Wedding Party

Mary Ann Schneider

Bride

Peter Shipp

Groom

Regina Sencak

Bridesmaid

Who are you? Hi! I’m Regina, and Where are you from? I grew up in Pittsburgh with MaryAnn! Why are you here? I have known MaryAnn since before I can even remember, playing softball together and watching our brothers’ basketball games as kids. MaryAnn became my absolute best friend after a German club field trip when I was in 9th grade and I couldn’t ask for a better friend! She is the funniest and kindest person I know, and I’m so glad I’ve had her with me through every stage of my life. I feel so lucky to be standing by her side on her special day! I couldn’t imagine a better match for my best friend than Peter, and I know he will treasure her just as much as I do!

Megan Shipp

Best Woman

Who are you? Megan Shipp Where are you from? Beach Park, IL Why are you here? Peter is my younger brother and best friend. We battled long and hard to have the relationship we have today and I do not take that for granted.

Theresa Schneider

Bridesmaid

Who are you? Hi friends, I'm Theresa! I'm Mary Ann's big sister. Where are you from? We grew up together in Pittsburgh, making childhood memories of picnics at North Park and roller coasters at Kennywood. These days I live in Frederick, Maryland. Why are you here? I'll be at the wedding because I'm so excited to support these two awesome people, Mary Ann and Peter, as they celebrate their big day. Also, I heard there would be cake.

Drew Balis

Groomsman

Who are you? Drew Where are you from? Earth Why are you here? I guess for Peter, but definitely for Mary Ann

Danica Schneider

Bridesmaid

Who are you? I'm Danica, Mary Ann's sister-in-law, so she's been stuck with me almost as long as Mark has! Where are you from? We live in Pittsburgh, so since they moved here, I've been lucky enough to see Mary Ann and Peter for weekly Sunday dinners, board game nights, and lots of family fun! Why are you here? I'm so excited to celebrate with them!

Erich Spiewak

Groomsman

Who are you? Erich Spiewak Where are you from? Denver, originally Chicago Why are you here? I was lucky enough to grow up with Peter as St. Norbert's parishioners and high school buds. He and Mary Ann are some of the most wonderful and sweetest people I've had the pleasure to know, and so when I heard they were engaged, I cleared my calendar and spent every Saturday for approximately 14 weeks begging Peter to be a groomsman. It worked.

Bethany Fox

Bridesmaid

Who are you? I’m Bethany Fox. Where are you from? I grew up down the street from the Schneiders. Why are you here? Our families have been friends for years and Maryann and I have known each other since we were babies. When we were kids, I told Maryann that she wasn’t my best friend, but was my sister. She was not impressed. Maryann already had a sister so being mine wasn’t the honor that I had imagined it to be. Maryann has been my best friend and my sister for our entire lives.

Joshua Kelso

Groomsman

Who are you? Joshua Kelso Where are you from? Originally Stockton CA but now live in Beach Park IL Why are you here? Peter is my brother in law. Since his sister Megan and I started dating in 2019 Peter and I have gotten very close. I’m excited to be a groomsman and stand by his side on his wedding day

Molly Lyons

Bridesmaid

Who are you? Molly Lyons Where are you from? Pittsburgh! Why are you here? A strange girl licked my elbow at lunch in 9th grade. After the initial shock of disgust, Mary Ann and I became great friends!

Jack Preis

Groomsman

Who are you? Jack Preis Where are you from? Los Angeles, CA via Northbrook, IL Why are you here? Because Peter asked me one fine summer evening in 2021 over a cigar on Drew's dad's balcony. We had just finished a long day of hot tubbing and partying on a beautiful Chicago skyscraper's rooftop deck. Erich, Monica and Cole were there too. I don't get to spend as much time with my best friends these days, so beautiful little moments like these really stick out to me. Peter has been there for basically all of them. And this one is about to be one of the best for sure!

Stephanie Bacino

Bridesmaid

Who are you? Im Stephanie. I met Mary Ann when we were working at a daycare in Illinois. From there we went from coworkers to friends, to having games nights or karaoke every weekend, and she was a bridesmaid in my wedding. :) Where are you from? Illinois Why are you here? Im just here cause she asked me to be. Just kidding! Im here cause Mary Ann is a great friend as well as Peter and I have no doubt when I met them that they would end up spending their lives together. Im so excited to to be apart of their day and stand by Mary Ann as she marries her soul mate.

Ryan Ruesch

Groomsman

Who are you? I'm Ryan where are you from? Born and raised in Northbrook and currently reside in Denver Why are you here? I'm here to celebrate Peter and Mary Ann, catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

Hannah Brookins

Bridesmaid

Who are you? Hannah Where are you from? Kansas Why are you here? Im here because Mary Ann is one of my best friends and Im so excited to see her and Peter get married! I have seen their relationship grow from the beginning before they ever started dating.

Ian McCrohan

Groomsman

Who are you? Ian McCrohan Where are you from? Philadelphia, PA currently San Diego, CA Why are you here? I met Peter in 2016 at YMCA Camp Marston and quickly became friends because of our shared love of Friday afternoon Nickel Brewery trips. We lived together while we worked at camp and was his roommate when he started dating Mary Ann.

Angie Florentine Taylor

Bridesmaid

Who are you? I'm Angie Florentine-Taylor Where are you from? I'm from South Carolina Why are you here? I'm here because the friends you make when you're young enough to just be authentically you are the friends who see you and love you just as you are.

Anthony Amalfi

Groomsman

Who are you? Anthony Amalfi Where are you from? New Jersey Why are you here? Cause Peter got me drunk for my 21st birthday and I’m still paying him back…. Because I love Peter and Mary Ann very much and can’t wait to celebrate their love with them!

Harper, Alice, and Lulu

Flower Girl

Malachi Baldwin

Groomsman

Who are you? Malachi Baldwin Where are you from? California Why are you here? I'm here to celebrate the love of two of my friends as they start the next stage of their lives together! Hopefully sharing a few laughs and tears of joy a long the way.

Mark Schneider

Groomsman

Who are you? Mark Schneider Where are you from? Pittsburgh Why are you here? Brother of the bride