Matron of Honor
Clare met Gracie when she was born - and found her to be a friend as well as a sister.
Best Man
Joe and Will met their junior year at Franciscan University. They became good friends as well as brothers in their household, Disciples of the Word. Joe and Will have bonded over a love for the outdoors, athletics, the Lord, and also just being dudes.
Bridesmaid
Gracie and Emily (Chinch) met in May of 2018 in Charlotte, NC during a training for a mission trip they did that Summer. During the training they were assigned as roommates. They spent each night staying up way too late just talking... and it hasn't stopped since.
Groomsman
Will and Adam met their freshmen year at Franciscan through mutual friends, became household brothers their sophomore year, and were roommates their senior year.
Bridesmaid
Gracie and Jenna have been friends for the majority of their lives (meeting at the ages of 5 and 7!). According to Jenna, they met exactly when Jenna needed a friend and Gracie has been that friend ever since! They have shared so much life together, and are friends that will stick with each other no matter what.
Groomsman
From JohnMark: Perhaps my favorite thing about my friendship with Will is that he has the incredible ability to make one feel like the kind of man you want to be. There isn't any of that struggle for superiority or that envy of greatness to be found in him. Just eyes that see what good is to be seen and the willingness to live that out.
Bridesmaid
Caroline and Gracie met at "Baron Day" as freshman at Franciscan. They clicked instantly and have been thick as thieves ever since!
Groomsman
Joseph has known William since the day he was born, and met Gracie in the summer of 2019 when she first came to visit the family. In his words, he has since then come to admire William and Gracie's relationship and is inspired by how they strive to live as their lives as strong Catholics.
Bridesmaid
Gracie and Emily's friendship has not been around for long (less than two years!), but the depth of love more than makes up for it! In Emily's words, their friendship is a breeding ground for joy, growth, and a whole lot of laughter. There have been many memories made, and there will be more to come, especially with this new chapter!
Groomsman
From Liam: One of my favorite memories of Will and Gracie was when we went caving in Austria together. We climbed steep inclines before we found the cave. Gracie stayed in the first chamber after we discovered the bats while Will and I went all the way and almost got stuck! This was just one experience of really getting to know them as a couple, and memories with them remain some of my favorites.
Bridesmaid
Gracie and Olivia have known each other since very early childhood, when Gracie asked Olivia if she wanted to be friends and Olivia said, "Sure." They have remained friends ever since that day, creating lots of memories along the way, and will continue to be friends forever.
Groomsman
Will and Lane met while serving in NET ministries, but they became great friends at Franciscan through sharing smokes and supporting each other through classes at Franciscan.