Wedding Party
Min Kang
Maid of Honor
When I met Min in college, we were instant soulmates. After graduation, Min moved to Houston, TX and begged me to also move to the big exciting city, but it's not until years later when Joe gets transferred for work that it became a reality. Although we're getting into less trouble these days, we're still justifying five meals a day on vacations and filling weekends with brunch and yoga while finally sharing a zip code again. Min has never eaten a pop tart.
Sujay Kumar
Best Man
Whether it was our high school tennis team, our fantasy football league, or the swingers resort in Cancun (whoops), Suj has always been by my side, so it's only fitting that he be by my side for this special day. When Suj isn't spreading false rumors about dead celebrities on social media, he works as Chief Editor at 'The Chicago Reader.' I know I helped him get plenty of experience as Suj edited nearly all of my college papers. Three things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and Suj's unruly hair.
Tara Garrett
Bridesmaid
My first memory of Tara is a playdate where she came over rocking a set of red pig tail braids, a Pooh Bear t-shirt, and a fierce attitude. Tara has not gotten any less cool over the last two decades and can make a mean playlist. You may find her eating ice cream for breakfast.
Steve Simi
Groomsman
Hands down favorite brother. I love him very much and couldn't imagine getting married without him at my side. He (and of course his wife, Kadie) are the reason I am the proud uncle of Luka Simi. Fun fact about Steve is that every night he has trouble finding his bed because he sleeps in camouflage sheets.
Brooke Ramsey
Bridesmaid
After meeting through some mutual friends, Brooke and I ended up as roommates for our senior year of college. We had so much fun, we decided to do it again after graduation! Brooke is actually the world's best roomie and was known to make brownies out of the blue or have pancakes on the table the morning of my birthday. She also has some of the best hobbies including fly fishing and clogging (yes, clogging!).
Mike Kuta
Groomsman
Need AirPods, UGG boots, or passwords to every streaming service known to man?!? If you answered yes then Mike is your guy. A guy who can get anything for you is a guy who would do anything for you (besides actual manual labor). I've known Mike my entire life (only 3.5 months apart) and am happy he agreed to stand at my side. Unfortunately I won't ever forget seeing my cousin singing "Britney Spears - Oops I did it again" in his underwear.
Erin White
Bridesmaid
I met my BFF and Erin's now husband, Nick, in architectural engineering school. Erin would come visit or study with us at studio where we all spent most of our time. Soon I realized I had gotten two BFFs! I got to plan Erin's bachelorette party and stand up in Nick and Erins wedding (Erin married Ponca City's prom king!). After years of working at a different firm, I finally caved and started at the firm where the Whites worked. There Erin, Nick, John, Cody, and I lived the dream, which sometimes looked like going to get tacos at lunch and other days meant Happy Hour after half day Fridays until the sun went down!
Nick Kuta
Groomsman
A young man with old soul, an unappealing beard, and a massive skull (please ask my mom about how she had to cut the collar off his shirt to change him as a kid). Always smiling, laughing, and joking, Nick is a great person to be around and YES ladies, he is single and has a fully active match.com account ;) My cousin's nauseating obsession with the Chicago Cubs is something you just have to live with, but I am happy he'll be at my side on this special day.
Kadie Simi
Bridesmaid
I got to meet Kadie when Joe took me home to Chicago to meet his family for the first time. Kadie is the sweetest sister-in-law anyone could ask for and made me feel right at home. For Kadie and Steve's wedding, I got a glimpse into her hometown, Menominee, MI where no one wears a coat when it's 40 degrees outside (!), but they really know how to have a good time!
Parker Ashbaugh
Groomsman
Parker is Emily's brother and has been very welcoming as I join his family. We have bonded over sports and episodes of Rick & Morty. I am glad he agreed to stand at my side and I look forward to getting to know him more. If you're ever poking around Parker's fridge, you may notice a couple jars of juice-less olives because he prefers consuming the juice over the olives themselves.