Wedding Party
Sara Meinke
Matron of Honor
Sara and I first met almost 30 years ago though mutual friends in our Lake Bella Vista neighborhood. We cemented our friendship years later when we began working together at Mary Free Bed Hospital. Sara is "my person." I can always count on her loving support and to be honest with me especially when she disagrees with me, LOL. Whether we are trying parasailing, hitting antique shops or soaking in the hot tub, a good time is a given.
Randy Velzen
Best Man
I met Randy 40 years ago through his wife Laurie. He introduced me to sailboat racing and I became crew on the Avalanche with some of the greatest friends I have ever known. When Randy and I are together, everything is a fun adventure. He has been by my side through it all good and bad. I love him like a brother.
Connor and Sean McIntosh
Bride's Escorts
My sons are the best of friends which makes me so proud and happy. When Sean moved to Montana, Connor soon followed and they are enjoying their best lives there. They are avid outdoorsmen engaged in fly and ice fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, and snowboarding. Although I do like to point out to them that all of those activities are available in Michigan as well ;)
Delaney
Greeter
Greeting guests is the perfect job for my Delaney because she loves to socialize and she can talk to anyone. Her bubbly personality has made her a favorite with patients and staff at her ophthalmology job. She is a creative personality who enjoys many arts and crafts.
Riley Manier
Usher
My oldest son is an architectural designer and married to Madeline. They are avid world travelers and enjoy life in the Fennville area. Riley has been a racing enthusiast his entire life starting with my losing him at the Michigan International Speedway when he was 5. My hair started turning gray that day ; )
Tanner Manier
Usher
My second oldest is my clone. He loves collecting cars, searching for cheap deals on auction sites, attending concerts, rally racing in the Gambler 500 and making friends wherever he goes. We had a great time working together renovating his home in Muskegon this past year. Tanner works as a Team Leader at Vista Manufacturing.
Jeff O'Hara
Officiant
Being a fellow crew member on the Avalanche, Jeff has been a source of fun and adventure for many years. As a judge of the 63rd district court, he was the perfect choice to officiate our ceremony. We are honored that he agreed to "join" us in our new adventure.