Tessa & Paul
Wedding Party
Hannah Durkin
Maid of Honor
There isn't really enough space to explain our friendship but I'll try my best. We met in high school and we've been close ever since. Although college made it hard to talk the way we did in high school, we never drifted apart. We've been through a lot of highs and lows but if there is one word I would use to describe Hannah, its resilience. Paul and I love her and her furry friend, Fred.
Matthew Cooke
Best Man
What began as two cross country teammates later became a brotherhood of mutual growth with a depth not easily matched. Matthew saw me through many highs and many lows and continues to support Tessa and I as we continue our spiritual journey.
Anna Julia Gowasack
Bridesmaid
In the last year Anna Julia has become one of my best friends here at Benedictine. She is a dependable friend and supports both me and Paul in the struggles and joys of our relationship. I've become a better person since I've met her and I'm so glad to have her around!
Mark Johnson
Groomsman
Mark is my little brother who never ceases to blow my mind. In high school, I had the opportunity to see him grow into a force to be reckoned with and I couldn't be prouder. A man with a fire for evangelization that surpasses my own, Mark calls me to a higher standard merely by the way he lives.
Frankie Kopacz
Bridesmaid
Frankie and I knew each other before coming to Benedictine but our friendship grew when we became roommates sophomore year. We were roommates both junior and senior year as well and have continued to become close. I enjoy our late night wedding planning talks and I'm so glad to have her as a friend!
Tim Johnson
Groomsman
My older brother by a little more than a year, Tim has been my longest friend. He has not only seen me through every phase in my life, he's lived through many alongside me. He continues to be the brother who I can confide in over a beer and a board game.
Crystal Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Crystal has known Paul since they were freshmen in high school. I got to know her both through Paul and through Reed. She's been a fun-loving, sweet, and kind woman who I've been very happy to grow in friendship with. It's always a joy to spend time with her when we get the opportunity to see each other.
Reed Spachek
Groomsman
One of the coolest guys to hang out with, Reed and I have shared a lot of adventures and misadventures throughout high school and college. Always ready to grab a beer and complain about engineering, he and I could talk for hours and still have more to say next time one of us is in town. A brother with me in Knights of the Holy Queen, Reed inspires me to be a better man.
Adrianna Limon
Bridesmaid
Adrianna and I shared a room freshman year and we found out that we're a lot alike. She has a loving heart and an incredible fire for her faith which never ceases to inspire me. She and I have shared a lot of fun times and deep moments together throughout our time in college. We can always count on her to share a deep talk and a good time.
Jonah Hintgen
Groomsman
First neighbors, then roomies, Jonah and I have shared a ton of experiences together throughout our time at Benedictine. Gallivanting around Italy while studying abroad, running 5K obstacle courses, and staying at a cabin in Minnesota, we've had some exciting adventures together. He is always ready to listen and try something new. I will always cherish these times together.