Hope & Piotr
Wedding Party
Megan Bien
Maid of Honor
We've been best friends ever since we were 4 years old, and she's the sister that I never had. We've been through it all, including childhood swim lessons together, broken pinky fingers in middle school, youth group ultimate frisbee tournaments, and last but not least we were college roommates for 2 years!
Taylor Francis
Maid of Honor
We actually first met at Pymatuning State Park for a summer Ecology class at Pitt and we ended up taking subsequent classes together as well (at first by accident but later on purpose). I think we became so close so quickly due to our mutual love of spontaneous trips, brownie sundaes, dogs and rooftop bars :)
Bartek Karmilowicz
Best Man
Not only the best man, but the best big bro I could ask for. The master of always cheering me on while ripping on me simultaneously in a major brotherly fashion. Even though we tend to live apart he has always been there to support me. We have been through many adventures together, with obviously many more to come. I have been lucky to be by his side as he married the love of his life, now I have asked him to stand by me as I get to marry mine.
Virginia LaMacchia
Bridesmaid
We have shared many memories over the years, as well as we actually both gave each other scars (by accident) over the years (mine on my knee, hers on her eyebrow). We both played on the field hockey offensive line as well as pole vaulted (she was much, much better than me at that!) together, and I always turned to her for a kick the can teammate!
Matthew Castellana
Groomsman
The embodiment of sarcastic humor itself. We met in medical school and our friendship really took off after Matt essentially became my own personal gym coach. Whether it's racing around the track as Shy Guy (but mostly Peach...), hunting monsters, or sailing the seas, we were always able to talk about everything and anything. I am ecstatic to have one of the most down to earth, reliable and relatable friends by me on my day.
Magdalena Karmilowicz
Bridesmaid
I am so lucky to be calling this girl my (almost) sister in law! She has taught me all of the important words that I need to know in Polish, although I still have a lot to go and can't wait to learn more from her over many years!
Matthew Kaye
Groomsman
I have seen many sides of Matt, some more than others. You know that feeling you get when you meet someone new and realize you could have known them your whole life? That's definitely the story for me and Matt. We met in medical schools and quickly became friends after realizing we nerd out about literally the same things. Even though we met later in life, we already have a large arsenal of stories and experiences that I'll cherish forever... and I am sure there's moar (yes this is spelled wrong on purpose) to come.
Olivia Davis
Bridesmaid
We came a long way since we first met in middle school until now (at first I hated her for 'stealing' my best friend Megan Bien) and I wouldn't have it any other way! We were always playing the two inner forwards in field hockey together, and we always knew where each other were going to be without even having to look up before passing the ball.
Karol Kosciuch
Groomsman
I have known Karol (aka "śwagier") ever since he met my cousin (though essentially sister) Magda. Now they are happily married and just recently welcomed a daughter into this world, Nel. Śwagier has been an amazing addition to our family, he's always a good time, and was actually one of the first people I told that I am thinking about proposing to Hope.
Magdalena Karmilowicz Kosciuch
Bridesmaid
I am so lucky to be able to call this one also my basically new sister in law! Since Piotrek and I started dating, she has welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like family; and, as a bonus, she introduced me to my first Hot Toddy :)
Nathan Kheysin
Groomsman
Nate was another one of the close bonds that formed in medical school. I always admired him for his love of the NYC food scene, sweat pants and Linwood parking tickets. He was actually one of the first people to find out me and Hope were secretly dating! We also have never forgiven him for not coming to Toronto.
Amanda Zielinski
Bridesmaid
I can't even remember how we got close, but we became close fast and haven't looked back since :) She knows how to throw the best basketball pick up games as well as the biggest, best slip n slide in town.
Mike Nosek
Groomsman
Mmmichael and I met when he became my boss during my first job in a pharmacy. We quickly bonded over our common Polish heritage and many common nerdy interests. We even shared bigos together! We have been a part of many important events in each other's lives and I am happy that he remains one of my closer friends. Fun fact, he is actually closer in age to my parents, but as we all know age makes no difference, right? Rozpoznawaj!
Abigail Bishop
Bridesmaid
We've been friends since basically I can remember because we both went to the same baby sitters back in the day. Thankfully, I think I graduated from being the dog when we played house, and you graduated to being a mom of an actual, adorable dog (and soon to be child)! She also was my ride or die right outer to my right inner forward in field hockey, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.