela has added so much richness to Bethany's life through helping her in medical school and coffee study dates to snowboarding adventures and spontaneous girl trips. Bethany has also been able to help reintroduce Jack to D&D where Bethany and Jack are up to plenty of fictional shenanigans. Bethany had the pleasure of witnessing their growth as a couple and now is honored to stand by their side as they enter the next chapter as husband and wife!
Jeffrey Jacob
Groomsman
Jeff still remembers holding Michaela in the hospital when she was born, and it’s been a pleasure to watch her journey through life unfold. He’s incredibly impressed and proud of her and all that she’s accomplished; he supposes Jack is okay too and extremely lucky. Jeff is honored to be a part of their wedding and can’t wait to celebrate!
Joshua Jacob
Officiant
Josh could not be more proud of his big sister and all of her accomplishments. His fondest childhood memories all include Michaela, and he is lucky to have such a supportive older sister. Josh has liked Jack since their first meeting, and is excited to have him as an official part of the family. Michaela has had a lifetime of high achievements and smart decisions, and Josh is sure that her marriage to Jack is one of them. He is beyond happy to officiate their union.