Wedding Party
Eric Thomas
Best Man - Scott's Brother
Eric is Scott’s older brother. They grew up constantly outside together, whether that was fishing, riding go-carts and ATVs, or working on the farm. As adults, they hit the ski slopes, try new whiskeys, and enjoy watching Cub's games. If you see Eric at the wedding, conversion topics include: fishing, smoking meats, and Chicago sports.
Jake Fisher
Groomsman
Jake and Scott met in grade school and became best friends in middle school. They grew up spending time in the woods and working on small projects. They have stayed friends through many life changes and always try to find time to talk over a beer. If you bump into Jake at the wedding conversation topics could include: woodworking and his cat and dog.
Alex Bauer
Groomsman
Alex and Scott met their freshman year at their job selling ads in the Loyola newspaper. They became roommates for the next three years of college. Alex took Scott backpacking for the first time in the Grand Canyon and they have been spending time outdoors ever since. If you see Alex at the wedding conversations topics include: fermentation, your favorite national park, and your favorite adventure book.
Ryan Schmitz
Groomsman
Ryan and Scott met their sophomore year at Loyola through a mutual friend and become roommates for the next three years. Their friendship has consisted of their shared love of Chicago sports teams and brewery tours. If you find yourself talking with Ryan at the wedding, conversation topics include: Chicago sports teams, your favorite cocktail, and his dog.
Andrew Brown
Groomsman
Andy and Scott met through work, but soon became friends outside of the office. They spend most Wednesday nights playing Catan or sand volleyball. They try and get out on Lake Mendota whenever they can. If you bump into Andy some conversation topics include: UW Madison sports, fish fries, and your favorite board game.
Claudia Karwowski
Maid of Honor
Claudia is Nicole's younger sister and also the funniest person you will ever meet. Claudia is always up for anything, and also the most loyal friend. Nicole and Claudia love watching Great British Bakeoff together, experimenting with different cocktails, and spending vacation days skiing and laying on the beach. Great conversation topics include the superiority of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, what it's like to drill into people's teeth (future dentist), and the recent trouble Tucker has gotten himself into.
Patrycja Karwowski
Maid of Honor
Patrycja is the youngest, and also the sassiest Karwowski sister. Nicole and Patrycja love spending time together hiking, chasing after Tucker, and gushing about the most recent Sarah J. Mass novel. If you find a moment to talk to Patrycja when she is taking a break from the dance floor, ask her about her occupational therapy program, the painting she is currently working on, or to take a shot with you.
Nickey Kent
Bridesmaid
Nickey and Nicole became best friends in middle school after fate put their lockers next to each other. Their friendship has stayed strong over the years and now, Nicole and Nickey love planning trips together. They especially love visiting local, state, and national parks and spending hours talking in the woods. Ask Nickey about her favorite board game of the month, her most recent travel adventures, or the painting she just finished.
Mary Jane Oviatt
Bridesmaid
MJ is the inspiring person that is unapologetically herself; she is the zany friend that will always make you laugh, go dancing with you, and stand up for others. Nicole and MJ became fast friends during track in high school and were always competing against each other in the triple jump. Ask MJ about her work planting trees to save the planet, her activism, and living in Urbana Champaign.
Deirdre Turner
Bridesmaid
Deirdre is Nicole's good college friend and was her room mate in Chicago their senior year at Loyola University. Deirdre lives in DC now, but they also find time to go on a hike or drink an old fashion'd at a Wisconsin supper club. Ask her about her new favorite podcast, commute through the National Mall, or the delicious dessert she recently baked.
Epiphany Cano
Bridesmaid
Epiphany is a caring, adventurous and steadfast friend. Nicole and Piff met at Loyola and enjoyed being room mates in Chicago. Nicole and Epiphany spent most of their senior year exploring breweries, playing volleyball on the beach, and bar hopping in Wrigleyville (and studying too of course). If you bump into Epiphany at the wedding ask her about her Tennessee homestead, two weiner dogs, and being a cheerleader during the Loyola Rambler's Cinderalla run during March Madness.
Madeline Jones
Bridesmaid
Madeline and Nicole bonded through the grind of graduate school at the University of Wisconsin Madison. They would not have survived their initial years without each other's company. They enjoy spending time together walking along the lakes (Mendota and Michigan), attending concerts/plays, and drinking too much wine. Talk to Madeline about sports, popcorn, and commuting between Wisconsin and Michigan.