Meet our wedding party!
It couldn't be our perfect wedding without them.
Hover over them to learn more!
Carly Franzgrote
Maid of Honor
Kellyann & Carly have been best friends since they were 2! They went to elementary, middle & high school together. They both share a love for pop-punk music, 90 Day Fiance, Twilight and probably a million other things! Carly fun fact: She has been to the world's largest Corn Maze, Truck Stop, Culver's, Kwik-Trip, and World's Largest Fork by Mass.
Matt Benning
Best Man
Matt (often known by his more popular title, “皇帝”) is Caleb’s closest friend. If you hear too-loud laughing in an otherwise quiet room, it’s usually because one of them has made a very sub-par joke and made eye contact with the other while delivering the “punchline.” Don’t let the silliness fool you, though; Matt is one of the most genuine and loyal people we know.
Jamie Schuh
Bridesmaid
Jamie entered the friend group shortly after graduating college. She lends her namesake to the unofficial name for all the friends: Jamie's Gamies; or the Gamies. Jamie spends her freetime, reading, steaming on twitch, or hanging out with her pets: Sundae and Hazel!
Elliot Hill
Groomsman/Brother of the Groom
Elliot is the first of Caleb’s younger brothers and one of his closest friends. You’ll recognize him by the way he looks “like Caleb but handsome-er.” Can you believe those dimples?
Jade Evans
Bridesmaid
Jade is the little sister Caleb never had. They met as teenagers and both attended Wauconda High School in a time he now calls “The Dark Ages.” Not many mementos of that time remain, but it just proves that their friendship has stood the test of time. Caleb credits Jade with a lot of the growth he made to become a man Kellyann would want to marry, or even a relatively normal human being at all.
Emily Anderson
Officiant
Emily and Kellyann were in grade school together. Even though they don't have nearly as many slumber parties as they used to, Emily has been an incredible friend to both Caleb and Kelly. She's a nurse and a prankster and a Lego architect with powerful instincts for fun and adventure.
Mary McCormack
Bridesmaid
Mary and Kellyann met and became friends in high school. Mary is a professional vocalist and actress who can be seen performing in theatrical productions around the Chicago area. She also has too many hobbies some of which include historical sewing, stress baking, and painting portraits of SpongeBob characters!
Caleb Blankenbaker
Groomsman
Caleb is a founding member of the Council of Calebs, an organization with at least as much power as the United Nations and a lot less funding. He’s got a quick wit, he’s a great designer, and he prides himself on giving only the most thoughtful gifts.
Teresa Ramont
Bridesmaid
Teresa & Kellyann have been friends since elementary school! Teresa and Kelly both love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Parks & Rec and any other show with strong badass women. They both enjoy going to concerts, and spending far too much money at conventions! Teresa is also a pretty awesome therapist!
Chris O'Brien
Groomsman
The stories about Kellyann’s prom date were always full of Nintendo titles and public singing. The first time Chris visited Kellyann and Caleb in Oak Park, he gave Caleb an enormous hug on the way out. That was the first time Caleb realized any of Kellyann’s friends genuinely liked him. But if Chris didn’t always see the best in people and love them for it, he wouldn’t be Chris.
Lis Hernandez
Bridesmaid
Lis and Kellyann became friends junior year of high school, when Lis transfered to Marian. Despite moving back and forth between South Korea and the United States, Lis has stayed a consistent friend which really says something about their bond. Lis is currently working in medical research, and she has an adorable dog named Minsoo!
Tim Sharp
Groomsman
Tim knew about Kellyann’s college crush before anybody else. He really wanted to go to the pants store the first time he and Caleb met (it was Black Friday – gotta get those deals on khaki shorts!). He’s got a smile that can light up a room and gives the best hugs.
Maggie Ramont
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Kellyann have been friends since elementary school! Maggie is a zoologist at the Brookfield Zoo, which is pertty awesome. When she's not at work, she's probably playing with her dog, Benny, or figuring out new adventures for our Dungeon's & Dragons group! She DMs for about half the wedding party!
Alex Franzgrote
Groomsman
Alex is a man of many talents, with interests ranging from music to IT to internet humor. He’s known Kellyann since they were kids, and he plays in a band with Caleb. But most importantly, he makes us all feel good about ourselves when he’s around.