25 Years Strong

Tomasz and Katarzyna Nowak celebrated 25 years of marriage with a cozy gathering in their Chicago backyard, Polish folk music filling the air. Their children recreated the couple’s wedding menu, complete with pierogi and bigos, a labor of love that brought Katarzyna to happy tears. Tomasz, ever the jokester, retold the story of how he spilled borscht on his suit during their first date, sealing their fate with laughter. Immigrating from Kraków together in their early 20s, they built a life brick by brick, running a small bakery that became a neighborhood gem. Their silver anniversary is a testament to their teamwork, through long nights kneading dough and raising a family. Friends toasted to their enduring partnership, with one quipping, ‘You’ve made marriage look like a piece of cake!’