Wedding PartyWedding Party
Izzy SchaferIzzy Schafer
Best Woman
Izzy just graduated from the Latin School of Chicago and by the time of the wedding will be in her first month as a freshman at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, focusing on drama in the Atlantic Studio. She has a passion for theater, singing, dance, and costume design (including historical fashion). Chad cannot imagine having a more perfect "best woman" than Izzy. And feels so fortunate that she and Katie have such an incredible relationship - where he often feels like the "third wheel" when they are all together and Katie and Izzy are singing show tunes... which no one wants Chad to join!
Sydney and Reece HilburnSydney and Reece Hilburn
Bridesmaids
Sydney and Reece are Katie's two wonderful daughters. By the wedding, Sydney will be in her final year of middle school and her first year as a teenager! She is doing remarkably well even as she takes three Advanced classes. She has her mom's love of music and is proud of making District Choir this year. She also enjoys piano, volleyball, and is an incredibly gifted artist. Reece will be in her final year of elementary school by the wedding! She also loves to sing, dance, and play basketball. Both girls adored Chad from the moment they met, with Sydney even remarking after their first introduction (before she knew we were seeing each other), "Mom, you should date him. You both seem really happy together and I think you would be a good match." She was right! These girls are the joy of Katie's life, and she cannot imagine anyone else standing up beside her on such a special occasion.
Camille SchaferCamille Schafer
Flower Girl
Camille is in kindergarten and loves singing, dancing, dressing up, posing for pictures, soccer, gymnastics, and drawing. She’s been wanting to be a flower girl “her whole life” and can’t wait to walk down the aisle with her sister to celebrate “Uncle Cha Cha” and “Cha Cha Katie’s” big day!
Nicolette SchaferNicolette Schafer
Flower Girl
Nicolette is in preschool and loves all things Peppa Pig, dancing and singing with her sister, coloring, and playing at the playground. She’s very excited to be a flower girl alongside her big sister to kickoff “Uncle Cha Cha” and “Cha Cha Katie’s” special day!