Kyndrea & Jonathan
Wedding Party
Ashley Rachelle
Matron of Honor
Kyndrea's older and consistently wiser sister - Ashley Rachelle has taught Kyndrea about work ethic and drive, spontaneity and love for exploring, willingness to fiercely defend those she cares about, managing her strong opinions (some may call it stubbornness...), a nice glass of bubbly, and passion for bringing people together!
Brian
Best Man
Brian and Jonathan are probably best known in their social circle as the best friends who sometimes wear matching t-shirts, who throw great super bowl parties, and who often arrive/depart parties together because they lived across the street from each other for years. They've also been great travel partners, both in the US and internationally, with trips such as diving in Cozumel and Florida, trekking across eastern Europe, exploring jungles and coasts of Colombia, lakehouse fun in Vermont and Michigan, and hiking in Zion.
Alyssa
Matron of Honor
Kyndrea's other older and...usually wiser sister ;) Alyssa has taught Kyndrea about vibrance and not taking yourself too seriously, how to successfully - whether on accident or on purpose - test limits (sometimes ending in empty gas tanks), having a tender heart and sensitivity (which often comes with a few tears), and steadfast loyalty to those she cares about!
Ben
Groomsman
Ben is Jonathan's younger brother, who Jonathan has loved getting closer to as the two have "grown up" from kids to pseudo-adults. Ben's fun-loving, and always-with-a-smile approach to life has been something Jonathan can't really take credit for teaching, but instead tries to consistently practice himself.
Stevie
Bridesmaid
Stevie (aren't you proud?!) has been Kyndrea's best friend since middle school - no one knows the highs and lows of how Kyndrea grew into the person she is today like Stevie does. It's amazing how much has changed over the years, but also how little has changed as well!
James
Groomsman
James and Jonathan met through a mutual friend who was nice enough to nudge them into being friends separate from her, even once humorously telling them "you two are perfect for each other." Few of Jonathan and Kyndrea's friends have spent as much time with them as a couple as James, and he even played a pivotal role in one of their early dates!
Gabrielle
Bridesmaid
Gabrielle and Kyndrea met studying abroad in Australia and spent much of their twenties together in Chicago trying to figure out how to adult - it's possible she will be the only person crying more than Kyndrea on the big day!
Dave
Groomsman
Dave and Jonathan's friendship started, like so many in Chicago, on a magical summer day in the bleachers at Wrigley Field. They met through mutual friends soon after Jonathan moved to Chicago, and have spent multiple ski trips, volleyball leagues, and nights out together over the years.
Crista
Bridesmaid
Crista and Kyndrea also met in Australia but have been maintaining a long-distance relationship ever since... there are few people who can so perfectly balance being fun and carefree with being deeply supportive and honest like Crista can!
Dan
Groomsman
Dan and Jonathan met through Brian and have become fast friends since Dan moved to Chicago. Dan is probably one of the most positive and optimistic people someone could ever meet, so Jonathan has been lucky enough to build a great friendship with Dan while also trying his best to provide a bit of corruption from time to time...
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and Kyndrea met at Notre Dame, and have continued to get closer over the years in Chicago - her loyalty, fun-loving personality, and openness to deep conversations have been key to Kyndrea's survival through the years!
Adam
Groomsman
Adam was one of the first friends Jonathan met in Chicago, as the two started on the same Kraft team when Jonathan moved there. In addition to spending many fun Chicago years together of great food, nightlife, street fests, beach volleyball, and football weekends, Jonathan has probably been on more ski trips with Adam than any other person.