Meet the Crew
Emilee Elder
Maid of Honor
Emilee is the groom’s sister, but Marissa calls her “Sissy.” She can pull off literally any hair color and is a certified bad-ass in every sense of the word. Equal parts cool, fearless, and iconic.
Tanner Keller
Best Man
Tanner met the groom through show choir, and the friendship stuck long after the final curtain call. He’s known for being goofy, always down to have fun, and logging plenty of video game hours with the groom...though it should be noted that Brody would like everyone to know he’s still the better gamer.
Megan Batty
Maid of Honor
Megan and Marissa met at Millikin University as sorority “Pearl” sisters and have been causing a little chaos together ever since. From Sapphires Dance Team days to countless coffee runs and fangirling over their favorite boyband, Megan has been there for it all. Truly a great concert buddy and a baking expert. (No, seriously, this girl makes some REALLY good sweets!)
Samual Mulligan
Best Man
Samual is one of the groom’s oldest friends and has been around since the high school days of show choir, theatre, and sports. Whether it is music, dancing, or just making every gathering more fun, he has been a longtime friend and an important part of Brody's life.
Alli Horton
Bridesmaid
Alli and Marissa met at Millikin as sorority sisters (bonding over Little Mix to be specific!) and she has watched the bride & groom's relationship from the beginning. She’s the kind of person who makes everyone feel cared for, which makes perfect sense since she’s also one of the world's best nurses!!
Logan Caspar
Groomsman
Logan and Brody met freshman year at Millikin in the Milli-Men choir and quickly bonded over their shared love of video games and music. Whether it was performing, hanging out, or just having a good time, Logan has been part of the fun from the beginning of Brody's Millikin days.
Samantha Mool
Bridesmaid
Samantha and Marissa met at Millikin through their sorority and instantly clicked. She might genuinely be the nicest human alive and is always ready for a spontaneous Dunkin run. Basically the definition of a ride-or-die friend.
Neil Elder
Groomsman
Neil is the groom’s dad and lifelong role model. As Fire Chief for the Decatur Fire Department, he’s spent his career leading, protecting others, and setting the standard for hard work. Known as the best coach in both sports and life, he’s been there every step of the way and continues to be someone Brody looks up to every single day.
Cate Wright
Bridesmaid
Cate and Marissa go all the way back to high school where they became best friends through softball. Cate is one of the funniest people Marissa knows and has been keeping her laughing ever since.
Tyler Haub
Groomsman
Tyler and the groom met at Millikin in TKE, where he proudly took on the role of Brody’s “Big.” A phenomenal teacher in every sense, both by profession and in how he shows up for the people around him, Tyler has been a mentor and friend from the very beginning.
Mariah Pellino
Bridesmaid
Mariah and Marissa met in high school through volleyball and have been friends ever since. Mariah has never been afraid to be fully herself, and she brings kindness, humor, and great energy everywhere she goes.
Jared Scott
Groomsman
Jared is Little #3 and met the groom through TKE, where the friendship quickly turned into one of those “we can do absolutely nothing together and still have fun” friendships. He’s the friend to rot on the couch and binge Netflix with. He also happens to be out here chasing big dreams by creating his own theatre studio in London (yeah, he's that cool!).
Kenzi Parsons
Bridesmaid
Kenzi and Marissa met at Millikin as sorority sisters and basically did everything together: dance, theatre, and about a million other activities. If something was happening on campus, one, if not both, were probably involved.
Brad Miller
Groomsman
Bradley, better known as “Cool Brad”, is Little #2 and one of Brody’s longtime friends. They met through TKE and the Millikin Men Choir (and spending three years working together at Planet Fitness). Brad now runs sound at the Legacy Theatre, where Marissa and Brody both perform.
Elisabeth De Lucas
Bridesmaid
Elisabeth is the bride’s sister and built-in best friend. Though they have a ten-year age gap, Marissa always admired her sister and thought she was the coolest person ever (Marissa still thinks this). She’s also the incredible mom to the bride’s (and now groom’s!) niece and nephew. So yes, she’s kind of a big deal around here.
Niall Sullivan
Groomsman
Brody and Niall met in the Millikin Men’s Choir, where they quickly became close friends. Their friendship continued to grow through their time in Tau Kappa Epsilon, where they shared plenty of memories, laughs, and late nights together. Over the years, Niall has remained one of Brody’s closest friends and someone who has been there through so many important moments in life.
Jamie Johnson
Officiant
Jamie is Brody’s uncle and the one responsible for passing down the family tradition of being a Detroit Pistons fan. He’s truly one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet, with the kindest heart to match...but don’t get too comfortable, because a perfectly-timed, smartass comment is always right around the corner.
Wyatt Hettel
Reader
Wyatt is the bride’s younger brother and a proud Nintendo and Star Wars fan who can quote trivia from both like it’s his full-time job. He’s incredibly smart, always keeps things interesting, and has grown from her little brother into someone the bride truly looks up to. It means a lot to have him share a reading and a few prayers on such an important day.
Atticus Elder
Ring Bearer
Atticus is the groom’s little brother and takes his responsibilities very seriously, especially when it comes to his prized Pokémon card collection. As a School Spelling Bee Champ and all-around cool kid, he’s ready to deliver the rings like a pro.
AJ De Lucas
Ring Bearer
AJ is the bride’s nephew and one of the biggest Pikachu fans you’ll ever meet. Full of energy, personality, and plenty of charm, he’s excited to help make sure the rings make it safely down the aisle.
Ainsley Johnson
Flower Girl
Ainsley is the groom’s spunky cousin and a true dancing queen. Whether there’s music playing or not, you can usually count on her to bring the energy, the moves, and a whole lot of personality wherever she goes.
Scarlett Johnson
Flower Girl
Scarlett is the groom’s cousin and the definition of vivacious. Full of life, laughter, and big smiles, she has a way of lighting up any room she walks into.
Anastasia Rath
Flower Girl
Anastasia is the bride’s niece and is proudly following in her aunt’s footsteps when it comes to dancing. She puts her whole heart into everything she does and never misses a chance to show off her moves.
Jaxon Walker
Usher
Jaxon is the groom’s fun-loving little brother and PlayStation teammate. He keeps everyone on their toes, brings the laughs, and is always ready to press “start” on the next big adventure.