Casey & Michelle
Wedding Party
Cassandra Thompson
Maid of Honor
There is no other person who could fit the role of Maid of Honor like Cassandra. Her loyalty, empathy and beautiful smile are just a few things we love about her! She has been through the hardest of times with us and Michelle could not imagine anybody else at her side!
Brandon Zimmermann
Best Man
Brandon started off selling us our home, but soon made his way to our hearts. Brandon is an amazing mentor and friend. He constantly is at our side whenever we need him. Casey could not imagine anyone else to call his Best Man
Jaszmine Johnston
Bridesmaid
Jaszmine is the sister of Michelle. You will hear her kindly refer to Michelle as "mama bear" when she gets overprotective of her baby sister! Sweet, goofy and fun!
Kory Wilson
Groomswoman
Kory is Casey's sister, and a consistent source of fun and entertainment. Although we may not understand some of her thought processes, she always adds so much value into those around her.
Sarah Steed
Bridesmaid
Sarah, Natalie and Michelle lived on the same floor freshman year of college. Sarah and Michelle hit it off right away. They truly deepened their friendship after Michelle locked herself out of her dorm room after a shower. Nothing says awkward like sitting in a strangers room with just a towel on! She is the adventurous goofball always cracking bad jokes!
Josh Cypert
Groomsman
Josh has been one of Casey's closest and most consistent friends since college together. Through ups and downs, good and bad, garbage tequila and sobriety, Josh has been and always will be there.
Kay Ebert
Bridesmaid
Kay and Michelle met while working at a group home together. If you want to know some Disney facts, Kay is your gal! She is such a committed and caring friend who has always gone above and beyond! When Michelle and Casey were in between housing Kay and her husband graciously offered to share their apartment. She is generous, friendly, spunky and fun! She also has the cutest little girl, Charlotte, who Michelle adores.
Zach Welch
Groomsman
Zach, AKA Juice Box, and Casey have been close friends since the first day Zach was introduced to his hungover artillery section at his first drill in the Wisconsin National Guard. Casey and Zach know all too well the long days and nights at Fort McCoy and Stevens Point with Uncle Sam, as well as the long nights with uncle Jack Daniels. Schoolboy Welch forever.
Natalie Derwinski
Bridesmaid
Ahhh, college. It is never fun without a partner in crime. Good thing Michelle had Natalie for all those college years as a roommate and friend. Who else could you share the fun of a creepy landlords, cone stealing, walking to class in -30 wind-chill and so much more.
Taylor Hewitt
Groomsman
Taylor has been a close friend of Casey since near the beginning of Casey's army career. Whether on purpose or through a funny story, Taylor has been a teacher of many people and many topics. He is always there to drive people, make them think or see things in a different manner, and teach them, and along the way you may find yourself buried in mud off a tank trail, or picking up a boat at midnight to bring back to annual training.
Morgan Whitehead
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Michelle were assistant managers at a group home together. Morgan was always a phone call away (even when she did not want to be,) every time Michelle needed to vent about her chaotic day. When Morgan left Michelle was devastated, but thankfully they still kept their amazing friendship together all these years later!
Joseph Lemancik
Groomsman
A human Ken doll. Joe and Casey were introduced when Joe was assigned to Casey's howitzer section, and the guy-love has only grown from there. Joe has been a constant source of help and laughter, and is one of the most can-do people you'll have the honor of knowing.
Wyatt Hicks
Brother of the Bride
Wyatt is the little brother of Michelle. Although they would fight like crazy as kids, adulthood has made these two the best of friends. Michelle could not think of another person to escort her down the aisle in their fathers place.
Remembering Andrew Derwinski
Groomsman
Although he will not be there in person, we know Andrew is watching us with his infectious laugh and amazing heart from heaven. It must be an amazing place now that Andrew is there. We miss and love him so so much.