Kate & LiamKate & Liam
Wedding PartyWedding Party
Jennifer GrissimJennifer Grissim
Maid of Honor
My twin sister and built-in best friend! Besides Liam, Jen is the person I'm closest to and who knows me better than anyone. Growing up, we always shared the same hobbies and friends, which has kept us close our entire lives. While our personalities are quite different, we perfectly complement one another. Jen has always shown me what true leadership looks like, how to stand up for what you believe in and the importance of embracing your emotions and being vulnerable. I don't know where I'd be without her!❤️
Vince PittacoraVince Pittacora
Best Man
I’m excited to have Vince by my side as my best man! We’ve been friends since our high school days when he stole my backpack to make me hangout with him. From late nights playing chess, to study sessions at the engineering building, he has always been there to support me.
Lauren BownLauren Bown
Bridesmaid
My older sister who I’ve looked up to my entire life. Growing up, Lauren was always someone I could turn to for a chat or to have fun with, despite our 6.5-year age gap. Now, as a wife and mother, she sets a beautiful example of love and dedication. What I admire most is her bravery in being transparent and honest about her experiences, ensuring that I have a realistic understanding of what lies ahead of me. I hope to follow in her footsteps!
Noah BownNoah Bown
Groomsman
Kate's brother-in-law, who will soon be mine too! I can always count on Noah for a good time, whether it's enjoying a beer together or hitting the golf course. And I know he’ll never say no to a trip to the Daquiri Deck!
Erin SharkeyErin Sharkey
Bridesmaid
One of my future sister-in-laws! Erin and I were lucky enough to have two years to get to know each other and become close in our high school youth group. She always felt like a little sister to me and now it's going to be official!
Ben GrissimBen Grissim
Groomsman
I've actually known Ben as long as I've known Kate, since he was also in the same high school youth group as us! Now, look at where we are — he's going to be my brother-in-law! I feel lucky to call him my roomie on Grissim family vacations and I look forward to more opportunities to get out and hit the golf course with him in the future!
Meghan SharkeyMeghan Sharkey
Bridesmaid
My other future sister-in-law! I've loved getting to know Meghan over the years during our many summer weekends at the lake. She’s always been so welcoming and easy to chat with, making me truly feel like part of the family! I'm incredibly lucky to be gaining her as another older sister!
Will EsteyWill Estey
Groomsman
Will and I go way back to high school, where we spent countless nights hanging out in his basement, forging a friendship that has lasted through the years. Together, we’ve been lifting and running partners, supporting each other every step of the way.
Maddie Jo GoblirschMaddie Jo Goblirsch
Bridesmaid
MJ and I met while rushing Tri Delt and became instant best friends as soon as we found out we were in the same pledge class. We shared countless pregames in East Quad freshman year and we ended up living together every year after that. While we were not always good influences on one another, my time at Michigan would not have been nearly as fun without her!
Jimmy NickettaJimmy Nicketta
Groomsman
Jimmy and I have been friends since high school and continued our journey together at Iowa, where we bonded over late-night study sessions in mechanical engineering. While we did our fair share of swimming for exercise, we often found ourselves unwinding in the hot tub instead!
Allie VastiAllie Vasti
Bridesmaid
Allie is a newer friend I met after moving back to Chicago post-college, but she’s one of the sweetest people I know! We became close quickly, and it feels like we can talk for hours—which we often do during our walks around Lincoln Park :)
David BeedleDavid Beedle
Groomsman
David and I became close friends due to our shared love for fantasy football. We also share a love for soccer and have been playing on the same soccer team (along with Kate!) for several years since graduating college - go Lithuanian Mechanics!