p & k
Wedding Party
Clara
Maid of Honor
From coming to my friends houses with me when we were young, to always having the same graduation days (elementary/middle & middle/high), I’m glad CBC can be by my side on my wedding day. She is the best loyal and creative little sister!
Blair
Maid of Honor
I grew up looking up to Blair thinking she was the coolest big sister ever. I tried to copy everything she did which usually meant stealing her clothes and trying to eavesdrop into the marshmallow business meetings she would have with Mitchell. She was one of the best supports I had after my cancer removal surgeries and I’m so glad I had her by my side for that and to stand beside me on my wedding day.
Isabella
Bridesmaid
Isabella and I met 5 years ago in Indiana where we were both attending University of Indianapolis for our master degrees. We quickly became inseperable and starting spreading our smelly cat theology world wide. Both of us living in Chicago now and often reflecting that if we can both could get through living in Indiana, we can get through anything.
Melissa
Bridesmaid
Melissa and I met 9 years ago while we were both attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI and quickly became friends. We have been through the trenches together of all-nighters and survived 2 years sharing a room in the rat bat house. I knew we were destined to be best friends and it’s only fitting that we are both getting married a month apart from each other.
Brianna
Bridesmaid
Brianna and I grew up together living on Powers Lake, WI during our summers. We were in diapers when we first met and bonded quickly over our quirky natures and mutual hatred of sailing school (something that I would kill to be able to do as an adult haha). Since as long as I can remember, we have been attached at the hip. Brianna has proven her loyalty by doing hours of chores with me just to make sure we would have time to hangout as kids. They say people who have been friends for over 10 years can make it through anything, but what about people who have been friends for 25+ years?
Jaclyn
Bridesmaid
I met Jaclyn on the school bus in 2nd grade when my family moved into Wynstone and we have been friends ever since. From singing karaoke at sleepovers to making Jacob vs. Edward glitter posters to standing in each others weddings, we have seen every stage of life as friends. They say people who have been friends for over 10 years can make it through anything, but what about friends of 21 years?
Luke Cesarz
Best Man
Cousin of the groom, Luke and Kevin were partners in-crime as kids, mostly getting into mischief and playing video games. Bonding over their shared love of gaming and food, we have become something more akin to brothers rather than cousins. Enjoy their dance moves and speeches on this special day
Nick Zielke
Groomsman
Nick and Kevin met in the weight room at St. Edward High School when they were still in 8th grade. They played football and basketball together, and that set the stage for a friendship that while it has seen many trials and tribulations, has never faltered. Kevin and Nick love the Bears, Bulls, and playing Rocket League together. Nick also has an unhealthy obsession with the University of Louisville, much to Kevin's dismay.
Tommy Bochenek
Groomsman
Kevin and Tommy met at Aurora University freshman year, living down the hall from each other. Kevin annoyed Tommy to the point of Tommy actually liking him, and they even lived together for a year. Despite the fact they have some differing personality traits, their friendship has been a strong one. Their hobbies together including complaining about the Bears, drinking, and talking about how much their home-state of Illinois sucks
Madison Squires
Groomswoman
Maddie (cousin of the groom) and Kevin have been as thick as thieves nearly their entire lives. Maddie has always been supportive of Kevin and all his stupid ideas, of which, there have been many. Kevin was nervous about introducing Paige to Maddie initially, because Maddie has always been a trusted confidant before, and wanted to make sure Kevin was picking the right person. Seems like he did, seeing that the two now bond over their enjoyment of making fun of Kevin.
Mitchell Carlson
Groomsman
Brother of the bride, Mitch met Kevin at one of their cousins weddings, and while their bond was not much at first, it developed with a shared knowledge about many different subject matters, and love of their dogs. Tinky and Mr. Finn are best friends, so it is only natural that Kevin and Mitch became friends.
Dean Carlson
Groomsman
Brother of the bride, Dean met Kevin over Christmas of 2022, but they bonded over their love of dogs. Both being proud dog dads, they share a mutual love all things 4 legged and furry, on top of the fact their children (Tinky and Bruce) are best friends.