JONATHAN & GRACE
Wedding Party
Erick
Father of the Bride
He makes up 1/4 of the people that are our biggest supporters. There is nothing this man cannot do, and he will put in his all to make sure we have the best day possible. As the old saying goes "you marry someone like your dad," and this saying rings true to this day.
Shannon
Mother of the Bride
She is 1/4 of our biggest supporters. She is always available to lend a helping hand and offer her support. Grace is her mini, and if you listen closely I bet you will hear it said several times come wedding day! She makes some of the best food, and I hope you get the chance to try it some day. She will always go out of her way to make your life a little bit easier.
Donni
Father of the Groom
Again, he is 1/4 of the people that support us big. He will go out of his way to make your life easier, and you can count on him to be one of the first to congratulate you. He is a wise man who gives the most supportive, helpful advice.
Anita
Mother of the Groom
She’s the last 1/4 of the people that are our number one supporters. You can count on her to have food on the stove for you, even when you show up unannounced. She has shown nothing but joy and excitement for the two of us. To say thank you, we might have to sit down and play a card game with her.
Shane
Best Man
There is never a dull moment with his household. He has been one of the best dads, husbands, and friends I have gotten to experience in my life. I can always count on Shane to bring a thousand dollars worth of fireworks to any get together suitable (or not).
Hope
Maid of Honor
Hope is my middle baby sister and was arguably more excited about us getting married than we were. She instantly changed my contact name in her phone to GRACIE POO MY ENGAGED SISTER. She has always been my biggest supporter. She always offers to cut my steak or crack my crab legs. She will always be my best friend and I look up to her.
Justin
Groomsman
Justin is the brother of the groom who will do anything for anyone he cares about. He works hard and is a very family driven man. We love to plan wheeling trips and Justin is fearless when it comes down to tearing it up in his side by side.
Jaden
Bridesmaid
Jaden can make your gloomy day sunny just by smiling. She radiates joy and I am so glad I get to be able to call her a friend. She is the best wife, mom, and one of my best friends. You are guaranteed a great party where you are made to feel so special if Jaden is involved in the planning.
Hank
Groomsman
If a golden retriever could be a human, it would be Hank. He is one of the most respectful, genuine people I have ever met. He will never say no to going out to eat with us, even if it means he has to be shoved in the back of my car. Hank is wise and gives great advice that we appreciate greatly. Hank loves to go wheeling with Jon, and he is always down to have a good time.
Ericka
Bridesmaid
Ericka is my baby sister. She is always the first one to run up and hug me when I visit home. She is the first to ask if she can ride with Jon and I places, and of course we say yes. When it comes to a little girl with a huge heart, she is at the top of the list. I love getting to spend my time with her when I can. Her grin could light up any room (and keeps her out of lots of trouble).
Skopec
Groomsman
Does anyone really know his real name? Just kidding, it's Caleb. Actually, no, it's Stephen. He loves his people, and it doesn't matter what it involves as long as he's included. Skopec is one of the most grateful people I have ever met in my life, and he can grill a dang good salmon.
Isabelle
Bridesmaid
Between her busy life with her husband, work, and 3 kids, she always makes time for the people that are important to her. Isabelle always has a positive attitude and doesn't take things to heart. She will always give you honest and genuine advice. She will always be the first person to go out of her way to speak to you in a crowded room, or invite you to dinner later. She's got the biggest heart and loves her family.
Logan
Groomsman
Most of the time we had been dating and engaged, Logan lived in Oklahoma. It was a 4 hour drive, but he always made it into town for important events or just to stop in and say hey. Jon and Logan have been friends since they were kids and they have stuck together through adult life. Logan makes you feel welcome and heard when he is around.
McKenna
Bridesmaid
McKenna has been my best friend since day one of high school. If I ever needed a pick me up, an ice cream and sushi date with her always cheered my spirits. Her words of "welcome to Nixa, my name is McKenna" scored me a lifelong friend at the age of 14 when I was struggling with moving schools. Her outgoing, bubbly personality is one of the things that make her so special.
Hayden
Groomsman
Overall one of the most naturally funny people either of us have been around. Hayden never fails to make a call to check up on people and see how your day is going. Him and his wife, Madi recently moved to Missouri from Texas and that distance being cut shorter makes everything sweeter. Hayden gives some of the best, most honest advice there is.
Madi
Bridesmaid
Madi lives a life that displays joy in the fullest. She is genuinely one of the sweetest people we have ever met. Her and her husband, Hayden have recently moved to Missouri and we have gotten to enjoy their company a whole lot more. We were all together at a field day party where Jon and I were team captains, and we had to play rock, paper, scissors over whose team Madi got to be on (and I won). She loves all of her animals (Augie pictured) and was the one that helped convince Jon that we did need a dog.