Jessica & Michael
Team Members
Laura Smith
Matron of Honor
Laura and Jess have known each other most of Jess' life. She is her cousin's wife. Some of the fondest memories are at their infamous cousins nights. Can't wait to hear the speech...
Michelle Clayton
Bridesmaid
Michelle and Jess met about 10 years ago through mutual friends and at the first meeting, didn't like each other at all. They quickly realized they had similar interests and hobbies and became best of friends!
Amanda Deen
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Jess met through her husband Aaron (the officiant) about 15 years ago. Amanda is outgoing, knows how to party, and loving...all the same qualities of Jess. After being introduced, they've been friends ever since.
Krista Glenn
Bridesmaid
Krista and Jess met through mutual friends. They share the same bluntness, sarcasm and don't let anything bother them. Always finding the good in people.
Mandy Forche
Bridesmaid
Mandy and Jess met in 2010 when she started dating her brother Ben at BGSU and later marrying in 2012 and having 3 beautiful children with a 4th on the way! They both share the same crazy creativity, while also having a scientific mind. Try and be both right and left brained...they're pretty awesome!
Alex Smith
Best Man
Alex and Mike met while working at J.A. Morrin 7 years ago. Mike was actually Alex's boss and remained friends even when pursuing other employment. Alex is also Jess' cousin and how Mike and Jess met. I'm sure his speech will be nothing less than entertaining....
Nick Rogier
Groomsman
Nick and Mike met in grade school and used to play basketball, paintball and dodgeball growing up which has left some permanent scars on some. Nick is a hard working family man but can still shotgun a beer like a champ!
Ben Ruff
Groomsman
Ben and Mike met through Jess. Jess and Ben went to grade school together and reconnected after high school. Ben and Mike became regulars at Craft Club, Trivia Night, and any other group event with the BSers. Ben’s willingness to laugh at Mike’s corny one liners has made them great friends ever since.
Steve Lorenz
Groomsman
Steve and Mike met through Jess. Jess and Steve have been friends for over 10 years through other mutual friends. Steve attends Craft Club, Trivia Night and several other events with the BSers group, which Mike frequents, especially while Jess is at work. While Mike is highly competitive, Steve has always beat him with grace...and a hint of I BEAT YOU SUCKERRRRR!
Ben Forche
Groomsman
Ben is Jess' older brother. He and Mike met 3 years ago and big brother Ben quickly gave his blessing of Mike dating his sister. Even though Mike is a Michigan fan, Ben knows Jess will keep him in line, since she’s the smart one of the two...Go Bucks!
Charlotte & Sadie Forche
Flower Girl
Charlotte and Sadie are Jess' nieces. They are first time flower girls and are so excited to dress up, get their hair done and help their Cio Cia Jess walk down the aisle full of the flower petals they get to throw.
Lillian Arnold
Flower Girl
Lily is Mike's niece. She is also a first time flower girl. She is excited to throw flower petals and walk down the aisle with Jess' nieces to celebrate Uncle Mike.
Milo Forche
Ring Bearer
Milo is Jess' nephew who is full of excitement and life all the time! Not sure he's really excited about this role, but looking forward to some entertainment walking down the aisle!
Sawyer Forche
Ring Bearer
Introducing the newest Forche, Sawyer Maxwell born July 3, 2021! We can’t wait to meet him and I’m sure Milo is super pumped to have a fellow ring bearer!
Aaron Deen
Officiant
Aaron and Jess met in grade school and reconnected after high school. Aaron and Amanda are Michigan fans, so naturally Mike liked these friends. Mike got Michigan tickets for his birthday from Jess in 2019. They all went tailgating together and Mike and Aaron discovered they share a lot of the same background and qualities and quickly became friends.