Rachel & Chas
Wedding Party
Dr. Lauren Knopp
Matron of Honor
My six-month older cousin who feels more like my sister. We grew up taking swim lessons, dance lessons, and playing sports together in Michigan. Nana Russell always let her ride in the front seat and pick the movies but somehow that translated into my ride-or-die as adults.
Syblee Dinu
Bridesmaid
Next door neighbors at Higgins Lake turned fellow adventurer in-and-around Northern Michigan and beyond. Nothing beats iced teas, chicken nuggets, and driving my SUV through the woods with Syb. We manage to make memories wherever we go, be it Roscommon or Chicago!
Logan Kirsch
Bridesman
Older brother, fellow public health-er, and the one I chased around (and after...) while growing up. Logan never fails to tell it like it is, talk things through, and give perspective. He has a heart of gold and you'll never find another brother like him!
Tyler Kirsch
Bridesman
Oldest brother, jokester, and the most caring brother a girl could ever ask for! Tyler's entrepreneurial spirit carries over to his personal life as an adventurer and risk taker. Always available to give advice, try new experiences, and celebrate the good times!
Matthew Straface
Best Man
Matthew is my middle brother and Good Samaritan of the family as he works in the non-profit sector. Matt enjoys walking and hanging out on the beach and swims in the ocean as he lives in LA- all things I love to do when visiting him! I'm counting on him to bring his contagious laughter and that great California weather with him next May!
Michael Straface
Groomsman
My youngest brother (even though he looks the oldest!). Michael attended, and recently graduated from, University of Dayton, Now he lives in Cincinnati but will always be a Boilermaker at heart. Whether we are playing golf, watching the Cubs or spending time at home during the holidays, we always have a great time together.
Brian Seliber
Groomsman
College baseball teammate at Washington and Lee University, pledge brother and roommate. From our days having fun and causing trouble together at W&L (ok, it was mostly me causing the trouble and Brian bailing us out) to all the great times we've had in DC and Chicago. So excited to have him as part of the wedding party...although it was a tough decision between Brian and his fiance, Tina, the much better half of that relationship!
Ryan Servos
Groomsman
I met Ryan while visiting some high school friends in college and he has since stuck with our group of friends. Ryan is a city guy who knows how to have a good time, will always shoot you straight, and is a lot smarter than he looks. He may be a washed-up college player but he has an all-star of a girlfriend, Alexis. It seems to be a theme that the groomsmen’s better halves are most of the reason they're kept around but Ryan is a great guy and has quickly become one of our closest Chicago friends.