Wedding Party
Paiton Gruenthal
Bridesmaid
Kelsey met Paiton in college at Illinois State & they reconnected when Paiton was moving to Chicago and looking for a roommate. After living together for 4 years & growing up through their early 20's together - Kelsey couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without Pait by her side! Also - Paiton was one of the first people Kelsey texted (in addition to Alex - shoutout Apt 8) when her co-worker was potentially (?!) asking her out on a date via g-chat.
Alex Parker
Bridesmaid
Also known as...Teddy's mom! Kelsey was lucky enough to meet Alex while living in Chicago through Paiton (her work friend). When Kelsey & Pait had a roommate opening - they thought Alex (along with her beautiful Persian cat) would be the perfect fit. Some of Kelsey's favorite and most-fun memories include Alex by her side - including sitting in their living room after a birthday extravaganza and listening to a full Chainsmokers EDC set (and Alex still deciding to be Kelsey's friend...).
Gabi Sokol
Bridesmaid
Kelsey met Gabi post-college (even though they both went to ISU) through their friend Courtney in Chicago. Their friendship started based on their similar love of music and led to going to multiple festivals together over the years. Since then, their friendship has grown by traveling to several cities/countries together (Greece & Toronto being favs), celebrating all of life's big milestones, and continuing to catch-up regularly over wine and reality tv. If you know Gabi, you know she's the life of any party & Kelsey can't wait to dance by her side on this special day!
Peter Lannon
Groomsman
It was one of the first nights of college that Matt met Peter. The first conversation was the two of them sitting on the floor in the dorms at Dayton talking about how awesome Jay Cutler was as both are avid Chicago Bears fans. Since then they have been on many adventures together in college and throughout Chicago. They are still hopeful that one day they can see their beloved Bears win a Super Bowl.
Patrick McAdams
Groomsman
One of the first friends that Matt met in college and a roommate of 3 years at the University of Dayton. He was once known as Sunshine because of his long blonde hair (please bring it back). Their friendship grew through playing sports together and their love for TV and movies. Patrick is an avid fisherman and a self proclaimed ambassador of Skyline Chili.
Greg Rotuno
Groomsman
A friendship that blossomed when Matt and Greg were lost in the hills of the Appalachian mountains in West Virginia trying to make it back home from a ski trip freshman year of college at Dayton. Greg is a musician and unfortunately a die hard Cleveland sports fan. He'd love to talk about the 2016 World Series if you're a Cubs fan.
Brad Davis
Officiant
A good friend of both Matt and Kelsey from Chicago, Brad has seen their relationship blossom from the beginning. Brad is one of the smoothest talkers you will meet, he is the life of the party, undefeated at beer die and someone that will always have your back. Brad will be the officiant of the wedding and tie the knot of the happy couple.