Kasia & Michael
Wedding Party
Emily (Mika) Gorczynski
Maid of Honor
Mika is not only my younger sister and "mini-me" but she is my best friend. Having a sister like her has been the biggest life blessing and gift from God. She has been by my side thru thick and thin and our sisterhood friendship has continued to grow stronger each year. Thankfully she is still the shortest in our family and therefore continues to maintain her "Shrimp" nickname in our house. Having her as my Maid of Honor was the easiest decision I had to make and it is an honor to have her stand by my side as I marry Michael :)
Austin Davalle
Best Man
You can find Austin and I living our best bro life fishing for salmon on our boat in Lake Michigan on an early summer morning with a beer in hand. Best friends since high school and co-boat owners for the last few years, Austin has always been by my side. It has been hard to have him move away down south to Alabama to pursue his own love life away from the boat and our fishing but we both know we can't let go when we have a good catch on the line. Austin, having you as a best friend and best man is an honor.
Katie Gentry
Bridesmaid
Katie might as well be my twin. With birthdays two days apart and the same initials we have been joined at the hip since Freshman Tennis in 2009. From bonding over being overachieving nerds in school, to kicking butt on the tennis and badminton courts all 4 years of high school, to partying together during our college years, our friendship has continued to grow throughout the last 12 years and has no end in sight. Almost always experiencing the same milestones and emotions in life, Katie has always been my rock and go to person for all things boys, life, and career. We bet you will still be able to find us partying together at Country Thunder at 90 years old and reminiscing about our "good old days".
Charlie Wiegand
Groomsman
Ahhh Charlie....the matchmaker and starter to my love life. You might find Charlie swooning some parents, but ladies don't let his demeanor and looks fool you - he's actually got it all.... and more. Charlie is one of the most genuinely kind, professional, and highly sarcastic people I know. While you or I may never know if Charlie is sarcastically messing with you or trying to compliment you, he has a golden soul. Charlie, thank you for inviting myself and Kasia to your hot tub that snowy December night in 2011. We all know we would not be here celebrating this day without you.
Ania Adamiec
Bridesmaid
My younger cousin and the spiritual household keeper of the family - Ania has one of the purest hearts I know. Living in the present and spreading the word of God; she truly is a person you must meet! There is something so special about the way she listens and shows she cares! From running around the house with our thumbs in our mouths and favorite blankies in tow, to now talking about post-college career paths, we may have "grown up" to some extent but our hearts still remain wild. Ania, thank you for always being yourself and always laughing freely and VERY loudly with me!
Thomas Gorczynski
Groomsman
I am so excited to gain another brother in law! Throughout all of the years I have known Thomas, aka Tomus, I have grown to admire and respect him more and more. He has incredible work ethic, tenacity like you have never seen before, and constantly shows how generous he is. While I think that I'll never be able to fully grasp what he actually does for his job nor how he enjoys camping in the mountains in 3 feet of snow and negative degree Farenhite, I do know that I can always count on him to be there for me and Kasia and to cook up a delicious (& spicy) meal served with a glass of fancy wine. Cheers to being brothers now Tomus!
Asia Adamski
Bridesmaid
Let me start out by saying that no, her name is not Asia like the country. It is Asia, like Kasia, but without the 'K'. Therefore, with us practically having the same name, being only 8 months apart in age, and now both having husbands whose names are Michael; its not hard to understand why we are so close! As my older cousin, Asia and I unofficially became the 'moms' among our younger cousins and we made sure during every holiday and family party that the youngsters were kept in line, fed, and attended to. We were the free babysitters our parents silently adored. Asia, thank you for always being there for me and being willing to pop open a bottle of wine & catch up!
Paul McBreen
Groomsman
Need a buddy to hang out with, grab a drink, just chill, catch up on life, or go out and party? That's my boy Paul, always willing and down for practically anything. We have been friends since my freshman year of high school. Those who know us well may say we used to get into trouble in school and mess around in the back of the classroom..... its all true. But when you put our wild high school selves right next to each other in class its hard to say the teachers couldn't see it coming. Excited to see what our 'adult' lives have in store for us Paul- maybe one day we'll actually grow up :P
Annie McArdle
Bridesmaid
My first friend since preschool; Annie and I have known each other since the beginning. Bonding over the little things in preschool such as building blocks, dolls, and fruit snacks to now bonding via calls and texts over detox drinks, clean organic foods, and natural ingredients in day to day products - you can say our hobbies have changed! Annie has always been someone I could count on to support me and answer the phone on the first ring. Annie continually exemplifies what a true and caring friend she is. She has a heart of gold which not only radiates on the inside but also the outside - some of which can also be seen in her triathlon accomplishments! Watch out - you may see her competing at the Olympics one day!
