Shannon & Brody
Our People
Monica Hool
Matron of Honor
Monica and Shannon met freshman year of high school and became best friends after their moms set up a sleepover for them the night before poms camp. They were inseparable during high school, you would rarely find one without the other! These days, Monica can be found chasing around her three beautiful boys Tommy, Henry, and Dominic!
Stian Anderson
Best Man
Stian and Brody met freshman year of college at UW-Madison where they instantly became friends through their shared loved of the card game, euchre. They would eventually become roommates and spent countless hours playing pick up basketball, euchre, cribbage, darts, and of course drinking beer. They share a common passion for anything outdoors and love to get together to go hunting and fishing.
Taylor Sticha
Maid of Honor
Taylor and Shannon met freshman year of high school when their groups of middle school friends merged. They stayed close throughout high school, college, and eventually became roommates in downtown Chicago. Later, Taylor lived with Shannon and Brody as well. Taylor can be found at the gymnastics gym or hanging with her Golden, Mylo.
Matt Seidl
Groomsman
Matt and Brody have grown up with each other since kindergarten. They have remained best friends throughout elementary, middle, high school, college and now beyond. Matt can be found out on his boat anytime in the summer and if he's not on his boat he's at the bar telling someone about how he wishes he was on his boat. Matt (and Brody) are die hard Badger fans to the point of annoying their friends with the constant letdowns that the Badgers provide them.
Chloe Arima
Bridesmaid
Chloe and Shannon met at U of I when they both joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. They shared many memories together, one of the best being a 2 week tour of Italy while they were studying abroad. Chloe can be found working in the ICU or trying every hot new restaurant in Chicago.
Jacob Gostisha
Groomsman
Jake and Brody have known each other as long as they have been alive. Growing up Brody and Jake along with their sisters spent almost everyday with each other. Their parents would take them on camping trips and helped instill a passion for the outdoors in both of them, which they continue to share today. Jake can always be found in the woods hunting, camping, tapping trees, or exploring with his wife and two kids.
Erica Ryan
Bridesmaid
Erica and Shannon met at U of I when they both joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Shannon would use Erica's ID to get into bars during their freshman year (you only had to be 19 to get into bars). They went on to study abroad together in Barcelona, taking a weekend trip to Morroco. Erica can be found being a finance wiz, or on a sailboat in the play pen.
Matt Brooks
Groomsman
Matt and Brody are cousins and best friends by nature. They spend a lot of time together camping, playing cards, and finding ways to annoy their sisters. Matt can be found shredding guitar somewhere or busy explaining to someone that even though he is 6'8" he did not play basketball.
Tara Markoski
Bridesmaid
Tara and Shannon met at U of I when they both joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Freshman year they would frequent Zumba classes at the ARC. Now Tara and Shannon live just a few blocks from each other in West loop! Tara can be found at the nearest game night or Blink 182 concert.
Bennett Young
Groomsman
Bennett and Brody met in middle school and instantly became friends. With their shared interest in music they are constantly sending each other new songs to update their playlist. Bennett can be found snagging pictures of a cabin somewhere across the United State or on the slopes.
Eden Ezsak
Bridesmaid
Eden and Shannon met at U of I when they joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Eden has spent lots of time with Shannon and Brody, even committing to watching a Packers playoff game just to get some of Brody's homemade snacks. Last summer Eden joined Shannon and Brody on their annual camping trip to Madeline Island. Eden can be found with the guys taking whiskey shots or playing with her new kitten.
Justin Cox
Groomsman
Justin and Brody have been best friends since kindergarten. Growing up, they lived a block away from each other so they would spend many summer days hanging out by the Cox's pool or biking around town. Justin can be found backpacking through upper Minnesota or hanging out with his golden retriever pup, Nala.
Kayleigh Poss
Bridesmaid
Kayleigh is Brody's younger sister and has become a great friend to Shannon, especially when teaming up against Brody! Kayleigh can be found rescuing dogs or tending to her own two pups in North Carolina.
Trevor Brost
Groomsman
Trevor and Brody met in college when Trevor transferred to UW-Madison. Brody was somehow able to convince Trevor to live in a house with 7 other guys he barely knew. They became best friends gaming together and Irish goodbying from the bar to go get Asian Kitchen.