Wedding Party

Dennis Karr

Best Man

Megan “ Ba-Ba” Rodgers

Maid of Honor

Ba-ba , there are absolutely no words to describe what we have . It’s a bond unbreakable and only you understand the true pain I feel within . You constantly pick me up , make me laugh , and in my darkest days know how to see me through. You are a mentor, an inspiration and someone I truly wish to be one day . They say cousins are best friends, but you are the sister I never had . I love you endlessly, and I adore you more than you will ever know. The laughs with you are endless , from flying mattresses , animal noise through school halls , salty nuts , to my multiple surgeries or summer BBQs on the farm , even the bad days there is still a laugh . I can’t imagine my day without you and Layla directly beside me as my number ones . You two are my rocks , my everything’s and I love you both beyond what my words could begin to express .

Layla “ Bugg” Paplauski

Maid of Honor

To my favorite human in this entire universe . There are a few people in this world I have come to learn to live without in my life , you are one I can not. You fill my life with joy and happiness , you are a ray of light for many in a world that can be dark ,and your beautiful smile along with your resilience reminds be that anything in this world is possible. You are a version of myself ,and a constant reminder to push myself forward to accomplish every goal, regardless of the obstacles . Your spicy personality, your bluntness ,brutal honesty, and natural beauty are just the surface of the things I admire about you . What I love the most , is I get the honor to call you my niece , my best friend , and the pride of joy in my life . I love you Buggie to infinity and beyond. ❤️ Your Chicken

James Rafferty

Best Man

Jimmy , from growing up together playing with action figures as kids; to having you by my side on this special day I can not explain or express the true friend you have been . Nearly 30 years we have been on this ride together ! Whether it was dancing with the devil going to hell and back , or shining and being the light in someone else’s darkest days you are there . Through these days I have endured with you I have nothing but gratitude and love . Jimmy , I’m honored to call you my best man and brother as your integrity,honesty, love compassion and resilience continues to grow and pour through who you are an onto others . It’s just a few of many reasons why I asked you to be a part of my line . You are a brother I never had ! Love you bro !

Jackie Mason

Bridesmaid

To my Sister -in -Law there are times I am not always there with you, but I will always be here for you. Being able to have you by my side on a day we get to blend our families is not only a blessing but also a day I will never forget. Jackie, you are beautiful, spunky, a little spicy, and adventurous. I can not wait to see where this new chapter takes us. I love you.

Hailey Karr

Bridesmaid

Hailey , your ditzy personality, your innocence to life and sweet, yet sassy personality are just some of many reasons why I adore you . When I gained Dennis as a brother , I got a littler sister too. Getting to laugh and joke with you , pick on you and navigate these past several years of life with you has been a blessing . I have gotten to watch you become a mother , learn how to cook , you and Dennis buy a house and establish a life together . You have flourished into an amazing beautiful woman that now stands beside me on my biggest day thus far in my life and I would not want it any other way. You have a beautiful soul and one of the cutest , corkiest personalities I have ever met and I can’t wait to celebrate this day with you ! Love you bunches little sis ♥️

Stacy Schultz

Bridesmaid

“ Honorary Maid of Honor” Stacy has no clue the place she truly holds in Charity’s heart , nor can It be defined . There have been times where the days were dark , and Stacy was Charity’s light loving her even when it was hard for Charity to love herself. Stacy is a powerful woman, a beautiful soul , and a blessing to have as a friend . Charity had a hard decision to make when choosing Maid of Honors , but Stacy thank you for being an amazing friend and being by her and Mike’s side for this amazing day.

Kevin Rafferty

Groomsman

William " Wilbo" Mensching

Groomsman

William, just when you think we counted you out, there was one spot left to fill. You hold a place in our hearts we often do not speak about. What we need you to know is it is possibly too hard to share. You are the younger brother I didn't have, but the cousin I constantly got to pick on. Through the years, it has been an amazing journey to watch you grow, prosper and accomplish all you have through scouts and athletics. You're persistent and never give up even when the odds are against you. I am proud to call you my cousin, but we are blessed to have you by our sides. We love you endlessly, even though you are a Cubs fan!

Matthew McCullough

Groomsman

Dale Walsh

Groomsman

Unfortunately, Dale will fill our hearts and bless us as an angel watching over us . However, Dale was to be a Groomsman on this special occasion, but passed unexpectedly long before we were ready for him to leave. We forever miss you and always love you.

Phil Garcia

Honor Attendant

“ Step- Brother “ to the bride . After 21 years of life these two learned that they shared a very important person , Shane Hasibar ( Late Brother of the bride ) ! Anyone who knows the bride, would be able to tell you that Shane is one of Charity’s absolute favorite people. So sharing him wasn’t the easiest thing to learn, nor did she want too. It wasn’t an easy task and often she pushed back, but Phil didn’t give up at building that relationship with both Charity and Shane . Now with Shane gone Phil has become more than just a step brother , he has been there through hardship , encourages and loves endlessly the bond him and Charity share ! Due to this , Charity has asked that he be one of two individuals to give her away on this special Day . Charity is blessed beyond measure to have a bonus brother , Phil will never know the truth of what he means to her .

Kayesha “ Pooda” Roberts

Bridesmaid

My day one , since we were babies to now grown adults we have been through it all . I have been blessed with a friendship of over 30 years and no matter the distance, the ups or the downs you are someone I can continue to count on. Kayesha your strength, perseverance and determination is hard to match , but your beauty both inside and out is nothing short of genuine and the purest around. My day would not have been complete without your infectious laugh , your kind heart and beautiful smile . Love you always ♥️

River

Bridesmaid

River , you are full of spunk , you have an infectious personality and are full of life ! In the short time of knowing you , you hold a very special place in my heart that only very few have ever been placed ! You are a ray of sunshine and bring so much life to those around you , continue to shine little munchkin ! With each day that comes you show strength and determination, I admire you and love you . In all obstacles that you endure you display perseverance , growth and have gratitude for every aspect of life , it’s amazing . Thank you for being who you are , and accepting to be a part of my day ! Love you a whole bunch ! 💙🌊

John Roberts

Officiant

“ My Hero “ a man who would give his world up if it meant saving someone else’s . John is a pillar in his community, a role model to so many and a man I am fortunate to get to have as father figure in my life . John you have stood by my side through the good and the bad times , fighting my battles when I couldn’t find my way . You were a light in the darkest times and today I get to finally show you how much I love you by allowing you to stand at the front of my aisle and marry me to the man I call my best friend . There is only one other man in this world who I would want to see stand there and not many people compare to him . However you are a close second to my grandfather and I know he is smiling down on this decision and would be honored to have seen this moment ! I am blessed to have you as my officiant but I am even more blessed to have you in my life . I love you forever and always .

Baby Greyson “ Squishy”

Ring Bearer

Only the most handsome , full of life little guy in town ! The son of Best-man Dennis and Bridesmaid Hailey . Greyson might be small, but his smile is larger than life, and can brighten anyone’s day ! You are the best nephew we can ever love ❤️ and couldn’t possibly picture our day without that smiling face ! Pure cuteness overload! Love you little dude , more than you will ever know!