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Grand Rapids, MI
#TheVanderipeWedding2020

Mackenzie & Joshua

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Carissa

Matron of Honor

Carissa is a childhood friend of the bride. They met in elementary school and created many memories together on poms and in choir. The pair of them were in seperable as they grew older. Carissa moved away to Florida in high school, but even through the years of very little communication the two are still a big part of each other’s lives. Mackenzie was in Carissa’s wedding in September of 2018, now she couldn't imagine anyone else by her side on her wedding day to create more mischief with than this lifelong friend!


Bryan

Groomsman

Bryan and Josh have been close since they were little. They had so many adventures together and stuck by each other everyday. Not many siblings get along, but Bryan and Josh have always had an amazing relationship and no matter the distance between them they always have each others back. No one could be better to stand as Josh's best man.

Merissa

Maid of Honor

Merissa is the most obvious and easy pick of the girls to be at Mackenzie's side as she is her eldest sister! Merissa has undergone many hardships that a young woman should not have to face, but she continues to be the light in the dark and someone that will always bring a smile to your face. Mackenzie is blessed to have her sister at her side on her wedding day to bring smiles and faith that everything will turn out beautifully!


Zane

Bridesmaid

Zane and Mackenzie also met in nursing assistant school. Outside of school they spent a lot of time together. Zane is originally from Latvia and Mackenzie finds her fascinating. She is very good at dancing, cooking, and making you laugh. She is the essence of complete kindness. Mackenzie is very happy to have this amazing woman travel across the world to be in her wedding and share her joy of life with everyone in attendance.

Danielle

Bridesmaid

Danielle and Mackenzie met in nursing assistant school. Danielle has always been very supportive through lifes journies, even if they havent been through many together. School, clinicals, graduation, Danielle's marriage and birth of her second daughter seems like a lifetime of memories for these two girls. Mackenzie was in Danielle's wedding in September of 2017 and now she is greatful to have Danielle as part of her big day!


Cody

Groomsman

Cody is Josh's younger brother. Not athletic, not adventurous but still loved all the same. Josh loves to pick on him and give him a hard time but enjoys every aspect of his brother. He knows how to joke and is sarcastically funny. Cody knows how to have a good time when it presents itself even if you have to coerce him to join. He may not have fun, but Cody will be a great asset to the Groomsmen, even if its to crack a joke.

Michaela

Flower Girl

This cute as a button little girl is Mackenzie and Josh's flower girl. She is daughter of Brooke. Brooke and Mackenzie met in California when Brooke was stationed there. The two of them instantly bonded after they found out they were both from Michigan! While Mackenzie was living with Brooke, Brooke found out that she was pregnant with Michaela. Mackenzie might not be able to compete with this cuteness on her wedding day!


Matthew

Ring Bearer

Josh's son and soon to be step son to Mackenzie, Matthew is a joyous asset to this little family. He is goofy and isn't afraid to show is emotions saying he is mad and storming himself to timeout, Matthew makes us laugh and smile everyday. This cute little bundle of joy will be trusted walking the ring down the aisle and if he screws it up his daddy will be quite upset.. Mackenzie will just laugh.

John Michael (Gingy)

Usher

Gingy is Danielle's husband. He doesn't do well speaking in front of people, so he decided he would rather not marry Josh and Mackenzie. Gingy is a comical character, a great dad, and a loving husband to Danielle (bridesmaid).


Sean Demaris

Groomsman

Connor Lucier

Usher

Connor is Mackenzie’s 2nd cousin. He made it past infancy even after she dropped him on his head.. maybe that’s why he is so bright. This respectful young guy will be a great addition to Mackenzie and Josh’s big day.


Kris Demaris

Best Man

Rich Childs

Officiant

Rich is Mackenzie’s uncle. Although he married into the family when Mackenzie was in her late teenage years, she 100% sees him as her blood relative and Uncle. Mackenzie was in his wedding and couldn’t imagine anyone else being apart of hers as the officiant.

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