Kayla & Joe
Wedding Party
Katie Smolar
Maid of Honor
Katie and Kayla have been best friends for over 30 years. From growing up on the same block, to living together in college, and even moving abroad together, these two have been through it all by each other’s side. It’s only fitting that Katie would be standing right next to Kayla on her biggest day yet. Katie knows Kayla better than anybody and always knows exactly what to say and how to put a smile on her face.
Tony Partacz
Best Man
Tony is Joe’s only brother. Although there is 4 years between them, they have grown much closer as they’ve gotten older. Fellow lover of whiskey, Mario party, and stupid YouTube videos; there’s never a moment these two aren’t having a good time together.
Samantha Mitchell
Bridesmatron
Samantha and Kayla have known each other since they played sports together in middle school. They may have started as “frenemies” but have since turned things around and are now besties. They lived together in college and also galivanted across Europe together. Samantha is the eucalyptus tree to Kayla’s koala bear and always a strong support system for the bride to be.
Matt Hudnall
Groomsman
Matt and Joe grew up in the same neighborhood and have been friends for over 15 years. They enjoy hanging out and complaining about all things that are life. There’s been very few weekends these ding dongs aren’t hanging out together.
Callie Manick
Bridesmatron
Callie and Kayla met in 2014 and have been slowly merging into the same person ever since. Callie is not only one of Kayla's best friends but they also work at the same University and live on the same block! Kayla had the honor of standing by Callie’s side in her wedding last year and Callie has passed down all her wedding knowledge (and bride swag!) and proven to be an invaluable asset in the planning process.
Dan Manick
Groomsman
Dan and Joe took growing up in the same neighborhood a step further and now live down the street from each other. They like talking about grilling food, listening to music at an unreasonable volume, and watching trucks fall through ice on the internet.
Ashlia Wisma
Bridesmaid
Ashlia and Kayla met during their sophomore year of college and quickly became best friends. They’ve traveled across the world together and have shared some of the most amazing memories with each other. Ashlia has always brought a calm “adult” energy to their friend group and will surely help the bride relax leading up to and on the big day!
Steve Letz
Groomsman
Joe and Steve also grew up in the same neighborhood and became friends hanging out in Hudnall's Garage™. They enjoy bonding over work war stories and everything that comes along with working in downtown Chicago. There is a particular interest in anything happening on Lower Wacker and how that's a job in itself.
Amy Wierzbicki
Bridesmaid
Amy is Kayla’s only sister and mother to her favorite nieces. They've been there for each other through all of life's ups and downs and Kayla can't imagine her wedding day without Amy being a part of it.
Adalyn Gawrys
Flower Girl
Adalyn is Kayla’s oldest niece. She has been looking forward to being a flower girl since the moment she found out Kayla and Joe were engaged and has taken her job very seriously.
Amelia Gawrys
Flower Girl
Amelia is Kayla’s youngest niece. Although not as excited about her duties as her older sister, she has been practicing her moves for the dance floor and looks forward to showing them off.
Mac and Cheese
Honorary Ring Bearers
Although they won’t be able to attend the actual wedding, Mac and Cheese are very excited mom and dad are making it official!