Maid of Honor
Elena and Marisa first met back in April of 2003. Marisa was upset that she was being woken up in the middle of her beauty sleep because her baby sister was coming. From that point on these 2 have been besties. They enjoy eating Chipotle together, shopping, and the occasional verbal altercation because...sisters obviously. On a serious note, this day would not be possible without Elena. If you see her at the wedding conversation topics can include: Her love of her fur nephew Tony, anything psychology, or how many kills she got in Fortnite that day.
Best Man
Aaron and Donovan first met in middle school after Aaron's guidance counselor told Aaron's mom that he needed some nicer friends. lol. From there on out these two were inseparable. They spent their days playing video games, watching the NJ Devils, working at the Smoke Rise Inn, and even visiting the ER together a couple of times. Separated by their collegiate careers these two found themselves reunited in Chicago in adulthood! What's meant to be will be and these two were meant to be best friends. If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: His dog Reek, Aaron's amazing best man speech at his wedding, or the Project X party he and Aaron threw in high school.
Officiant
Lindsy and Marisa first met when Aaron decided to bring Marisa home for the holidays back in 2020. Marisa's first experience with the Bura's was the family arguing over how to install their new microwave. Lindsy and Marisa bonded immediately over their career as teachers, books, and giving Aaron a hard time. If you see her at the wedding conversation topics can include: Any musical or Broadway show, Jeter (her dog), or her love of anything dairy (especially ice cream...$80 worth).
Groomsman
Who would have thought the guy you sit next to on your first day of college in your very first class would introduce you to your future wife? Well, that's exactly how Dom and Aaron met...both sitting next to each other because they thought the other was good at math. Their judgment of character got better as college went on. It's easy to say they clicked immediately and decided to live together for the rest of their college careers. Life has been filled with adventures and good times for these two. Dom will forever have a special place in the bride and groom's hearts! If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: Red leather, his love for Dunkin, and ask him why he is babysitting his drink.
Bridesmaid
Marisa and Mia met at ISU on the first day of sorority work week! They bonded over long days of singing and cringey dances that all sorority women know all too well. It was best friendship at first sight! Immediately inseparable, Marisa and Mia spent their years at ISU stuck to each other's sides. And if it weren't for Mia, Marisa and Aaron may have never met that one fateful night at Old Crow. If you see her at the wedding conversation topics can include: Zach Bryan, all alcohol, and how many panic attacks this wedding has caused her.
Groomsman
Marco and Aaron's friendship bloomed during the 8th grade science fair. The thrill of dissolving alka-seltzer tablets together brought these two together in a way no one can relate to. Marco can thank Aaron for his unforgettable career at the Smoke Rise Inn as he helped him get hired there. Through college and adulthood, these two have continued their childhood friendship and are excited to go through all of life's milestones together. If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: His family's farm/vineyard, his upcoming wedding in Sicily, and ask him about the memes he and Aaron send each other on Instagram.
Bridesmaid
Marisa and Sasha first met when Sasha came to visit Mia at ISU at the young age of 17. That night Marisa had a little too much fun and the night ended with Marisa crying on the floor and refusing to sleep in a bed because "she didn't deserve one". LOL. If you see her at the wedding conversation topics can include: The hot new sushi restaurants in Chicago, trucks, and making fun of Dom.
Groomsman
Pearl R Miller Middle School brings together yet another friendship. Mohammed and Aaron met in middle school through Marco and Donovan. Can you guess where Mohammed worked in high school? You guessed it the Smoke Rise Inn! Maybe don't ask him about his tenure at the Inn. Mohammed and Aaron bonded over not celebrating Christmas and making it a yearly tradition of going to the movies together on December 25th. If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: His baby to be, his epic bachelor party trip to Mexico, and ask him about that one trip him and the boys took to Taco Bell in high school.
Bridesmaid
Marisa and Alli met at ISU through their sorority. Almost immediately after meeting they were taking on the frats by storm and agreed to live together the following year. These two were never a dull moment together. If you see her at the wedding conversation topics can include: Bloody Mary's, the fact that she is a twin, and her love for driving.
Groomsman
Nate and Aaron met while playing for the most pretentious hockey team in the Midwest. The Illinois State University roller hockey team. After long nights spent on sketchy motel floors for hockey tournaments these two decided to be for lifers in the friendship category. Fast forward to the pandemic where Nate lived on Aaron's couch where they spent lock down eating jack's pizza's and binging game of thrones. Summers are still spent golfing, spending time at the lake, and the occasional hockey game. If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: His time working at a liquor store, Disney, and his celebrity look alike... Aaron Rodgers.
Bridesmaid
Kelli and Marisa first met during Marisa's short lived catholic school experience. They bonded over their amazing athletic abilities and love for basketball. They decided to take on the travel basketball world together and traveled the US breaking ankles. They did the world of women's basketball a favor and retired but the friendship stayed strong! If you see her at the wedding conversation topics could include: How tall she is, her experience as an ER nurse, or of course her amazing basketball career.
Groomsman
PJ may not remember but his first time meeting Aaron was at windy city smokeout. After a couple hangouts with mutual friends during covid these two immediately bonded over their love of a good time and the Chicago food scene. You can find PJ and Aaron at Ignotz or Rosemary's on a Sunday or at their monthly haircuts together. If you see him at the wedding topics of conversation can include: His cutie nieces, his love for the White Sox, or impeccable food recommendation list.