Karen, Best Friend of the Bride

Dawn and Karen have been friends since 3rd grade and are truly sisters. They have always been there for each other through life's difficult times, as an ear to listen or voice of support. The BFFs talk about work, family, medical issues, guys, and life in general. Both sharing a passion for music, Dawn and Karen have been karaoke singing together since high school and have also attended many concerts with one another. Trips they've taken together include Florida, Nashville, and Las Vegas. They have had many adventures, and Dawn looks forward to the next adventure of her wedding.

Laura, Friend of the Bride

Laura and Dawn went to school together in Minooka from Kindergarten through Senior year, becoming really good friends in junior high. They vented to each other about life, school, and guys. With interests in similar TV shows, the pair had many movie nights together over the years. Dawn was a bridesmaid in Laura's wedding and designed the favors, place cards, video, and more. Having worked for Laura's parents' business, Dawn has been close to the entire family. She photographed Laura's mother's second wedding last May, and Laura's sister Amy is making the couple's wedding cake.

Laura, Friend of the Bride

Laura and Dawn have had many crazy adventures since they met sophomore year of high school. Since both love trying something new, the pair have shared many experiences including golf lessons, salsa dancing, kayaking, canoeing, and sailing. Laura and Dawn have also gone on many trips together, the most notable being Las Vegas and Montego Bay, Jamaica, but also several weekend trips from hiking at Turkey Run in Indiana to Dawn visiting Laura in Carbondale. Dawn was a bridesmaid in Laura's wedding last year and produced the photo montage for her.

Kara, Friend of the Bride

Friends since high school, Kara and Dawn have grown closer in their adult years. They enjoy scrapbooking, shopping, concerts, and eating at restaurants together. They have had many good times at karaoke and dance parties. Kara has often volunteered to be Dawn's model for photo shoots. She shares Dawn's passion of taking pictures when the friend's are together. Dawn designed Kara's photo montage for her wedding and announced the introductions at the reception.

Emily, Niece and Goddaughter of the Groom

Joe's youngest niece, Emily is the daughter of his Best Man. Joe loves being the fun uncle and making her laugh.

Matt, Brother of the Groom

Joe's younger brother, Matt is an inspiration as a husband and father to the groom. He was actually the person who taught Joe dark room developing when Joe was the ship's photographer for the Navy.

Mark, Brother of the Bride

Dawn's oldest brother, Mark is very protective of his little sister. He has always watched out for her.

Jeff, Brother of the Bride

Dawn was close to her older brother Jeff while growing up. They played a lot of games together on summer vacations and continued to value the other's opinion as they became adults.

Jeff, Cousin of the Groom

Although cousins, Jeff and Joe grew up together like brothers, and thus, have many memories together. Jeff is a great example of family life to Joe.

Henry and Sharon

Paul and Claire

Hannah and Elizabeth, Nieces of the Groom

The sisters will each be reciting one of the readings during mass.