Wedding Party
Lindsay Stiede
Maid of Honor
Cousin of the Bride. Lindsay and I grew up together. Only a year apart in age, we were thick as thieves during every family party and vacation. Lindsay has been and will always be like a sister to me.
Pat Aylward
Best Man
Best friend of the Groom. I met Pat running cross-country and track at Chaminade where we quickly became best friends. Pat is one of the funniest, loyal, and social individuals Mike has ever met. He is ALWAYS ready for a good time and I'm proud for him to be my Best Man.
Samantha Stiede
Maid of Honor
Cousin of the Bride. Samantha, younger sister to Lindsay, made our dynamic duo a trio. We share countless memories, including my first trip to Europe when I visited during her study abroad in Ireland. I could not imagine my wedding day without Sammie by my side.
Justin Rancour
Groomsman
Highschool friend of the Groom. Justin and I formed a friendship at our regular lunchroom table at Cafe Moe. Being the only guys from West County we always carpooled together and have been great friends ever since.
Lenea Apel (née Ferrantelli)
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the Bride. Lenea and I met in pre-school and we were classmates through high school. As my long-standing friend, we shared the daily school routine but also special events such as Senior Prom.
Ryan Balmat
Groomsman
College friend of the Groom. Ryan and I were fraternity brothers and PharmD majors at Butler. He continues to be one of the most relaxed, motivated, and "fit" people I've met in my life!
Sarah Black
Bridesmaid
College Friend of the Bride. Sarah and I met Freshman Year at Butler University and we developed a lasting bond as sisters in Kappa Kappa Gamma. Sarah is a loyal friend whom I rely on during good times and bad.
Nick Peters
Groomsman
College friend of the Groom. Nick and I met at Phi Psi where we connected over our passion for "social activities". We've stayed connect after Butler where we both now find ourselves on the East Coast.
Lauren DeMarco
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-Law to the Bride. I already have great memories with Lauren, including a trip to NOLA. She brings a contagious energy to any room and I am glad to have her as a future sister.
Kevin Joyce
Groomsman
Brother-in-Law to the Groom. Ever since my first White Sox Home Opener he's been putting up with my shenanigans at family events.
Megan DeMarco
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-Law to the Bride. Living in Chicago, Megan has already been able to attend some of my family gatherings alongside Mike. She is approachable and genuine, making it easy to count her as family.
Mike Vertin
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Vert (aka Trev) and I met throughout our Phi Psi fraternity. We've stayed close friends throughout pharmacy school and still find time for the occasional ski trip together.
Dana Wishnowski (née Rosinski)
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the Bride. Dana and I lived in the same neighborhood from early grade school through high school. We maintained a strong friendship over the years and almost always attend the annual White Sox Hope Opener together!
Isaac Mulvihill
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Isaac (aka Sac) and I lived together in Phi Psi and Rookwood while at Butler. We’ve stayed close friends and now find ourselves within blocks of each other in Jersey City, NJ.
Sam Biesterfeld
Usher
Highschool friend of the Groom. Sam and I have been friends since our days running cross-country and attending Mr. Hahn's band class. A firefighter and family man, Sam is one of my closest friends and I'm honored for him to be part of the wedding.
Ali Lotfalian
Usher
College friend of the Groom. Ali and I lived together in Phi Psi and Rookwood, co-chairing the Phi Psi Social Committee which survived an amazing 8 weeks before being put on probation.