Wedding Party
Lauren Dowd
Bride
Hi! I’m Lauren :) I’m the baby in my family of four and my parents tell me I’m their favorite youngest child. I am an avid workout enthusiast who loves to do things outside!
Eli Caranci
Groom
Hello, I’m Eli! I am a corporate pilot for Schupan and Sons. I love fishing, biking, and eating ice cream with Lauren.
Erin Dowd
Maid of Honor
Meet Erin! She is my favorite sister! Erin is currently in medical school at WMU medical school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Erin is also the fastest person at the wedding. Ask her for a race (at the end) I dare you!!
Claudia Richards
Matron of Honor
Meet Claudia Richards! She is the best Mama to two little ones (Vivian and Eleanor). Claudia is also kindergarten teacher in the Kalamazoo area.
Alyssa Campbell
Bridesmaid
Meet Alyssa Campbell! Alyssa and Lauren met at Eastern Michigan University. They immediately hit it off and roomed together for their last year of college. Alyssa recently got married to her love Gabe and is a teacher at Shepard of the Lakes.
Carlee Christopher
Bridesmaid
Meet Carlee Christopher! Carlee and Lauren also meet in college where they both studied aviation. For work, Carlee is a pilot. In Carlee’s free time she is a world traveler!
Luci Jackson
Bridesmaid
Meet Luci Jackson! Luci and Lauren meet in junior year of high school at a dual enrollment program for aviation. Luci is the assistant chief flight instructor at Crosswinds Aviation. In her free time, she does Ironmans and marathons!
Christian Lerum
Best Man
Meet Christian! Christian and Eli met during college through aviation and working at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Since then, Eli and Christian love to go fishing all over Michigan!
Gavin Loveland
Groomsman
Meet Gavin, Eli’s cousin. Gavin and Eli grew up together playing baseball, tubing on the lake, and golfing. Gavin and Eli have been through thick and thin together, and one day Gavin will be able to out-golf Eli.
Nolan Caranci
Groomsman
This is Nolan! Eli has been Nolan’s favorite brother for as long as he can remember. They have grown up playing catch in the yard, golfing, and fishing. Nolan spends lots his time working hard on his lawn care business he started recently.
Andrew Chisek
Groomsman
This is Andrew! Another cousin of Eli’s, which they grew up playing made up games at grandmas, baseball, and golfing. Andrew is working on finishing up his Accounting degree at WMU!
Mason Vernia
Groomsman
This is Mason! Mason and Eli met during college when they both fished Tuesday night league during the summer. Outside of fishing, Mason enjoys golfing.