Stephanie & Jack
Wedding Party
Chris Luft
Officiant
Chris has known the bride and groom since high school. Stephanie lived with Chris and his wife Amanda- these were the early years of Stephanie & Jack's romance. He's always been like a big brother to Stephanie and a total bro to Jack. We couldn't think of a more perfect person to marry us.
Amanda Boehmer
Matron of Honor
A.K.A. Dorans... Stephanie and Amanda grew up as sisters. Anyone who's known them knows even through ups and downs, they've always remained to love each other like family. Amanda and Stephanie go back since high school and have lots of fun memories made since then. From inventing carpool karaoke (theirs was better... they had dollar store microphones), crazy nights at NIU, and now standing up in each other's weddings, she's always been a ride or die kind of lady. She knew Jack long before Jack and Stephanie began dating. He even took her to pick out Stephanie's engagement ring!
Miranda Terry
Matron of Honor
Since Kindergarten, Miranda and Stephanie grew up together. So many 3-way calls, school dances, life plans, and crazy nights together. While she now lives far away in Colorado, that's never hindered their bond. Whenever they see each other, it's as if no time has past. They always have been and always will be bonded. Stephanie was her maid of honor in 2012, and now Miranda gets to return the favor for our wedding.
Nick Kozlowski
Best Man
Jack has known Nick for Nick’s whole life. While Nick is Jack’s “little brother”, he’s a whole foot taller than Jack. Despite all the tormenting Jack put Nick through while they were growing up, he was still kind enough to agree to be the best man.
Danie Reynolds
Bridesmaid
Danie is one of of Jack's oldest friends that has always welcomed Stephanie with open arms. Jack officiated her wedding in 2019, and Stephanie was a bridesmaid. Danie is known for her talent as a nail tech, so if you witness any exceptional nails at the wedding, she likely put her special touch on them.
Jeff Reynolds
Groomsman
Jack met Jeff in junior high school, but they grew closer as they got older. As Jeff transitioned from “Rock n’ Roll Jeff” to the Jeff we know today, he also began to date, and eventually marry, Danielle (bridesmaid). Jack, being Danie’s good friend, became good friends with Jeff and officiated their wedding in 2019.
Ryan Walker
Groomsman
Ryan has known both Jack and Stephanie since their days at Bloom Trail. Ryan and Jack met in the weight room one day training for football and bonded over Lynyrd Skynyrd. They lived happily Steger ever after.
Randi Heusman
Bridesmaid
The O.G. in more ways than one. She's Stephanie's younger sister who's been there since the beginning. She knows all there is to know about Stephanie!
Amanda Luft
Bridesmaid
Amanda has known Stephanie and Jack since high school. Stephanie was once roommates with Amanda and her husband, Chris. If you're a fan of Pitbull, she will be your dancing partner. Amanda is a labor & delivery nurse at Community Hospital, so she will be our Meredith Grey if we need one the day of the wedding.
Cody Kupiainen
Groomsman
Jack has known Cody since kindergarten at Eastview Elementary. Since their grade school days, they’ve spent most of their youth finding trouble together. There are few stories from Jack’s childhood that don’t include Cody. If you need some comedic relief during any wedding events, Cody will have you covered!
Mike DeFrancesco
Groomsman
Jack and Stephanie both met Mike in high school. Ryan introduced Mike and Jack… it was all downhill from there (see photo above). Jack is the god father of Mike’s daughter, one of our flower girls, Gracie.
Megan DeFrancesco
Bridesmaid
Megan and Jack have known each other for quite sometime. She's also the wife of one of Jack's best friends- Mike. Jack is "The Godfather" of their daughter, Gracie (our dear flower girl). Megan and Stephanie have grown close throughout Jack & Stephanie's relationship.
Doug McNeil
Groomsman
McNuggs and Jack met while working at the Crete Family Fun Center. As you can imagine, they drank more beer than they fixed go-carts, but there were many memories along the way. If you need someone to dance with, Doug is your guy... he does a great dip 😂
Kelly-Ryan Moore
Bridesmaid
Stephanie's former roommate, Kelly-Ryan, has known the couple for several years. She played a vital role in the early days of their romance. Even though she now lives on the east coast, she’s always just a call/text away. If you want to dance to “679” or “Saltshaker”, report to Kelly!
Brad Duncan
Groomsman
It all began in kindergarten. Jack and Brad have lots of stories they’ve shared together. None are appropriate for this page, but I’m sure if you find Brad, he will tell you one that will make you laugh until you cry.
Shelbi Andrade
Bridesmaid
Shelbi has known the couple for many years, but has known Jack much longer. Shelbi and Stephanie were also neighbors for a while in Park Forest- many nights of "borrowing" sugar, shoes, and outfits. In 2021, Stephanie was a bridesmaid in Shelbi's wedding.
Dylan Wommack
Groomsman
Jack and Dylan are old friends from Steger. They bonded in shop class when Jack spent the entirety of his senior year painting his ‘93 Mustang. Dylan was there to “help” through cracking jokes. They’ve been good friends ever since.
Gracie
Flower Girl
Gracie is the daughter of Mike & Megan DeFrancesco. She is also Jack’s spunky god daughter. She has party animal in her blood and can’t wait for the big day!
Harper
Flower Girl
Harper is the daughter of maid of honor Amanda Boehmer. She has a strong case of FOMO, so we were sure she wouldn’t miss out on our wedding!