Wedding Party
Emma Thompson – Best Woman
Emma is Lexie’s big sister, built-in best friend, and now her Best Woman. Lexie could not have a wedding without Emma’s genius and artistic mind, and she cannot wait to have endless martinis with Emma at the bachelorette party.
Jesse Nadinic – Best Man
Jesse is Mike’s best man and Ohio State roommate of two years. When they aren’t in the gym or checking out new cities, you will probably find them having nonsensical conversations. Jesse likes to compete in Spartan Races, and he is trying to get Mike to join one this spring.
Tori Aber – Bridesmaid
Tori is Lexie’s friend and former roommate from Ohio State. Whether in her first home of Chicago, or her current home in Eugene, Oregon, Tori and Lexie have always loved visiting each other and going on adventures.
Ryan Konn – Groomsman
Ryan is Mike’s big brother and fellow food-enjoyer. Growing up, the two were joined at the hip, watching TV and playing video games in Ryan’s bedroom. They are still close, preparing BBQ for family get-togethers.
Nancy Kotnik – Bridesmaid
Nancy is Lexie’s friend from their first semester together at Magnificat High School. She and Lexie have a similar sense of humor, and she can always make Lexie laugh. Nancy is someone Lexie can count on to ride the bull in Nashville when no one else will.
John Marchetta – Groomsman
John has been Mike’s friend since kindergarten. John likes to utilize his engineering skills, like building a speaker out of a cooler to bring on the pontoon boat. Having spent the last 20 years hosting lakehouse fun and boat rides, John is now the boat captain in the friend group.
Rachael Polito – Bridesmaid
Rachael is Lexie’s first friend from Magnificat High School and former roommate in The Bingham. Lexie can always count on her to tell it like it is. Rachael is the friend with whom Lexie goes to discuss all things Taylor Swift and Broadway.
Corey Piltz – Groomsman
Corey and Mike met in college, and ended up being roommates after graduation. Despite moving to Denver, the two go on annual trips to stay connected. Corey is an avid runner, competing in marathons and tiring out his dog named Goose.
Lauren Rager – Bridesmaid
Lauren is Lexie’s friend and former roommate from Ohio State. In their freetime, Lauren and Lexie can always nerd out, and they also love to play Jackbox Games when they can’t meet in person.
Michael Arndt – Bridesman
Michael is Lexie’s oldest friend, having met when they were in preschool. They have known each other through Punderson trips, making YouTube videos together, and now being in Lexie’s bridal party.
Leah Shepherd – Bridesmaid
Leah is Lexie’s friend from the 5th grade at St. Raphael’s and former roommate in The Bingham. Leah is someone Lexie can count on to be 100% honest about outfits, Instagram posts, and anything else that could be embarrassing.