Emily & Eric
Wedding Party
Emily Williams
Maid of Honor
We may have only met a year and a half ago but the E^2 team is always up to something! We are both crazy about our doggies and usually can't go a day without a sentence that begins "Guess what Roscoe/Harley/Boots/Caly/Zeus did...." While there can only be one true Emily, I am blessed to have her help through the crazy days of wedding planning.
Adam Storie
Best Man
Eric's older brother and best friend. Even though he is a man of few words, when the chips are down he is someone who can always be depended on. He is the iconic older brother in the way that he is the only one allowed to pick on Eric. Now, almost ten years after Eric served as Adam's best man the roles are reversed and payback is swift!
Annie Lindsey
Bridesmaid
Annie has always been a very bright and fun person to be around! She is always game to try something new and encourage me to do new things. I can specifically remember her saying "Yes of course you should move in with Eric after only dating a few months if that is what you really want!" She is a very close cousin and traveling all the way from Washington to be with me on my big day.
Will Glatz
Groomsman
Will and Eric met in College some 7 years ago and still talk on a regular basis - if you consider talking to include game strategies in League of Legends. These two complement each other almost as well as Eric and I do! Will is very kind and soft-spoken and always willing to go with the flow.
Molly Lindsey
Bridesmaid
Miss Molly is my lovely cousin living and studying in Nebraska as a pre-med student. She is kind and smart and has always been a great friend to me. When I struggle to find my backbone and stick up for myself she is always right there to support me. I always admire her confidence and determination.
Allen Alfonso
Groomsman
Allen is another one of Eric's college friends who have withstood the sand of time. He could always be depended on to quote and appreciate a random, but highly relevant, tv show or movie. Allen is always a Marylander at heart even in his now home in Massachusetts.
Julia Tareco
Junior Bridesmaid
Jules is a girl after my own heart! She's very kind and caring and loves animals maybe as much as I do. I can remember for many years now Jilly and her asking me when I'm going to get married and getting as much information on my boyfriends as possible. Well the time has finally come girls!
Alaina Redwinski
Reader
Alaina has always been an amazing big sister to Eric. She is quick to give him advice, show affection and give a helping hand. Alaina has always been a model for Eric to look up to. She is always a wonderful and caring sister. He did a reading at her wedding, now she gets to return the favor!
Jillian Tareco
Junior Bridesmaid
Jilly is a very lively and full of energy every time I see her! We both share the lovely position of being youngest in our family and she can take on her older siblings as well as I do, maybe a bit better. She's very loving and I have many fond memories of trips made to New Jersey for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Christina Storie
Reader
Eric feels like Christina has always been a part of the family. As far as he can remember back, she has been willing to play a game when no one else was. Although, she is not related by blood, it seems like she was born to have a brother. Eric is proud to have her as a sister.
Joshua Peterson
Usher
Josh is my Oldest brother and as many people can attest to, the oldest and youngest don't often get along very well (at least while we both lived at home). However, for the past few years he and I have found many similarities, not only attending the same College UMD, but our love for our pets and a love for hiking and camping. He was and continues to be a great role model for me.
Logan Storie
Ring Bearer
Logan is Eric's godson and nephew. They have always bonded over Eric's old toys or simply being able to settle down and watch movie. Logan has grown up so much and Eric would not have any other be responsible for the wedding rings.
Jacob Geiser
Usher
Jake is my second older brother and as you can imagine has always been "the protector", but I think I've finally found a guy he can't intimidate or scare off. I have called him Cabo since we were in middle school because when he first learned Spanish he went around for weeks telling everyone to call him Jacobo and ending every sentence with "like a mug". Being only two years apart, we spent a lot of time together from 4-H meetings and shows to a 45 minute daily commute into high school. Even though we aren't living as close together now I'll be glad to see him back on my wedding day.
Taylor Storie
Flower Girl
Taylor is Eric's niece. She is a unique blend of hyper and charming. Her outgoing personality has endeared her to all including Eric. He normally hears her scream " Eric!!!!!", right before she tries to tackle him. Lets hope this flower girl doesn't steal the show.
Elaine Geiser
Mother of the Bride
My Amma is one of the best people I know. She's kind, loving, determined, and as adventurous and can be. Luckily for me, most people think that I've inherited a lot of her characteristics although they typically substitute determined with stubborn. She gave me a great love and respect for all animals and taught me that I can do just about anything I set my mind to. There usually isn't a week that goes by that we don't talk or meet up for breakfast at the diner. I know she'll be right there with me on my big day to make sure everything goes right.
Janet Struder
Mother of the Groom
Janet has been the biggest component of Eric's life. She has included as much love and affection and she could in 26 years with no signs of slowing down. She has been with him every step of the way. Guiding, teaching and helping him with no thought of herself. When Janet looks at others, she only thinks about how she can help them. She is selfless. Eric aspires to show others and, most importantly, his family this unconditional love.
James Geiser
Father of the Bride
My dad is a great man and has for most of my life given me everything I've wanted. Just a perk of being the youngest and only daughter. He taught me how fish, country swing dance, how to play basketball and softball, and gave me a great knowledge of how to fix just about anything. We always tore up the floor at the father/daughter dances we attended regardless of if we were swinging or doing the "Wobble". I am very lucky to have him walking me down the aisle on my big day.
Gordon Struder
Father of the Groom
Gordon is Eric's role model. Eric has so many fond memories of sports, debates and life lessons. They do not always agree on every topic but their core is identical. Gordon is defined by hard work, dedication, and an unconditional love for his family. He has always led by example. Eric aspires to be the father, and man, that Gordon is.