Wedding Party

Kelly

Matron of Honor

Kelly is Candice's cousin. They are very close and have had many fun memories and adventures growing up together including sleepovers, watching Mean Girls on repeat, going to Disney on Ice with her and her adorable children, and many more. They've had many hangouts where they would just sit around watching movies or doing absolutely nothing and talk and laugh for hours. Candice had the honor of standing by her side when she got married. She is the type of person who would jump to help you no questions asked. There is always a good laugh when she is around, and she always has your back. Her beautiful daughter Aubrey is the Flower Girl. Kelly is great at crafting and party planning.

Scott

Best Man

Scott is Matt's younger brother. Growing up they would play baseball and other various sports together. Matt loved sledding with him down the hill by their house in the winters and swimming in the summers. He loved spending time with Scott on their family trips to Seaside, Florida as well as when Matt would have a layover in San Francisco and tour the city with him. When they were in high school, they would drive around their community blasting music and having a great time. Scott is adventurous and a free spirit. He is very smart and determined. Scott loves hiking and skiing.

Alyssa

Maid of Honor

Alyssa is Candice's cousin and are very close. They both share their love for Disney together. Alyssa was living in Florida when Candice moved there and both got to have many fun times hanging out at Disney. Growing up they had a lot of fun memories together. They had many trips to Wisconsin Dells, swimming in her pool, sleepovers, and watching old home videos. A fun memory they share is going to the D23 Expo in Anaheim and celebrating Disneyland's 60th Bday. Candice has the honor of standing by her side when she gets married this year. Alyssa is the type to look out for you. She always gives a good laugh and is friendly to everyone. Alyssa enjoys collecting pins from Disney.

Mark

Best Man

Mark is Matt's youngest brother. Growing up Matt and Mark would play sports and video game together. They would go to the Clubhouse in their community in the summer and spend hours playing computer games and enjoying endless snacks. Matt would always have the best conversations with Mark. He enjoyed having layovers in Pennsylvania when they'd get together and grab food and catch up. Mark is more on the quiet side, but he likes to laugh and have a great time. He is smart and a good listener. Mark enjoys playing on Steam in his free time.

Rachel

Bridesmaid

Rachel aka "Bloo" has been friends with Candice for over 26 years. Both played the Clarinet together in 5th grade but didn't officially become friends until the 1st day of 6th grade when Rachel stopped Candice from boarding the high school bus. Ever since then, they would hang out at the parks and each other's houses being weird and doing random things with friends. She introduced Candice to the world of Warped Tour which led to some of the best and embarrassing summers. Both have had so many inside jokes over the years and fun moments in and out of school. Teachers at school would always mix them up. She eventually became Candice's roommate later on in their 20's. Rachel is the mom of the friend's group; she is the one who is always there for you in good times and bad and gives a voice of reason. She's ready and willing to offer the best advice (always right) and tells the funniest stories. Rachel is a fan of baking/cooking and enjoys watching the Great British Baking Show.

Nick

Groomsman

Matt has been friends with Nick for more than 8 years. They met when they were both in the same training class for Spirit Airlines. They have traveled together to Salt Lake City and South Beach in Miami. They had a great time snow tubing and hanging out while in SLC. Matt enjoyed working trips with him and going on adventures during the layovers. Matt and Nick have great conversations and take time to catch up even with their busy schedules. Nick has always been personable, friendly, and helpful. He is very smart and kind. Nick loves to travel and ski.

Nikki

Bridesmaid

Candice has been friends with Nikki for over 23 years. They went to school together and met when they were in the same homeroom together in 7th grade. They have shared many memories and inside jokes over the years and even traveled to Tampa together, doing the Macarena on a Pirate Ship and sipping on some drinks on a tiny beach during a rainstorm. They both share the same love for concerts and try to see New Found Glory together as much as possible. Nikki tells it how it is and will not hold back. She's very fun, hilarious, and unfiltered to be around but can also be serious when needed to be. She instantly gets along with everyone. Even though they live a good distance away from each other, they always get together once in a while and it seems as if nothing has changed. Nikki enjoys playing Rugby on a team.

Zach

Groomsman

Matt has been friends with Zach for over 17 years. They met their sophomore year of high school and lived on the same floor of their dorms. They did countless weekend trips together to Friendly's, Red Sox games, movies, and also hung out in the student union. Zach and Matt were also benched together on the basketball team, still making the best of it. Zach has always been quiet but was always there for a good laugh. He was always there for Matt. Even though they live a distance away from each other, they still make time to catch up every once in a while. Zach loves the outdoors.

Tiffany

Bridesmaid

Candice has been friends with Tiffany for over 10 years. They met when they were forced to share the only shared cubicle at their current workplace. Surprisingly, they both got work done, somehow... Both Candice and Tiffany have had a lot of fun memories and concerts under their belts. They've enjoyed the Boy Band Night and ones Candice never thought she'd see on her own, Macklemore and Yung Gravy. When they both worked in office, they would try to outdo the next years bday desk decor. Candice decorated hers as the Thrift Shop from Macklemore one year and Tiffany out did herself on a huge Little Mermaid display for Candice's bday. Tiffany is one of a kind and the "TMI" friend. You never know what conversation you were about to get on the phone or in person. She's very caring and helpful and gives the best advice. She gets along with anyone and everyone. She's the most unselfish person Candice knows. Tiffany enjoys playing World of Warcraft on Twitch.

