Kelly & Patrick
Wedding Party
Meghan Cusack
Matron of Honor
Kelly's older sister Meghan is as great as big sister's come! She and Meghan have been best friends since Kelly was born. She and her husband Jamie live in Chicago with their two beautiful kids. You can catch her keeping everything together as that is what is is best at. When you see her on the dance floor, ask her to do the worm!
Danny Morris
Co-Best Man
Danny is one of Patrick's younger brothers. From their early days of enjoying watching movies together (Star Wars, Back to the Future, Toy Story, Zorro, etc.) to Danny's integral role in filming Patrick's engagement video, you'll want to get Danny's autograph at the wedding before he makes it big in Hollywood.
Natalie Bell
Maid of Honor
Kelly's younger sister, Natalie played a big role in Kelly and Pat's engagement by asking Kelly to meet at her house at a specific time to help her with a presentation. Once she started playing the "presentation" (proposal video) on her computer, Kelly held Nat's hand and cried happy tears until it finished with Patrick at the front door. Natalie is bound to be leading the fun of the day! You won't have to work to catch her because she'll be pulling you onto the dance floor!
Jack Morris
Co-Best Man
Patrick's other brother, Jack, is the youngest - and very likely the smartest - out of the "Morris 5" siblings. Jack is a rising senior at the University of Loyola in Chicago, planning to major in Bioinformatics. Jack's dream is to enter the medial research field and help cure diseases. Despite being a new 21 year old, he'll be the one able to break down the chemical composition in your drink at the wedding reception.
Molly Kammien
Bridesmaid
When Molly was born (1 year after Kelly), Kelly gained a best friend. They did everything together as kids and dreamt of continuing to do so from college all the way to retirement. Alas, real life got in the way but they remain very close as they go through life's adventures in different states. Molly and her fiancé Connor are sure to bring it on the dance floor!!
Rob Garwitz
Groomsman
Rob is one of Patrick's closest friends from high school. Rob is also Patrick's brother-in-law. How those two things came to be is a story far too long for this section... but rest assured, Rob will be more than happy to share with you how grateful he is for Patrick. And Patrick is grateful to have Rob not only as a brother, but by his side on his wedding day.
Emilie Morris Garwitz
Bridesmaid
Patrick's older sister, Emilie and Kelly quickly became friends after meeting one another. She and her beautiful little family live near Kelly in South City. Emilie, the oldest of Patrick's siblings, is a natural-born leader and phenomenal teacher. She is hands-down one of the most thoughtful and caring individuals you'll ever meet!
David Weber
Groomsman
David and Patrick have been best buds since first grade. From their days of playing baseball, to working at The Lodge, to now co-managing a fantasy baseball team, they've been through it all together! You'll be sure to catch Dave and Pat having a couple of celebratory cigars the night of the wedding.
Abby Morris
Bridesmaid
Patrick's sister, Abby, and Kelly clicked right away at the infamous "Burgers and Beers" festival. Abby is also an incredible teacher and helps take care of her Goddaughter, Eleanor. She is one of the most loving, quirky, and generous individuals, and you'll be sure to see her belting her favorite tunes with her amazing voice at both the wedding and reception!
Jim Bunten
Groomsman
While Pat and Jim were in the same class in high school, they didn't really grow close until their post-college days with the De Smet Alumni Association. They quickly grew from old classmates into inseparable co-hosts of their hit podcast "Let's Get Comfortable." You can count on Jimmy-B to make sure everyone "stays comfy" and keeps laughing at the reception.
Jennifer Weiss
Bridesmaid
Jen and Kelly met in Indiana at Kelly's first nursing job in 2010. The days on the cardiac unit were long and hard, but Jen helped Kelly get through every single day with great conversation and endless laughs. You will catch her and her fiancé, Brian striking up great conversations sprinkled with the most interesting trivia facts!!
Eric Whelan
Groomsman
Eric and Patrick met their freshman year at the University of Denver. Living just two doors down from each other, they quickly became close friends. They eventually became roommates for not only junior and senior year, but also for several years after college. Eric and Pat stay in touch through fantasy football and visiting each other to play golf.
Emma Ruhmann
Bridesmaid
Emma and Kelly met at Nerinx Hall High School in 2000 and they have leaned on each other, in good times and bad, ever since. Emma's passions include her family, friends, her pups, the environment, and flowers! Look around during the wedding and reception because all of that floral beauty is her work!!
Denny Childress
Groomsman
Denny and Patrick met during their cross country days in high school, and eventually found themselves running with the same crowd. In college, Pat would visit Mizzou to crash with Denny - and is roommate Rob - every chance he could. They now see each other over the holidays and on their annual camping trip. You can count on Denzel cracking everyone up at the wedding.
