Michelle & Andrew
Wedding Party
Erin Emmanuel
Maid of Honor
We've known each other for Erin's whole life! My younger sister Erin is an MSU Grad, Civil Engineer, and loves adventure and athletics! She's a great sounding board and is always down for a chat, a great movie, a day exploring or a night out! From memories of water gun fights in the yard and days spent by the pool, to traveling to watch Erin's college soccer games, or tour her new apartment, I've been so fortunate to have a built in best friend (thanks Mom and Dad)! Erin also gets along great with Andrew, in fact, when the two of them get into their Civil Engineer/Urban Planner discussions it's difficult to change the topic of conversation! Erin recently embarked on a new adventure to live and work in Seattle!
Samantha Emmanuel
Bridesmaid
We've known each other all of Samantha's life! My younger sister Samantha is creative, loves good music and always has great recommendations for which new show to stream! From memories of stuffed animal fights and sister sleepovers, to parties at Grand Valley (where people didn't believe we were sisters, until they heard us talk), I'm certainly lucky to have had my sister Sam as a playmate and friend (thanks again, Mom and Dad)! Samantha is a Branch Setup Specialist at a Mortgage firm in Metro-Detroit. She loves spending time with her fur babies Cleo and Lucius.
Jaclyn Chadderdon
Bridesmaid
Jackie and I have known each other since she decided to claim me as her "Pepper Partner" in volleyball during our freshmen year of high school. She's been there for me as one of my best friends ever since! I can always rely on Jackie for great advice, or plans for a fun adventure! Jackie is an MSU grad, and recently obtained her doctorate in the Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Michigan. She and her husband, Marcus welcomed the newest member of our girl gang this past Februrary, their absolutely delightful daughter, Delilah!
Lauren Kozlowski
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I have known each other since high school, we became friends our senior year after I joined the tennis team (in a much more relaxed sense than Lauren's impressive career throughout high school)! Lauren has been one of my best friends ever since! I can always rely on Lauren for a good laugh, or a great Hulu binge session after a day of exploring! Lauren is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and earned her MBA at Eastern Michigan University. She is a Senior Program Manager for a Global Marketing company based in Detroit. She and her husband, Ed are parents to two fur babies, Carlos and Huey!
Sarah Dome
Bridesmaid
Sarah and I have known each other since high school. We became friends after Jackie introduced us during sophomore year, and she's been one of my best friends ever since! I can always rely on Sarah for a good book recommendation, or a fun day out on the town! Sarah is a graduate of the University of Michigan, she obtained her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at George Washington University. She currently works as a Physical Therapist in the metro-Detroit area.
Kristen Nicholoff
Bridesmaid
Kristen and I have known each other since attending Grand Valley State University together. We were introduced by a mutual friend, and had many Exercise Science classes together. Kristen is one of the best workout buddies, I can always rely on her to be agreeable to any outdoor activity! Kristen is a graduate of GVSU, she obtained her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan. She loves running and teaching yoga, and currently works as a Physical Therapist in Grand Rapids. Kristen and her husband Steve recently welcomed their adorable son Benjamin to their family!
Theresa Broniak
Bridesmaid
Theresa and I have known each other since Andrew introduced us. The first time I met Andrew's friends from home, we played Monopoly. Once I saw how competitive Theresa, AK, and Andrew were, I feared I'd make a horrible first impression with my utter lack of enthusiasm for Monopoly! Luckily Theresa has been able to overlook my shortcomings, and we've been friends for years now! I can always rely on Theresa for a fun workout, a new drink recipe, or a fun night out in Detroit! Theresa obtained her undergraduate degree, and Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University. She currently works as a Senior Management Engineer in Detroit.
Peter Nolan
Best Man
Peter and I have known each other since grade school. We have always enjoyed playing sports together, from neighborhood home run derby to high school swimming. We also share a love for Meechigan Football and public policy. Peter holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, along with a Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University. Peter is an estate planning attorney at a small law firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
AK Bennett
Officiant
AK and I have known each other since middle school and have always shared an appreciation for Red Wings hockey and the City of Detroit. AK also led the Plymouth Monopoly Syndicate, which fostered my high level Monopoly skills and appreciation for laissez faire board game economics. AK and I grew up playing hockey but only ever encountered each other on the frozen ponds in his neighborhood. We played our first seasons on the same team at age 27. AK holds a bachelors degree from Nova Southeastern University, and a Masters in Construction Engineering Management from Lawrence Technical University. He is the project manager at a plumbing and mechanical contracting firm with his mother in Detroit.
Michael Justus
Groomsman
Michael and I have been brothers since 1992. We share a passion for hockey and Michigan athletics. Michael holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. He lives in Chicago and is a management consultant.
Nick Dow
Groomsman
Nick and I met as randomly assigned roommates at Grand Valley State University, where we both earned our bachelors degrees. Nick and I share an appreciation for hockey, bacon, and public radio. In addition to his bachelors degree, Nick also holds a Masters in Public Health from Grand Valley State University. Nick is the Food Sanitarian Coordinator at a county health department in northern Michigan.
JP Mansolf
Groomsman
JP and I met during planning school in 2016. JP is a native Floridian, but has an interest in learning about the Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. JP holds a Bachelors degree in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida, and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Michigan. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he works as a city planner.
Neil Pettit
Groomsman
Neil and I interned together at the National Labor Relations board in 2015 while he was studying labor studies and I was finishing my law degree. Since then, we have shared interests in each others' work and public policy. Neil holds a Bachelors degree in Labor Studies from Wayne State University, and a Masters in Labor Studies from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. He lives in Metro Detroit and is the Secretary-Treasurer of a local union of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.