Steph and Janet met freshman year of college and became the best of friends! Their greatest hope was to be invited to the football banquet, mission accomplished! Janet is an amazing chef, artist, and mama. She is a lover of football talk radio and grocery stores.

Amy and Steph met at church in Pilsen-- and Steph immediately knew Amy was good people! Amy is always ready to laugh, is a brilliant teacher of God's Word, and has been a beautiful model for marriage with her husband Joe.

Mehta and Steph met at Lawndale (clinic)! Their home away from home. Mehta is an incredible midwife and the most beautiful soul you'll ever meet. She is supportive, kind, & smart, always ready to be real, and makes an insane feta dip!! I advise you see her for restaurant recommendations.

Emily Burton--to know her is to love her. Steph met Emily when she was interviewing for a job at Lawndale and decided to work there just to be friends with Em. She is the life of the party, a faithful Cowboys fan, a lover of all things Dolly, and a wise and godly lady. She lacks stranger danger.

Steph and Julia have been friends for over 10 years now! Wild. They lived together for a few years in Chicago and are now neighbors in Humboldt Park! Julia and Steph both love to read books and harass Emily Burton. Julia is passionate about the city of Chicago-- and more importantly, the surrounding suburbs.

Lauren aka Renny aka Lorraine has been Steph's A1 since day 1. They met in 5th grade when Lauren was suspicious of Steph lying about dying her hair. She is a superb investigator, a diehard Chiefs fan, and one of the funniest people you'll ever meet. Visit her for any embarrassing stories about the bride.

Ing and Steph met doing college student ministry together in Wheaton. They bonded over their love for popcorn, the pool, and movies! Her dog-child Bentley is also close to Steph's heart though he cannot make it to the wedding. If you would like advice on home decor and flipping houses-- Ingrid is your gal!

Kyu has slept on a cot in Steph's apartment for over a year as she was never intending to stay for more than a few months. She is the most faithful and serving friend a person could find. She will crochet you anything you'd like-- requests can be made at table 3 during the reception.

Steph and David have been friends since highschool in Kansas City! Their greatest accomplishment as youth was getting Papa Bessenbacher's car fixed after David was in a fender bender when he wasn't supposed to be driving his dad's car. This is still unbeknownst to Papa Bessenbacher (unless he reads this). You can find David on the dance floor or at a nearby karaoke lounge.

Hany met Evan and his wife Meghan in Egypt 2 years ago and they have been good friends ever since! Evan is adventurous, open, kind, and funny. Hany called Evan "habibi" before he called Steph that-- and even made it onto his instagram before her. :) Evan is a new dad to baby Elijah!! If you need a CUTE baby fix-- ask to see photos!

Mike, known to most of the wedding party as "Mikey" (despite his discomfort) is Steph's little brother. Hany and Mikey have developed a friendship over facetime and he and his wife Catherine have won the "best wedding gift award" by flying Hany to America. Mikey is quite literally a rocket scientist, an amazing dad, and dabbles in woodwork.