Mariheida Cordova Sanchez
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Mariheida met in Lafayette Indiana and bonded over the love of learning to make anything and everything by hand. She and her husband Rohit are officially the ones responsible for getting Kelly into board games more thought provoking than monopoly! Mariheida is one of the kind individuals you will ever meet and is sure to light up any room with her fun and loving personality.
Henry O'Connell
Groomsman
Pat met Henry met over Christmas of their senior year of high school (through his cousin, Claire), and quickly found out they both loved skiing in Beaver Creek and would be going to the University of Denver. The two eventually became roommates for a year in college, and have remained in touch ever since. Henry will be getting married just two weeks before Pat, so this is a big year for both of them!
Megan Hoffman
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Megan were randomly assigned college roommates who got along so well they saw no need to make other friends until their second semester of freshman year. As much as they loved their introvert sides, they pushed each other to branch out to make more friends while they remained college besties. Megan has the special gift of finding humor in anything and you are sure to find her and Kelly crying laughing at something they can't quite explain.
Drew Donaldson
Groomsman
Despite not meeting Drew until Pat's senior year of college, the two quickly became close friends. Drew played a major role in Pat landing his first job out of college, and they worked together at the Four Seasons in Denver for over two years. Drew is a huge karaoke fan like Pat, so you can count of these two belting out song after song together at the reception!
Alex Marchi
Reader
Alex and Kelly have had a close bond as cousins since they were kids. From riding their batman trikes in their grandparent's basement to being roommates in South City with Kevin, they have remained close.
Karen Biercz
Reader
Karen and Kelly enjoyed their childhoods together on Kelly's swing set, or playing outside on rainy days on their street in Crestwood. Neighbors from the time Kelly was two, Kelly doesn't remember life before Karen and that's just how it feels like it should be.
Carrie Clayton
Reader
Carrie and Kelly met at Murray State University, living on the same floor in Hester Hall. Although Carrie and Kelly went out together to only one party during their years together they stayed close after being roommates and finishing college.
Ryan Doyel
Usher
Like Aidan, Ryan and Pat also met running cross country during their freshmen year at De Smet, and quickly became good friends. Ryan also lives in Chicago, but he and Pat frequently meet up whenever the other one is in town. From Cards games to golf outings, Ryan and Pat always stay in touch when it comes to sports.
Jason Sands
Usher
Jason is one of Pat's future brother in-laws. The two of them were neighbors at their apartment complex in Kirkwood, and always catch up at family events. Jason's warm and friendly personality will help make everyone feel extra welcome at the wedding!
Brad Sands
Usher
Brad is another one of Pat's future brother-in-laws. You can always catch either of them talking sports - particularly fantasy - whenever they get together. Brad is also a proud new father, and Pat can't wait to call Abel his nephew!
A.J. DeNoyer
Usher
A.J. is another one of Pat's future brother in-laws. You can always catch these two talking about golf, movies, and the latest/greatest iPhone products. A.J. is a phenomenal golfer, so you can count on Pat picking him to be on his team for any wedding-weekend golf scrambles!
Aidan Gillespie
Usher
Aidan and Pat met freshman year at De Smet on the cross country team, and quickly became good friends. Even though Aidan now lives in Chicago, he and Pat get together whenever they are visiting either town or on their annual camping trip together. A proud St. Louisan, Aidan always represents the STL while in the Windy City!
Brady Cullen
Usher
Patrick has known Brady since they worked together at the Four Seasons in Denver. And Kelly has had the honor of getting to know and become good friends with him during his business trip to his favorite city: St. Louis! You can count on seeing Brady frequent the dance floor all throughout the night!
Owen Cusack & Abel Sands
Ring Bearer
Owen is Kelly's oldest nephew and will be the only walking ring bearer. As Meghan and Jamie Cusack's oldest son, he has taught the whole family about perseverance, joy, and love! He and the six flower girls plan to dance the night away! -*-*-*-*- Abel Sands is Kelly's youngest nephew and is as relaxed as babies come!! Now that he has mastered head control, he will be joining Eleanor in the wagon as they giggle their way down the aisle.
Lilly Cusack & Eleanor Garwitz
Flower Girl
Kelly's nieces Lilly and Eleanor don't know it yet but they are bound to be besties. Living in neighboring states and four months apart, Kelly is so excited to watch them go down the isle! They are both the happiest and most loving babies! They are aspiring to walk and grow a few more teeth someday soon.
Emma and Stella Kallial
Flower Girl
Emma and Stella are two of Patrick's youngest cousins. These two cuties are beyond excited to be flower girls on Kelly and Patrick's big day! They will surely be dancing their hearts out with Reed and Ryan!
Reed and Ryan Farley
Flower Girl
Reed and Ryan are Kelly's youngest Cousins and have already had some experience being flower girls in Meghan's wedding. They are sure to impress the pews with their poise and dazzle the dance floor with their moves!!!!