Jane & Zach
Wedding Party
Olivia (Livvy) Smith
Maid of Honor
My first memory is Livvy coming home from the hospital after she was born. I always joke that if we weren't related, we wouldn't be friends because she is too cool for me. We talk almost everyday on the phone if not multiple times a day. When we are together, we usually can't stop laughing. Livvy loves spoiling her fur nieces and nephews, bacon gouda sandwiches from Starbucks, Chiptole's honey vinagrette, and the game Scattergories.
Zoe Gerndt
Bridesmaid
Even though Livvy and I are sisters, Zoe is my mini me and soon to be official sister-in-law. We have the same degrees and followed very similar professional paths. She's my go-to Euchre partner and trusts my crazy moves when I call trump on absolutely nothing in my hand. She is the best gift-giver and has the biggest heart. Zoe loves writing and reading fantasy books, cropped sweatshirts, gin and juice cocktails, mac and cheese, and cats.
Reid Depowski
Bridesmaid
Reid and I met on Feb. 9th, 2017. Instantly, we became best friends. Our lives and pasts overlap in almost unreal ways. Reid, Connor, Zach, and I have had so many adventures cross country, notably driving to New York to visit Angry Orchard, advocating in Washington D.C., a cabin trip in the middle of rural Idaho, and many more. We both lost our moms in the same year and the universe truly brought us together to be best friends. A favorite memory of us is when we broke into the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Reid loves baking, swear words, the Cozy Cashmere scent from Bath and Body Works, and trying different kinds of hard cider.
Zoey Holmstrom
Bridesmaid
Zoey is part of the trio of college roommates in the bridal party. Zoey and I traveled to Nashville together to celebrate my 21st birthday and it is safe to safe we got v festive on frozen moonshine lemonade. Zoey is my #1 supporter and even though she lives in a different state, I can always count on her to be my listening ear. Zoey photographed our proposal and I will always cherish those pictures. Zoey loves photography, cozy spaces, texting me "Let's Go Boys" on game days, and walks.
Shannon Smith
Bridesmaid
Another member of the college roommate trio, Shannon is a hoot. I love to make Shannon serenade me with her amazing voice and specifically sing the song Chariot by Gavin DeGraw because I am her back up singer only for that song. Shannon used to live in Washington D.C. and took me to two of the best meals I have ever had in my life. She was the person that was able to get me to the Diag for Zach to propose to me in a non-suspicious way and was able to film the whole proposal. Shannon loves Michigan gymnastics, knowing everything about every sport, and Lululemon.
Izzie Englehart
Bridesmaid
Izzie is a member of the college roommate trio. Izzie and I (and Zach) bonded over the summer of 2016 where we did summer school and took organic chemistry, drank blueberry wine, and watched Parks and Rec. One of our favorite activities is floating down rivers whenever we are able to meet up. Izzie is a lawyer in New Orleans and is going to save the planet for us. I am convinced she can recite every word to every episode of The Office. Izzie loves playing the guitar, porches, vegan restaurants, Skyline chili, and Taco Bell bean burritos.
Ava Sarafa
Jr. Bridesmaid
Ava is my little step-sister (who happens to be the same height as me). Ava will always be 8 years old in my brain even though she is in high school. Ava is a badass volleyball player and is committed to the University of Kentucky. She voted me worst driver in the family which I still give her a hard time about. Ava loves hanging out with her friends, volleyball, oversized clothes, and fuzzy pajama pants.
Elizabeth (Liz) Lillard
Special Ceremony Person
Liz is the big sister I never had. We carpooled for the barn for years while I lived in Ann Arbor and we would each bring shareable snacks. Liz is the funniest person you will ever meet and is always full of ideas. I look up to her so much. Liz loves nachos, crafts, ponies with food names, phone calls while driving to/from the barn, and skiing.
Grandma Jane
Officiant
Grandma Jane is Jane's grandma and her namesake. She makes the best brownies and almond bars in the world. She has been officially ordained and we can't wait for her to marry us! Fun Fact: Zach also has a grandma named Jane. Grandma Jane loves knitting, Facetiming, Italian food, Michigan football, and wine.
Rob Schlotta
Best Man
After coming together during my parent's divorce, Rob and I have been brothers. If I have ever needed advice or support, he is the guy! He is the best person to drink Captain and Coke with and I have too many memories to count of us playing ping pong to count! If you need someone in your corner, Rob is the guy. Rob loves golf, Detroit Sports, Captain and Coke, his family, and making me lose bets in ping pong.
Sean Evans
Groomsman
Ever since I have met Sean, we have been best friends. It seems that we have the exact same interests and can talk about anything! My favorite memory is our trip to Utah while we were both attending college in Michigan where we hiked until our feet fell off, ate 1,000,000 PB&Js, and learned to climb from a now Olympic rock climber. Sean likes house projects, snowboarding, basketball, carrying me in Overwatch, and smoking cigars.
Connor Knowles
Groomsman
Although we met through unlikely circumstances thanks to our better halves, Connor and immediately been close friends. He is also a HUGE reason I am going back to med-school. If it wasn't for his guidance and support from even before I was applying, I can easily say I wouldn't be where I am today. My favorite memory with Connor is when we were in DC in matching outfits, getting the worst sunburn of our lives and everyone thought we were a couple. Connor likes talking about catheters, Pelotoning, landscape/cityscape photography, and being a damn good doctor!
Alex Nunnally
Groomsman
Alex and I have become quite close recently and I couldn't be happier he's in my life. I am proud to say that Jane and I are the reason they considered moving to Utah and I think they made the best choice to live. My favorite memory of Alex is when we went to Moab and he made the best White Canadians and took us off roading through Canyonlands. Alex likes skiing at Snowbird, making super creative prints with his 3D printer, taking Diablo off the beaten trail, and kicking my butt in Dominion.
Sid Ramanathan
Groomsman
Sid and I are two of three parts of the Triumvirate. After meeting in Ms. D's math class, we have been connected ever since. If I ever needed a hype man to help keep me motivated to get through medical research and medical apps (and soon to be medical school) Sid is the guy! My favorite memory with Sid is us staying up all night in his apartment playing Overwatch and staying up late enough to watch the Australian Open live at 4am. Sid loves, studying in medical school, staying up way to late playing videogames, and making impromptu trips to Utah just to leave early due to COVID.
Jack Smith
Groomsman
Jack is my future brother-in-law and go to expert on all things Nintendo. No matter how long it has been, Jack and I always seem to find a way to geek out about the smallest topic from Nintendo games to garage door openers. Regardless of the family gathering, I know that if Jack and I are together, we can have a great time together. Jack likes getting awesome tattoos, discussing videogames with me, and Classic Rock.
Connor Sarafa
Jr. Groomsman
Connor is my soon to be step-brother-in-law. Like with Ava, Connor is still in elementary school, and I have no idea how it is possible that he is going to college and driving. I live my football career vicariously through Connor as I stopped playing and he was the star of his team. My favorite memory with Connor was when we had a race around the block forever ago and I was SO worried to lose to him that I ran so fast that I felt like my heart was going to explode (I think I won thought :)). Connor likes football, basketball, hanging with his friends, and getting great deals on PS5s.