Courtney & Alexander
Wedding Party
Dominic Pelc
Best Man
Dominic and I met in 2012 when I was a mere rookie in our Sunday morning bowling league. He has been a confidant ever since and has helped navigate me through the intricacies of bowling, real estate investing and many other important avenues of life. I hold him personally responsible for my deep love of red meat and Miller High Life. Dominic lives in Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL with his wife, Kelli and son, Benjamin If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Colorado skiing, cigars and Corvettes
Christy Rozsa
Maid of Honor
Christy and I met in 6th grade in our hometown of Camarillo CA and have been inseparable ever since. I had already decided Christy would be my Maid of Honor before I even met Alex, so Christy had the job before it was available! If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: podcasts, traveling, Dunkin Donuts Coffee, and being environmentally friendly
Raymond Garcia
Best Man
Father Raymond and I met in 1990 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago the day I was born. He has always pushed me to be the best boy, teenager, adult, son, brother, friend, boyfriend and fiancé I can be. Thanks to him I have strived to never settle for anything less than my goals and he has become the best property manager north of the Rio Grande. Raymond lives in University Village, Chicago, IL with his girlfriend, Teresa and dog, Luna If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: real estate, bowling and 1st dad dog experiences
Taylor Schifano
Matron of Honor
Taylor and I met in college playing softball at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She was my teammate in college and has continued to be my teammate throughout life. Taylor lives in Garden Grove CA with her husband MJ, and dog Rookie. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: home DIY projects, LA Angels, working out, and the tv show FRIENDS
Raymond Garcia
Groomsman
Brother Raymond and I have known each other ever since my parents brought me home from Michael Reese Hospital in 1990 and he has felt my presence ever since I took a sh*t in his toy wrestling ring at 2 years old. He has truly given me the inspiration to be a great student, athlete and son…, as I knew following in his footsteps would be an impossible task, but I would still try my hardest and have some success along the way. Raymond lives in South Loop, Chicago, IL with his wife, Jennifer. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: spring training in Arizona, broadcasting and tequila
Estephanie Fuess
Bridesmaid
Steph and I met at a boxing gym in 2012 and became fast friends. We were in the same bootcamp group and bonded over our enjoyment of boxing, travelling, and trying new restaurants. Steph lives in Westlake Village CA with her husband Christian and son Roman. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include (in Spanish or English): fine dining, international travel tips, and arepas
Samuel Peterson
Groomsman
Sam and I met in 2017 working late nights at the Houlihan Lokey office. When we both realized we enjoyed happy hours and weekend bar crawls more than our other co-workers, we hit the ground running ever since. Sam and his wife have been integral parts of Courtney and I’s lives for the last two years and definitely someone I can rely on for anything life throws at me. Sam lives in West Town, Chicago, IL with his wife, Katie. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Scotch whiskey, Minnesota pro sports and the Bachelorette
Jessica Bartels
Bridesmaid
I also met Jess at our boxing gym boot camp in 2012, and bonded over our love for reality TV. Jess lives in Thousand Oaks CA with her husband, Davis and two daughters, Everly and Violet. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: fashion, boxing, and Kim Kardashian
Tian Lin
Groomsman
Tian and I met in 2012 during Houlihan Lokey analyst training in New York. We instantly became friends when we discovered our life goals went beyond Excel modeling. He remained a consistent friend even when we lived thousands of miles apart (he moved to China for a few years and I left for LA). I credit Tian with always encouraging me to take investment risks and think outside the box, which has certainly paid off to-date. Tian lives in Naperville, IL with his wife, Emma and son, Daniel. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: sports cars, small business and DraftKings
Nicole Ledford
Bridesmaid
I have known Nicole since I was 19 and we have experienced so many things together. Nicole lives in Oak Park CA with her husband Brandon and her two children, Makena and Hunter. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: cooking, camping, and frozen yogurt
Anthony Shimkus
Groomsman
Anthony and I were destined to be in each other’s lives ever since his mother baptized me. However, we are no longer just god-brothers, but have grown to be more like actual brothers. We used to just hang out at family parties, but he has now been ingratiated into my close friend groups and fits in seamlessly. I know I will never be able to out-drink him or stay up as late as him in Vegas, but I hope to continue to be helpful when he seeks me out for mentorship and advice. Anthony lives in University Village, Chicago, IL with his girlfriend, Alyssa. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Chicago steakhouses, softball and bourbon
Torie Smith
Bridesmaid
Torie and I became friends later in life in 2014, but had an instant connection from the start. We met through mutual friends and it took off from there. Torie ended up moving from LA to Nashville and we took a cross country road trip to move her there. After that trip, we had an unbreakable bond! Torie lives in Nashville TN with her husband Nick, and dogs Neyland and Rocky. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: live country music, Michelob Ultra, and Bloomingdales
Monica Shimkus
Officiant
Monica is Alexander's godmother and was a no-brainer to be our officiant! Monica is one of the most welcoming people we have ever met, and radiates love and happiness... but is also one hell of a partier! She lives in Chicago, IL and has two sons, Anthony and Kevin. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: traveling, cooking and Christmas Eve