Alexa & Scott
Wedding Party
Kyle Overby
Best Man
Where there is one there is two, we met freshman year at LU and were inseparable pretty much from the jump. It always seemed to be a case of gas & matches with each other. Constantly egging the other one on into more mischief. One could say we operate on the same brain wavelength ranging from genius to caveman. But our friendship also came with the attributes that brothers share; an extreme sense of competition in EVERYTHING, a few scuffles here & there and of course blind loyalty. Constantly challenging me to better myself and always up for the next "Scott & Kyle Shenanigans Adventrue" wouldn't have anyone else next to me as my best man.
Allie Pastoria
Maid of Honor
My longest and dearest friend! Allie and I always like to say we’ve know each other since kindergarten and it almost feels that way! Friendships that last this long are rare and I know how lucky I am to have such a beautiful and fun girlfriend like her! From sneaking out of our parents houses, to school dances and even living with each other for a year, growing up together has always been filled with memories I’ll never forget. We may live in separate states but I talk to allie almost as much as I do to my mom (which is ALOT)! So blessed to have this lady as one of my maid of honors! Wouldn’t have it any other way!
Tim Schmidt
Groomsman
We actually met senior year of high school playing club volleyball together but on different teams. Honestly didn't like him very much at first (strictly a competitive thing he was on a team that whipped our a** a lot in practice). We both committed to LU, ended up playing on the same team for 5 years and developed an inspoken middle/setter mind on the court that mostly had to do with how close we got off the court. Tim is my voice of reason & sounding board. I could always count on him to shoot me straight and define the line of "this is fun & ok too much". Him & his wife Liz set a standard of what a relationship should look like and I know Alexa fits that mold. From long bus rides, Berlin clubs, and golf outings, I'm lucky to have a friend like Tim
Pam Nehrke
Maid of Honor
If there is such a thing as love at first sight it was when I met this blonde ball of energy at Firewater! We became instant friends and have been inseparable since! In the last 7 or so years pam and I have grown SO much and I have had some of my best memories with her. The one to many trips to Vegas, the long nights working at the bar, the countless laughs and tears, I am so lucky to have a girl like Pamela in my life! She also gives the worlds best advice and is always there when I need her! I’m so lucky she came into my life and brought me into her amazing friend group, can’t wait to have this beautiful ladies as one of my maid of honors!
Colin Hackworth
Groomsman
I have to give this man a massive thank you, he is one of the first & biggest reason my overseas volleyball career ever happened. I was miserable working a crap job in Chicago post college. I was missing the game terribly and he was in Greece for his first pro season. He was constantly in my ear saying I could do it, instilling that belief & the rest is history. Our week together when I came from Germany to Czech is one of my fondest memories of overseas & I'll never be able to listen to Chumbawumba again without smiling. From the court, college, cities across the world, and chairs with butt cheeks on them, I'm glad to have spent time with him in all of them.
Ashley Mueller
Bridesmaid
Seeing as she's my sister, I've known her my whole life and couldn't imagine not having her standing by my side on my wedding day! Ashley is kind, thoughtful and has taken every hurdle life has given her and jumped it...she is a great reminder of what perseverance is and how you must have it in life. I'm so proud to have her as my sister and can't wait to have her by my side when I say "I Do!"
Cory Buehler
Groomsman
We moved in together in Chicago after being close through college and quickly realized we were "Yin & Yang". I think we learned a lot from each other, I forced Cory to go out and be more social, pushed him out of his comfort zone at times. Cory truly taught me how to set goals, be a responsible adult, and to use proper grammar. Cory was around for the beginning of Lex & I's relationship and the true moment I knew they got along; I wasn't home, he heard Lex thinking she was upset about something. Not knowing what else to do he softly offered to get her "chicken nuggies". She was fine but his thoughtfulness to help someone I cared about is what makes him one of the most loyal friends I could have ever hoped to have.
Jess Firlej
Bridesmaid
Jess and I have always been on the same wave-length and I think that's why we became friends so fast! Whether it was a very long weekend at Lollapalooza or one of our infamous crazy girl's weekends away, Jess is always down for an adventure. She's one of the most driven individuals I've ever met and I've always been envious of the natural energy this gal has! Must be the polish blood! I love this girl and can't wait for you to stand next to me on my next big adventure down the aisle!
Don Duschinsky
Groomsman
Arguably my oldest athletic rival, we met through park district sports in elementary school and its been brotherly love since. We both shared a drive to use our respective sports to take us places and I know it certainly helped keep me focused. As a freind he's always the guy to make sure you feel included (like my visits to SIU). He'll also casually try to 1-up you in fun shenanigans (how long can we distract our Spanish teacher or how long can we get away with not running while coach wasn't looking). Always down for the cause, up for new adventures and continuing to be a close friend who after 20 years I still look up to. My dear friend Diego K.
Sara Due
Bridesmaid
Sara (no H y’all) is the ultimate hype woman and life of the party! I met Sara about 7 years ago when Pam brought me into her friend group and fell in love with her instantly. She truly is one of a kind and no one has as much fun as Sara Due! I never laugh as hard as I do when I’m with her, from the countless girl trips across the country to good ole lake carrol, I wouldn’t want to have to clean anyone else’s boat (more than once). Everyone needs a Sara in their life and I’m so lucky to call her one of my best friends and bridesmaid!
Ted Kleffner
Groomsman
My Sgt at Arms & fellow bretheren of Middle Love. We met in college but really got close when we lived together as upper classmen. Teddy has shown me many things over the years but the two that stand out are; be a good person & truly kind soul, and work you behind off if you're not happy where you're at, both qualities I deeply admire. We've been in & out of a little trouble here and there (I blame Sons of Anarchy & bourbon) but I know he's always got my back and they've turned into memories I'll cherish for a lifetime. If you ever need an example of "thinking of others before yourself" look no further than brother Theodore
Becca Siwicki
Bridesmaid
Thank you Scott and (Mr. & Mrs. Siwicki) for giving me such an amazing sister in law! I feel extremely lucky to have gained such a smart, kind, and adventurous sister. Over the last 2+ years that Scott and I have been together, I've felt extremely welcomed and loved by Becca. I'm so excited for the countless memories we'll create throughout the rest of our lives. Can't wait for you to stand by my side on my big day!