Best Man
Nicky’s big brother and engineer extraordinaire. He’s a newlywed and a loyal friend who counsels his family about car trouble, brews his own beer, and makes his own sourdough.
Maid of Honor
A dear friend of both Lilly and Nicky’s. From watching them first meet to helping Nicky plan his proposal, Maria has truly been along for the whole ride. She is a worshipper and a homemaker with an affinity for linen and radishes.
Best Man
Bestie of both Nicky and Lilly. Wedding party member who is most likely to become a priest. Likes to cook with butter and heavy whipping cream and does not choose to identify as lactose intolerant. Lover of polyphony and Ariana Grande.
Bridesmaid
College bestie and counselor/professor extraordinaire. She has escorted Lilly to the ER twice and called an ambulance for her once. Gifted at guitar and lover of hot dogs.
Groomsman
Nicky’s brother-in-law and father of three beautiful girls. Nicky’s sister met him while he was dressed as batman. He’s a military man who orders too much at sushi restaurants.
Bridesmaid
High school bestie and elementary teacher extraordinaire. Lilly likely has a toothbrush at her parent’s house that has been there since high school. She shared her wardrobe with Lilly all through high school. She does not like turtles as class pets.
Groomsman
Nicky’s first cousin. Lover of podcasts and drinking water. He is often seen sprinting across Franciscan’s campus and willingly chooses to eat eggs with peanut butter. He’s single, ladies.
Bridesmaid
Lilly’s “cousin” (or, as we used to say, My mom's mom's brother's wife's niece's daughter) Lilly definitely has a toothbrush at her parent’s house that has been there since high school. Likes chocolate and phd research.
Groomsman
EMT extraordinaire. Does not like elephants in rooms. Gifted musician and worshipper. Lover of goat yogurt and Mirella & Judah Tobin.
Bridesmaid
High up in the causal chain of why this wedding is happening. Basically a female John the Baptist. Gifted musician and worshipper. Lover of Pomeranians, classical music, and Brendan & Judah Tobin.
Groomsman
Doofus (aka Lilly’s brother). College student who likes listening to music and eating Taco Bell late at night. Makes a lot of brownies. Has too much dirt on Lilly. Refers to Nicky as “Brother Nicholas.”
Bridesmaid
Lilly’s grad school roomie with the heart of a servant. She’s the most creative person you’ll ever meet! She’s an artist who has big dreams and rearranges her bedroom every couple of weeks. Lilly and Nicky introduced her to drinking coconuts and helped her learn to enjoy salad.
Groomsman
Lilly’s youngest brother. High schooler who likes to grocery shop and watch YouTube videos. Will look sharp in his blazer.
Bridesmaid
One of Lilly’s past roomies who lived with her from when her and Nicky started dating until their engagement. Counselor extraordinaire and gifted worshipper. The most Hispanic white person you’ll ever meet. She has washed a lot of Lilly’s dishes.
Groomsman
Basically a brother to both Nicky and Lilly. He’s a gifted worship leader with a heart like David and he’s simply a good friend. Does a great impersonation of Barack Obama. Does not like fancy cheese.
Bridesmaid
The coolest person willing to be friends with Lilly and Nicky. Has a very long neck. Likes spicy food, turmeric lattes, and smokey cocktails. She’s basically an Anthropologie model.
Groomsman
Future Dr. Greve. One of Lilly’s college besties. Jack has called the police for Lilly, rescued her when she got locked in the library after falling asleep in a study room, is the reason why she passed physics, and more. This photo was taken after Lilly and him invested in a GameStop stock together. They did not make money.
Bridesmaid
College friend and major mama’s girl. (Referring to Our Lady) Amazing worship leader. She led a music group with Nicky while he was still a brother. One time Lilly and Nicky covered her car in Christmas wrapping paper. Never seen walking without Kathy.
Groomsman
College friend of Nicky and Lilly’s. Plays the piano and the trumpet. Fixed Lilly’s car horn once. Lover of the name of Jesus and watching football on a flatscreen TV.
Bridesmaid
Also a college friend and fan-girl of the Blessed Mother. Stranger to no one. Gifted worship leader and avid kazoo-player. Likes to order chicken nuggets and virgin strawberry daiquiris from Mexican restaurants. Amanda Cook follows her on instagram. Never seen walking without Del. Has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
Groomsman
You might find him arguing about philosophy or quoting the viral “yee” dinosaur. Along with breaking his mother-and-law’s toe, Nicky also sat on Jeremy’s sunglasses on his wedding day. (And broke them)
Bridesmaid
A sushi loving OB nurse who will be very pregnant at the wedding. (With her first!) Nicky broke her mom’s toe on her wedding day- which was during Lilly and his first week of dating.