Julie & Collin
Wedding Party
Stephanie DiSilvestro
Matron of Honor
Julie's oldest sister who also happens to be her lifestyle soul sister and my forever MVP of planning and sanity!
Cameron (Cam) Borns
Best Man
Collin's one and only brother, life long best friend, and perfect balance to his craziness. One can only hope for a brother like Cam.
Lisa Nickele
Matron of Honor
Julie's second oldest sister (Ella, Jack and Annie’s mom) and adventure inspiration who helps me keep an open mind and heart!
Patrick Benton
Groomsman
Collin and Patrick's friendship had a pretty random beginning, starting with being in the same orientation group at college assuming neither of us would ever see each other again. Fast forward to today, and he has become one of Collin's closest friends.
Alexa (Lexie) Pogaznik
Bridesmaid
Julie and Lex met when they were 3 and 4 years old in preschool and she hasn’t stopped supporting Ju since... and believe it or not (you won’t) Lex used to be the shy one!
Chris Falk
Groomsman
Chris was one of the first friends Collin had after moving to Illinois and after a short while, became down the street neighbors. Alongside our families growing close as well, Chris has become nearly a brother.
Abby Smith
Bridesmaid
Abs and Julie became bffs in first grade wearing foam bunny hats on scooters and she's been stuck with me (and patiently saving me from myself and my antics) ever since!
Anna Tomaszewski
Bridesmaid
Anna met Julie as grade school rivals turned travel volleyball buddies. Who knew she’d get me through many years of confusing grief and somehow make me smile along the way!
Sam Geraci
Groomsman
Collin and Sam met through travel basketball but ended up becoming nearly attached at the hip through high school and he has been a main confidant ever since.
Michelle Monaco
Bridesmaid
Julie and Michelle met right before high school and little did we know how much we would end up encouraging each other's hearts, mental health and shopping sprees along life's way!
Evan Henschel
Groomsman
Collin and Evan became super close friends all the way back in grade school and he continued to be an incredibly important person through their time at Loyola. Now they work in offices that are literally across the street from each other while keeping that same friendship strong.
Katie Nickele
Bridesmaid
Julie's sister-in-law (groomsman Gary's wife!, Leo, Henry and Max’s mom) who braved the three protective Nickele sisters to become one of them and the chaotic fam!
Gary Nickele
Groomsman
Julie’s older brother (Henry, Leo and Max’s dad) who (luckily) approved of Collin and wound up having similar appreciations in life for outdoors, family and inspiring authors. Oh, and F1, of course.
Maggie Ridenour
Bridesmaid
Julie and Maggie met at University of Michigan's orientation before freshman year and those innocent lil ladies grew up to remain supportive adventure buddies into adulthood across dif states!
Kyle Kamerer
Groomsman
One of Collin's oldest friends who might have a few stories that are better left unsaid. Regardless, Kyle has always been and always will be one of Collin's closest friends.
Kristi Casale
Bridesmaid
Julie's little in KKG who became more like her big by carrying her through some ridiculously difficult years and always encouraging ice cream dates on the saddest of days!
Jackson (Jack) Wall
Groomsman
Collin and Jack hit it off Freshman year in college and he quickly became his go-to man for anything and everything which remains true to today. Also, he helped Collin learn what proper music is.
Danielle (Dani) Colbert
Bridesmaid
Julie's college roomie and fellow kitty lover who became the kindred gentle soul Ju was so grateful to find even though we hadn't even met when we first moved in together!
Trevor Wilson
Groomsman
Collin and Trevor met in college, but really grew close Senior Year (and no it's not only because Trevor saved him in Business Ethics). Maybe someday he will convince Collin & Julie to move by him in "The Big Apple" (we think Kristi, Dani, & Elena would approve too).
Elena Odulak
Bridesmaid
Another U of M roomie that was a fated friend and thank goodness for that. Besides being a wildly supportive and creative influence, she also serves as my personal fashion consultant and fellow sneaker aficionado!
Ella Perille
Flower Girl
Julie and Collin's niece (bridesmaid Lisa's and Matt’s oldest daughter). She loves everything rainbow and we can't wait to have this fabulous and creative girl strutting down the aisle!
Jack Perille
Ring Bearer
Collin and Julie’s nephew (and her godson!, Lisa and Matt’s son) who is as confident in his opinions as he is hilarious and wonderful and fun (although a terrifying dinosaur at times)!
Annie Perille
Flower Girl
Julie and Collin’s youngest niece (Lisa and Matt’s youngest daughter!) who might be a bit small to make it down the marble steps but is the smiley life of the party nonetheless!
Henry Nickele
Ring Bearer
Julie and Collin’s nephew (Katie and Gary’s son, twins with Leo, older bro to Max) with the sweetest demeanor and most adorable little smile you’ll probably ever see (extra points if you glimpse it at the wedding)!
Leo Nickele
Ring Bearer
Julie and Collin’s nephew (Katie and Gary’s son, Henry’s twin bro, Max’s older bro) who is a giggly good time, the adventurous twin and already an auto enthusiast (as is Henry)!
Max Nickele
Ring Bearer
Julie and Collin’s godson (Katie and Gary’s son, Henry and Leo’s little bro) with big, curious eyes and the sweetest cheeks when he laughs - might be a bit small for the stairs too but we couldn’t do the day without that smile!