Wedding Party
Michael Blass
Father of the Bride
Michael has been a father and mother to Nicole. Nicole and her dad are very close. The two have always been there for each other getting through the toughest times in their lives. Nicole knows she can call her dad at anytime and he will listen and offer honest advice. Though there is distance between them they are always just a phone call away and try to see each other as much as possible. Nicole is honored that her dad will walk her down the aisle.
Kevin Brady
Father of the Groom
Kevin has been a wonderful father to Michael since 1982. Kevin always has been there for Michael in good times and in bad and has a very sweet and loving heart. Kevin has enjoyed watching sports with Michael over the past thirty years and Michael still loves his father even though he is somehow a Patriots fan.
Angela Brady
Mother of the Groom
Angela has been a very caring and loving mother to Michael. Angela has always been willing to do anything for her son and really loves Michael and Nicole. Michael is known to be a mamma's boy and he is perfectly fine admitting it to anyone.
Stephen Bader
Best Man
Stephen has been Michael's best friend for the past twenty years. Stephen has been at Michael's side in good time and in bad. Michael has been fortunate to be there when Stephen met his wife and when he had his two beautiful children. Stephen has been such a loyal and dear friend of Michael that he thinks of him as the brother has has never had.
Cathryn Wright
Maid of Honor
Cathryn and Nicole met while working at Presence together in 2012. They quickly became very good friends and then eventually best friends. Cathryn has always been there for Nicole even during the most difficult times. Cathryn even got Nicole to fly overseas for the first time in 18 years. Cathryn has been a tremendous help with wedding planning for which Nicole and Michael are very grateful.
Chris Miller
Groomsman
Chris is Michael's brother in law and dear friend for the past 16 years. He's the best brother-in-law and friend that Michael could ever ask for.
Chrissy Miller
Bridesmaid
Chrissy is Nicole's future sister-in-law. Chrissy is one of Michael's best friends. It did not take Nicole to long to see why Chrissy and Michael are best friends. Nicole has known Chrissy for a couple of years and it did not take long for the two of them to become close. Nicole considers herself very lucky to gain Chrissy as the sister she never had.
Alison Lautz
Bridesmaid
Alison and Nicole have been best friends since 2007. They began working in the Case Management Department at Presence Health and quickly became close. The two have been through many difficult social work times as well as difficult personal life moments together. Nicole considers and has thought of Alison as the younger sister she never had.
Jordan Villareal
Groomsman
Michael was very fortunate to meet Jordan when they worked together at Community Hospital over ten years ago. Jordan always can make anyone laugh and is always there when Michael needs anything at all.
Adam Blass
Groomsman
Adam is Michael's future brother in law and Nicole's dear brother. Nicole always has had a very close relationship with her brother and considers him not only her brother but her dear friend. Michael has known Adam for the past couple of years and is thankful that he not only gets another brother-in-law, but also a great friend that can make him laugh in an instant.
Haley Koziol
Bridesmaid
Haley is Michael's cousin and the two are very close. Haley and Nicole quickly became friends. The two have a blast when they get together. Haley is good at making people laugh and has a free spirit which Nicole admires. Nicole is happy to gain Haley as a family member and a friend.
Ryan Miller
Groomsman
Ryan Miller is Michael's 9 year old nephew that should be going into college instead of 4th grade. He excels at anything that involves an engineering mind and he is excellent at soccer and basketball. Michael has been blessed to have seen Ryan grow from a small little toddler to an intelligent and loving little boy.
Amy Bader
Bridesmaid
Amy is Michael's best man, Stephen's wife. Nicole and Amy met a couple years ago and instantly had a connection. Amy and Nicole have the same sense of humor and often the two do not have a filter which is one of the things Nicole enjoys most about Amy.
Owen Bader
Ring Bearer
Owen is Stephen and Amy Bader's first child. Owen is very independent, loving and giving at his young age. We are thrilled to have him part of our special day.
Gracie Miller
Flower Girl
Gracie is the 6 year old daughter of Chris and Chrissy. Gracie and Nicole have had a connection from the first day they met. Grace held Nicole captive in a room for 4 hours but Nicole enjoyed every moment of it. Nicole often spoils Gracie by buying her a lot of hipster dresses. Gracie is wise beyond her years, which makes Nicole smile. Nicole is so happy to be gaining Gracie as a niece and looks forward to watching her grow up over the years.
Marko Rajcic
Officiant
Marko is Michael's very funny and caring uncle. Marko has been in Michael's life since the beginning and always has the ability to make Michael laugh. Marko has always been working with technology and he helped Michael build his first computer when he was 12 which made Michael choose working with technology for his career.
Stacy
Reader
Stacy and Nicole have been close friend for many years. They have enjoyed many music and beer festivals together. Stacy has been there for Nicole through many situations. Nicole asked Stacy to perform a reading at the wedding because Stacy means a lot to the couple. They are happy to have her share their special day with them.