Maid of Honor
Jeanne and Melissa met at ISU in 2012 when they were random roommates! It started our with Mel losing her voice the first week of college and Jeanne helping out her new (speechless) roomie. It was a perfect match and the two have been best friends every since. Mel is still so thankful for a normal roommate and someone to be her rock her first year of college, 627 forever.
Matron of Honor
Rachel and Melissa met their freshman year at ISU thanks to a mutual friend! They ended up being in the same sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta! From there, the two hit it off and became the best of friends. Rach has been there for it all and supports/pushes Mel to be the best version of herself.
Bridesmaid
Maddy is Melissa's younger sister. Maddy and Melissa grew up together, experiencing it all together! They may be different, but the two have memories that will last forever!
Bridesmaid
Meg is Melissa's youngest sister, 11 year apart. Meg is Melissa's mini me and is your basic gen z gal!
Bridesmaid
Emma and Melissa have been friends since 5th grade where they bonded over making weird music videos and awkward teen dances. Emma has always had Mel's back and her longest friendship she has had! You will find Emma dancing on the dance floor until midnight for sure.
Bridesmaid
Marge (Maggie) Smith met Melissa in college while in the sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. They were lucky to spend an entire year as roomies, long live the POD! Marge has always been supportive to Mel!
Bridesmaid
Reggie is Melissa's younger cousin. Reggie and Melissa grew up together spending every summer as kids together. Reggie is a fun and uplifting person to be around and will hype this wedding up!
Ring Bearer
Teddy is our newest addition to Melissa and Marc's family. Teddy will be walking the ring down the aisle. Melissa and Marc love their little guy and can't wait to have him apart of their special day!
Best Man
Regan is the brother of Marc, 5 years his younger. Born on different continents, Marc and Regan grew up together in the quiet (far too quiet) suburb of Cary. Marc and Regan's favorite activities are bantering with each other and having a good ole beer together.
Groomsman
Oh boy, where to start with Carlos! Marc and Carlos met in college where they bonded over sports, bantering and crushing some buffalo wings. Marc and Carlos also lived in the city of Chicago for two years, along with being at Wrigley Field together when the Cubs won the World Series!
Groomsman
Marc and Pierce met Marc's freshman year of college when they lived on the same floor together. Marc and Pierce lived together for 3 years at college an 2 years in the city of Chicago, where their friendship bonded over sports.
Groomsman
Marc and Mike met Marc's freshman year of college where they lived on the same dorm floor. Mike is a very laid back guy who enjoys cards, sports and gambling.
Groomsman
Marc and Dave go way back! Meeting in college, Marc and Dave enjoy talking about business, trying out new bars and bantering with each other. Dave always has a good story to tell, so if you run into him, feel free to ask him!
Groomsman
Marc and Brandon met in college, where they lived together for two years. Marc would always ask Brandon to look over his college papers, as Brandon is a English major and aspiring writer. Perhaps Marc should have asked Brandon to help proof read this wedding website for him as well!
Groomsman
Marc and Dan met in college, where their friendship bonded while living together in fraternity basement. Marc and Dan like discussing financial news, investment opportunities and believe it or not, farming together!
Groomsman
Marc and Nick met in college, are now neighbors in the wonderful suburb of Palatine. Nick works for Public Works, so if Marc ever breaks his local water main, he know exactly who he would call first! Marc and Nick were also together in front of Wrigley Field the night the Cubs won the World Series!
Groomsman
Whenever Marc needed something fixed in college, Chris was the first person he would go to. Chris is a handy man who likes building things! They share a love for the Chicago Bears, where they would watch each game together from their senior year apartment's in-door hot tub.
Officiant
Jake Mo is Melissa's cousin! Melissa and Jake grew up together as kids and spent nearly every summer together! They are the same age and Melissa feels very lucky to be so close with her cousins. Jake is an amazing speaker and has a way with words. Melissa and Marc knew when they got engaged that Jake would be the perfect person to marry them! They both can't wait to have Jake be such an important part of their day!
Usher
Zach is Melissa's cousin and both grew up together. Zach is a police officer and knows how to usher people along. Don't worry though, Zach will be off duty on our wedding, so no tickets will be given out.
Usher
Spencer and Melissa grew up together and are cousins. Spencer works at UPS and is a pro at packing things up and taking them where they need to be, so you're in good hands!
Usher
Jared and Melissa are cousins and grew up together. Jared is a manager at a golf club and loves to boss people around, so we knew he would be in his element for this event.