Wedding Party

Jena Fakroddin

Maid of Honor

Jena is Meggan's longtime best friend - the two met in 6th grade! And if you can get through middle school awkwardness together, you're friends for life. Jena is an actress living in LA. Get her autograph now because one day it will be worth something! At the wedding, you'll find Jena tearing up at all the sentimental moments.

Ben Krauss

Best Man

Ben, Jude's younger brother, has always been a close partner in everything they did. Whether it be board games, sports, or cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, it only felt right to have him by his side on this big day. At the wedding, you will find Ben hosting a backroom poker game.

Elisa Ambrose

Bridesmaid

Elisa and Meggan are friends from college and first bonded during group trips their semester abroad with Business Council friends. Elisa is Meggan's go-to girl when she needs backup - from fashion advice to slamming down a box of extra toasty cheez-it's. At the wedding, you'll find Elisa starting (& winning) a limbo competition on the dance floor.

David Ervin

Groomsman

The matchmaker - we wouldn't be here without David! Jude's friend from highschool and Meggan's friend from college, David has been there for both of them through it all. Along with David's fiance, Claire, they have all vowed to live on the same cul-de-sac one day. At the wedding, you will find David trying to track down Malort shots.

Phillip Brubaker

Bridesman

Meet Phil, Meggan's favorite bridesman! Phil and Meggan met in college and immediately bonded over their similar senses of humor and love of shenanigans. In his free time, Phil makes amazing artwork - one piece he even gifted to Meggan & Jude for their engagement! At the wedding, you'll find Phil doing the latest tiktok dances at the center of the dance floor.

Dave Everding

Groomsman

Dave and Jude met at Fremont Middle School where they quickly bonded over a shared love of watching sports and playing board games. These days you can usually find them doing just that. At the wedding you will find Dave at the DJ booth requesting yet another Creed/Nickleback song.

Ella Krauss

Bridesmaid

Ella is Meggan's soon-to-be sister! From the start, Ella felt like family as the two bonded during many family trips & her visits to Chicago. Ella now attends PT school at Columbia in NYC... living out Meggan's Gossip Girl dreams. At the wedding, you'll find Ella at the coffee station.

Henry Macaw Holmes VII

Groomsman

Mac, another one of Jude's longtime friends from high school, where Jude and Mac survived freshman year swim team together. Jude is happy to have Mac back in Chicago after an extended stint in Austin TX. At the wedding you will find Mac at the bar ordering a round for the table.

Addison Lebeau

Bridesmaid

Addison and Meggan met in high school and though most of their friendship has been long distance, the two have be inseparable ever since. Usually, Addison wears only black, so you know their friendship is strong when she is willing to wear a blue bridesmaids dress for the occasion. At the wedding, you'll find Addison getting the lowdown on all the family gossip.

Jimmy McAlpine

Groomsman

Jimmy is Meggan's brother and Jude is excited to soon call him his brother-in-law. Their relationship was easy from the start, they quickly bonded over their love for sports and enduring Meggan's random singing outbursts. At the wedding, you will find Jimmy looking for the nearest sports broadcast.

Corinne Piazza

Bridesmaid

Corinne and Meggan became friends in high school, but the two have actually known each other since their competitive cheerleading days in middle school. Corinne is a loving dog mom, and first made Meggan an Auntie when she brought home her pup, Winnie, in 2022. At the wedding, you'll find Corinne with a bud light in hand.

Tim Morse

Groomsman

Jude met Tim freshman year of college. While they didn't become good friends until sophomore year, Tim quickly became one of Jude's favorite people to go out with. When he is not fretting over how poorly the Broncos are playing, you can usually hear Tim's boisterous laugh across the room. At the wedding, you will find Tim egging Jon on to do a backflip.

Mary Sullivan

Bridesmaid

Mary and Meggan met in college after joining Business Council during the same semester... and rumor has it they haven't stopped laughing together since. Most weekends you can find the pair hitting a pilates class or checking out the newest Chicago hotspot. At the wedding, you'll find Mary trying to take over aux from the DJ.

Dillon Oswald

Groomsman

Jude met Dillon freshman year of college where Dillon took him under his wing as a member of the club water polo team. They were fast friends and competitive rivals, ask either who is better at anything and they will surely tell you "Definitely not him". At the wedding, you will find Dillon asking one of the Aunts to dance.

Shea Turner

Bridesmaid

Shea and Meggan became friends in high school and the two went on to be roommates in Chicago. After 4 fun years of living together, Shea might know Meggan better than anyone! And she has also gotten to know Jude well over the years of vegging out on the couch together. At the wedding, you'll find Shea requesting the song Motivation by Normani.

Jon Pickman

Groomsman

Jon and Jude met freshman year of college when they lived in the same dorm. Despite Jude's pranks such as putting Jon's mattress in the elevator, they stuck together as roommates for the next 5 years. At the wedding, you will find Jon on the dance floor risking his life with a backflip.

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Joe Robles

Groomsman

Joe and Jude met freshman year of college. They bonded over a shared love of Super Smash Brothers among other games. They spent many a late night in college racing Rainbow Road or perfecting yet another Mario Party Minigame. At the wedding, you will find Joe admiring the art collection.

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Drew Turner

Groomsman

Jude also met Drew as a member of the Xavier water polo team. While Drew never really learned how to tread water he always tried his best and brought a positive attitude. In all seriousness, the two have enjoyed many great experiences together such as touring national parks, hiking Mt Bierstadt (14,065 ft above sea level), and lake house trips. At the wedding, you will find Drewy trying to wrestle the groom.