Katherine Knoche - Maid of Honor
Grace's sister Katherine will be serving as her Maid of Honor! Katherine is Grace's best friend in the world. They are often mistaken for twins and are convinced that they have twin telepathy (even though they are 6 and 1/2 years apart in age). Katherine and Grace have traveled to Disney World and New York City together, have attended many concerts together, and have a lot of the same friends. They truly love hanging out together, and their favorite nights are usually those spent lounging on the couch watching their favorite television shows.
Nick Georges - Best Man
Bill and Nick met their freshman year at the University of Illinois. They both lived in Townsend Hall on the same floor. They were both members of Alpha Chi Sigma, a chemistry fraternity and also lived together as upperclassmen. Although they live in different cities now, they have stayed close friends through traveling together to different cities and playing video games during the week.
Jamie Young - Groomsman
Jamie and Bill initially met at U of I but became close friends when they were both hired by Dow Corning. Both new to Michigan, they became roommates and lived together for many years. They enjoy being teammates on their bowling league and going to happy hour to catch up after work. Bill was honored to serve as an usher when Jamie married his wife Jeannette in 2013.
Angela VanKempen - Bridesmaid
Angela is Grace's cousin and first friend she ever had! They were inseparable when they were little and called themselves the "Adventure Girls." Grace and Angela took dance classes together for years and also have done quite a few musicals together as well. Grace was honored to be a bridesmaid when Angela married her husband, Craig, in September 2016.
Chris Wagner - Groomsman
Chris and Bill met through acquaintances and lived together in Midland for two years. They enjoy watching and debating professional sports, with one of their greatest debates being over Isiah Thomas not being placed on the Dream Team. Bill was honored to be a groomsman in Chris's wedding when he married his wife Kelly in 2015.
Elizabeth Tomaszycki - Bridesmaid
Grace's cousin Elizabeth is another one of her fabulous bridesmaids! They have always been close and spent one summer working together at the Better Made Potato Chip factory. We also spent many New Year's Eves together and slumber parties with their sisters.
Katie Crombe - Bridesmaid
Katie and Grace met doing theater and have appeared in many musicals together! They became especially close when Grace was playing Jo March in Little Women at Grosse Pointe Theater. Katie had to step in after one of the cast mates fell ill and could no longer perform in the show. Katie saved the day! Grace and Katie have become travel buddies and enjoy movie nights with Kathleen!
Adam Nichols - Groomsman
Adam and Bill met through Jamie while they were all employed at Dow Corning. They played volleyball, golf, and bowling together while Adam was still living in Midland. Bill enjoys visiting Adam when he goes home to Chicago.
Charles Serrano - Groomsman
Charles and Bill met when they were both hired as interns for Dow Corning in 2007. They were randomly assigned as roommates during their internship. They were both hired by Dow Corning following the internship and have stayed friends for the last 11 years. They enjoy working on their cars, going for bike rides, taste-testing Charles's home brews, and being neighbors.
Kathleen Lusk - Bridesmaid
Kathleen and Grace met in homeroom on the very first day of freshman year at Regina High School! They quickly became friends and did theater together (Kathleen being backstage and Grace in the cast). Grace and Kathleen have continued to do theater together at Grosse Pointe Theatre and enjoy their movie and coloring nights with Katie!
Caitlin Demsky - Bridesmaid
Caitlin and Grace quickly became friends in college while we were both at Central Michigan University. They were both involved in residence life and went to many conferences together. Grace and Caitlin were roommates in college and went on many adventures around Mount Pleasant! Grace was honored to stand up in Caitlin's wedding on October 1, 2016 when she married her husband, Ken.
Mike Klohn - Groomsman
Mike and Bill met through work at Dow Corning. They have enjoyed bowling and golfing together over the years living in Midland. Bill and Mike often get together with friends for game nights and craft beer tastings.