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Joseph & Cayla

March 8, 2026 • Chicago, IL

Joseph & Cayla

March 8, 2026 • Chicago, IL

Wedding Party

Pastor Josh LaGrange - Officiant

Carolyn Milani- Mother of the Groom

Robert Milani- Father of the Groom

Alex Milani- Sister of Honor (Groom)

Jeff Fanning- Brother-in-law (Groom)

Elizabeth Shavers- Mother of the Bride

Robbie Darrow- Father of the Bride

Nicholas Shavers- Brother of Honor (Bride)

Joshua Shavers- Brother of Honor (Bride)

Groomsmen:

Jamie Hernandez- Best Man

Anthony Milani- Man of Honor (Groom)

Trent Jackson- Friend of the Groom

Justin Smejkal- Friend of the Groom

Jared McGee- Friend of the Groom

Robert Blahut-Friend of the Groom

Paul J. Shavers Jr- Brother of Honor (Bride)

Bridesmaids: Melanie Strausberger- Maid of Honor Eowyn Palmer- Matron of Honor Marissa Salinas-Sister of Honor in Heaven (Bride) Emily Gehrke- Cousin of the Bride Kelsey Villalobos- Friend of the Bride Shannon Blahut- Friend of the Bride

Nikole Clow- Friend of the Bride


Flower Girls:

-Ibby Ramos- (Cousin of the Bride)

-Charlie Smejkal (Friend of the Bride/Groom)


Ring Bearer:

-Quinton Gehrke- Cousin of the Bride

Padrinos (Sponsors or Godparents of the marriage)-
In Mexican weddings, Padrinos (and their female counterparts, Madrinas) are wedding sponsors or godparents, selected by the couple to play a significant role in the ceremony and marriage. They are typically chosen for their wisdom, experience, and strong relationship with the couple, and may provide guidance, financial support, or sponsor specific elements of the wedding.

-Ofelia Velezquez- Grandmother of the Bride


-Monica & Earl Collins- Aunt/Uncle of the Bride


-Veronica & Lorenzo Ramos- Aunt/Uncle of the Bride


-Vanessa & Diego Rios- Aunt/Uncle of the Bride


-Alex Velezquez- Uncle of the Bride

Marissa Salinas
Marissa Salinas - Sister of Honor-Bridesmaid in Heaven
Marissa A. Salinas was the Brides older sister. She unexpectedly passed away in October 2025 just a few months before the wedding date. Marissa was an amazing sister to Cayla and her brothers. She was extremely close with Joey and they were already In-Laws. Marissa witnessed Cayla in her wedding dress and will have the best seat in the house. Please think of her when you hear Chris Brown, *NSYNC, or any R&B songs on the dancefloor. Love you Marissa/Deedee/Dooah