Michelle & Joe
Wedding Party
Karen Fernandez
Maid of Honor
Bride's older sister. Mother to an animal lover and a Baby Yoda enthusiast. Quintessential 80's baby. Jeopardy champion level of music knowledge. The biggest personality always having the most fun. Heart so big she cries at commercials.
Jack Czaja
Best Man
Groom's younger brother. Father to two French Bulldogs. Cole Haan connoisseur. Avid PC gamer, lover of Culver's. Can fit "The Office" into any conversation. Has at least 3 different nicknames for Michelle.
Tara Isham
Bridesmaid
Bride's younger sister. Mother to two rambunctious little boys with boundless energy. Picasso with a make up brush. Licensed skincare aficionado that gives the best facials in Northern Illinois.
Michael Prosia
Groomsman
The ultimate childhood friend. Mikey Eddie. Twenty years of friendship. Brand new father to a baby girl. Unrivaled NHL video game teammate chemistry. Always good for A+ recommendations. Story-telling maestro.
Becca Galvan
Bridesmaid
Best friend bonded forever after a failed Pacer test. 20 years of judging, eating great food, and figuring out what adulting actually means together. Mom to the cuddliest pupper and prettiest kitty. New homeowner with HGTV-worthy renovation plans. My go-to for any and all recommendations to elevate all life experiences.
Matthew Prosia
Groomsman
The other half of the Prosia brothers. Matty Snipes. Childhood friendship that has grown stronger as we've aged. Ride or die video game teammate. Lover of MLB stadiums. Despises shoveling snow and dealing with the Chicago cold.
Megan Schrock
Bridesmaid
Un-ironic soul sister. Finishing each other sentences since sophomore year of college. Simultaneously the life of the party and the mama hen. Mama to the the blackest of birds (who, yes, is actually a pup). Current resident of Germany trying her best to keep her food spicy in the blandest country of all. Best book buddy a girl could ask for.
Ryan Varela
Groomsman
The most famous nickname of them all, Alaska. Eleven years of friendship. Passionate about the outdoor adventures and borderline jokes. Always striving to be better than yesterday.
Brianna Howell
Bridesmaid
Danced through high school and college together. By far the smartest person I know saving the world at the UN. Star Trek fanatic and lover of the weird. Fellow petty queen helping each other stay sane during every "unprecedented time" we've lived through the past three decades.
Sarah Sheldon
Grooms Gal
Co-worker turned best friend. Fellow Libra energy. Ultimate work-lunch buddy. Any day qualifies as a beach day. Mother to an outstanding 8-year old young lady. Integral member of the Sarah, Stormy, and Joe trio.
Liz Awotwi
Bridesmaid
College dance buddy turned best friend. Fellow introvert getting through life by dancing. Pole princess, ballroom baddie, jazz jewel, contemporary connoisseur, and hip hop heiress. The best listener and an essential member of the group chat.
Stormy Walker
Grooms Gal
Former graduate school supervisor turned best friend. Lover of a good cold brew and a stroll through HomeGoods. Always down for a beach trip. Often rolls her eyes at Joe's sarcasm. Essential member of the Stormy, Sarah, and Joe trio.