The bride is the daughter
of Karen and Gary Spies, of Loyalsock Township. She graduated from Loyalsock
Township High School in 1999. She received a bachelor's degree in sports
management from Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, in 2002, and a law degree from
Marquette University, Milwaukee, in 2006. She is employed by Milwaukee County,
Milwaukee, as assistant district attorney.
Karas
is the son of Jill and Greg Karas, of St. Francis, Wisconsin. He graduated from
St. Francis High School in 2000 and received a bachelor's degree in psychology
from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin, in 2008. He is
employed by Wauwatosa East High School, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, as an education
assistant, head baseball coach and assistant girls basketball coach.Matrons of honor were Susie Allen and Jenna Merten.
Bridesmaids were C.J. Bacelis-Bush, Gina Karas and Jennifer Possing.
Flower girl was Mohrin Karas.
Ring bearers were Noah Karas and Drew Possing.
Best man was Joseph Kooping.
Groomsmen were Nick Blanchet, Tim Arndorfer and Robby Dubinski.
Following a trip to Ochos Rios, Jamaica, this month, the couple will reside in Milwaukee.