We're Getting Married!
Meet the Wedding Party
Chloe Kouvelis
Maid of Honor & Koumbara
Chloe (aka Coco) is the younger sister to the bride and met the bride when she was born in November of '97 Conversation topics: movies, tv shows, musicals, books and the celebrities she's met Strengths: Can make friends with anyone, one of the funniest people you will ever meet and is always the first person on the dance floor Weaknesses: Damon Salvatore, Nathan Scott and her ACLs
Aaron Ristick
Best Man
The groom and Aaron met freshman year of high school in biology class. Conversation Topics: Chicago sports, dad things Strengths: Great father and cat dad, can out drink the groom Weaknesses: Will punch a soap dispenser he doesn’t like and can out drink the groom
Tricia Apitz
Bridesmaid
The bride and Tricia have been best friends ever since fifth grade. Conversation topics: Fugly Five, her two cats (Penelope and Bart), music and books Strengths: The funniest and loudest of the group, best cat mom and always pays rent on time Weaknesses: A Barefoot bottle of wine and romantic comedies
Peter Rys
Groomsman
Peter (aka Mr. Fantastic) and the groom have been best friends since third grade Conversation topics: His dog Ellie and traveling Strengths: Great taste in music and karaoke nights Weaknesses: Can fall asleep anywhere (even in the middle of the bar at ISU with the bride) and encourages groom to pay for VIP tickets at EDM concerts
Hannah Leach
Bridesmaid
The bride and Hannah met in first grade when the bride asked her to be her friend Conversation topics: Fugly Five and what's next on her bucket list Strengths: Saves lives for a living and ran the 2024 Chicago marathon Weaknesses: Allergic to artificial flavor of grape (bride thinks it's a fake allergy)
Jonathan Ziegler
Groomsman
Jonny and Jake met through Aaron freshman year of high school Conversation topics: Hamilton, cruises and finance Strengths: Very smart and likes whiskey Weakness: Hot cheese
Samantha Smith
Bridesmaid
Sam and the bride met in eighth grade when she officially became part of the friend group Conversation topics: Fugly Five, tequila, whiskey, boys, Chicago and music Strengths: Knows the best spots in Chicago and has the best Spotify playlists and works at a whiskey company Weaknesses: Hasn't given the groom any whiskey from said company and ACOTAR
Nick Valentino
Groomsman
The groom met Nick in 2014 working at Wilson Pet Supply Conversation topics: Chicago Sports, traveling, Milwaukee and baseball Strengths: Nicest person you will ever meet and will always play the bride's favorite songs on Touch Tunes Weakness: Has run out of credits on Touch Tunes
Rachel Thurber
Bridesmaid
Rachel and the bride became best friends in third grade at summer camp Conversation topics: Fugly Five, national parks, hiking and her next work of art Strengths: Amazing weaver and textile artist Weakness: Lives in Colorado
Zack Remillard
Groomsman
Zack is the younger brother to the groom, they've been buddies ever since December '95 Conversation topics: Any movie or TV show (X-Files, Cheers, Grey's Anatomy, etc.) Strengths: Can quote any movie Weakness: Uses movie quotes in his day to day dialogue
Sara Kouvelis
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the bride and also the bride's "unofficial" second sister Conversation topics: Law school, One Piece and her kittens Strengths: Amazing singer Weaknesses: Impractical Jokers and the Wisconsin Dells
George Kouvelis
Koumbaros & Groomsman
Also cousin of the bride and "unofficial" younger brother Conversation topics: Video games, U of I and books Strengths: Modern day Bill Nye the Science Guy and amazing singer Weaknesses: Snowmobiling, deep love for milk and Risk
Carolina Villicana
Bridesmaid
Carolina and the bride met serving at Alexander's Café together in 2019 Conversation topics: Hot girl walks, traveling and books Strengths: Will suffer through a shift at Alexander's Café with the bride Weakness: Nachos
Christian Quiles
Groomsman
The groom met Chris in 2015 playing baseball together on the Hawks Conversation topics: Wrestling, traveling and engineering Strengths: Can tear up a dancefloor or volleyball court Weakness: Lives in Milwaukee
Kaelin Bhatnagar
Bridesmaid
The bride met Kaelin in 2019 when they worked together at Finn Partners Conversation topics: Crafting, Tequila and her dog Quila Strengths: Fashion, always brings the vibe and knows how to host a party Weakness: Loves a good ice breaker introduction ("Let's go around and say your name, Zodiac sign and a life update")
Eshaan Bhatnagar
Groomsman
Eshaan met the bride and groom dressed up as Freddy from Scooby Doo in 2021 Conversation topics: Golf, Messi and traveling Strengths: Very smart, has a great golf game and an amazing dancer Weakness: Encourages the groom to play golf every weekend