Maid of Honor
Cyndi and Morgan have been friends for about 10 years. They met through mutual friends, Breea and Chris, and have been laughing and sending Instagram memes ever since. Both being teachers, there is so much in common that ultimately they decided to be roommates in 2018 until 2020 before Charlie and Morgan moved in together. Yes, they survived the beginning of COVID together! If that isn't saying it all...I don't know what will. Though Cyndi moved to Wisconsin and then Alaska for a short time, her and Morgan always prioritized keeping in touch and being there for one another, no matter what.
Best Man
Ryan and Charlie have been friends since the beginning of high school. They met through mutual friends at a poker game and have been friends ever since. Multiple times each year throughout college they made sure to visit each other at their respective colleges and questionable, yet very fun times always ensued. Some of their best times together have been Charlie's visits to Washington, DC, where Ryan lived and worked following college. Ryan now lives in Chicago, just over a mile from where Charlie and Morgan live, making it easy for Charlie to beat Ryan in Golden Tee Golf at local bars.
Best Man
Ryan and Charlie have been friends since high school. While friends in high school, their friendship became much closer during and post college. Their friendship became so close that Ryan and Charlie would become roommates together in Chicago for five years before Charlie and Morgan moved in together. Ryan and Charlie have many very similar interests, including their love for Chicago (and really all) sports, Bacardi and Coke, and taking in all that Chicago has to offer. Some of their best memories together have been traveling to multiple countries together as well as singlehandedly keeping Lincoln Park's best taqueria, Allende Restaurant, in business with late night weekend food orders.
Bridesmaid
Colleen is one of Morgan's oldest friends. This all started when their older brothers, Kevin and Garrett, played Woodridge Storm soccer together growing up. From there, their dad's Rich and Dirk got together our YMCA Indian Princess tribe, the Santee, and the rest is history. Morgan and Colleen were glued to each others' sides throughout most of childhood, tearing it up on the soccer field, and there aren't many memories Morgan has that Colleen isn't a part of. Morgan stood up in Colleen and Sean's wedding in 2020, and she is so excited for Colleen to do the same for her.
Groomsman
Brian and Charlie have been friends since high school. Hanging with Brian is always a good time, which is why their initial friendship came so easy and why they have remained so close over the years, despite Brian going to college in Ohio and living there since. They have always prioritized visiting each other in Cincinnati and Chicago and making the most of their time together. Brian also holds the title of being Charlie's only friend that is a successful racecar driver. Some of their most fun times together are better told in person and can't be put in writing for legal purposes, so make sure to ask Brian and Charlie about this at the wedding!
Groomsman
Chris and Charlie have been friends since high school. Charlie stood up in Chris and Jacki's wedding in 2023, and he is glad Chris is able to do the same for him. Their love for the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, and debating questionable ownership/coaching decisions for both are common points of conversation. Chris has always been a loyal and dependable friend to Charlie. We could not mention Chris without mentioning his and now Jacki's loving dog Miss Ella, who was a staple during weekend pregames and while watching football games together in Chicago.