Meet The team

George Koehler

Father of the Bride

Stacy Fitzgerald

Mother of the Groom

Deann Luana

Mother of the Bride

John Rookus

Father of the Groom

Kelly Kratz

Stepmom of the Bride

Marilyn Thousand

Stepmom of the Bride

Lydia Koehler

Maid of Honor

Lydia is Emily's big sister, best friend, mentor, and confidant. The relationship between the two sisters is unparalleled and is of the utmost importance to each of them.

Eon Brown

Best Man

Eon is near and dear to Jordan's heart as they've been together since Eon was a young pup over 16 years ago. If you know Jordan, you know Eon because he's never far from sight. Eon is the best pup and friend a man could have.

Jordan Smeltzer

Bridesmaid

Jordan and Emily met working at Woody's while both attending MSU around 2012. Jordan quickly became a best friend and the two have had many laughs, deep conversations, and beautiful memories made with more yet to come!

Dane Kaldenberg

Groomsman

Dane and Jordan go back over a decade where they met sometime near 2012. The guys have shared many adventures, concerts, and wild nights together with many yet to come!

Gillian Dawson

Bridesmaid

Gillian and Emily have been friends for nearly a decade, having met over their shared love of cannabis and french fries at Woody's. Since then many wonderful adventures have transpired, much support has been shared, and a million laughs have been had.

Ryan Cullen

Groomsman

Jordan and Ryan have been great friends for nearly a decade, meeting sometime around 2013. The guys have made art together, shared many laughs together, and always have each other's backs. It's undoubted these two have many good times left to share.

Megan Mertens

Officiant

Megan is the mother of Emily's "nanny family", and a great source of inspiration for Emily. The love Megan shares with her husband, children, family, friends, and co-workers is beyond admirable and is sure to overflow through the ceremony. Megan's huge heart, contagious smile and never-ending support, made her a clear choice for officiating this ceremony.

Zoe Mertens

Flower Child

Zoe is a wonderful little human that Emily was blessed to nanny for while in Lansing. Because of the bond with Zoe, what started as a job led to a second family for Emily. Emily will always treasure the moments of growth, love, pride and happiness that spending time with Zoe has given her.

Willow Mertens

Flower Child

Willow is the wild second child Emily was blessed to nanny for while in Lansing. Emily had the pleasure of knowing the Sweet Pea from birth and learned so much about life and happiness watching her grow. Emily will always cherish the time spent with this wonderful human and always root her on as she grows.

Kelli Dorsey

Honor Attendant

Kelli and Emily met through Lydia in 2019 and instantly clicked. The three of them have made so many memories together, supported each other fiercely, and grown so close. Kelli is a cherished friend of the entire Koehler family and has been a cheerleader for the relationship and marriage from day 1.

Sabrina Springfield

Honor Attendant

Sabrina and Emily have been friends for over a decade, meeting through Lydia in the Kalamazoo days. Sabrina is another sister to the Koehler girls. They've shared many laughs, meals, and adventures together, celebrate each other's wins, and always support each other.

Kate Rookus

Honor Attendant

Kate is Jordan's little sister whom both Jordan and Emily love and adore!

Ryan Johnson

Groomsman

Ryan is Emily's big brother and an inspiration for Emily. Ryan has always been a support system and great influence on his sisters.

Kaiden Callier

Groomsman

Kaiden is Jordan's little brother whom Jordan and Emily both love. The couple is honored to have him walking down the aisle with them.

Ben Castainer

Honor Attendant

Ben and Emily met in 2017 in Lansing when he hired Emily at Treehouse Collective. Ben quickly took Emily under his wing as a mentee. Since then, the two have grown incredibly close and have supported each other relentlessly. Ben is a mentor, friend, confidant, and like a brother to Emily.

Spencer Haner

Groomsman

Spencer is Jordan's youngest brother and absolute Gem. The couple is honored to have him walk down the aisle with them.