Wedding Party

Jessie Kerin

Bride

Matt Lazar

Groom

Lauren Cash

Maid of Honor

I have know Jessie since preschool camp, but we officially became best friends the summer before 4th grade. My hometown is in Northeast Ohio, where I recently completed my undergraduate studies at the university Jessie and I attended together. I will be moving to Morgantown, WV the day after the wedding to start graduate school as a WVU Mountaineer. I cannot wait to celebrate the marriage of Jessie and Matt with you!

Jake Lazar

Best Man

As best man I can truly say I’ve known Matt my whole life. He’s my younger brother.  Growing up together we quickly learned to share bedrooms, toys, clothes and practically anything else boys would be into besides our coveted Lego’s.  Currently living in Grand Rapids, MI right around the corner from Matt.

Brianna Kerin

Bridesmaid

I'm a preschool teacher and aspiring substance use disorder counselor. My love for the world and the people around me gives me the drive I need to pour my heart into my work. I was lucky enough to have Jessica to look up to my whole life, and she inspires me to be more compassionate every day.

Marcus Brinks

Groomsman

I’m a born and raised Holland, MI native and when I’m not in the chemistry lab you can often find me out fishing or at a board game/trivia bar. I met Matt in the second floor halls of Durfee dormitory our freshman year at Hope college. We enjoyed living together with gaming study breaks, Wednesday bar nights, and late night donut runs.

Paige Perkowski

Bridesmaid

I’ve known Jess since we were in 5th grade. We played in band together for a few years and have been close pals ever since! I currently live near Pittsburgh and work for a book publishing company. I love to read as much as possible and enjoy the company of my two cats.

Ryan Cole

Groomsman

I live in Carmel, IN but met Matt living in the Durfee dorms our freshman year at Hope College. A hobby I enjoy is playing saxophone.

Lauren Wasiak

Bridesmaid

I grew up going to PLCBC for summer camp and was SUPER blessed to have Jessie as my roomie for the first of two summers she, Matt and I all worked there! I’m from Michigan, but currently live and work in Northern Minnesota with my new puppy! I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and reliving my glory days on the soccer field :)

Ian Ramsay

Groomsman

I am from Livonia, Michigan originally and now live in Holland, Michigan. I am going to nursing school soon. I know Matt because our mothers met on move in day and introduced us to each other like 3rd graders at an ice cream social. And we've been friends ever since!

Gabi Lacayo

Bridesmaid

Jessie and I met running cross country when she moved to WI our junior year of high school. So thankful she’s been in my life since! Right now I’m living in Green Bay, WI where you can almost always find me cuddling with my cockapoo Daisy, listening to Harry Styles, or drinking way too much coffee.

Jonathan Vanden Akker

Groomsman

My name is Jonathan Vanden Akker and, like many of the other gentlemen here, Matt and I met during our freshman year at Hope. Fast forward through four years living together and here we are. I currently live in Holland, teaching elementary science. My hobbies include pretty much anything your grandfather enjoys. It’s the truth, ask Matt!

Lisa Gretz

Mother of the Bride

Shawn Kerin

Father of the Bride

Renee Lazar

Mother of the Groom

John Lazar

Father of the Groom

Reverend Tim Atkins

Officiant