Alyssia & Erik
Wedding Party
Hillary Land
Maid of Honor
Hillary is younger than the bride by 18 months but the sisters seem as close in age as they do in friendship. "Hill has been the go to person for wedding decorations and I could not be happier to have her by my side as I get married!" -Alyssia
Jake Rosin
Best Man
Jake has been best friends with the groom since high school and you could call it a bromance, (and Alyssia's trying not to be jealous). These two bonded over their mutual love for guns and Xbox.
Megan Kruizenga
Maid of Honor
Megan met Alyssia in middle school and the two have been close through all of the ups and downs of adolescence. They are best friends no and can be found sharing margaritas when they aren't spending a weekend working together. "This day would not be possible without Megan, and I am so happy to call her my sister!" -Alyssia
Arnolds Ruperts
Groomsman
Arnold and Erik met during football in high school and you could say it was not bromance at first sight. Over long practices and time spent in rugby these two became close. "Arnolds always makes me laugh and Sundays are not the same without dinner at his mom's." -Erik
Kara Painter
Bridesmaid
Cousin by blood but sister by heart. Kara has become such a close friend to the bride over the years, and they even lived together for a summer! "Kara has been such a help with planning the other wedding details and I am so thankful to have her in my life!" -Alyssia
Andrejs Ruperts
Groomsman
*see above
Kim Turner
Bridesmaid
Kim and Alyssia have always felt as though they were sisters growing up, (she's 11 days older than the bride). Alyssia is so thankful that even though they spend time apart, when they are together they are still so close. "I am so happy to have Kim with me for such a big day, and hopefully in the future we get to live in the same state!" -Alyssia
Anthony Martinez
Groomsman
Tony and Erik met in middle school during football and band. Although Erik later quit band, he kept his friendship with Tony and these two became close over the years during high school football and rugby practices. "Even though Tony lives in Finland now, our friendship has withstood the distance and I could not be happier to have Tony be a part of my big day." -Erik
Brooke Smoes
Bridesmaid
Erik's oldest sister and one of Alyssia's newest sisters. "When I met Brooke I felt like we became so close so fast. I think it has a lot to do with her sense of humor and the fact she is such a strong woman who I admire. I am so happy that I get to add another sister to my family!" -Alyssia
Michael Jocz
Groomsman
Fellow University of Michigan graduate Mike met Erik when they moved into their house on Dewey street their Junior year of college. Mike was the much needed voice of reason in a house of chaos and became close friends with Erik during Xbox games and time spent studying.
Jackie Smoes
Bridesmaid
Erik's youngest sister and the other new addition for Alyssia. When Alyssia met Jackie she was still a freshman in high school! "It has been so fun to watch her grow into an independent woman whose vibrant personality never fails to make me smile. I am so happy I get to add Jackie as another sister to my family!" -Alyssia
Dylan Rodriguez
Groomsman
God made a farmer and a great friend when he made Dylan. These two also bonded over long football practices and Sunday dinners together. "Dylan is a stand-up guy and is not afraid to be the voice of reason when it is needed." -Erik
Steven Miller
Officiant
Alyssia's Uncle Steven was both the bride and groom's first choice for officiant. This fellow University of Michigan graduate has been close to the couple since the started dating. The plan for our wedding was to include as many members of our family as we could. We are very excited to have Uncle Steven do us the honor of being our officiant for such a big day!