Kate & Steven
Wedding Party
Brenna Buchanan
Matron of Honor
Best friends since I stopped being incredibly intimidated by her in middle school and realized we're more or less the same person. We can often be found finishing each others... sandwiches. And Broadway lyrics.
Ryan Grosso
Best Man
My younger brother and best friend since the beginning. Growing up together meant playing video games, playing baseball in the yard, and watching every episode of Macgyver like young children in the 2000s do. We're both proud alumni of the University of Illinois!
Lauren Rendon
Maid of Honor
Best friends since I sat next to her in Kindergarten and immediately envied her skill for drawing non-stick figure people in her journal. 25 years and countless adventures later... she's still a far better artist than I am.
Jace Huggins
Groomsman
Although I only met Jace in high school, it feels like I've known him so much longer. It just so happens he's one of the kindest people I've ever met too. Jace is my go-to friend for watching our favorite sports, travelling across the US and Europe, and going to concerts.
Ali Schildt
Bridesmaid
I don't remember ever not being friends with Ali. From Sunday school to horse camp to Machu Picchu, she's been by my side basically since birth, and I'll always look up to her. Literally.
Aaron Graves
Groomsman
I met Aaron at the University of Illinois when I was a junior and he was a freshman. I immediately took Aaron under my wing to lead Camp Kesem Illinois, an organization we're both incredibly passionate about and thankful for. He's always been my go-to friend for biking across Chicagoland, spontaneous adventures, and Rocket League.
Allie George
Bridesmaid
Another friend since before I can remember. We carried each other through those awkward, unbearable middle school years and I love her for it - even though she's an Aggie now.
Kamil Matejewski
Groomsman
I've known Kamil since Kindergarten. Although he took a 2 year absence in middle school to go to a different school, we've been in the same classes and great friends ever since. That means 4 years as roommates at U of I and 2 more years as roommates in Chicago. And if anyone asks whether there's a doctor in the house, Kamil is your go-to.
Kate Schorken
Bridesmaid
We bonded over our love for John Mayer as tiny baby college freshmen and the rest is history. It's true what they say - two Kates are better than one!
Robert Morse
Groomsman
Rob was one of my earliest and closest friends at the University of Illinois. We immediately hit it off talking about soccer and eating late night Chinese food while discussing the themes of Christopher Nolan films. The deep conversations and arguments continue to this day as close friends in Chicago.
Emily Bearrow
Bridesmaid
My punny valentine, who baked her way into my heart freshman year at UT and has never left!
Jacob Dulle
Groomsman
I was fortunate enough to meet Dulle when we were teaching at Cleveland NJROTC High School in St. Louis. While the sports teams we each cheer for may be rivals, we've always hit it off bonding over their games with a cold Budweiser and talking about the Freshmen we both taught. I'm fortunate to be able to visit St. Louis each year and have a close friend I get to see.