Ben Kiernan
Groomsman
Every guy needs a friend like Ben. Willing and ready to drop everything he's doing in order to help you out in a time of need. Hard working, passionate, driven, and always being 3 steps ahead of the game, Ben has success written all over his future. Time and time again Ben has shown what a lifelong and true friend he is. He and his fiancé Crystal, even changed their honeymoon plans and flights to make it for our wedding! Ben, with fiancés as equally excited to have lots of babies, I can't wait to see what the next few years have in store for us. However, in the meantime Kasia and I are excited to do married life alongside you and Crystal!
Taya Zoubareva
Bridesmaid
Neighbors both physically and geographically (Poland - Russia), friends since gradeschool, and having her own nickname in my house (Taya Faya); Taya has always been considered part of the family. We quickly upgraded our friendship from neighbors/bus buddies to best friends/sisters/partners in crime. Taya has always been one of the hardest working people I know and therefore one of my role models. Throughout her academic career she successfully juggled working multiple jobs all while playing tennis and achieving top grades in school. Over the last few years she has also pursued her passion of health and fitness, gained experience as a business owner, and has continued to live a full, faithful, and active life! Taya Faya, thank you for being someone I can always look up to for anything!
Jeremy Schwab
Groomsman
You can usually find my younger cousin Jeremy and I around our grandpa's poker table. Mastering the skill of Texas Hold’em and talking smack when one or the other is winning; we have always been close enough to play around and take each other's money knowing that in the end we come out even. Jeremy and I grew up playing golf every day in the summer; you could always find us on a golf course with his brother Justin. Jeremy will always be there when you need him and he is one of the sincerest people you will ever meet. He has always had my back and I will always have his. I remember when he would look up to me for knowledge and now I find myself learning from him.
Tory Fedder
Bridesmaid
Also known as my Madrilena, Tory and I became best friends during our 5 month study abroad extravaganza in Madrid in 2015! From improving our Spanish, to improving our nocturnal habits of keep up with the Spaniard club lifestyle, we became a force to be reckoned with! We did everything together from studying, clubbing and traveling all over Europe. By the end of it sangria became our water and paella and croquetas became our bread. Studying abroad was the best decision I made in college and I'm so thankful that it brought me to Tory. Tory, like our favorite movie to watch together, Bridesmaids, says; "I'm ready to partayyyyyy!"
Cole Demet
Groomsman
Friends since middle school, Cole and I have continued to grow our friendship throughout the years. From double dates, to driving our boats together, to just grabbing a drink to relax and catch up; Cole has always been a steady friend. He is so dependable that he will even come and save your butt when your boat runs out of gas in the middle of Lake Michigan in the late hours of the night after a day of fishing. He is a guy’s guy and one of the easiest people to get along with. Kind-hearted, and willing to always lend a hand, I am so happy to have Cole by my side for this special day.
Alli Chemmachel
Bridesmaid
Chosen as random roommates Freshman year of college - we have been a wild pair to say the least. Bonding over our passion for dance, Alli quickly introduced me to ISA (the Indian Student Association), the Indian culture, and their various, beautiful dances. While I may have visually stuck out like a sore thumb as the tall, white girl at the back of the stage, I sure never felt like it. Alli was the catalyst to my many friends at Marquette University. She was a roommate and a friend that I never once had to question being my crazy, wild, weird self around. She welcomed all my craziness with open arms and joined in on the fun. Alli, thank you for being my rock in school and for always laughing like crazy mad women together.
Justin Schwab
Groomsman
Cousins and only two months apart in age, Justin and I have always been very close. Golfing has always been our "love language" with each other. Justin's passion and skills for golf have almost always (key word "almost") one up-ed me and his younger brother Jeremy. But I guess golfing with Michael Jordan qualifies him for the win. We grew up taking golf lessons from our grandfather every Monday morning of our middle school summers. Our grandfather taught us well that hard work and perfect, repetitive practice pays off. That is what is going to take Justin to the next level on his journey to becoming a professional golfer. Look out ladies!