The Wadeing Party

Lindsay Macdonald

Bride

Hello me, meet the real me. And my misfit's way of life.

Daniel Wade

Groom

Hello, I'm Dan Wade. I am the lucky guy who gets to marry Lindsay. I am holding a slice of pizza and a beer in the uncropped version of this photo.

Wendy Ralis

Mother of the Bride

Janet Wade

Mother of the Groom

Michael Macdonald

Father of the Bride

Lenny Wade

Father of the Groom

Charles Ralis

Step-Father of the Bride

Lisa Macdonald

Step-Mother of the Bride

Emma

Flower Girl

Emma is Lindsay's niece. She's one of the silliest and sweetest little girls in the world! She is independent, but also likes to follow in the footsteps of her big brother, Liam. Emma is quite the daddy's girl and loves animals. She also really likes cheese!

Liam

Ring Bearer

Liam is Lindsay's nephew. He's an old soul in a little kid's body. He loves to be like his daddy and loves all things that are a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Liam is a great baseball player and will likely defeat you in a nerf war.

Melissa Macdonald

Matron of Honor

Melissa my sista! She's a wonderful person and a great sister. Melissa works as a nurse and is very caring of other people and animals too. She adopted her little furry pal, Ollie, from a rescue group that worked with the shelter I volunteer. Melissa was recently married and will be celebrating her 1 year anniversary shortly after our big day <3 Melissa and I are a good mix of very different and very similar. It's made for some good times over the years and many to come.

Alex Wade

Best Man

Best Man? We have top men working on it right now. Who?

Sofia Eisner

Matron of Honor

Sofia is like a second sister to me. She's been my best friend since high school and we've only grown closer over the years. Sofia is a great mommy of two beautiful, sweet boys and wife to Billy. She's also become my weekly workout partner as I try shredding for the wedding to fit into the dress!! Haha. Sof has seen it all with me, and I'm so happy that she still wants to be my friend even after seeing me at my worst.

Matt Wade

Best Man

Top. Men.

Kathy Acevedo

Bridesmaid

Kathy is one of my closest friends and is so much fun! She is always up for anything and was also just recently married last year and will be celebrating her 1 year anniversary this December! We love her hubby and her doggie too. Kathy and I bonded over The Labrynth and a bottle of Jack Daniels. Not much has changed over the years!

Ryan Powers

Groomsman

I have the pleasure of playing guitar in Ryan's band, Ryan Powers and the Secret Weapons. In addition to being an amazing songwriter, loyal friend, and snappy dresser, Ryan has the distinction of having the given name Ryan Powers and being from the town of Rockville, Indiana. Ryan Powers from Rockville. You can't make that up.

Carolyn Kiesner

Bridesmaid

My wittle homie all the way from high school. Carolyn is is a great friend! Even though we live thousands of miles away from each other, when we see each other, it's like no time has passed. Carolyn lives an awesome life out on the west coast with her husband and pup. We've been dancing together since poms and if you're lucky maybe we'll bust out a routine at the reception.

Phil Kosch

Groomsman

Philip Frederick Joshua Alouicious Reginald Loveage Kosch has been my friend ever since I met him and Scott Sweeney backstage at the Metro in 2001. Phil gave me my first internship out of college designing posters for the music venue he booked in Chicago, the Double Door. Phil was the driving force behind our band Treaty of Paris and most likely logged the most hours driving our band's van around the country while the rest of us pretended to be asleep.

Veronica Muir

Bridesmaid

Veronica is such a loving and sweet friend. We became friends through previous relationships, and though those didn't last, hers and mine did! V lives on the east coast with her husband and two beautiful rescue dogs that she added to the family this year - as well as a bunch of chick chick chickens! V and I may not be able to spend that much time together anymore, but when we do see each other it's music, haunted houses, and Bears!!

Scott Sweeney

Groomsman

I first met Scott (and Phil Kosch) at the Metro in 2001 when our bands played a show together. I was reading The Two Towers in the dressing room and Scott walked in, unable to contain his anticipation of playing his first show at Chicago's greatest music venue. I thought, "Oh great, who is this guy?" He basically hasn't left me alone since.

Karina Wolff

Bridesmaid

Karina, Karina! Karina is my newest friend of the bunch, but it feels like we have known each other for years. Her husband used to live with Dan and I was able to meet this babe through him. She's a new mama to a gorgeous little guy and recently moved away from me (tears) to a perfect house in the burbs. Though I can't walk down the street for a cup of sugar anymore, she's just a hop skip and jump away from where I work. I'm so thankful to have met this silly girl, she just gets me.

Chris Insidioso

Groomsman

I recruited Chris to play drums in Treaty of Paris back in 2006 after bonding with him over our mutual love of punk rock, obscure movie quotes, and Butch Walker. Chris is a loyal friend and is also probably buying a snare drum right at this moment.

Molly

Honorary Bridesmaid / Groomswoman

Molly isn't going to be attending the ceremony. But just because she's not present, doesn't mean she's not included in our wedding party. Molly is our best friend. She makes us both SO happy and we love everything about her quirky little personality. She's always there for us when we're feeling good, but especially comforting when we're feeling bad. She's our snuggle buddy extraordinaire and also our pest control. Molly Boo, we love YOU!