Trevor "Trev"

Groomsman

Trevor has been friends with Matt for over 9 years and Candice (through Matt) for over 7 years. All 3 met when they lived in Florida. Over the last 2 years, after Matt and Candice moved to Illinois, Trev and his wife, Becca, moved to Missouri. The move benefitted all as they were able to do weekend hangouts more often. They have had so many fun and great memories. Their go to game is Mario Party, and enjoyed going to Aquatica and Seaworld, and spending weekends at the Winter Garden Farmer's Market. Their favorite memory is when they were playing a charades type game and Matt had Call of Duty and just kept making shooting noises and motions. They had never laughed so hard in their life. Trev is the type of person you can rely on; he is always there for you and very resourceful. He has an all-around great personality. Trev is a theater kid at heart and loves to game. Matt had the honor of standing up for his and Becca's wedding.

Becca

Bridesmaid

Becca has been friends with Matt for over 9 years and Candice (through Matt) over 7 years. As soon as Candice and Becca met, they clicked immediately. They've had many fun memories including Thanksgivings together, Zoo and Aquarium trips, going to Seaworld to see concerts, going to the Farmer's Market, and even staying the night at a haunted mansion in St. Louis which Candice had no choice but to go to. They originally met in Florida but shortly after Candice and Matt moved to Illinois, Becca and her husband Trevor, moved to Missouri. The move let them see each other more often for weekend trips. Whenever they are all together, there are nonstop laughs and adventures. Both Candice and Becca are almost the same person when it comes to food likes and dislikes. Becca is the type of person who is very friendly, caring, and there for you. She's very quirky and fast on comebacks. Becca loves animals as apparent through her job as an animal trainer. She trains the sloth, reptiles, and otters to name a few. She also is a huge horror fan. Matt had the honor of standing up in her and Trevor's wedding.

Trevor

Groomsman

Matt has been friends with Trevor for over 8 years. They met when they were both working at Spirit Airlines. They have shared different adventures on their layovers exploring the cities and getting drinks. Matt and Trevor like to discuss their recent trips and travel and catch up when they can. He's always there for Matt and a phone call away. Trevor is strong willed, smart, and personable. He is very social and driven to make people happy. Trevor likes photography.

Ashley

Bridesmaid

Ashley has been friends with Candice for over 21 years. They first met when Ashley sat in front of Candice in their sophomore English class. They would partner up and talk occasionally. It wasn't until the first day of their freshmen year of college, when they saw each other at the train station, that they became close and started hanging out. They've battled the freezing Chicago winter to attend the Thanksgiving Parade together, got together for Friendsgiving, and even hung out around bonfires and new restaurants. They had the best time in Nashville for her bachelorette. Ashley is very friendly and caring and gets along with everyone. She's the type to try new things and find the fun places to checkout. Candice had the honor of standing by her side when she got married.

Brian

Groomsman

Brian is Candice's younger brother and has known Matt for over 8 years. They have had fun times at Blackhawks games and seeing concerts like Three Days Grace and Disturbed together. Brian likes great music and often accompanies Candice to concerts (he inherited his great taste in music from his older sister). Candice and Brian got along very well as kids and hardly fought. He knows how to have a great time on the dance floor and make a great drink. Brian is the type of person who can get along with anyone. He is friendly and funny and can fix/remodel anything. Brian likes to fix cars and trucks, and golf. Candice had the honor of standing up in his and Lauren's wedding.

Lauren

Bridesmaid

Lauren is Candice's sister-in-law and has known her for more than 13 years through her brother Brian. Brian brought her to a family party, and she fit in right away. Candice and Lauren have had many hangouts to bars, a trip to Nashville together, gone bowling, and hung out in her basement together listening to music, playing games, and drinking. Lauren is always a laugh when around. She speaks her mind and tells the best stories. She is friendly and has the best moves on the dancefloor. Lauren loves reading and doesn't help Candice's book addiction. Candice had the honor of standing by her side when she married Brian.

Nathan "Nate"

Ring Bearer

Nate is Candice's nephew. He's the son of her cousin Kevin. He has the wonderful task of being Ring Security and will be 4 years old when Candice and Matt get married. He is absolutely adorable, handsome, and so smart. He is very observant and speaks his mind. Nate will make you laugh with the things he comes up with and has such a great personality. Candice always has a great time when she sees him. By the time of the Wedding, he will be a pro since it will be his 4th Ring Bearer gig. He will be a hit on the dancefloor. He loves playing with Legos and play doh, watching Toy Story, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Frozen, and is great at craft projects and reading. Candice and Matt are honored to have Nate be their Ring Bearer.

Aubrey

Flower Girl

Aubrey is Candice's niece. She is the daughter of her cousin / Matron of Honor, Kelly. She has the amazing task of throwing the flower petals down the aisle. Aubrey will be 3 years old at the wedding. She is absolutely adorable and such a sweetheart. She is so smart and observant. She has such a big personality and is always smiling. Aubrey knows how to break it down on the dancefloor. She's been listening to all the greatest hits since she was 1 years old. Candice always has fun going to Disney on Ice with her. By the time of the wedding, she will be a pro with this being her 2nd Flower Girl gig. Aubrey loves playing with play doh, her dolls, dancing, and watching Frozen, Mickey Mouse Club House, and Moana. Candice and Matt are honored to have Aubrey as their Flower Girl.

Steve

Father of the Bride

John

Father of the Groom

Diane

Mother of the Bride

Susan

Mother of the Groom

Betty

Grandmother of the Bride