Wedding Party

Julian Magbitang

Best Man

Julian will stand next to his dad as one of the Best Men on Don and Jenna’s special day. Don and Julian share a love for Pokémon, football and Golf. Don used to say he was cloned when Julian was born, but couldn’t be more impressed with Julian’s thoughtfulness, empathy and let’s face it, good looks. Now they stand together on this incredibly important day in both their lives.

Brittney Vlahakis

Matron of Honor

Brittney was Jenna's roommate and first friend she made while attending Eastern Michigan University. They have been best friends ever since - for almost twenty one years to be exact! Britt & Jenna live in the same neighborhood and get to spend tons of time together living life, raising families, and having fun together as they always have. Jenna's life would not be the same without Britt's best friendship. Jenna is so happy that Britt is standing up as her and Don's matron of honor and cannot wait to celebrate their wedding w/ Britt by her side.

Celsius Magbitang

Best Man

As most older brothers do, Celsius bested Don often as kids but now stands next to him as Best man. Staring off as foes, the years went on they became closer and closer bro’s. Celsius’ son, Marlin, will be part of the ring security team and Don is so happy they moved back to Michigan and are able to take part in his special day.

Katy Jeffrey

Bridesmaid

Katy and Jenna have been best friends just as long as her and Britt - they met while working at Norton's Flowers in Ypsilanti when they were both attending Eastern Michigan University and are coming up on 21 years of best friendship! Katy also lives in the neighborhood (OK in reality Jenna and Don live two neighborhoods over but still) and they get to see each other multiple days a week! Katy and Jenna share a love of gardening, w/ Katy teaching Jenna so much of her knowledge of plants and flowers. With Britt, the three have a love of traveling together, doing puzzles together, drinking wine together, having fun w/ the kiddos, and just being together. Katy is an incredible best friend and Jenna and Don both feel so lucky that Katy is such a special part of their day.

Amari Haase

Groomsman

Amari, Julian’s older brother, has been a special part of Dons life since Amari was around 4. Now, he’s almost 17 and is a football playing, computer science savvy, track star and gamer with a huge heart and is an incredible big brother. He’ll stand (shorter and less tan😋) next to Don as one of the most important people in his life.

Jessica Grove

Bridesmaid

Jessica is the bride's sister. They have known each other 42 years now - lol as long as Jenna has been born! They were lucky to experience such a wonderful childhood together in their hometown of Gladwin, MI, and still talk every single day! One of both of their favorite things to do is get together at Mom & Dad's and eat all of their food or enjoy mom's cooking, and spend time laughing, telling stories, and watching the nieces and nephews grow up too quickly! Going home and being all together is the best <3

Allen Dayag

Groomsman

From family friends to lifetime brothers, Don and Allen have been friends for around 25 years. This friendship grew from eating whole rotisserie chickens together at parties to becoming fathers. Don is blessed to have a friend like Allen and is so happy they can share yet another core memory together.

Raechel Mitts

Bridesmaid

Raech is the bride's sister! She is an incredible human, sister, mom and friend. She is also extremely hilarious and will keep you laughing whenever you are around her. Jenna and Raech have remained incredibly close, from Raech moving to the Detroit area for college through these years of getting married and having families. They still talk every single day and Jenna and Don could not imagine their wedding day without Raech up there next to them.

Mat Lis

Groomsman

Their friendship started in 2005 (thanks to Allen) and he quickly became one of the most important people in Don’s life. Whether it’s diving around Ann Arbor singing to strangers, throwing themed parties or jamming out to Disney, Don and Mat have a friendship that will last and we’re so happy to have him be part of our special day.

Venus Garcia

Bridesmaid

As his older sister, Venus has known Don since he was in the womb. He followed in her footsteps as a part of the Talented and Gifted program in school, as President of both the Asian Pacific American Club and Diversity club and now, marrying the loves of each of their lives. Jenna is so excited to gain such an incredible sister in law, and absolutely loves the special relationship that Venus and Don share. She stands with Don and Jenna as more than just a sibling, but as a great friend.

Drew Katajamaki

Groomsman

Have a difficult last name to pronounce? Don and Drew do too! This is where the bromance began but it blossomed into “Dron” after years of working together serving at Bravo. Don couldn’t be more grateful to have his best friend flying into town to stand next to him on his wedding day.

Nicole Kandt

Bridesmaid

Nicole is one of Jenna's closest friends and also Brittney's sister! Jenna views Nicole as more than a sister herself than a friend, they spend so much time together and also live a few minutes away from each other! Nicole has known Jenna since she met Britt at Eastern, and Nicole and Jenna have had so much fun together over the years. From the early days of driving Brittney home on college weekends, to fun nights over at one of their houses, they have lived so much life together and Jenna is incredibly grateful for their friendship. Don & Jenna are both so glad to have Nicole in their lives and so happy that she is standing up next to them as they get married.

Greg DiMaio

Groomsman

Don and Greg started as high school acquaintances but became close friends after Greg started dating Dons best friend, Lydia. Through several cruises, lake weekends and other man-dates, their bond grew and Don couldn’t be more honored to have him standing beside him on this important day.

Emily Parsons

Bridesmaid

Jenna and Emily have been friends for over fifteen years now and have remained incredibly close! Jenna considers herself extremely lucky to have Emily as such a close friend. They have celebrated many milestones together and even got to go on an epic trip to Italy together a few summers ago! Emily is the most amazing and supportive friend and both Don and Jenna are so happy Emily will be beside us on our special day. We wouldn't have it any other way!

Faizan Makhiawala

Groomsman

Don has been friends with both Faizan and Kenya since junior high. From shenanigans on the bus to creeping behind trees for Faizan and Kenya's engagement, this friendship has stood the test of time. Don and Jenna are so happy that both of them are such a close part of their special day.

Kenya Makhiawala

Bridesmaid

In addition to Don's childhood friendship w/ Kenya and Faizan, Jenna and Kenya developed a close friendship very quickly after meeting through Don. Kenya is an absolutely amazing friend and human and Jenna feels so lucky to have Kenya as a close girlfriend and standing up beside her on her wedding day to one of Kenya's cherished childhood friend.

Marlin Magbitang

Ring Bearer

Georgie Vlahakis

Ring Bearer

Leila Makhiawala

Flower Girl

Bret Jeffrey

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Robert Jeffrey

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