Brooke & Jonathan
Wedding Party
Hannah Crane
Maid of Honor
Hannah and Brooke met at NIU after joining the same sorority, where they later lived in the same off campus house for their remaining college years and bonded over toppers stix and having severe FOMO if you missed a Thirsty Thursday. Hannah has one of the biggest hearts and will always be the life of the party. If you want to make her get up out of her chair to dance, play "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston. She recently moved to Chicago to pursue a new career in CPS recruiting, and is loving every second of the city life!
John Nagel
Best Man
John and Jonathan have been best friends since meeting in line on their first day of kindergarten. Growing up in Fort Madison, if they weren't playing a sport somewhere, they'd be clearing out all the food at both the parents houses. John is always down to have a good time and will never say no to a drink you put in his hand. John's family have been extremely close to Jonathan throughout life and there's nothing better than seeing everyone at one of Jims cookouts when everyones home. The two have continued to stay close throughout moving to college, moving cities for their careers and whatever else life throws at them.
Brittany McDevitt
Bridesmaid
Brittany is Brooke’s older sister. Most of their younger years were spent arguing like most sisters do, over stolen clothes and who gets the TV, but they are now as close as ever as they start to grow their families and experience life together! Brittany is a busy mom of two beautiful and sassy girls, Maeve (3) and Sloane (2), and is expecting her first boy with husband Sam in May 2023!
Mitchell Moeller
Best Man
Towards the end of high school Mitch invited Jonathan randomly to a little get together, they've been best friends ever since. After Mitch moved to Iowa City for school, Jonathan would head up regularly to spend the weekend with him. Eventually, Mitch and Jonathan both ended up in Nashville and have continued to see each other often (maybe too much). They bond over their careers, sports, and who's house will host poker night next. Mitch and Sarah Grace honored Jonathan with being The Godfather to their daughter Caroline in 2022.
Ashley Reynolds
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Brooke met at NIU in the Sigma house and bonded over being Virgo sisters and trying to interpret their daily horoscope and apply it to their current life events. They spent many days comparing what new makeup product they bought recently and discussing the newest makeup blogger video that came out (and all the drama). Ashley will most likely be the loudest girl in the room, willing to make friends with anyone. She recently got engaged to fiancé Nate and they are currently planning their wedding, cheers to 2024!
Taylor Gilson
Groomsman
Taylor and Jonathan met through work when just starting their careers and quickly became great friends. Growing in their professional lives together, they've always looked out for one another and have created a lot of laughs and memories throughout the journey. While Taylor lives in Des Moines, the two always find a way to hang out with each other, including their annual golf trip. Bonding over golf, baseball, and the occasional sports bet will always be a great part of their friendship.
Stephanie Schlemmel
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Brooke met at NIU after they joined the same sorority. Stephanie has the ability to make people laugh at just about anything, and probably is the reason for Brooke's occasional sweet tooth for the many candy and Baskin-Robbins runs. Stephanie and her fiancé Anthony got engaged this past year and recently chased their dream and moved to Florida. Best wishes as they prepare to tie the knot in 2024!
Ryan Bender
Groomsman
Ryan and Jonathan met in college while playing on the baseball team together and have been super close ever since. Him and his wife Courtney's dorm room was the place to be in college and so many great memories were made with them. After college, Ryan and Jonathan have stayed in close contact, sharing business ideas, visiting each other, and being one another's greatest cheerleaders. If you're ever in need of a cold drink from the bar, chances are Ryan will have it ready for you before you even have a chance to ask.
McKenna Rainbolt
Bridesmaid
McKenna is a year younger than Brooke, so they didn't meet until a bit later on in Brooke's college years, where they bonded at a jersey-themed sorority mixer with TKE. McKenna is a free spirit, with great style and taste in music. If you want to get on her good side, give her a nice cold Coca Cola, which is practically her version of a morning coffee. McKenna recently moved into her very own apartment in Bourbonnais where she is thriving in a new remote healthcare role!
Alex Dean
Groomsman
Alex and Jonathan have known each other since high school, and have continued getting closer as the've grown up. After college, they decided to become roommates in Chicago. Other than the occasional fight with dishes needing cleaned or Bo's hair all over the apartment, the two had some amazing memories together. Alex was at happy hour with Jonathan when meeting Brooke for the first time, so you could say he helped make this whole thing happen. Now in Nashville, Alex has continued being a very close friend to the soon to be weds.
Kelly Adamek
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Brooke met before attending NIU, on a new incoming freshman page, where they later decided to room together their freshman year at the Stevenson dorms. Ironically they went through recruitment together and joined the same sorority! If you ever want to play a game of uno or cards at a bar, she has got you covered. Kelly lives in the Chicagoland area, continuing to grow her career in leading an entire sales team at her staffing firm!
Phillip Langlois
Groomsman
Phil and Jonathan met in junior college while playing on the baseball team. He moved from Quebec, Canada to play, and grew close to both Jonathan and his family during his time in Iowa. Following junior college, Phil ended up in upstate New York while Jonathan went to NYC to finish out their baseball careers. They always followed each others success on the field and Phil took the bus down state to visit and hang out when he could. With all the moves and miles apart, Their friendship has always stayed strong. Phil and his wife Maddy got married in February, Congratulations!
Alonzo Warren
Usher
Jonathan and Zo met at the University of Iowa. They later both found themselves living in Chicago where their friendship really grew. Zo is always around when you need him, and is someone you can trust with anything. Jonathan and Zo were with each other regularly on Friday and Saturday nights in Chicago, and also on the same basketball team in the Chicago City league. Hard to say who has the best shot, but we know there's only one that plays defense.
Joshua Itonyo
Usher
Jonathan met Josh on the first day of his new job in Chicago. Josh took Jonathan under his wing, and they both became great friends from it. Josh is someone that knows what's important in life, and wants to help his friends succeed in anything they do. The one thing Jonathan has taught Josh if anything is how to get beat in ping pong. If you need advice, or someone to talk some sense into you, Josh is your man. The friendship between these two will only grow stronger as they grow older, and they're always rooting each other on for whatever life throws at them.
Bo Temenak
Ring Bearer
Bo is Brooke and Jonathan’s four year old golden retriever. His favorite things currently are tennis balls, tortilla chips, pickles, and snuggles with mom.
Maeve and Sloane McDevitt
Flower Girl
Maeve and Sloane are Brooke’s nieces. They currently love all things dress up, dolls, and subjecting their dog Delilah to playtime activities. They are about to be big sisters when they welcome their new baby brother into the world in May!