Wedding Party
Jackson
Best Man
How We Know each other: I met Jackson through his wife Abby who I have known since freshman year of high school. His easy going and super thoughtful personality makes him one of a kind. Though his luscious hair taunts me daily. Fun Fact: If Jackson is presented with a difficult situation, he does not back down but he does give out an audible hmmm.
Maggie
Matron of Honor
How We Know Each Other: Maggie is my cousin, and since we're only six months apart, we often feel more like sisters than cousins. I wouldn't have it any other way. Fun fact: Maggie shaped my music taste when we were younger and gave me a stack of mix CDs growing up. Pretty Rave Girl and Stiletto Pumps are still in my car, even though I don't have a CD player....
Alan
Groomsman
How we met: Alan (Janks) and I met while I was still in college. He and Clay were childhood friends who introduced us in 2010 when he was visiting Clay for a weekend. Fun Fact: Janks owns a tie-dye KenEnough sweatshirt that you cannot have. "Its very comfs"
Ally
Maid of Honor
How We Met: Ally is my younger cousin, and we’ve always been close. However, since reaching adulthood, our bond has grown even stronger. Her sarcastic remarks and clever one-liners make her absolutely irresistible to love. Fun fact: She has a passion for well-executed games and activities, especially when she’s the one in charge.
Clay
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: Clay and I met at Western Illinois University back in 2009. We were roommates for my Senior year, and then again after college when we lived in Elmhurst and Lombard. Fun Fact: He can hit 6/7 legs of a sport's parlay any day of the week.
Allison
Bridesmaid
How We Met Allison was the first friend I made when I was introduced to Brian's circle. Her sharp wit, infectious laugh, and love for all things dark and spooky have been the foundation of our amazing friendship. Fun fact: She has a snake named Slippy that one day will learn to play fetch.
Eric
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: Eric (ey) and I met the summer before going into college, where we both found out we would be attending the same college. Quickly became friends and shortly after became roommates for the rest of our Western career. Fun Fact: While living with each other our Jr and Sr year of college. We made sure we didn't pick classes at 10 am. Price is right is on at 10.
Bridget
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Bridget is my favorite god daughter. The tide of this girl rolls so hard. Words can not describe how much I love her and enjoyed watching her grow into the amazing person that will be by my side on my wedding day. Fun fact: Bridget can do the worm! Catch her on the dance floor and you'll see for yourself.
Hale
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: Hale and I met freshman year of high school through soccer, and for the next 4 years became best friends. I can not imagine how different my life would be without this guy. Fun Fact: Hale is the 2008 Hersey high school Mario kart champion. Seriously, he had to play the championship race at a pep rally in front of the whole school.
Clare
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Clare and I met through Brian and his groomsman Justin. We quickly bonded over shaking our heads and face palming at our significant others. Fun fact: Clare attended high school in England, which I find bloody wicked.
James
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: James and I met in college, in 2008, through mutual friends. While sitting around on a rainy day, we tried ghost pepper extract for the first time. One gallon of milk later, we decided that would also be the last time. Fun Fact: James has never been cold a day in his life.
Lauryn
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Lauryn and I met at Brian's 31st birthday party. We spent that whole night under a kitchen table giggling and getting to know each other. I am not, actually, sure why we were there, yet neither of us have ever questioned it. Fun fact: Lauryn knows every word to "Doo Wop" by Lauryn Hill. I've heard her recite it. She slaps.
Josh
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: Josh and I met in college. He swindled me into friendship with large amounts of Poptarts. As you can see it worked and we have been best friends ever since. Unfortunately, though, the Poptarts did not last as long. Fun Fact: Josh is the lead vocalist, drummer, and guitarist of a band. The band is super successful with over 50 "5 star" scores on rock band, including one night where he played "Nine in the Afternoon" 58 times in a row.
Megan
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Megan and I met when I was in middle school. We are sisters by marriage and I couldn't imagine getting married without her by my side. Throughout the years, she has taught me so many life lessons which have really helped me to find my voice. I am honored to, not only, call her my sister, but my friend. Fun Fact: She sparked my love for anything and everything creative.
Justin
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: Justin and I met at my first job right out of college in 2013. We stayed in touch for years after, until he joined me at our current company, and moved down the block from me. After moving to Chicago, he bought me my first Malort shot. We didn't talk for a couple of days after that. Fun Fact: One time, Justin accidentally threw away his cat, Walter. As Justin says "he really should stop playing in our recycling. This was not my fault!".
Michelle
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Michelle and I met in 2018, in Milwaukee, at A.J. Bombers. She and I convinced each other to stuff potato chips into my purse, so that we'd have a snack for later in the night. For months afterward, I was still finding crushed potato chips lining the bottom of my purse! Fun Fact: It is her life mission to own a pet cow named Betsy.
Scott
Groomsman
How We Know Each Other: I met Scott very early into my high school career, thanks to Abby. Though we didn't go to the same high school, nobody ever noticed since we were always doing something together. Fun Fact: While Scott was in college, he had a week gap between apartments, so he did what anyone would do and just went camping for the whole week in the Colorado mountains... By himself. Alone. Where bears live.
Tricia
Bridesmaid
How We Met: I met Tricia at a very young age. She is my sister by marriage but one of my best friends by choice, She has the kindest heart and I am honored to be able to call her my sister. Fun Fact: If you ask her, she’ll effortlessly sing any musical from memory, without hesitation.