Wedding Party

Melissa Araszewski

Bride

Kyle Kulaga

Groom

Walter Araszewski

Father of the Bride

Stephen Kulaga

Father of the Groom

Barbara Araszewski

Mother of the Bride

Kathleen Kulaga

Mother of the Groom

Rebecca Araszewski aka Becky

Maid of Honor

The Bride's lifelong partner in crime, and best friend from birth. The Bride and her have shared their entire lives together including but not limited to: friends, clothes, cars, jobs, schools, even looks! Lets say, no one is surprised she was the Maid of Honor pick.

Timothy Wolande

Best Man

Tim and Kyle met 18 years ago and remained close friends since. Tim is a great friend, family man, tech savant, and probably won't like the wedding meal. He can argue his way into and out of anything. Kyle can count on Tim to keep him grounded on the big day.

Jessica Araszewski

Bridesmaid

The Bride's other younger, mysterious sister that resides on the archipelago of Hawai'i, she will be very tan when you see her. She may also casually bring up plants and how to care for them. Jessica and the bride enjoy travelling together and have thrilling adventurous memories made across a couple of countries.

Brian Emerick

Best Man

Brian and Kyle’s friendship kicked off while playing hockey together in high school. Brian taught Kyle there was more to life than getting good grades and they have been on countless adventures together (none that they care to name here)!

Alyssa Dean Durante

Bridesmaid

A long time friend, considered family. Alyssa and the Bride met when they were 18 years old through the NIU sorority rush. After college they lived together and have countless memories of summer nights in the city, enjoying life without a care in the world. Alyssa and Melissa have always looked out for each other and taken care of each others families like one in the same. Alyssa is energetic and outgoing, you can count on her to keep the conversation flowing and the party rolling!

Court Arning

Groomsman

Kyle and Court had an instant connection since the day they met in California. Court is an amazing person, highly intelligent, mentally and physically strong. If you found yourself wandering in the apocalypse this is definitely the do it all engineer you'd want on your team!

Amanda Hendricks

Bridesmaid

Amanda and the Bride have been best friends since they moved into the sorority house together at NIU in 2007. Amanda and Melissa can share a tale or 2 about their epic adventures together, cruising campus in Amanda's Jimmy, winter formals with the Evan Scholars and Melissa's first Phish show. Amanda is incredibly charismatic and can make an entire room belly laugh. Amanda is the Bride’s ultimate hype girl and has always cheered her on whatever goal in life she’s had. Embrace her energy on this ultimate hype day for the loving couple!

Phil Higgins

Groomsman

Kyle and Phil first met in high school and have remained friends through all of life's phases. Phil is the host with most and immediately makes you feel welcome and upbeat with a drink at the Leopard Lounge. Phil's energy is contagious, and his stories are hilarious!

Tanya Raz

Bridesmaid

Tanya and Melissa met through the sorority rush process and quickly became best friends over their shared love of hip hop, Starbucks, and the subtle act of putting men in their place. Tanya and Melissa racked up countless memories together while roommates at NIU, working together at her mom's office over holiday breaks, visiting friends at other colleges watching each other nieces grow up. Tanya is expressive and kind and will bring positivity to any situation. We know we can count on her back it up on the dance floor and drop some sick Lil'Wayne lyrics.

Brian Kulaga

Groomsman

Brother of the groom. Musical man, theatre extraordinaire. Brian is caring and charismatic and always brings a positive energy to the room. We can count on Brian to turn up the heat on the dancefloor and get the party started!

Lydia Ruspini

Bridesmaid

Lydia and Melissa had an instant bond from the day they met at work. Lydia's direct nature as a French native, was refreshing for Melissa, and their bond grew as they continued to travel to client sites and back to Chicago together; spending time chatting in the car, sharing meals , making weekend trips to Miami, weekend beach days in Chicago. Lydia and the bride's friendship continues to grow deeply with each passing year. Lydia was most confident in Melissa and Kyle's relationship; she predicted the early engagement and has been one of their biggest supporters throughout this year! We know we can count on Lydia to hit the dance floor and get the party started like those old Miami days.

Brian McNally

Groomsman

Brian and Kyle met in college. Brian is a hardworking family man who will always have your back. Super nice guy except when you run into Brian on the Gaelic Football field! If the night remains lively we can expect an Irish jig out of this guy.

Hannah Sandoval

Bridesmaid

Hannah is the Bride's niece that has grown up to become a fun, smart, ambitious young lady. Hannah has always loved to be in the mix of the party, and as a girl she would spend nights at the Bride's apartment with her roommates, being "one of the girls" with us. Hannah is creative and witty, watch out for her quick one liners that would put anyone in their place. It will send you.

Emmett Morrissey

Groomsman

Emmett and Kyle met at Marquette University, and Kyle couldn't help but learn a thing or two from this Real estate, Tax, and Chicago history Guru. Emmett has a big heart and is always putting other people before himself. He will enter the room like he still plays for the Irish National basketball team!

Amanda Wagner

Bridesmaid

Amanda and the bride met in the college dorms at NIU and quickly became inseparable. Melissa and Amanda bonded over their business majors and found themselves huddled in the library together during the days and out gallivanting the campus bars at night. Amanda and Melissa remained partners in party throughout their twenties and have spent many summer nights in the city together. I know we can count on Amanda and her old man, Johnnie to cut a rug on the dance floor!

Evan Sargent

Groomsman

Evan and Kyle met in college. Evan is the most sincere and hilarious individual Kyle has ever met. You can look forward to deep conversation and a lot of laughs with Sarge!

Dan Wolande

Groomsman

Dan and Kyle have been close friends since high school. There have been many mountains, oceans, and missed phone calls between them over the years but none the less their connection is still strong.