Jennifer & Blake
Wedding Party
Steve Bauer
Best Man
Blake's oldest (still 29 years old...) friend since 1991. Blake and Steve grew up in Wheaton, IL while attending grammar school and high school together. Dr. Steve Bauer practices emergency medicine in Los Angeles but still finds the time to check in with Blake and make's sure he isn't doing something stupid.
Maria Giangrasso
Maid of Honor
Roommates for 5 years, knows that perfect time to call me up -a sixth sense connection. We have a love of fashion, design that takes us around to Chicago events. Blake and I were visiting Maria in Sicily when he proposed 🙂 Lives in North Center with musician husband Ben, son Charlie and new puppy dog Ray
Michelle Michals
Maid of Honor
College roommate at DePaul. Mutual love of reciting and watching tv show Friends, (No It's Nice), Portillo's cheese fries, and relaxing on the sofa. I can count on Michelle to just be there for me in any capacity and she knows how to respond. Lives in Lemont with her amazing husband Ryan and trio of kiddos Madden, Charlie, Grayson, and Juicy dawg
Julia Amato
Bridesmaid
My soul sister. I literally fly out to see her to recharge and zen out. Her energy, smile and laugh is contagious. Lives in Portland with her beautiful family husband Adam, daughter Lillian, dog Juno.
Danny Barajas
Groomsman
Blake's friend from high school who also is his rival at eating burritos, burgers and pizza. Danny currently resides in Kansas City serving pints and watching every Marvel movie at least twenty times each.
Grant Bly
Groomsman
Blake's friend and roommate from college. Blake stood up in Grant's wedding back 2013 and now Grant's returning the favor! People always got their names mixed up in college and neither of them honestly understood why. Grant is a police officer in Holland, Michigan with his wife and daughter. He enjoys ninjas, witty quips and good oral hygiene.
John "Captain" Dolan
Groomsman
Blake's former roommate and friend from Second City. Johnny met Blake at their first improv class at Second city in 2010. Johnny showed Blake all the ropes that Chicago had to offer while creating some sketch comedies and podcasts on the side. Johnny resides in Indiana where he returns to Navy Pier to drive boats and keep the tourists in check.
Jason Gantenberg
Groomsman
Blake's high school friend and roommate after college. Blake always looked up to Jason for his intellect and musical ability. While living in Naperville, Blake and Jason discussed philosophy, astronomy and music while watching Monty Python, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Big Lebowski. Jason currently attends Brown University in Providence to achieve his doctorate in epidemiology.
Missy Gamauf
Bridesmaid
Michelle's sister and now mine 🙂 together in life for almost 20 years. Have the most memorable vacations, Hey Sailor. Lives in Old Town with the most beautiful stage presence daughters Sienna & Sofia.
Katie Pride
Bridesmaid
My co-everything. We have worked together for 10 years, traveled to 5 countries together and continue. Lives in Lakeview with her identical twin sister Jennie.
Jeff Stewart
Groomsman
Blake met Jeff in their first job out of college. They started a Fantasy Football league, which they're still in over 15 years later. Jeff also stepped in as Blake's podcast co-host for over 4 years.